>I have a laptop running win 7. I have a wiress network at home that I use for internet access. The wireless connection starts by default when windows starts and everything is fine. Now about a week ago for no reason that I can find when the laptop starts the wireless network comes up with limited access with no internet connection. If I disconnect and then reconnect it is fine. I have not made any network changes to windows or the router. Needless to say having to reconnect every time I start the laptop is a pain.
>Any Ideas on how to fix this or what might cause it?
Windows 7 by itself classifies, and restricts, network connections in categories such as Work, Home, Public etc.
Some antivirus suites include a firewall that replaces Windows Firewall. Some of those replacement firewalls similarly classify network connection types, and lock down access even more stringently. I've seen AV packages misclassify network connections, so they get locked down too hard.
As a test, you can temporarily disable any third-party firewall.
If you want to permanently fix this problem, don't use wireless at home at all. Run a cable, and savour the speed and reliability.
Regards. Al
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