Most people have solved problems like this with the Intel cards by getting the latest drivers directly from Intel. Dell uses Intel drivers (not customized) but usually they don't post the latest Intel drivers.
In addition, the Intel generic driver has a couple more features which are disabled or removed on the Dell version, otherwise the Intel version will work just fine.
I just downloaded the latest drivers from Intel. Here are the versions:
Intel Proset config Utility: 10.1.0.3
Driver version: 9.0.3.9
BUT no avail. WEP works fine. I tried using WPA-PSK but it just doesn't connect at all. Same behaviour of the card thinking for a couple of minutes and then giving me "limited or no connectivity".
The problem could possibly be with the D-Link DI-624, also... depending on what version firmware you're using with your DI-624.
I came across this post a while back... this user got his best results with a combination of the Intel 9.0.3.9 driver (Intel 2200 wireless adapter) and the DI-624's "2.71b10" firmware, while using WPA2-AES ("click here").
The "DI-624 Firmware Release Notes" for the "2.71b10" firmware states: "Fix Centrino Issue" ("click here").
The 2.71 versions are BETA builds, so they're not listed on the "D-Link DI-624 support site". It's basically the "2.70 final build" with fixes/enhancements made to it. I posted the links to the 2.71 BETA downloads (the last link in my previous post).
A lot of users with the DI-624 and an Intel Wireless card (2200 or 2915) were experiencing DHCP connection problems with the "2.70" firmware and some would be connected, but not able to browse the Internet. You would have to try it to see how it works for you. Even with the same exact setup as some other users, you could experience different or no problems with the same firmware.
As mentioned here ("click here"), I'm using the "2.71b10" with our DI-624 (WPA2) and our wireless connections (I-9300/Intel_2915, I-6000/Intel_2915, I-8000/DWL_G650), with no problems.
Here's a thread on some users using the 2.71 BETA builds ("click here").
Here's a thread on the 2.70 firmware ("click here").
I tried out the 2.71B10 version on my DI-624 Ver C and it works fine with in my Intel Proset 2200 BG. I see the connection speed (i.e. between my laptop and router) vary from time to time (from 54 Mpbs to 5.5 kbps). I don't know why?
I'm guessing that you're using the default "Super G with Dynamic Turbo"?
If you are, try a different setting... like "Super G without Turbo". You might also want to try a different channel. For more info, see "Funchords" reply to "Saison" ("click here" - 5th post).
Did you use the "D-Link FW update "Talon88 Crash Recovery" Step by Step" instructions to update your firmware ("click here" - also, the last link of my post with the BETA download links)?
I have the Super G mode as disabled (for no apparent reason). It was disabled earlier, so I still have it disabled. Should I enable it? What is it used for? Is it helpful?
I must admit, I didn't COMPLETELY follow the "Talon88 Crash Recovey" steps. I was running 2.53 formware on my Di-624. I reset the router to factory settings, updated the firmware to 2.71B10, slowly and incrementally I increased the WiFi security level, from nothing to WEP 64, to WEP 128, to WPA-PSK. After everything started working, I didn't feel the need to touch anything else.
I apologize for not responding sooner, but I've been busy with other things...
aash73 wrote: After everything started working, I didn't feel the need to touch anything else. If everything is working to satisfaction... then there's nothing more to be done. Enjoy!
aash73 wrote: I have the Super G mode as disabled (for no apparent reason). It was disabled earlier, so I still have it disabled. Should I enable it? If you don't care for the performance enhancements after you enable "Super G without Turbo"... you can always disable it again. aash73 wrote: What is it used for? Is it helpful? "Click here" for D-link's explanation on "Super G"...
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Most people have solved problems like this with the Intel cards by getting the latest drivers directly from Intel. Dell uses Intel drivers (not customized) but usually they don't post the latest Intel drivers.
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The problem could possibly be with the D-Link DI-624, also... depending on what version firmware you're using with your DI-624.
I came across this post a while back... this user got his best results with a combination of the Intel 9.0.3.9 driver (Intel 2200 wireless adapter) and the DI-624's "2.71b10" firmware, while using WPA2-AES ("click here").
The "DI-624 Firmware Release Notes" for the "2.71b10" firmware states: "Fix Centrino Issue" ("click here").
Aloha,
Rod
Message Edited by Akule50 on 02-02-2006 11:48 PM
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To esquire: I have checked and re checked my ky for WPA PSK. For testing purpose I was using a very simple key anyway.
To Rod: The firmware version I have for the Di624 is 2.53. I can upgrade to 2.7 (I think the latest) and try it out.
Thanks
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February 3rd, 2006 19:00
The 2.71 versions are BETA builds, so they're not listed on the "D-Link DI-624 support site". It's basically the "2.70 final build" with fixes/enhancements made to it. I posted the links to the 2.71 BETA downloads (the last link in my previous post).
A lot of users with the DI-624 and an Intel Wireless card (2200 or 2915) were experiencing DHCP connection problems with the "2.70" firmware and some would be connected, but not able to browse the Internet. You would have to try it to see how it works for you. Even with the same exact setup as some other users, you could experience different or no problems with the same firmware.
As mentioned here ("click here"), I'm using the "2.71b10" with our DI-624 (WPA2) and our wireless connections (I-9300/Intel_2915, I-6000/Intel_2915, I-8000/DWL_G650), with no problems.
Here's a thread on some users using the 2.71 BETA builds ("click here").
Here's a thread on the 2.70 firmware ("click here").
Aloha,
Rod
aash73
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February 3rd, 2006 20:00
THanks Rod. I will try it out with 2.71B.
Mahalo.
aash73
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February 5th, 2006 16:00
Hi folks,
I tried out the 2.71B10 version on my DI-624 Ver C and it works fine with in my Intel Proset 2200 BG. I see the connection speed (i.e. between my laptop and router) vary from time to time (from 54 Mpbs to 5.5 kbps). I don't know why?
Thanks
Akule50
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February 5th, 2006 18:00
I'm guessing that you're using the default "Super G with Dynamic Turbo"?
If you are, try a different setting... like "Super G without Turbo". You might also want to try a different channel.
For more info, see "Funchords" reply to "Saison" ("click here" - 5th post).
Did you use the "D-Link FW update "Talon88 Crash Recovery" Step by Step" instructions to update your firmware ("click here" - also, the last link of my post with the BETA download links)?
Aloha,
Rod
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I apologize for not responding sooner, but I've been busy with other things...
aash73 wrote: After everything started working, I didn't feel the need to touch anything else.
If everything is working to satisfaction... then there's nothing more to be done. Enjoy!
aash73 wrote: I have the Super G mode as disabled (for no apparent reason). It was disabled earlier, so I still have it disabled. Should I enable it? If you don't care for the performance enhancements after you enable "Super G without Turbo"... you can always disable it again.
aash73 wrote: What is it used for? Is it helpful? "Click here" for D-link's explanation on "Super G"...
Aloha,
Rod