Hi konomi2468, Intermittent wireless connectivity may be fixed by optimizing the settings of wireless card or by updating its drivers. You may try running 'Windows 7 Network Troubleshooter' in this case to resolve this issue. To run it, you may perform the steps below: Click the Start button , click Control Panel‌, and then, in the search box, type network. In the list of results, click Network and Sharing Center, and then click Troubleshoot problems. [IMAGE]  After diagnosing a problem, the Network troubleshooter will suggest ways for fixing it. The Network troubleshooter can also detect whether a computer's wireless networking capability is turned on or off. Therefore, with the Network troubleshooter, you can fix this problem yourself.  [IMAGE]  Click on 'Check to see if the problem is fixed'. If the issue is still not fixed, you can check the wireless card settings of your computer from 'Device Manager'. The options may vary depending on the model of your wireless card. Images mentioned below are generic snapshots. Based on the type of wireless card installed, the options may vary.- Open Device Manager by clicking Start/Windows logo on desktop --> ‘Control Panel’ --> ‘System and Maintenance’ --> ‘Device Manager’Note:  If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.- Click on arrow in front of Network adapter and check for the correct wireless card.- Right click on it, then properties and click on Advance tab.  [IMAGE]- Click on roaming aggressiveness and from drop down menu select it to maximum  [IMAGE] If you still face the same issue, you can update the drivers for the network card from the link below: [URL]  - Enter the Service Tag of your computer or select the system model - Select the 'Operating System' and Category 'Network' from the drop down menu - Select the wireless card and download the appropriate driver Steps to download drivers: - Click 'Download' to download the list to a folder you will designate - Click 'Save'. Then designate the folder you would like to save the files to - Once you have designated the folder you would like to save your files to, Click 'OK' - Selected downloads will automatically start downloading.  - You can Pause , Stop , or Continue  downloading the items you have selected. Once the download is complete you will have a green check mark. Next is Installation - To start installation, Click Open folder. Right-click a downloaded file and select the option to ‘Run as administrator’ - A small window will appear with 'Continue' and 'Exit' buttons, click 'Continue' - In the Select the folder where you want to unzip the files to window, click OK - If a message appears asking to create a folder, click 'Yes'. If a message appears asking to overwrite the folder, click 'Yes to All' - In the All files were successfully unzipped window, click OK - A new window will appear, follow the prompts that appear to finish the installation - Restart your computer and re-check If the issue still persists, please provide more information in regards to the issue. That may help us with the resolution. Information on the following points will be useful:- When does the wireless disconnect? Does it disconnect while moving away from the wireless router? - How far is the laptop placed from the wireless router?- How frequently does the wireless disconnect itself?- Have you tried connecting the internet through an Ethernet cable?- Is there any other laptop at home that exhibits perfect connectivity?- Please provide the 'Internet Service Provider's' name- Is your internet connection a DSL or a Cable?- Please tell the name and model number of the wireless router- Has the wireless ever worked consistently on this laptop so far?- Which anti-virus software is installed in the laptop? Do reply if you have any further questions. I would be glad to assist.
I just bought the inspiron 15r laptop and everything was good about it except for the network connection problems. It keeps on losing connection. My old dell laptop worked fine with the connections, it was always working, yet the 15r always have 4 bars of connection instead of 5. This problem is really frustrating as I am at risk of losing work due to the connection problems. Please help me in any way possible, Thank You.
Inspiron 15r Connection Problems 