[slim] SB Classic wireless connection problems

2009-01-27 Thread discfunctional
I've recently purchased a SB Classic. Unfortunatly it seems that the wireless connection keeps dropping down. Once connected I get a few minutes to enjoy my music collection. Once connection drops it's typically also not possble to reconnect for a while. I have made comparison tests with two

Re: [slim] SB Classic wireless connection problems

2009-01-27 Thread Mark Lanctot
Interference? Do dropouts happen when your microwave is turned on? Do you have a cordless phone? Do you know if your neighbours do? Sadly that's the case around where I live. I used to have a rock-solid wireless network but over Christmas someone around here got some new gadget that knocks

Re: [slim] SB Classic wireless connection problems

2009-01-27 Thread discfunctional
Thanks for your reply. Well such disturbances will be difficult to track. I can at least say it's not our cordless (it's bust) nor our microwave. Nor can I see any problems with my laptops - wich should also be affected if it is a general disturbance. Is there any SW to scan the network and

Re: [slim] SB Classic wireless connection problems

2009-01-27 Thread thesil
My advice to you would be to wire it if you can. I had many issues with SB3 until I ran a CAT5 cable and connected. Since then; no problems! -- thesil Gerry. When you ain't got nuthin', you've got nuthin' to lose SB3 with duet controller; Rotel power amp and Rotel receiver, BW Z4 speakers

Re: [slim] SB Classic wireless connection problems

2009-01-27 Thread tedfroop
Look for other devices on the same Channel as yours. If you see any try changing from the default (6) to either 1 or 11. I would also look into changing my encryption mode. WEP security can be cracked fairly quickly now days. Not only that but it uses a fair amount of overhead traffic between