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    M1330 wireless disconnecting?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by flatlinerz, Apr 20, 2010.

  1. flatlinerz

    flatlinerz Notebook Guru

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    every time I leave my M1330 on over to download and next day come to my laptop and usually disconnected from the wireless internet...been happening a lot lately usually doesn't happen...any help would great
     
    flatlinerz, Apr 20, 2010
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    anyone can help?
     
    flatlinerz, Apr 21, 2010
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    smjohns Notebook Consultant

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    When you say wireless, what do you mean? Wi-fi or Mobile Broadband (3g)? What device are you using to connect and if wi-fi, what modem / router are you using?

    I assume you have checked you have the latest drivers installed? Also what OS, etc are you using?
     
    smjohns, Apr 22, 2010
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    flatlinerz Notebook Guru

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    I mean Wi-Fi on my M1330 the device I'm using is D-Link router and I am using Windows XP
     
    flatlinerz, Apr 24, 2010
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    Hmm. What wifi card do you have fitted to your M1330 and do you have the latest drivers? Mind is the Dell 1505 draft n card and it is very reliable. Having said that I used to have problems with my previous Netgear router, but it was definitely the router's issue. Not used a D-Link in some time but my guess would be this as if you have the same wifi card as me, it is very reliable...albeit not on the range front.

    So more questions:

    1) What wifi card is fitted to your latop and do you have the latest drivers installed?
    2) Do you have the latest firmware installed in your D-Link router?
    3) What sort of distance is your laptop to the router when in use? Have you checked the signal strength to ensure this is not your cause?
    4) Do you have any other wifi devices you can check? PSP, PS3, Webcam, TV, etc?
     
    smjohns, Apr 24, 2010
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    Nalada Notebook Evangelist

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    I have the Intel 4965AGN card and I think there were some issues which were rectified by downloading updates from Dell - put your service tag in and check you are uptodate.
     
    Nalada, Apr 24, 2010
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