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    dell 6000 - wireless settings question ..

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Camel, Dec 21, 2005.

  1. Camel

    Camel Notebook Guru

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    I have a Dell 6000, with the Intel/PRO 2915 Wireless card .. I was just wondering .. should I let Windows "manage" my wireless .. or use the Intel/PRO thing? .. like if I open up the Intel/PRO settings, it says "Windows is currently managing your wireless connection" .. are there any advantages to the Intel/PRO program managing the wireless connection? .. I'm already getting excellent range ..

    Bilal
     
    Camel, Dec 21, 2005
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    USAFdude02 NBR Reviewer & Deity NBR Reviewer

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    For the most part it is fine...I never had a problem with windows managing it. I think that is mostly for turning off the wireless when you are on battery.
     
    USAFdude02, Dec 21, 2005
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    For the most part, it is just a preference thing. There isn't any differences between the two -- outside the fact that intel does have problems every now and then. Some users like XP's wireless settings, and some don't so they use intel.

    I use the intel because I really don't like XP's service. Intel has a little satellite that tells me how good my signal is and is very user friendly.

    If you like XP's settings, then I doubt you really need to change over to intel.

    SG
     
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    thank you everyone, for your comments!

    I think I'll just let Windows manage my wireless .. since I haven't had any problems .. and everything's working just fine ..

    Bilal
     
    Camel, Dec 21, 2005
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