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    How to make Intel software manage the wireless card

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Waltz, Aug 15, 2008.

  1. Waltz

    Waltz Notebook Consultant

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    I want to use Intel software to manage my wireless card (4965) with Vista. I can't find the settings to do that.

    With XP it's easy to do by checking or unchecking a box.

    Anyone know how to do this?

    Thanks
     
    Waltz, Aug 15, 2008
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  2. Jakpro

    Jakpro Notebook Evangelist

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    What do you want to manage?

    Have you checked the properties by right clicking the device in the Device Manager and selecting the Advanced tab?
     
    Jakpro, Aug 16, 2008
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    I want to let Intel manage the connection rather than windows.

    Yes I did look there.

    Thanks
     
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    OK

    Go to Control Panel> Network and Sharing Center> Click on "View Status" on Wireless Connection>Wireless Properties> check Enable Intel connection settings>Configure

    That is the only way that I have found and Windows still seems manage wireless functions, but you can designate a static MAC address which seems to speed up and maintain connectivity better.
     
    Jakpro, Aug 16, 2008
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