Computer Model: Inspiron 530S
Manufacturer: Dell
Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium
I am having a problem with my wireless internet connection. When I start the computer, it works fine, the connection is good. Sometimes the connection will suddenly cut out. This might happen after a few minutes or several hours. I still seem to be connected to the wireless router, but not to the internet. When I attempt to diagnose through the network connection program that came with the OP, I get the following message:
""Windows has confirmed that 'Primary DNS Server' is currently online, but is not responding to connection attempts at this time. This usually means a firewall is running between the two computers and is blocking 'domain'. Windows firewall is configured to allow this connection. A remote firewall may be blocking the connection.
The following policy may need to be adjusted:
Policy Provider: Symantec IPS Provider
Filter Name: Symantec Outbound Connect V4 Callout""
If I remove the wireless adaptor and replace, I get the following message:
""There may be a problem with one or more network adaptors on this computer.""
If I turn off the modem and the wireless adaptor, then plug them both back in, I get either the same message or this one:
""A problem with your network router or broadband modem might be preventing an internet connection.""
Either way, I seem to be able to connect to the wireless router, but not to the internet. The only thing that solves this problem is restarting my computer.
My wireless adaptor is an Edimax Wireless LAN (I think). It has Sweex written on the side. The router/modem is a Sky broadband netgear.