I'm trying to diagnose a problem with my computer networks, I use a WiFi Router to connect to a modem, there's a PC plugged into a wired port on the router which goes on the internet fine;

However on startup, often my laptop connects via WiFi with Limited Connectivity and cannot go on the internet. When I run "Repair Network Connection" it reports that it "Cannot Repair Network". Other times the laptop starts fine, WiFi works and I can browse the internet. Resetting the Router and disabling+enabling the laptop WiFi does not fix this.

Does anyone have any ideas as to what could be wrong?

Edited January 21, 200818 yr by BrainDrain

Try changing the frequency your router is using. Try bands 1, 6 or 11.

What kind of wifi card, what kind of access point, is the SSID being broadcast or is it hidden, and what security level did you choose (WEP, WPA/WPA2, etc)?

Vista sucks. Period.

I know its not helpful, but if you go back to xp - you will be much happier and far more stable

Vista sucks. Period.

I know its not helpful, but if you go back to xp - you will be much happier and far more stable

I beg to differ - DRIVERS for Vista SUCK, not Vista. I have none of these issues, and no one who's machine I've suggested an upgrade for do either - but that's because all of the hardware and drivers are on the HCL or are Vista logo'ed.