Intel Pro Wireless 2200 BG & Acquiring IP Address

Question

I just got an inspiron 6000. I had a wireless network on my desktop. My inspiron detected the wireless entwork, I entered in the password, and nothing. It seems to be stuck at aquiring an IP address. how do I solve that problem?   I've tried turning off the power for the modem, router, and computer and turning them back on after 3 minutes.  Still didn't work.    I installed the new driver.  Still did't work.   I tried the WPA-PSK w/ TKI and AES.  Still didn't work.   I tried talking to someone from Dell but they say that it's not their problem.  I just got this laptop and hadn't done anything to it!

Jerry Park · Answer

1) Make sure you are using the latest drivers:
http://www.intel.com/support/wireless/wlan/sb/cs-010623.htm
The drivers are buggy, but are the best available now.
2) Are you using Intel's utility software or Windows Wireless Zero Configuration?
I believe you would be better off using Windows WZC.
3) If you continue to have problems connecting, try reloading the drivers.
(In the device manager, delete the device. Then re-install it with the current drivers.)
4) Make sure you are using the same encryption on the router and the device and that the key or password is the same.
5) Try letting Windows repair the connection.

BigMots · Answer

Hi

I had a similar prob w/my Insp 9300. It would get an IP address, but would disconnect after a while and then would have to reboot router to get fresh IP.

Get latest drivers from Intel's site 9.0.2.25

I'm using Intels Connection manager to manage the 2915 internal nic.

How old is ur router, I had to get a new router. My old SMC 7004AWBR (802.11b) was no good, got a new NetGear WGT624 (802.11g/b).

Turn OFF Encryption for a while so that u eliminate that as a potential variable.

Hope this helps.

BigMots

Short_Bus · Answer

I had a similar problem with an Inspiron 600m in that when the router was configured with WPA-PSK and either TKIP or AES encryption, the laptop would connect to the wireless but not get an IP address.

Loading the latest 2200BG drivers from Dell seems to have fixed that issue.

Ron Weiss · Answer

I'm running the Belkin Pre-N Router with my 700M with the pro 2200 card, so far so good. One thing I have noticed, if I run my laptop close to the router it loses connection on occasion, very strange.....   You would think the reception would get better.   I have tried both wireless handlers, the Microsoft and the Intel, no difference.   Just for jollies move the laptop away from the router.   Ron W.

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