[Frasier]

I am using a laptop with a wireless connection to a Netgear router with Firefox as the browser. I have a problem with Firefox refusing to connect, sometimes after a period when it has been working normally and despite the tray icon saying I am still connected, with either an excellent or a very good connection.

I thought it might a problem with Zonealarm, but I can't find anything to alter, it is already set to allow Firefox to connect to the internet.

Any suggestions/advice will be gratefully received.

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I don't think it is a problem with Firefox, but you can try another browser and see if it still happens. If it does, it may be in the router settings or your LAN setup. In FF you can check the box for direct connection. Go to Tools, then Options. Click the Advanced tab and select Network. Click the Settins button. Your options will be there.

If you try IE, you have similar options under IE's Tools, Internet Options. The Connections tab, then LAN settings buttons will give you your options. Check box to auto-detect and see how that works.

As for ZoneAlarm, I have 7 listings for FF with only two actually with green check marks. Have rest set with blue question mark. Guess I'm a control freak. LOL

Post back and let me know how it goes.

Ron

[Major Payne]

I don't think it is a problem with Firefox, but you can try another browser and see if it still happens. If it does, it may be in the router settings or your LAN setup. In FF you can check the box for direct connection. Go to Tools, then Options. Click the Advanced tab and select Network. Click the Settins button. Your options will be there.

If you try IE, you have similar options under IE's Tools, Internet Options. The Connections tab, then LAN settings buttons will give you your options. Check box to auto-detect and see how that works.

As for ZoneAlarm, I have 7 listings for FF with only two actually with green check marks. Have rest set with blue question mark. Guess I'm a control freak. LOL

Post back and let me know how it goes.

Ron

[Frasier]

Thanks for the reply. I have changed the setting to auto detect and will see how it goes. Hopefully it will solve the problem.

[Major Payne]

OK. Please let me know if this is still occurring only in FF or in any browser you use.

Ron

[Frasier]

I only use Firefox except when a site says I have to use IE. So far so good - the browser is staying connected so hopefully your advice has worked.

Thanks again.

[Major Payne]

You're very welcome. Thank you for using GTG. Hope you don't have to come back soon. LOL

Ron