Re: Networking issues

Are you sure it’s not your HDHR that’s heading south?  Try connecting it directly to the Ethernet port on your HTPC and see if that fixes the problem (I assume this is possible but never having done it I can’t say with absolute certainty).  If it does fix it then your network hs problems.  If the problem persists it’s probably either your HDHR or the antenna feed.

FWIW, onboard Realtek NICs have been known to cause network issues with WMC when using extenders.  I had one on my mobo and it caused all sorts of problems with my extenders.  Installing an Intel gigabit NIC in my HTPC fixed most of the issues, although a few still remain.  My next step is to replace all of my homebrew cat6 cables with retail cables.  I’ve been told that homemade cables can cause all sorts of problems if they’re not constructed carefully.