Switching Between Wireless and Wired Connections

2008-08-16 14:11:11

#1

mtb0minime: minimember; +2,418|6922

I recently got a wireless adapter card for my desktop PC and it works great... for browsing the internet. But when I try to play games I get variable ping and basically it's just not cut out for gaming.

Luckily I still have a wired connection in my room and I'd like to be able to use that. I disconnect from the wireless network and try using my wired connection but it says there's a problem with the connection. I try repairing it and it just doesn't work.

Do I have to uninstall the wireless card using the device manager before I can use a wired connection? What should I do to be able to use my wired connection instead of my wireless?

EDIT: Disabling wireless network card did nothing. The wired connection can't repair because it can't "renew my IP address".

Last edited by mtb0minime (2008-08-16 14:15:38)

2008-08-16 15:57:09

#2

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6465|Winland

Why the hell would you need a wireless connection when you got wired, on a stationary computer?!

Also, check that all cables are connected, and that the router/modem is on.

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

2008-08-16 15:58:57

#3

FatherTed: xD; +3,936|6768|so randum

mtb0minime wrote:
I recently got a wireless adapter card for my desktop PC and it works great... for browsing the internet. But when I try to play games I get variable ping and basically it's just not cut out for gaming.

Luckily I still have a wired connection in my room and I'd like to be able to use that. I disconnect from the wireless network and try using my wired connection but it says there's a problem with the connection. I try repairing it and it just doesn't work.

Do I have to uninstall the wireless card using the device manager before I can use a wired connection? What should I do to be able to use my wired connection instead of my wireless?

EDIT: Disabling wireless network card did nothing. The wired connection can't repair because it can't "renew my IP address".

i'm not sure if this is proper or whatnot, but if my router is being stupid i turn my PC off, unplug router, replug (let lights settle), then reboot.

works every time for me

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2008-08-16 15:59:03

#4

i g: Banned; +876|6132|GA

Freezer7Pro wrote:
Why the hell would you need a wireless connection when you got wired, on a stationary computer?!

2008-08-16 16:11:53

#5

mtb0minime: minimember; +2,418|6922

I got a wireless connection because I'll be moving soon to a place that doesn't have wiring. So instead of taping a bunch of shit on the floors or ceiling (no I'm not going to be drilling on a rental apartment), I just went with wireless.

Also, all wires are plugged in and the router is on (the router has wired and wireless). The connection was working fine until I installed the wireless adapter, so I know it can't be the router.

2008-08-16 19:18:38

#6

Defiance: Member; +438|6939

You should just be able to go in to Network Connections, disable the wireless connection through it and enable the wired connection.

Last edited by Defiance (2008-08-16 19:18:45)

2008-08-16 19:20:30

#7

GodFather: Blademaster's bottom bitch; +387|6488|Phoenix, AZ

i g wrote:
Freezer7Pro wrote:
Why the hell would you need a wireless connection when you got wired, on a stationary computer?!

to use other peoples unsecured wifi to download illegal things?

I need a wifi card come to think of it *bookmarks thread for future*

Last edited by GodFather (2008-08-16 19:20:44)

2008-08-16 19:23:13

#8

Defiance: Member; +438|6939

GodFather wrote:
i g wrote:
Freezer7Pro wrote:
Why the hell would you need a wireless connection when you got wired, on a stationary computer?!
to use other peoples unsecured wifi to download illegal things?

So, not only do you steal but point at someone else when the hammer comes down. Have the decency not to fuck with other peoples legal standings.

2008-08-16 22:05:32

#9

mtb0minime: minimember; +2,418|6922

Defiance wrote:
You should just be able to go in to Network Connections, disable the wireless connection through it and enable the wired connection.

I tried that but it still has issues giving me an IP address.

Bah, I guess I'll just unplug the wifi card altogether and install it when I actually need it.

2008-08-16 22:12:06

#10

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6465|Winland

Defiance wrote:
GodFather wrote:
i g wrote:

to use other peoples unsecured wifi to download illegal things?
So, not only do you steal but point at someone else when the hammer comes down. Have the decency not to fuck with other peoples legal standings.

Are you usmarine?

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

2008-08-17 00:28:34

#11

Defiance: Member; +438|6939

Freezer7Pro wrote:
Defiance wrote:
GodFather wrote:

to use other peoples unsecured wifi to download illegal things?
So, not only do you steal but point at someone else when the hammer comes down. Have the decency not to fuck with other peoples legal standings.
Are you usmarine?

I've noticed we've had similar views on some things, but not everything.

2008-08-17 00:54:17

#12

mtb0minime: minimember; +2,418|6922

In any case, I re-plugged everything in, restarted computer, and everything is working fine now.

Mods please close

2008-08-17 00:57:57

#13

Defiance: Member; +438|6939

mtb0minime wrote:
In any case, I re-plugged everything in, restarted computer, and everything is working fine now.

Mods please close

No!, this thread must live on for no specified purpose.

2008-08-17 01:44:39

#14

Ty: Mass Media Casualty; +2,398|7042|Noizyland

Closed as per request.

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BF2S Forums Switching Between Wireless and Wired Connections

mtb0minime wrote:

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GodFather wrote:

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Defiance wrote:

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GodFather wrote:

i g wrote:

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Defiance wrote:

GodFather wrote:

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