A friend has bought a Fujitsu Siemens AMILO L7320 laptop as a Christmas
present, but asked me to check it out and get it connected to his
wireless home network.

The laptop appears to be a reasonable basic spec, and all works well
with the exception of the WiFi card.

The first issue is that the AMILO L7320 would not connect to his
network using WPA. I had two other laptops and a desktop all connected
via WPA by the AMILO L7320 would not connect. When the security was
dropped back to WEP 128bit, it connects OK. Fujitsu Siemens support
tell me it is fitted with an Intel pro 3945abg WLAN card, and Intel's
site says this is WPA supported. FS support could not confirm if the
card supported WPA!

But the more irritating issue to me is that when the laptop is
re-booted, the WiFi card has to be manually started using the "Fn"
and "2" keys! I have never come across a laptop that does not
retain the WiFi state, i.e. if WiFi is left on, then it is one when the
laptop re-boots. Furthermore, once WiFi is turned on, it takes 20 plus
seconds to connect to the network. Even my Parents cheapo Packard Bell
finds the wireless network within a few seconds.

FS support suggest that this is a "feature" of this laptop, and
that WiFi must be re-enabled after every reboot. More worryingly, they
say that this laptop is so new they do not have second tier support set
up for it yet!!!

So does anyone have this laptop? Does the WiFi have to be manually
turned on after every re-boot, or am I getting duff info from FS
support?

Thanks for any help offered.

DeeBee

DeeBee wrote:
> A friend has bought a Fujitsu Siemens AMILO L7320 laptop as a Christmas
> present, but asked me to check it out and get it connected to his
> wireless home network.
>
> The laptop appears to be a reasonable basic spec, and all works well
> with the exception of the WiFi card.
>
> The first issue is that the AMILO L7320 would not connect to his
> network using WPA. I had two other laptops and a desktop all connected
> via WPA by the AMILO L7320 would not connect. When the security was
> dropped back to WEP 128bit, it connects OK. Fujitsu Siemens support
> tell me it is fitted with an Intel pro 3945abg WLAN card, and Intel's
> site says this is WPA supported. FS support could not confirm if the
> card supported WPA!
>
> But the more irritating issue to me is that when the laptop is
> re-booted, the WiFi card has to be manually started using the "Fn"
> and "2" keys! I have never come across a laptop that does not
> retain the WiFi state, i.e. if WiFi is left on, then it is one when the
> laptop re-boots. Furthermore, once WiFi is turned on, it takes 20 plus
> seconds to connect to the network. Even my Parents cheapo Packard Bell
> finds the wireless network within a few seconds.
>
> FS support suggest that this is a "feature" of this laptop, and
> that WiFi must be re-enabled after every reboot. More worryingly, they
> say that this laptop is so new they do not have second tier support set
> up for it yet!!!
>
> So does anyone have this laptop? Does the WiFi have to be manually
> turned on after every re-boot, or am I getting duff info from FS
> support?
>
> Thanks for any help offered.
>
> DeeBee
>

The Intel card certainly supports WPA. Are you using Wireless Zero
Configuration or the Intel interface? I would disable the intel
interface and use WZC only. Do you perhaps have the router set to
filter MAC addresses? Note that this is an ABG wireless card and should
be set to the protocol of your existing router, typically 802.11G or
802.11B in the card properties in Device Manager. Also, look for the
checkbox "let the computer turn off this device to save power..." and
uncheck it.

Q

"Quaoar" <quaoar@marcabfleet.com> wrote in message
news:bKydnT_VnatAOcHYnZ2dnUVZ_rGdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> DeeBee wrote:
>> A friend has bought a Fujitsu Siemens AMILO L7320 laptop as a Christmas
>> present, but asked me to check it out and get it connected to his
>> wireless home network.
>>
>> The laptop appears to be a reasonable basic spec, and all works well
>> with the exception of the WiFi card.
>>
>> The first issue is that the AMILO L7320 would not connect to his
>> network using WPA. I had two other laptops and a desktop all connected
>> via WPA by the AMILO L7320 would not connect. When the security was
>> dropped back to WEP 128bit, it connects OK. Fujitsu Siemens support
>> tell me it is fitted with an Intel pro 3945abg WLAN card, and Intel's
>> site says this is WPA supported. FS support could not confirm if the
>> card supported WPA!
>>
>> But the more irritating issue to me is that when the laptop is
>> re-booted, the WiFi card has to be manually started using the "Fn"
>> and "2" keys! I have never come across a laptop that does not
>> retain the WiFi state, i.e. if WiFi is left on, then it is one when the
>> laptop re-boots. Furthermore, once WiFi is turned on, it takes 20 plus
>> seconds to connect to the network. Even my Parents cheapo Packard Bell
>> finds the wireless network within a few seconds.
>>
>> FS support suggest that this is a "feature" of this laptop, and
>> that WiFi must be re-enabled after every reboot. More worryingly, they
>> say that this laptop is so new they do not have second tier support set
>> up for it yet!!!
>>
>> So does anyone have this laptop? Does the WiFi have to be manually
>> turned on after every re-boot, or am I getting duff info from FS
>> support?
>>
>> Thanks for any help offered.
>>
>> DeeBee
>>
>
> The Intel card certainly supports WPA. Are you using Wireless Zero
> Configuration or the Intel interface? I would disable the intel interface
> and use WZC only.
Yes, only using WZC, it all I ever use.

Do you perhaps have the router set to
> filter MAC addresses?
No, not yet


Note that this is an ABG wireless card and should
> be set to the protocol of your existing router, typically 802.11G or
> 802.11B in the card properties in Device Manager.
Ah, thats the bit I did not know. Just checked my folks Packard Bell and yes
there are loads of settings. Maybe I just need to a bit of configuration...

Also, look for the
> checkbox "let the computer turn off this device to save power..." and
> uncheck it.
As above

Thanks Quaoar, much appreciated
>
> Q

DeeBee wrote:
> "Quaoar" <quaoar@marcabfleet.com> wrote in message
> news:bKydnT_VnatAOcHYnZ2dnUVZ_rGdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> DeeBee wrote:
>>> A friend has bought a Fujitsu Siemens AMILO L7320 laptop as a Christmas
>>> present, but asked me to check it out and get it connected to his
>>> wireless home network.
>>>
>>> The laptop appears to be a reasonable basic spec, and all works well
>>> with the exception of the WiFi card.
>>>
>>> The first issue is that the AMILO L7320 would not connect to his
>>> network using WPA. I had two other laptops and a desktop all connected
>>> via WPA by the AMILO L7320 would not connect. When the security was
>>> dropped back to WEP 128bit, it connects OK. Fujitsu Siemens support
>>> tell me it is fitted with an Intel pro 3945abg WLAN card, and Intel's
>>> site says this is WPA supported. FS support could not confirm if the
>>> card supported WPA!
>>>
>>> But the more irritating issue to me is that when the laptop is
>>> re-booted, the WiFi card has to be manually started using the "Fn"
>>> and "2" keys! I have never come across a laptop that does not
>>> retain the WiFi state, i.e. if WiFi is left on, then it is one when the
>>> laptop re-boots. Furthermore, once WiFi is turned on, it takes 20 plus
>>> seconds to connect to the network. Even my Parents cheapo Packard Bell
>>> finds the wireless network within a few seconds.
>>>
>>> FS support suggest that this is a "feature" of this laptop, and
>>> that WiFi must be re-enabled after every reboot. More worryingly, they
>>> say that this laptop is so new they do not have second tier support set
>>> up for it yet!!!
>>>
>>> So does anyone have this laptop? Does the WiFi have to be manually
>>> turned on after every re-boot, or am I getting duff info from FS
>>> support?
>>>
>>> Thanks for any help offered.
>>>
>>> DeeBee
>>>
>> The Intel card certainly supports WPA. Are you using Wireless Zero
>> Configuration or the Intel interface? I would disable the intel interface
>> and use WZC only.
> Yes, only using WZC, it all I ever use.
>
> Do you perhaps have the router set to
>> filter MAC addresses?
> No, not yet
>
>
> Note that this is an ABG wireless card and should
>> be set to the protocol of your existing router, typically 802.11G or
>> 802.11B in the card properties in Device Manager.
> Ah, thats the bit I did not know. Just checked my folks Packard Bell and yes
> there are loads of settings. Maybe I just need to a bit of configuration...
>
> Also, look for the
>> checkbox "let the computer turn off this device to save power..." and
>> uncheck it.
> As above
>
> Thanks Quaoar, much appreciated
>> Q
>
>

Also, make sure the the workgroup is consistent: Device Manager,
Computer Name tab, Change button. This should not affect connection but
will negate file transfers between computers.

Q

DeeBee wrote:
> "Quaoar" <quaoar@marcabfleet.com> wrote in message
> news:bKydnT_VnatAOcHYnZ2dnUVZ_rGdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> DeeBee wrote:
>>> A friend has bought a Fujitsu Siemens AMILO L7320 laptop as a Christmas
>>> present, but asked me to check it out and get it connected to his
>>> wireless home network.
>>>
>>> The laptop appears to be a reasonable basic spec, and all works well
>>> with the exception of the WiFi card.
>>>
>>> The first issue is that the AMILO L7320 would not connect to his
>>> network using WPA. I had two other laptops and a desktop all connected
>>> via WPA by the AMILO L7320 would not connect. When the security was
>>> dropped back to WEP 128bit, it connects OK. Fujitsu Siemens support
>>> tell me it is fitted with an Intel pro 3945abg WLAN card, and Intel's
>>> site says this is WPA supported. FS support could not confirm if the
>>> card supported WPA!
>>>
>>> But the more irritating issue to me is that when the laptop is
>>> re-booted, the WiFi card has to be manually started using the "Fn"
>>> and "2" keys! I have never come across a laptop that does not
>>> retain the WiFi state, i.e. if WiFi is left on, then it is one when the
>>> laptop re-boots. Furthermore, once WiFi is turned on, it takes 20 plus
>>> seconds to connect to the network. Even my Parents cheapo Packard Bell
>>> finds the wireless network within a few seconds.
>>>
>>> FS support suggest that this is a "feature" of this laptop, and
>>> that WiFi must be re-enabled after every reboot. More worryingly, they
>>> say that this laptop is so new they do not have second tier support set
>>> up for it yet!!!
>>>
>>> So does anyone have this laptop? Does the WiFi have to be manually
>>> turned on after every re-boot, or am I getting duff info from FS
>>> support?
>>>
>>> Thanks for any help offered.
>>>
>>> DeeBee
>>>
>> The Intel card certainly supports WPA. Are you using Wireless Zero
>> Configuration or the Intel interface? I would disable the intel interface
>> and use WZC only.
> Yes, only using WZC, it all I ever use.
>
> Do you perhaps have the router set to
>> filter MAC addresses?
> No, not yet
>
>
> Note that this is an ABG wireless card and should
>> be set to the protocol of your existing router, typically 802.11G or
>> 802.11B in the card properties in Device Manager.
> Ah, thats the bit I did not know. Just checked my folks Packard Bell and yes
> there are loads of settings. Maybe I just need to a bit of configuration...
>
> Also, look for the
>> checkbox "let the computer turn off this device to save power..." and
>> uncheck it.
> As above
>
> Thanks Quaoar, much appreciated
>> Q
>
>


One other thing is that there is a wealth of information in the router
setup pages at whatever IP address it is accessed from (check the user
manual). The DHCP client list will show if the router thinks it is
connected to the subject computer. The settings for MAC address
filtering will show if it is set to filter.

Q

>>>>
>>>> But the more irritating issue to me is that when the laptop is
>>>> re-booted, the WiFi card has to be manually started using the "Fn"
>>>> and "2" keys! I have never come across a laptop that does not
>>>> retain the WiFi state, i.e. if WiFi is left on, then it is one when the
>>>> laptop re-boots. Furthermore, once WiFi is turned on, it takes 20 plus
>>>> seconds to connect to the network. Even my Parents cheapo Packard Bell
>>>> finds the wireless network within a few seconds.
>>>>
Seems this is a feature!

The card is a Atheros ar5005g, not an Intel Pro as FS support say.

Found this in a FSC forum, posted 16th Nov

http://download.fujitsu-siemens.com/...4e400a05d96adb

bottom line is "This computer does not have the option to start the wirelss
conection automatically.
I have spoken to helpdesk about this, also a data nerd friend of mine tried
to do it, but there is no options for it.
The only thing we can hope for is an bios uppgrade he told me."

Ah well I will not worry to much about the WPA, the WiFi card is cr@p to
start with.

Not sure if I put an Intel card in it, I will get the full functionality if
the BIOS will not support it.

Thanks for the help and ideas anyway

Hi
I have the AMILO L7320. It took a while to activate WIFI until I read your post confirming the use of the hotkey Fn2.
You are right, you do need to re-activate wifi every time you re-start windows but not if you hibernate and resume.
It does sound a little odd not to start up in the same state you switched off.
It does take a while to find the network if you leave it upto it's own devices, I normally click the refresh option to connect quickly. I think I saw in the stup tht you can change how often it does an automatic refresh.

MArky Mark