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    WLAN card utility problems

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by totalBS, Jan 8, 2009.

  1. totalBS

    totalBS Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi there. Has anyone else gotten this same alert? "WLAN Card Utility has encountered a problem and needs to close." Every so often I get this message, my computer is fine and my wireless is also fine, I just get that message. I have the 1395 mini-card, if that makes a difference. Also, I have noticed that my wireless signal gets dropped sometimes for no reason. It might be the routers fault but I'm not sure. My drivers for it are updated so I know that's not the problem. Anyone else experience this?
     
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  2. CyberVisions

    CyberVisions Martian Notebook Overlord

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    Usually if it's a sudden interruption with no apparent reason, it's likely local interference from a device on the same frequency as your router - microwave, cordless phone, etc.

    You can try using Speed Meter Pro (Cisco) - it will monitor your network and let you know where problems are coming from. The link is: http://tinyurl.com/6noe3n

    It has a free trial download.
     
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  3. totalBS

    totalBS Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks cyber, ill check that out
     
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