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    wifi disconnecting on T400

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by pk_volt, Aug 23, 2009.

  1. pk_volt

    pk_volt Notebook Consultant

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    When I try to transfer large amounts of data in the gigabytes over the LAN, my wifi gets disconnected.

    Anyone have any experience with this and know of any solutions? I have the Intel Wifi Link 5100
     
    pk_volt, Aug 23, 2009
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  2. BinkNR

    BinkNR Knock off all that evil

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    Try updating the firmware on your access point or the driver for the card.
     
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    ajtooke Notebook Enthusiast

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  4. twister

    twister Notebook Evangelist

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    Sure, updating drivers either from Lenovo or directly from Intel is important. But I had kind of a similar issue while emailing 10MB-13MB files and getting time outs. Go to Advance setting of your WiFi card and under Roaming Aggressiveness select Lowest. At least it resolved problem in my case. I guess my wifi link quality fluctuates a little bit. This will prevent wireless client from roaming which results in connection drops causing large file transfer issues. Just try it and see if it helps.
     
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