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    M17x Broadcom Wireless-N Constant Disconnection

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Caustixide, Sep 11, 2009.

  1. Caustixide

    Caustixide Notebook Geek

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    I'm unsure if its only me with a defective card or my wireless router (highly doubt it), but every time in connected to my wireless network, it disconnects me within 30 minutes, sometimes doesn't even connect me at all, or just connects, and disconnects. Anyone have any solutions? Thanks.
     
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  2. GabeZ

    GabeZ Information Technology

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    Hi Caustixide,
    Are you running Windows 7 by chance? There may be some connectivity issues. Also, have you tried updating to the newest driver on the support website.

    Thanks,
    Gabe
     
    GabeZ, Sep 11, 2009
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  3. Caustixide

    Caustixide Notebook Geek

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    No I am not running windows 7, and yes I have tried updating to the newest driver on the support website.
     
    Caustixide, Sep 12, 2009
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    does it see wireless networks but then no longer see them (even though the adapter is enabled)?

    also, make sure you're not turning wireless off with the wireless capacative control button (the backlit one).
     
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  5. Caustixide

    Caustixide Notebook Geek

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    It does see wireless networks, and continuously sees them. I never thought about the wireless capacative control button, but im almost certain that isnt it. It keeps telling me my wireless key is incorrect, when it is correct and I have connected to it with the broadcom, and then shortly disconnected. I know its not my wireless router because I have multiple computers connected to it right now.

    EDIT: Does anyone notice that when you go into Save Power mode, turning off your 260M('s) or 280M's, your wireless connection gets stronger? Could be just me.
     
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    kqmaverick Notebook Consultant

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    If you have access to your wireless AP log's look in there and see if its giving ant hints to the disconnect.
     
    kqmaverick, Sep 12, 2009
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