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    S6F wireless problem after hibernate

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by itm, Oct 4, 2006.

  1. itm

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    I have a new Asus S6F notebook (Windows XP SP2). I've found that if I hibernate to RAM or disk, then resume, the wireless adapter often ceases to function - i.e. it doesn't see any wireless networks.

    This can sometimes be resolved using the "repair" facility, but the last time this happened the wireless adapter was actually showing as being turned off. I tried turning it off/on using the hardware switch but it still didn't come back (the hardware switch enables/disables both Bluetooth and Wifi). Eventually I noticed that when I turned the hardware switch on I got a floating display for a couple of seconds, with icons indicating whether Bluetooth/Wifi were on. This was showing Bluetooth only, so I clicked on the "Bluetooth and Wifi" icon and managed to resolve the problem. I believe that the wireless adapter is Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG.

    Asus have recommended uninstalling/re-installing the wireless driver, which I see as being a bit of a cop-out, particularly as the machine is 3 days old!

    Can anyone suggest cause or solutions for this??

    TIA
    Ian
     
    itm, Oct 4, 2006
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