Thank you for your response. Before I got to try it though, I
rechecked the linksys web site and saw that there was a new firmware
upgrade, version 1.45.3 which was release July 1st. I installed the
patch, though it is only a beta, and almost everything seems to work
out fine. The only buggy behavior is that when i come out of sleep
mode, I must disconnect and then reconnect to the access point.
Still, this is relatively minor compared to the issues I was having.
I am going to try maximizing the power saving functionality in the
device manager as mentioned in step 2a below and see the effects.
Of note, when I downloaded the patch earlier this week, the release
notes update list specifically said:
The following has been updated:
1. Fixed unstable HTTP and FTP download.
2. Fixed MSN 4.7 and 5.0 compatibility.
3. Updated for XBox compatibility
(This is not XBox Certified)
4. Fixed UPnP connection.
5. Fixed connection with a Centrino
wireless.
6. Fixed Multiple Microsoft VPN connections.
7. Fixed an issue with PPPoE connection going
on a Secured sites report by some ISP.
now, however, they have replaced the Centrino wireless portion (#5)
with:
5. Fixed connection issues with certain wireless clients in power save
mode
in any case, it works. my guess is that there is a bug with the
wireless card/software combo in the centrino solution. in their
effort to maximize pwer efficiency, i think they mucked with the
networking behavior which bolluxs all but the most fogiving access
points. this would also explain why step 2a below helps. why they
would try to save power on network connectivity, though, is beyond me.
it seems rather stupid and would only give minimal returns. what
exactly does it do? ration out packets sent?
"Steve" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:<a7mRa.5979$(E-Mail Removed) e.rogers.com>...
> Hey,
>
>
>
> If you are having wireless connectivity issues try the following.
>
>
>
> 1) Uninstall the preloaded access connections software
>
> -Control panel-> add/remove programs and select change remove for access IBM
> tools and remove access connections from there. When uninstalling, remove
> the profiles too.
>
>
>
> 2) Two choices
>
> a) You could download the latest version of access connections and then
> re-set up your profiles with all the correct ssid/wep keys etc and that
> should work better. Also go to the device manager and go to the properties
> of the wireless card, then go the advanced tab. Under power management,
> uncheck use default and then change it to highest (that being best network
> performance). Also at the top there will be a check mark saying wireless
> device off (radio off). Make sure this is unchecked. Also do those last two
> steps for part B
>
> b) You can leave access connections uninstalled and just use Windows XP
> built in wireless software. Go to Network connections and the properties of
> the wireless connection, under wireless networks check off Let windows
> configure my wireless network (if you use access connections make sure its
> unchecked). On this screen you can also configure your wireless settings.
>
>
>
> 3) Re-install the latest version of the wireless card drivers.
>
>
>
> 4) What is the manufacturer of the Router/access point? Try updating it
> to the latest firmware. Try restarting the router.
>
> A problem with the Dlink 614+ is that with firmware 2.18 dated in March and
> higher will cause blue screens. Best option is to use 2.10
>
>
>
> 5) For the Intel 2100 Pro card do NOT install the windows XP patch that
> adds WPA support (Q815485). At present time the Intel driver doesn't
> support it.
> http://www.intel.com/support/network...131-prd944.htm
>
>
>
>
>
> Steve
>
>
>
> "Kevin Fitzpatrick" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:_zlRa.1297$(E-Mail Removed) ...
> > Joe,
> > Your connection problems sound like a carbon copy of my T40. I took the
> > advice of an IBM tech and reinstalled all the software, which seemed to
> help
> > me with connecting with Tmobile I couldn't log on even though I had a
> > perfect signal). But I"m still having periods where either the wireless
> > connction is dropped, the radio is turned off and at the same time one of
> > the ibm connection icons say I'm still connected...When I try to turn the
> > radio back on, it connects and then drops the signal again. I'm not sure
> > whether there is a conflict between IBM's software and the Windows
> software
> > here, but this problem has made my ability to connect wirelessly on trips
> > really haphazard. I'm still trying to find a solultion. HELP ANYONE!!??
> >
> >
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