Wifi problems with AOD255E

CatLady1

I use the wi-fi at my local library, after my allotted time is up on their broadband computers. For the past month or so, my netbook has been giving me problems.

What happens is I'll be on a site and all of a sudden, I'll get a notification at the bottom of the screen saying the site isn't responding, and to refresh the webpage. This can take forever, and I'm not a very patient person. Whenever I run the troubleshooter, it says it can't detect any problems. Also, it often takes too long to shut down, and I get so impatient--or short of time--I have to hit the power button, which means having to boot up by starting Windows normally the next time I startup.

I have spoken to the library staff about this, but they don't seem to be very motivated. I would like to have home internet, but our satellite company only offers TV-phone-internet bundles, and we don't need a house phone because my roommates and I all have cell phones. I've tried a hot spot provided by one of my roommates, but that's just as slow and wonky as the library wifi.

Is the problem the wifi or the computer?

My netbook identifies me as a casual user, and I've cleaned my files twice in the 5 years I've owned my machine. I also have excellent protection (VIPRE Internet Protection), and haven't had many problems with it, really. Any help is appreciated.

brummyfan2

Try switching your DNS from default to Open dns or google dns.

Open dns: Primary   208.67.222.222

                Secondary 208.67.220.220

google dns:8.8.8.8

                 8.8.4.4

 

CatLady1

I didn't know how to switch my DNS, so I searched for it on line, which lead me to the Geek Site. After getting directions on the how to, I noticed they had one small difference  on the secondary Google one. So first I used Open; no difference. Tried the Google settings you gave me; small improvement. Then I tried the Google setting from the Geek Site; better, but still have issues. Anything else I can try? Thanks!