Hi Amtech,

thanks for the info and your help, i'm only about 6 feet away from the router, we all in one room, we still have the same phones, I already changed the broadcast channel. I'm only using linksys to connect no other software.

again thanks for your help I will checkout the link you send.

If you are using Linksys software then disable Windows Wireless Zero Config as that may be interfering with the wireless connection.

To do that click Start > Run and type in msconfig

Go to the Services tab

Click the Name column

Scroll down to Windows Wireless Zero Configuration and untick the box

Click Apply > OK and restart

Hi, just one stupid question, I setup the router with the linksys software which came with it, and configured the router. That means I don't use the Windows Wireless Zero Config correct?
thanks,

Providing the linksys software is running (probably in the taskbar) and it says connected, then yes.

A simple trick that often works is to get a small portable radio and tune it off a channel so there is no noise then walk around between the router and pc if there is any interference you will here it and maybe able to track the source.

try it a few times and when its not working. It could be something like a printer or a kettle just putting out noise netstumbler also show you noise. I have had them were a laser printer warming up will do it or someone making a brew

Just had a thought.

Had a similar problem about a year ago. Started after installing a few programs and windows updates. Managed to track it down to tcpipv6 being incompatible with the driver for my wifi dongle. So whenever I used anything that used v6 my internet would slow down and freeze. Took the dongle company (Edimax) 3 months to get an updated driver out.
So even if your sure your up-to-date check your wifi's homepage for an updated driver.