Intarwebs?

[asterroc]

I keep having issues w/ my wireless internet disconnecting. My desktop hardwired is fine. Anyone know how I can determine whether it's the MacBook or my router without buying anything?

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[galbinus-caeli.livejournal.com]

Does it happen whereever you have the laptop? It might be some form of interference in you home.

Try moving around the place to see if its better in some places than others.

Also try taking the notebook to a coffee shop with free wireless. If it works there, it is either your router or something in your home.

[zandperl.livejournal.com]

I've been mostly using it in one location in the house, but I never had problems with my iBook there. I'm using it somewhere else right now and having no problems, I'll move it back in a while and see if it's bad there. Good idea. I don't know of any free wireless cafes in the area, unfortunately. :(

[galbinus-caeli.livejournal.com]

A neibor could have moved or purchased something electronically noisy or reflective, that could create a spot of interference. You might be able to switch to a different channel to fix it.

There has got to be a free wifi somewhere nearby. Starbucks, Panera, other national chains often do. Or try googling "free wifi in $LOCATION"