Intel Wireless 4965AGN & Netgear WGR614 Wireless Router

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Just purchased a Dell E1705 Inspiron with the Intel 4965AGN wireless card and I cannot get the E1705 to connect to the Netgear WGR614 v6 router.  I am using WEP security but even with the security disabled, the computer will not connect to the router.  I have updated the 4965AGN's firmware with no change.  The computer can see my wireless network and it is getting a full strength signal.  I am able to connect to other networks in my neighborhood as well as a hotel I stayed at last week, but I can't get it connected to my home network.  Any help would be appreciated.  Thanks.

helmecj01 · Answer

Hi   If Intel Pro/Wireless 4965 has connnection issues, a workaround is to disable the 802.11n mode under advanced properties.   802.11n Channel Width: Default is Auto (20 or 40 MHz depending on wireless access point (AP) or router to which the adapter connects. User may alternatively change to 20 MHz Only. Note: Only available with Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN.802.11n Mode: Default is Enabled. Choosing Disabled allows for only 802.11b/g data rates, which are much slower. This might be disabled if the user knows there are no 802.11n APs or routers in close proximity. Note: Only available with Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN.Ad Hoc Channel 802.11 b/g: Default channel is 11. One may configure channels 1-11 in countries regulating to those frequencies. Other geographical areas may allow for 1-13 or 1-14. Choices vary by the adapter SKU.Ad Hoc Default Wireless Mode: Default value is 802.11b/g. 802.11a may also be selected. Ad Hoc networks (peer-peer) are temporary wireless networks created by users to directly connect to one another without using an AP or router.Ad Hoc Power Management: Default value is Disabled. Users may also choose Maximum Power Savings when operating solely on battery power. Noisy Environment may be utilized if the user is in a 'noisy' radio frequency environment that requires the adapter to be continuously awake. This setting should only be used if connected to a power outlet.Ad Hoc QoS Mode: Default is WMM Disabled; user may enable if the AP or router is capable and computer applications implement such functionality. WMM* (Wi-Fi Multimedia) was created as a method, based on the IEEE* 802.11e* standard for Quality of Service, for prioritizing various traffic types to enhance overall quality: voice, video, audio and data.Mixed Mode Protection: Default value is CTS-to-self Enabled. The alternative is CTS/RTS Enabled. Use to avoid data collisions in a mixed 802.11b/802.11g environment. CTS-to-Self can be used to gain more throughput in an environment where clients are in close proximity and can hear each other. RTS/CTS should be used in an area where clients may not hear each other.Roaming Aggressiveness: Default value is Medium: Balanced setting between not roaming and performance. You may also choose Lowest, Medium-Low, Medium-High and Highest. This setting allows you to define how aggressively your wireless client roams to improve connection to an AP or router. Lowest: Your wireless client will not roam to other APs or routers. Only significant link quality degradation causes it to roam to another AP.Throughput Enhancement: Default value is Disabled. Enable to enhance the transmit throughput by enabling packet bursting. This is most likely unnecessary in a relatively quiet home or small-office setting.Transmit Power: Default is Highest. Decrease the transmit power to reduce the radio coverage area. You may also choose Lowest, Medium-Low, Medium or Medium-High.Wireless Mode: Default value is 802.11a/b/g for the Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN. The default and other values depend upon the adapter on your system. Select which band to use for connection to a wireless network. The wireless modes (modulation type) determine the discovered APs or routers within range of your network adapter.   I got the above information from Intel Website under Product Information for Intel 4965 card.   Chris

helmecj01 · Answer

Hi

try upgrade firmware on the router

http://kbserver.netgear.com/release_notes/d102976.asp

From Chris

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Gina Q · Answer

psycheman wrote:

I am able to connect to other networks in my neighborhood as well as a hotel I stayed at last week, but I can't get it connected to my home network. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Since you can connect to other networks this means there is a configuration problem with your router. You say you have WEP and have disabled it, but do you have MAC locking enabled if so disable that also. If that does not work look in the manual for your router and reset it to the default and see if you can then connect.

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