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    Wifi problem connection T61P

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Charub, May 10, 2008.

  1. Charub

    Charub Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,

    I have one Lenovo T61P with Win Vista 64Bit, T9500, 4GB RAM and Wifi Card 4965AGN. The problem is when I use StandBy ( Sleep ) or Restart, the Wifi does not connect, Need Power Off and Poer On and solve the problem, some time after Restart work but many time after Sleep mode I can't connect...Some solution ?

    Thanks
     
    Charub, May 10, 2008
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Can you update to SP1? There are a few fixes included that may fix the issue for you.
     
    Greg, May 10, 2008
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  3. Charub

    Charub Notebook Consultant

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    YES, I did it and same problem....
     
    Charub, May 10, 2008
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    Actually it may but I've also seen some descriptions in the latest bios mod that may address also.

    I've been using a lot of WWAN lately and I notice that it's unaffected by hibernation. I don't use sleep mode.
     
    Renee, May 10, 2008
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  5. Tim

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    I actually have a similar problem with my T61p. Except in my case my laptop's wireless randomly shuts off. It doesn't happen a lot so I haven't really bothered looking into fixing it. However the only way for me to get it to turn back on is to restart my laptop. Maybe it is just a BIOS thing like Renee said. I have Vista SP1 btw.
    Tim
     
    Tim, May 11, 2008
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    I'm having the same issue too. My wireless connection stops working after coming back from standby. I'm running Windows XP with SP3 on my x61. I tried going to network connection and disable the wireless, but it just hangs. Only work around I know is to restart the laptop.

    ** oh ya, I have the same wirless card too (Intel Wifi Card 4965AGN).
     
    bimmerb, May 12, 2008
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  7. Tim

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    I didn't mention this before, but I also have the Intel Wifi Card 4965AGN. Maybe this is just a problem with that wireless card.
    Tim
     
    Tim, May 12, 2008
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  8. Renee

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    I have used the 4965AGN on Vista-64 both pre and post SP1 without a problem on my T61p.

    However I don't remember attempting to use it after hibernate. I do know that the WWAN is fine after hibernating.
     
    Renee, May 12, 2008
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    Have you tried updating you wifi drivers
     
    gamemint, May 12, 2008
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