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    Intel Wifi link 5100 AGN on Acer Aspire 5739G

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by y000d3k, Jan 3, 2010.

  1. y000d3k

    y000d3k Newbie

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    I'll start with greetings, hi everyone :)

    Before I start explaining - I'd like to mention a few things:
    - Firmware up-to-date
    - Drivers up-to-date
    - OS: Win7 Home Premium

    I'm having some troubles with connecting to my router (D-Link DI-524), the problem is - I can't connect no matter what I try (most common situation). And if I connect by any chance, I can't stay connected for too long, I get a lot of disconnects and i'm constantly losing signal (it's noticable when I'm playing Quake Live for example - I'm lagging every minute for 3-5 seconds). It's funny because signal is very strong (20cm distance between my notebook and router). I tried several other unsecured networks, I can connect to most of them w/o any problems (I can't connect to those with very weak signal, but I guess that's a good explanation why I can't :) ).

    My Wifi card configuration:
    802.11n Channel Width for band 2.4 ---- Auto
    802.11n Channel Width for band 5.2 ---- Auto
    802.11n Mode ---- Enabled
    Roaming Aggressiveness ---- 5 (Highest)
    Throughout Enhancement ---- Enabled
    Transmit Power ---- 5 (Highest)
    Wireless Mode ---- 6. (802.11a/b/g)

    And my questions to you: is something wrong with my card? Or maybe the router settings? What did i miss and what's left for me to try?

    Thank you in advance (and sry for my english).
     
    y000d3k, Jan 3, 2010
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  2. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The 5100 card has had a lot of problems; however, it could also be your router. How old is the router, and do any other systems have problems connecting to it, or once connected, have problems staying connected?
     
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  3. johnw91498

    johnw91498 Notebook Consultant

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    I'm not exactly sure without more info, but it looks like your card is set up for n mode, but your router is set up for g.
     
    johnw91498, Jan 3, 2010
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    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Hmm, you sure? The router is definitely an 802.11g creature, but the wireless NIC config says that the card is set for 802.11a/b/g operation, and since it's on auto for both frequency bands, it should technically be able to "speak" 802.11g with the router.
     
    Shyster1, Jan 4, 2010
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  5. y000d3k

    y000d3k Newbie

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    Router is about 4~ years old...

    ... and in the end, it was the router. It started with my notebook, then the others couldn't connect. When we switched to another router, everything went smoothly w/o problems. Still wondering what could cause this, we tried different configurations and spent a few hours trying to make it work, well - it didn't. Thanks for suggestions :)
     
    y000d3k, Jan 4, 2010
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