Prblem with wireless 2200BG

Question

I have extrmely diffult time trying to have stable connection with this wireless card. First, I searched this related topic in this forum before, some sad to instal the old version. Unfortunately, it is not working.  It seems like not only mine but also my roomate's new laptop from I6000d (with the same wireless card) have the problem.  Yet, under the same condition, my old trusted I8500 does not have this problem at all, which means the router is working fine.  What may be the problem?   I tried to call Dell support, waiting for 5 hours, I was still listening that repeated music. I also tried to use live chat, yet, 'All agents are currently busy. Please refresh the page to see if agents become available, or choose an option from the Contact Us link above.'   Tuely frustrated!:smileymad:

Jerry Park · Answer

Do the older drivers support WPA and do they support AES?

NemesisDB · Answer

about the best i've been able to do with that card is to install older drivers.  it doesn't make it perfect, but it makes it a lot more managable

NemesisDB · Answer

no they do not ... but they are much more stable

NemesisDB · Answer

the middle drivers on the intel site (not the newest, not the oldest) will support WPA.  they will not support wpa2/aes unfortunately.

Jerry Park · Answer

@NemesisDB wrote: no they do not ... but they are much more stable Thanks. I need WPA for my work site. Guess I'll just have to continue to wait for new drivers.

bvieira · Answer

I had same issue.  My connection appears to be stable now.  I had to disable the WZC utility that windows uses.  Double click on the utility icon for the 2220.  Select tools and then select administrator tools.  Click settings and then uncheck the box that says 'allow the user to use XP Zero config'.  Restart the computer.  I did this instead of using old drivers and it seems to be working.  Have not lost a connection since doing this.   If you do this you will not be able to view other files of computers on your network as windows requires you to use its configuration utility while networking.  Print sharing is OK

vai_sri · Answer

Hi,
I have been facing the same problem with my new I6000d since the day I got it. In between, Dell Tech Support tried troubleshooting the Wireless Card and then replaced it with a new one. The new card is giving the same problem; I am unable to keep myself connected to the net for long, the connection gets lost and I have to hit Fn-F2 twice to bring it back to its full strength.
Was thinking of calling back Dell support, but would try your suggestion first. Please tell in more details, what effect it would have disabling the WZC utility.

Thanks

vai_sri · Answer

I am still facing the problem. Please assist.

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