Windows 7 disconnect me from my ISP

Hi,
I'm using Time Capsule and everything works fine with Apple devices and Ubuntu laptops. But when I start a Windows 7 laptop it disconnect me from my ISP every 15/20 min. Not sure why. It only happen when I use Time Capsule. Before I was using a Linksys and everything was working fine. Is there any special settings I should consider on my Time Capsule or Windows 7?
My network is something like this:
MODEM -> TIME CAPSULE ->>> MACBOOKS, UBUNTU AND WINDOWS 7
Thanks for your help.

These are incredibly hard issues to fix.
I have typed all the stuff below and then reread your post.. no where did you say you were using wireless?
But generally this is wireless issue.
Please confirm wireless.. please test by plugging in by ethernet.. turn off wireless in the laptop.. does the problem go away.. if not the stuff below is irrelevant.
Have you..
1. Set up TC using all SMB compatible names.. ie short, no spaces pure alphanumeric.
It might not seem worth it if windows connects but it is worth fixing.. as one step in the long chain.
Set 5ghz to a different name. Eg.. TC24ghz and TC5ghz so you can clearly tell what wireless is which??
2. Use WPA2 Personal security on the TC.. that is the only security valid for N wireless.
3. Lock wireless channels. The TC will auto rotate channels if you are in a busy wifi area. Simply lock it to fixed channels. Much more important for 2.4ghz than 5ghz.
4. Make sure in wireless options area that country is correct and WPA key renewal set to 2hours.. just to make sure it isn't some stupid key rotation.
5. In windows download the latest drivers for your wireless card from the wireless manufacturer not laptop. ie if it is intel card.. download latest from intel.

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This is not an officially supported Spotify workaround.
It seems to be a common request on the community to want to disconnect accounts from Facebook.
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Please note: It is highly recommended that you log in and cancel your subscription IF and ONLY IF you are planning to deactivate your Facebook and you have Spotify account created with Facebook , as once you have done that, you may not be able to log in to cancel. You may also want to log into your online profile and set all the email notifications to "Never" to stop Spotify sending you emails on that account.
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missbonnieblu wrote:
Hi!
I'm trying to disconnect my spotifyfrom my facebook so i can shut my facebook down. I used your tutorial however could not find the social network tab, The only option is to uncheck "Share on Facebook what i listen to" which is unchecked BUT sharing on Facebook anyways. I'm also on a premium account. How the hell do i do it? I just want to get rid of facebook. Let me goooooooo.....
Hey :)
Did you read step 1?
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