That a wifi connection will always be unreliable due to what it is. For example that old MAC (address) spoof is a great way for me to demo how to easily create a denial of service issue for those that feel there is no issue there.
Quick fix? Connect with ethernet to the router.
Bob
I have a Dell and Windows Vista. I'm studying abroad and the wireless Internet has been working perfectly up until yesterday. I can connect on my phone, and everyone else can connect to the Internet, but I can't connect on my computer. So I think there's something wrong with my computer. I can connect to the wireless router, but not to the internet. When I diagnose the issue, it tells me to repair my wireless network adapter. When I try to repair that, it tells me there's still a problem. I know it's not the router, so I have no idea what else it could be. Please help! I have to access most of my text books online.

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