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    which drivers/interface for wifi

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by talisman, Jul 17, 2006.

  1. talisman

    talisman Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    i have been asked this question by a friend with a e1505. I couldn't answer it.

    which is better (if either)

    the intelPROset software or the windows zero config service.

    cheers,
     
    talisman, Jul 17, 2006
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  2. compsavy

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    INtel pro set because it tells you more information about the wireless network that you are connected to
     
    compsavy, Jul 17, 2006
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  3. JeffreyDJ

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    Windows Zero Config in my mind.

    ProSet dropped connections, signal quality was lower and took more memory to run -- basically it was completely useless.

    Just my opinion, though.
     
    JeffreyDJ, Jul 17, 2006
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  4. talisman

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    thanks guys so the score is 1:1 so far
     
    talisman, Jul 17, 2006
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  5. Amber

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    I say intel... more user friendly, easier to set up profiles, nice icon in systray. If you are experience with wifi networks, then MS might be better since it doesn't take up as much memory.

    I still go with Intel no matter what. I just like it better.
     
    Amber, Jul 17, 2006
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    u can't uninstall the intel sofware right? cause if u do does it remove the driver for the wifi card? Oh and i go with Intel too way more detail about the connections near me.
     
    question121, Jul 17, 2006
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    I believe you can uninstall the Intel software. All you need to do is uninstall Intel ProSet Wireless in add/remove programs. This still should leave the driver. You can also change Intel in add/remove and if I remember right, there is an option to select so that it doesn't install the software.
     
    Amber, Jul 17, 2006
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  8. talisman

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    thanks so if he sticks with the intel unless it gives him problems in which case he can switch to windows..

    that's great thanks you all.
     
    talisman, Jul 18, 2006
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    The intelproset gives you more detail and is easier to use
     
    gridtalker, Jul 18, 2006
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  10. JeffreyDJ

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    Per SG above, yes, you can uninstall the client software and leave the driver.

    My only caveat with what was said was the easier to use part. I think they are both about the same. Its pretty easy to just click connect on the pop-up. :p

    As far as more details, I don't ever look at 'em anyway. :D
     
    JeffreyDJ, Jul 18, 2006
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    I tried both and Windows software works best for me. I delete the Intel software and was able to get rid of about 6 proccesses with it. No problems with either one, but Windows Zero Config was less bulky.
     
    nickster87, Jul 18, 2006
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    I can't stand the Intel Proset personally. I don't like extra processes running that take up that much memory, and I have had a better stability using Windows managing it.
     
    mZimm, Jul 18, 2006
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