MIFI crashes HELP

[mlh]

I have MIFI hooked to 3 computers through WIFI, 2 desk tops and my HP mini. My mini and one desk top crashes constantly. The signal strength is very good on the computers that crash and very weak on the one that does not crash. My HP will crash at least 10 times an hour, in fact it crashed while I was typing this. That is Internet explorer 7 crashes. Then I haft to start all over again. I have tried Goggle chrome with the same problem. Does any body else have Verizon MIFI and do you have this problem?
Thanks Lynwood

[Waynem]

I don't think it is browser specific, but try Firefox. It is rapidly becoming the favorite.

Describe what you mean by "crashes." A crash to me is the old blue screen of death.

[Emmel]

We've had Verizon MIFI for about a year now, no problems as you describe. Whenever we have had trouble getting on it has been our laptop and that is seldom. We have 2 laptops, but we take them with us when we travel.

[doofus]

I agree that defining exactly what you are experiencing might help. But I suspect it is not your wireless source that is causing your computers to crash. You could test this to some extent by operating your PC off line or with a wired network input if one is available. A PC that crashes ten times a day is either close to life expectancy or needs some registry or security maintenance. Browsers can lock up on any particular web site if the web host has a server problem, or if it doesn't like whatever data you entered at that particular moment (sometimes they get touchy).

If you're using IE7 you would probably like the upgrade to IE8. Firefox is a good alternative if you don't have a bunch of add-ons installed.

[dreamers2010]

My DH has had trouble with Google Chrome crashing on his laptop but we have not had problems with the mifi itself. Had ours since June and love it.

Judy

[mlh]

By crash I mean I get a notice "Internet Explorer has encountered a problem and must close" and closes out.
I have Verizon wireless Internet service through me cell phone, and never have a problem. I do not think this is a conflict problem because one computer with the problem does not have my cell phone Internet software installed.
I did a Google search to see if I could find a solution there, it seems this is a more common problem than I thought. It affects a lot of people and Verizon doesn't have an answer.
Thanks Lynwood

[Ruth]

We've had MIFI for 6 months and I love it......thanks to John Kohl and his class last year at the Rally! Whenever I've had a problem which hasn't been often I just call Verizon and it's figured out immediately. Give them a call!

[Jdrobone]

Had my MIFI since last Dec and never had a single crash. Often run two laptops.

[HamRad]

Lynwood,
I'm sorry to hear that you're having trouble with your MiFi. I hope they are able to resolve your problem soon. From what you have described it does not sound like it is a problem with the MiFi device but rather a software issue

Have you tried running the device via a usb connection?

We have had a MiFi for about 3 months and have not had any problems. We are using a MacBook Pro. Actually we're using two plus an iPod Touch. No problem with any of the computers.

While there are some disconnect problems being reported by some folks it does not appear to be a huge problem. Please let us know how your problem is resolved.

Good luck,
HamRad

[uhftx]

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[doofus]

There are actually web sites which cause the problem you describe. I've encountered this, re-booted, gone back to the web site, same effect. I've no idea what causes it, but suspect it's either a script that IE doesn't know how to handle or some other incompatibility. Since I have no way of knowing if any damage is being done when this happens, I switched over to Firefox permanently (I'd been playing with it but finally made the permanent switch after Internet Explorer V8 came out).

[ksboy]

I also have the MIFI220 THRU SPRINT, but the same devise. Have you tried updating the firmware? It might help with your issue. Good luck

[mlh]

Thanks everybody. Zerizon is sending me a new MIFI box. I don't think it will help but I will keep you posted.
Thanks Lynwood