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    Problem with Wifi

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by davidl, Jan 7, 2005.

  1. davidl

    davidl Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello,

    I made a compromise on the laptop I purchased like many here and chose a fujitsu e4010 (see configuration below).

    I have installed all the updates and patches available at fujitsu but I am still having problems connecting to many access points, even when they are unsecured. This includes my house wifi until I updated the bios on my router. I am still unable to connect at work with either XP or the Intel proset controlling the connection though dozens of other laptops, all of them either toshiba or dell are able to connect just fine.

    -1.6M
    -60gb drive
    -512mb ram
    -sxga+ lcd
    -dvd/cd-rw
    -802.11b
    -updated OS to XPsp2

    Is this an issue with my wifi card? do I need to upgrade the card? anyone have ideas for me to try?

    Thanks for any help provided!

    David
     
    davidl, Jan 7, 2005
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    You might try removing Intel's software that sits on top of XP. It could be causing the problems.

    Editor in Chief http://www.bargainPDA.com and http://www.SPOTstop.com
     
    Brian, Jan 9, 2005
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    drw Notebook Consultant

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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>having problems connecting to many access points, even when they are unsecured. This includes my house wifi until I updated the bios on my router.<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'></font id='quote'></blockquote id='quote'>Another good tip. I updated the firmware on my ap/router and repeater.

    -David
     
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    drw, Apr 14, 2005
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