| RE: Wireless networking issues in Vista An uopdate.
Theis problem manefests as follows - the connection does not get past the
Identifying... stage.
Workaround - Disconnect (even if it says connected) then connect to the
required network.
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Thanks
Dennis
"Dennis Milns" wrote:
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> I have a HP pavilion dv6250eu and since upgrading to Vista I have a problem
> reconnecting to my Belkin wireless router after sleep/hibernate.
> It seems that Vista cannot handle a change in IP address on the same local
> network.
> If I take my laptop to any location with a different wireless then
> connection is fully automatic. Returning ot my home location and that is now
> OK. I have seen a thread on this topic elsewhere but cannot find it. I hae
> tried all upgrades and either they are not applicable or already applied.
> Has anyone any ideas?
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> Dennis
>
>
> "Anton Hinds" wrote:
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> > Hello!
> >
> > I am seeing the following issues. Does anyone have the same problems or
> > a fix?
> >
> > 1. Known wireless networks which do not broadcast their SSID often take
> > several refreshes before they are recognized and connected to. They
> > initially show up as "Unnamed Network". After a few refreshes, Vista
> > identifies the network name and connects just fine.
> >
> > 2. The wireless adapter disconnects when the screen is locked. This
> > problem is exacerbated by issue #1 (above) by requiring manual
> > intervention to refresh the network list to reconnect.
> >
> > 3. Sometimes the wireless does not see any networks at all (normally I
> > see about 12 networks at any given time). Auto diagnosing and repairing
> > does not work. Disabling the adapter results in a hang. This hang
> > prevents Windows from being able to shutdown properly.
> >
> > This is what I am running:
> >
> > System : Sony VAIO VGN-AR550U
> > OS : Windows Vista Ultimate Edition
> > WLAN : Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
> > Firewall : Windows Firewall
> > Anti-Virus : NOD32 2.7
> > Anti-Spy : Windows Defender
> >
> >
> > -Anton
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