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    Problems after upgrade of WLAN card

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by MattB85, May 2, 2008.

  1. MattB85

    MattB85 Notebook Evangelist

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    I decided to replace the Intel 2100 802.11B mini-PCI card in my R40 with a 2200 802.11B/G card (faster, more reliable drivers). No problems installing the thing, booted up the machine and and installed the drivers and connected to my network fine. However, the Fn+F5 key combination no longer works, and Thinkvantage Access Connections can see the adapter but can't do anything else (Windows seems to be handling everything). Pressing the wireless radio on/off button in Access connections doesn't actually do anything for the power status.

    More relevant info: machine is running XP Pro and the latest wireless drivers and latest version of Access Connections.
     
    MattB85, May 2, 2008
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  2. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    . check the IBM/Lenovo site itself for the card driver?
    . bios update?

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, May 3, 2008
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  3. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It's possible that the adapter type was not changed in the registry entries for the various software functions, so as far as those apps are concerned, there isn't a valid wireless card in the computer right now. If you feel comfortable poking around in the registry (please, please, back it up first!), try searching in the local_machine hive (aka HKLM) to see if you can find any references to the old adapter, or for the various apps that don't recognize the card anymore.
     
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