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    Intel 4965 Mini Card losing connection ?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by matrixsc, Feb 23, 2008.

  1. matrixsc

    matrixsc Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am having a problem with my new M1530 with the Intel 4965 wireless card connecting to the internet through my 802.11g router . It can see the network and says its connected locally and to the internet but when I open IE it doesn't connect. Then it connects but then seems lose the connection and reconnects and lets me surf again then i lose it again?

    If i have it set to G mode only or Auto it seems i only get 5.5mb it just seems to keep losing connection? Speeds goes from 54mbps down to 5.5 or even 2?

    Pulling my hair out here as i can't seem to work out whats going on :confused:
     
    matrixsc, Feb 23, 2008
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    D.A. Notebook Consultant

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    I remember a problem like this, think it is the same one I've had:

    Check in your router to see if you get any messages about "Received deauthentication" ( http://www.google.com/search?hl=env&q=Received+deauthentication), if so, your router and the WLAN card doesn't work that well together.

    First thing you could try is to remove any sercurity on the network (no WEP/WPA), to see if that helps.

    If that doesn't work you should check your WLAN card properties and disable power savings.

    If none of these work: upgrade or downgrade the WLAN drivers. You may be able to find a driver that works.

    And if that doesn't work: Upgrade/downgrade the firmware in the router. Some firmwares doesn't work with the Intel card. I've downgraded one of my routers and I don't have the problem anymore. On another router I had to upgrade the firmware.

    And if all above fail: Get another router that works better with your WLAN card.
     
    D.A., Feb 23, 2008
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    matrixsc Notebook Enthusiast

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    right i have a Netgear DG834G 54Mbps Wireless router and i'm running XP Pro.

    I was suggested to install the older drivers (not available on dell support).

    http://www.station-drivers.com/page/intel lan-wan.htm 11.1.1.16

    I've installed that drive that i've posted and things seem better though i'm still getting radom cut offs but it seems to reconnect right away.

    I have Wap working on it now and i did try it as unsecured for a while but still had the same issue.
     
    matrixsc, Feb 24, 2008
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    sbkim Notebook Enthusiast

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    Having similar issues with both Linksys WRT600 and Trendnet 633 - starts out nice and connects but drops speed soon there after.
     
    sbkim, May 27, 2008
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