File Transfer and Droped Wireless Connections

Question

I have 2 wireless dell system with Linksys WMP54G wireless cards talking to a single d-link dwl-G700AP.  When I try to setup a printer or send a file over 100k, the wireless connections on both systems drop.  Both systems are running winxp pro.  Any ideas?:smiley happy:

volcano11 · Answer

Do you have any 2.4 Gzh cordless phones operating in the vicinity?  If so, try changing the channel on your access point to one of the extreme channels, 1 or 11. Steve

phil.isacksen · Answer

I'm on channel 1, I'll try channel 11.  More news to follow.

phil.isacksen · Answer

Windows manages the WMP54G cards.  Stated in another way, I use windows xp network connection facilities to change settings.

phil.isacksen · Answer

Same behavior on 11.  Small files work.  It is just when the file sizes are 100k+  Even setting up a common printer causes the issue.  2 pc connect to a common ap.  One of the pc's has a usb printer connected.

volcano11 · Answer

Is Windows managing the wireless connection or are you using the wireless card's own utility to manage the wireless connection. Try disabling the wireless card's utility and letting Windows manage the connection.

Steve

phil.isacksen · Answer

Use windows to configure my wifeless ... has a check next to it.

volcano11 · Answer

The 'network connection facilities' is not the same as having Windows manage your wireless network.  Open the utility that came with the network cards and make sure that it is set to 'Let Windows Manage the Wireless Network'.  This is the Windows wireless zero configuration which does a very good job in Windows XP SP2.  Steve

volcano11 · Answer

Also, if you are running any encryption like WEP or WPA, try disabling this as a troubleshooting step. Steve

volcano11 · Answer

Back to a question I asked earlier - are there any 2.4 Ghz cordless phones in the area? If you right-click on the wireless connection icon and choose View available wireless networks, do you see any other wireless networks?

Steve

phil.isacksen · Answer

I have a 2.4 Mhz phone in the area and use WPA TKIP.  Let me try to down grade to another type of security.  I can see other wireless networks in my area.

phil.isacksen · Answer

Changed to open key and WEP, works great.  Thanks.  I guess TKIP has a problem.

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File Transfer and Droped Wireless Connections

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