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DanH · « **Reply #1260 on:** April 08, 2015, 05:38:59 AM »

Quote from: Sowhat on April 07, 2015, 10:53:07 PM

I have an ongoing problem with my laptop losing its internet connection. I do the troubleshooting and I'm told that the gateway connector was a problem but was fixed. Tab and phones have no such problem. Thoughts? Thanks.

Did you try removing drivers and installing new (updated) version?

Sowhat · « **Reply #1261 on:** April 08, 2015, 06:55:12 PM »

Quote from: DanH on April 08, 2015, 05:38:59 AM

Did you try removing drivers and installing new (updated) version?

Where would I find updated drivers if it's oem with the laptop?

yakov116 · « **Reply #1262 on:** April 08, 2015, 10:01:21 PM »

Where can I get a chip to support mobile hotspot GPS and Bluetooth on a thinkpad e550

yitrap · « **Reply #1263 on:** April 08, 2015, 10:34:21 PM »

Quote from: yakov116 on April 08, 2015, 10:01:21 PM

Where can I get a chip to support mobile hotspot GPS and Bluetooth on a thinkpad e550

If I'm understanding correctly you're asking to add three things?

Bluetooth is the easiest they sell usb dongles for a dollar or two.

Mobile hotspot (to make the laptop into a hotspot... Try connectify

I don't know what you mean about GPS

yakov116 · « **Reply #1264 on:** April 09, 2015, 02:47:18 AM »

Quote from: yitrap on April 08, 2015, 10:34:21 PM

If I'm understanding correctly you're asking to add three things?

Bluetooth is the easiest they sell usb dongles for a dollar or two.

Mobile hotspot (to make the laptop into a hotspot... Try connectify

I don't know what you mean about GPS

Nope that not what I am talking about its the same chip as the wifi just it has those features

DanH · « **Reply #1265 on:** April 09, 2015, 05:39:53 AM »

Quote from: Sowhat on April 08, 2015, 06:55:12 PM

Where would I find updated drivers if it's oem with the laptop?

What Network card is it? Go to Device Manager to check. Would be better if you can get me hardware ID, in case it has generic name.

rileywiles23 · « **Reply #1266 on:** April 09, 2015, 02:24:09 PM »

Every time I try to access dd forums on my iPhone, whether it's tapatalk or the mobile browser, through my cellular network, it doesn't connect. It only works on wifi. Anybody have any solutions ?

username · « **Reply #1267 on:** April 13, 2015, 03:27:16 PM »

I am working on a networked computer, that is having connection difficulties. Every so often it goes 'down' but just for about a minute. Very annoying. The phone company is aware and it has a little to do with them.
Is there any kind of log that the computer keeps of when it is or is not connected to the network?
I need to show my boss the extent of the problem.
Running Windows 7 professional.

DanH · « **Reply #1268 on:** April 13, 2015, 03:37:09 PM »

Quote from: username on April 13, 2015, 03:27:16 PM

I am working on a networked computer, that is having connection difficulties. Every so often it goes 'down' but just for about a minute. Very annoying. The phone company is aware and it has a little to do with them.
Is there any kind of log that the computer keeps of when it is or is not connected to the network?
I need to show my boss the extent of the problem.
Running Windows 7 professional.

Depends on what exactly is going down.
You can run a continuous ping -t and that will show you disconnects.

Or maybe http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/tcp_log_view.html

AnonymousUser · « **Reply #1269 on:** April 13, 2015, 07:40:15 PM »

Quote from: username on April 13, 2015, 03:27:16 PM

I am working on a networked computer, that is having connection difficulties. Every so often it goes 'down' but just for about a minute. Very annoying. The phone company is aware and it has a little to do with them.
Is there any kind of log that the computer keeps of when it is or is not connected to the network?
I need to show my boss the extent of the problem.
Running Windows 7 professional.

You can also check Event Viewer.

yakov116 · « **Reply #1270 on:** April 13, 2015, 09:59:17 PM »

Quote from: yakov116 on April 08, 2015, 10:01:21 PM

Where can I get a chip to support mobile hotspot GPS and Bluetooth on a thinkpad e550

Bump

yitrap · « **Reply #1271 on:** April 14, 2015, 01:26:44 AM »

Quote from: yakov116 on April 13, 2015, 09:59:17 PM

Bump

Can you please try rewording the question?

username · « **Reply #1272 on:** April 14, 2015, 04:31:16 PM »

Quote from: AnonymousUser on April 13, 2015, 07:40:15 PM

You can also check Event Viewer.

Thanks. What type of event should i be looking for?

AnonymousUser · « **Reply #1273 on:** April 14, 2015, 06:11:34 PM »

Quote from: username on April 14, 2015, 04:31:16 PM

Thanks. What type of event should i be looking for?

I'm not sure. Check around a time you know it dropped, and see if anything looks relevant.
ETA: I had the same thing before pesach, and I suspect it's because I was using an old used modem. You might want to try upgrading equipment.

username · « **Reply #1274 on:** April 15, 2015, 08:41:31 AM »

Quote from: AnonymousUser on April 14, 2015, 06:11:34 PM

I'm not sure. Check around a time you know it dropped, and see if anything looks relevant.
ETA: I had the same thing before pesach, and I suspect it's because I was using an old used modem. You might want to try upgrading equipment.

Yes that is the issue. However the fees are outrageous, so we really need to justify it.

yakov116 · « **Reply #1275 on:** April 15, 2015, 09:25:53 PM »

Quote from: yitrap on April 14, 2015, 01:26:44 AM

Can you please try rewording the question?

Yes there is a chip inside every laptop (and some desktops) that gives it the power to connect via wifi. This same thing can give the computer the Bluetooth/hotspot capabilities I am looking for someone that has knowledge in this field to help me get the right one for my computer.

yesitsme · « **Reply #1276 on:** April 16, 2015, 12:06:35 AM »

http://www.amazon.com/Intel-6235AN-HMWWB-Centrino-Advanced-N-Bluetooth/dp/B007QXLIWI/ref=sr_1_5?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1429156961&sr=1-5

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=9190609&CatId=200

http://www.amazon.com/Intel-7260-IEEE-802-11ac-Bluetooth/dp/B00MV3N7UO/ref=sr_1_8?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1429156961&sr=1-8

getting closer?

yitrap · « **Reply #1277 on:** April 16, 2015, 12:26:03 AM »

Quote from: yakov116 on April 15, 2015, 09:25:53 PM

Yes there is a chip inside every laptop (and some desktops) that gives it the power to connect via wifi. This same thing can give the computer the Bluetooth/hotspot capabilities I am looking for someone that has knowledge in this field to help me get the right one for my computer.

Ok so as far as hot spot you can still use connectify and for Bluetooth just get a two dollar usb. I still stand by my last post

yakov116 · « **Reply #1278 on:** April 17, 2015, 01:27:41 AM »

But that's not what I am looking for I will give you a link soon to what I am talking about

yakov116 · « **Reply #1279 on:** April 17, 2015, 01:29:48 AM »

Quote from: yesitsme on April 16, 2015, 12:06:35 AM

http://www.amazon.com/Intel-6235AN-HMWWB-Centrino-Advanced-N-Bluetooth/dp/B007QXLIWI/ref=sr_1_5?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1429156961&sr=1-5

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=9190609&CatId=200

http://www.amazon.com/Intel-7260-IEEE-802-11ac-Bluetooth/dp/B00MV3N7UO/ref=sr_1_8?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1429156961&sr=1-8

getting closer?

Yes that's the one I am just trying to figure out which one I need

ETA Those only have bluetooth

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