Unless I am mistaken, the DW1525 has a Broadcom chipset. If you do decided to buy a new one, you might want to buy one with an Intell or Realtek chipset to see it that would work better for you.

Thank you guys for the quick reply! :emotion-1:

I will definitely look into intel chipsets if it doesn't work out.

Rick, 

I just applied the Zero Configuration settings... when I applied Wired AutoConfig Properties it was set on manual, so I changed it to Automatic and clicked start. And for the WLAN AutoConfig Properties it was already set on automatic, but i'm not sure if this was changed once I changed the Wired AutoConfig Properties?

It does seem to be more stable as of now, but it still disconnects and reconnects. Instead of disconnecting every couple minutes it seems to be stable for a few more minutes (10minutes of stableness before disconnecting) than before. 

I have two neighbor's wireless networks that are within range to my house, using Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector says they are using channels: 1 and 11. My wireless router is currently using channels 9 and 5. I have read that it is better to use different channels than what others around you are using, but I have also read that 1,6,11 channels are better. So I don't know what I should do in my situation, or what to believe?

I did upgrade the firmware before on my wireless router (D-Link 655), but it seem to make my network not work at all; so I ended up reinstalling the original firmware that came with it. Maybe it was some configuration issue, but I will try to update the firmware again, maybe they have a newer version than the last one I used.

If there is any other things you would recommend I try, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks again for your help.

*Update* It seems that it has only disconnected that one time, right now it is still stable and has not disconnected at all for over 20 minutes now. And I actually do have the latest router firmware installed.

 Jusjun,

I would try channel 11 and just see if there is an issue. If you're in the UK, I think 9 and 13 are good channels to use.(no channel 13 USA) I have used these Recommended Wireless Router Settings and never had any problems with connections except...

Cordless phones 2.8gh us the same frequencies as the wireless routers, so if you have a 2.8gh coreless phone, this can also be the culprit.

Rick

Rick, I'm in the US. I noticed my router also has an "auto channel" setting in which it chooses the channel with less interference, would you recommend using this or just using channel 11? 

We do have 2.4ghz cordless phones in our house.

Internet connection does seem to be very stable as of now.

Thank you!

 Jusjun,

I would use channels 1, 6 or 11. I have had the best sucess on channel 11. If it's set for auto, then a phone ringing can disconnect you. Also if you use wireless devices, like usb adapters, game systems, iPods, wireless printers, etc..., they work best on 1, 6 or 11. I would lock the channel to one of these channels to keep from getting disconnected.

After you have it setup, then try changing the channel on your cordless phone and get it on a channel away from your wireless router, if possible.

Rick

Ah I see, I will try channel 11 then and see how that works out. As of now it seems to be very stable and improved signal strength.

Thank you again for all your help!

Rick, it seems that the wireless connection is back to its usual routine of disconnecting and reconnecting every few minutes now. I noticed on the 2nd link you provided about disabling the wireless configuration is applied for windows xp, sorry I did not mention it earlier, but i'm running windows 7 home premium. Trying to follow the directions on the link, I do not see any of the options listed in my Services.msc. I also tried to install the "fix it" exe file in the link, but it says it does not work with windows 7. 

 Jusjun,

Did you try the Vista method, since it similar to Vista?

How to start Wireless Zero Configuration using Windows Vista

You may have to try different channels. Remember the cordless phone you have, the neighbors may have one, also.

Rick

Rick, I did try that method. Still keeps disconnecting me. I just tried to renew my protocol and still got disconnected a few minutes later. Any other ideas besides changing the network channel? 

Thanks

Jusjun,

I located this article.

Troubleshoot network connection problems

Options are, try the computer at a local WiFi and see if the connection problem with disconnecting happen.

Turn the lease time up in the wireless router. I don't remember how to do that anymore but my Netgear router had that issue.

Try running Finding System Information(works with Vista/Windows 7) At the bottom of the list it will tell the network adapters. Post them back here as it will tell the manufacturer of the adapters.

Rick

Thanks for the link Rick, I will try some of the troubleshoot network methods.

In the mean time is what finding system information says:

"Network Card(s):           2 NIC(s) Installed.

                           [01]: DW1525 (802.11n) WLAN PCIe Card

                                 Connection Name: Wireless Network Connection

                                 DHCP Enabled:    Yes

                                 DHCP Server:     192.168.0.1

                                 IP address(es)

                                 [01]: 192.168.0.196

                                 [02]: fe80::c6a:8ac9:24d3:9ca2

                           [02]: Broadcom NetLink (TM) Gigabit Ethernet

                                 Connection Name: Local Area Connection

                                 Status:          Media disconnected"

Thanks