I have just installed an update for the Broadcom wireless driver (it is only
an optional update in Windows update) and the problems appear to have gone
away - I saw the Identifying... state and then the fully connected state.
--
Dennis


"Dennis Milns" wrote:
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> 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.
> --
> 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?
> > --
> > 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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