inconsistent wireless signal

I have a desktop with a Linksys WMP54G wireless PCI adapter, and a laptop
using Atheros AR5005G wireless network adapter. Both machines sitting next
to each other. My laptop connected to my home wireless network about 2 hours
ago and has consistent signal, not once did it drop the connection.

My desktop, however, will not maintain signal for more than 60 seconds.

Obstructions, I would think, should be equal to both machines. Is there a
simple solution, or does it sound like I need a stronger signal?

what operating system? is the encryption correct? what version
driver is the desktop using? need a LOT more information.

On Tue, 30 Oct 2007 10:41:01 -0700, N8 H
<N8H@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
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>I have a desktop with a Linksys WMP54G wireless PCI adapter, and a laptop
>using Atheros AR5005G wireless network adapter. Both machines sitting next
>to each other. My laptop connected to my home wireless network about 2 hours
>ago and has consistent signal, not once did it drop the connection.
>
>My desktop, however, will not maintain signal for more than 60 seconds.
>
>Obstructions, I would think, should be equal to both machines. Is there a
>simple solution, or does it sound like I need a stronger signal?[/color]
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Barb Bowman
MS Windows-MVP
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On Oct 30, 10:41 am, N8 H <N...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:[color=blue]
> I have a desktop with a Linksys WMP54G wireless PCI adapter, and a laptop
> using Atheros AR5005G wireless network adapter. Both machines sitting next
> to each other. My laptop connected to my home wireless network about 2 hours
> ago and has consistent signal, not once did it drop the connection.
>
> My desktop, however, will not maintain signal for more than 60 seconds.
>
> Obstructions, I would think, should be equal to both machines. Is there a
> simple solution, or does it sound like I need a stronger signal?[/color]

Do you have any refrigerators or other "noise" generating appliances
next to your desktop?

Hi
Is the Antenna of the Desktop up and above the system hardware, or it is
down between the Desktop and the wall?
Jack (MVP-Networking).

"N8 H" <N8H@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:4F275C15-5B29-4E49-BA00-89A2001274EC@microsoft.com...[color=blue]
>I have a desktop with a Linksys WMP54G wireless PCI adapter, and a laptop
> using Atheros AR5005G wireless network adapter. Both machines sitting
> next
> to each other. My laptop connected to my home wireless network about 2
> hours
> ago and has consistent signal, not once did it drop the connection.
>
> My desktop, however, will not maintain signal for more than 60 seconds.
>
> Obstructions, I would think, should be equal to both machines. Is there a
> simple solution, or does it sound like I need a stronger signal?[/color]