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Problem description: About 2-5 times a day, at random times, I lose connectivity to the internet for 5-10 seconds. It seems to affect my desktop's ethernet wired connection only, and not my laptop's wifi, since my laptop was on a couple times when it happened with no problems. Attempted fixes: I've reset my router and bought a new modem. Recent changes: This is the second router of this model I've owned, and I don't remember if I had the problem with the first. But my system hasn't changed since them. -- Operating system: Windows 7 64-bit System specs: Router: RT-n66u "Dark Knight" Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H (I'm connected to the ethernet port on the motherboard) Processor: Intel Core i5-3570K @ 3.40GHZ Modem: Ubee DVW3201 (but like I said, I had the exact same problem with another modem from a different manufacturer) Location: United States I have Googled and read the FAQ: Yes
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The updating to the latest adapter drivers, but honestly since your onboard NIC is an Atheros I would just get a new PCI-E network adapter. For under $20 you can pick up a cheap Realtek-based adapter that works decently with the latest drivers from the Realtek website.
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Feb 25, 2015 02:38
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Alereon posted:The updating to the latest adapter drivers, but honestly since your onboard NIC is an Atheros I would just get a new PCI-E network adapter. For under $20 you can pick up a cheap Realtek-based adapter that works decently with the latest drivers from the Realtek website. Are Atheros I adapters known to be unreliable and have issues like this? By the way, I've just confirmed that my wireless connection doesn't experience these interruptions.
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Feb 26, 2015 01:33
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Atheros wireless network adapters were always decent options on desktops before Intel jumped in the game, but the wired adapter in your board's known to cause problems using the Killer-branded drivers. Generic atheros adapters might fix it so I'd try those first. If you opt for replacement as he said Realtek PCI-E adapters won't cost much, or your could spend a bit more and get an Intel CT adapter if you never want to think about it again.
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Feb 26, 2015 17:19
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I bought the adapter and haven't had any problems since, thanks!
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