right, I dont know what the problem was, but it has disappeared after a power cut to area. I dont have a clue how it helped but it did, thanks for your help anyway.
i dont think its like that, every computer in house(inc the one thats plugged in - main pc) looses connection. the pc downstairs is running out of memory now(a few years old and loads of stuff stored on it) if the cpu is maxed out could that have anything to do with it(im a tech noob so i dont no much about this stuff)
I dont know if this is the right part of the forum but i need help, my internet connection drops every few minites signing me out of anything that needs an active connection(msn etc). im using a wireless connection to the router downstair's but it isnt stable. why? can anyone help?