Problems with poker software

[PokerPlayer]

Hi all,

I use IBB and for all bar one specific purpose it works fine. That is playing poker online.

My software, PokerChamps, experiences about 8 - 12 connection breaks per hour, often to my disadvantage (today I was dealt a full-house hand but couldn't play it due to a conection break).

I use a laptop, Vista OS and I have had no problems when in Irish or foreign hotelsin getting continuous service. Consequently, the problem arises either due to IBB or my wireless router.

However, as I experience no other problems with internet access I can't see why the router would cause a problem - the software is given full access - so can anyone make any suggestions?

I use a belkin 80122g wireless router.

All the best,
PokerPlayer

[fytaan]

Hey PP, just a guess here but you might try to stop your wireless zero config. It's a program that checks for connection every minute or so in case you lose your connection, but it interrupts the connection when it searches.

Click on Start
then RUN
Type in "services.msc" (without commas)
Scroll down the list until you see 'Wireless Zero Configuration', right click on it and press stop.

[JimmyJoeJohnson]

I doubt that's the problem to be honest, try reducing the size of the packets you're receiving in your router by bringing the MTU size down to 1300.