Sporadic internet

[stephen87]

About a week ago, my sound on my laptop went out. I thought maybe the speaker had blown, but if I plug headphones in it still doesn't work. This makes me think it's possibly the sound card. About the same time, my internet became very sporadic. After about 20-30 minutes I lose internet, but it still says it's connected with very good strength. I have to restart the computer about 2-3 times before I get connection back. It doesn't matter which network I'm connected to. It happens at my house, my parent's house, everywhere. I'm at a loss. Anyone?

Btw, I have a Toshiba Satellite A105 from 2006, so age may be a factor but I just need it to last a few more months.

 

[Double T]

Could be a schload of issues. Mobo crapping out, bad modem/router, shared IP issues, NIC card issues.

Since the audio went out, I would be geared more towards the mobo crapping out. Does it do this if hardwired or only on wifi?

If only wifi, check hardwired and see. If it's only when wired, try updating the wifi modules driver in the control panel. If it does it, backup anything you need and cross your fingers.

Good luck.

 

[Bunnykid68]

Have you tried another laptop? I agree with Double, if it is happening off of other wifi's it sounds like the computer is about to go. Is the fan running on your laptop? If not you could just be simply overheating.

Save everything thing you need off of the laptop now just in case.

 

[stephen87]

Bunny, I just replaced the fan about 6 months ago. Like I said, 6 year old laptop needs some love. I haven't checked if it does it when it's wired, frankly I only use WiFi, but I will check to see if it does it when wired also. No other computers do it, just my laptop. My girlfriend's iPad will stays connected when I lose internet and my mom and dad's laptops and computers are fine when mine craps out, so it's definitely an issue with my laptop. the main reason I haven't checked with wired is becauseat my place we're strictly WiFi the only thing wired in the house is the modem/router and the computer that's next to it.

 

[stephen87]

Well, I got to the point where the internet shut off and then set up a wired connection and still had nothing. In the past month I've had to restore it a few times, so I'm leaning towards the motherboard going out.

 

[JetGirl]

Currently, I am borrowing the hubster's PC and sponging off the library's wifi because we have no internet til God knows when. That sucks.
No, wait...
FRONTIER sucks!