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AlexN · 2006-03-03, 18:56

Any MBP owners here having problem with the AirPort? It disconnects itself quite frequently, especially when idle.
At first I thought maybe it shuts down itself to save battery, I thought it's an energy saver feature, but there is no
such option there to turn it off, and I left my computer on all night last night, it didn't disconnect itself.

So, it happens randomly. I never had this problem with my iBook. Any MBP owners here also have this problem?

graphik · 2006-03-04, 03:46

I have noticed this as well.

AlexN · 2006-03-04, 12:37

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Originally Posted by graphik

I have noticed this as well.

Glad to hear that I'm not the only one.

2006-03-05, 00:06

Mine too. Many times it has disconnected with no reason, even when the powerbook next to it had a stable connection.

graphik · 2006-03-05, 23:02

Anyone have any insight on this problem?

doublem9876 · 2006-03-05, 23:19

I have zero complaints

NosferaDrew · 2006-03-05, 23:28

I'll let you know on Wednesday.

Ominx · 2006-03-05, 23:29

no problems here either...actually I have never had a computer connect so easily...especially to some notoriously difficult wi-fi spots.

This is not meant to be a dck comment...just that not all MBP suffer from this. Good Luck.

billybobsky · 2006-03-05, 23:31

Change the channel you are using.

It sounds like you are dropping connections due to interference from other networks.

Night = less use by others...

AlexN · 2006-03-06, 01:03

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Originally Posted by billybobsky

Change the channel you are using.

Change channel? How?

SpecMode · 2006-03-06, 01:04

You would have to change the wireless channel using the router's configuration program. What brand of router are you using at the moment?

mwe · 2006-03-06, 03:01

Here's a tutorial for avoiding dropouts:
http://www.macfixit.com/article.php?...05093011343164

Eugene · 2006-03-06, 04:10

If this really is a problem it's probably a result of the MBP using Intel's 802.11a/b/g chipset instead of Broadcom's which all previous Apple products used. I've come to expect dropouts when mixing Atheros, Intersil, Broadcom, Intel, TI, etc. based WiFi technology...

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graphik Member Join Date: Jan 2006	2006-03-04, 03:46 I have noticed this as well.
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ellusion	2006-03-05, 00:06 Mine too. Many times it has disconnected with no reason, even when the powerbook next to it had a stable connection.
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graphik Member Join Date: Jan 2006	2006-03-05, 23:02 Anyone have any insight on this problem?
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doublem9876 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: In Seine	2006-03-05, 23:19 I have zero complaints
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NosferaDrew Veteran Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Los Angeles	2006-03-05, 23:28 I'll let you know on Wednesday.
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Ominx Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bouncing Around The Room	2006-03-05, 23:29 no problems here either...actually I have never had a computer connect so easily...especially to some notoriously difficult wi-fi spots. This is not meant to be a dck comment...just that not all MBP suffer from this. Good Luck.
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billybobsky BANNED I am worthless beyond hope. Join Date: May 2004 Location: Inner Swabia. If you have to ask twice, don't.	2006-03-05, 23:31 Change the channel you are using. It sounds like you are dropping connections due to interference from other networks. Night = less use by others...
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SpecMode Wait what Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: El Dorado County, California	2006-03-06, 01:04 You would have to change the wireless channel using the router's configuration program. What brand of router are you using at the moment?
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mwe Member Join Date: Jul 2005	2006-03-06, 03:01 Here's a tutorial for avoiding dropouts: http://www.macfixit.com/article.php?...05093011343164
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Eugene careful with axes Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hillsborough, CA	2006-03-06, 04:10 If this really is a problem it's probably a result of the MBP using Intel's 802.11a/b/g chipset instead of Broadcom's which all previous Apple products used. I've come to expect dropouts when mixing Atheros, Intersil, Broadcom, Intel, TI, etc. based WiFi technology...
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