linksys router suddenly requires manual repair to connect

[julie07]

I have a linksys router/wireless card install on my laptop. Always worked fine. Lately I have to manually use the repair button to get connectivity. Do I need to change settings or could my card be malfunctioning and need to be replaced?

[julie07]

I tried to remove this post but couldn't. I forgot I had an extra wireless card and switched it out and it seems ok. Thank you!

[degsy]

Thanks for the update :)

[julie07]

Now it's doing it again, I fooled around and to the layman's eyes, it seems like everything is set to connect automatically, but I am still having to go into the tray - hit the connectivity icon and "repair" to connect. Any ideas?

Also what is your opinion on the Verizon chat software "motive smart bridge"? Ever since I upgraded to ie7, I have been getting errors and so I uninstalled it.

[degsy]

Sorry, i've never used that software.

[Kamikaze92]

Go to the control panel and go to network connections, try disabling and re-enabling the connection. That worked for me..

[julie07]

THere is something that the ISP's sometimes install so they can chat with you instead of calling for repairs. We'll just see how that goes.

I did disable and enable my wireless card. We'll see if that resets my wireless. Thank you both of you for help!