Hi I have a really annoying problem with my wireless network. I have a Sweex Wireless LAN USB 2.0 Adapter 11G (54 Mbps) being used with a Belkin 802.11g Wireless DSL/Cable Gateway Router (54 Mbps), with a 700kbs broadband connection from ntl, split between 4 computers (all using the same model NIC). We have set up a WPA pre-shared key for security on all 4. Normal Internet usage - general web browsing and downloading - works well, however when attempting to play multiplayer online games (such as Call of Duty), the NIC loses the connection to the router after about 5 mins, and hence loses the connection to the Internet and gaming server, but then can't regain a connection to the router. Even after coming out of the game and returning to windows, the computer will keep trying to connect but failing. I then need to restart the whole computer in order to regain a connection. This seems to be a problem with the NIC as when this problem occurs on one computer, no other computers connection on the LAN is effected (although this problem does occur on all 4 computers). This only occurs when attempting to play online games. It has even been known to occur when playing games just locally on the LAN. All 4 of the computers are within 20 feet on the router (although in different rooms), and all have a typical signal strength of 70%+. This problem is intensely annoying, as im sure you can imagine. I have tried downloading the latest drivers from the Website, but this had no effect on the problem. I have consulted the manual, but could not find any information relating to my problem. Please help me find a solution to this. Many Thanks Dan Woodhouse.

in my experiences with wireless 'g' the range is only about 10 feet. 'b' would be better. i would think there would be some 'latency' problem running online games with wireless. i know for sure there is with satellite internet

10 feet!!! No way!!! I have set up several wireless networks, all of them g, and have gotten 75% signal strength through several walls at over 40 feet! 108.11b or g is good for more than that. Regarding your problem: I believe it has nothing to do with signal strength/quality. I have heard of problems with routers where a table/buffer for 'connections' and packet routing can get 'filled up' causing the router to crash. I am sorry that I have never experienced this so am not aware of the details but, again heresay, it appears to be related to the amount of traffic in a given amount of time. Games are traffic intensive. My recollection is that this is hardware dependent. Hopefully someone else out there has had a similar problem and can help you out. Cheers and good luck "Two roads diverged in a wood, and I - I took the one less travelled by, And that has made all the difference." Frost