Wireless Card Takes Forever to Load

Question

Hey! I have an Inspiron E1705 and my wireless card/adapter takes about 3 minutes to load each login. I called Dell, and they couldn't find out what was wrong. We tried things from internet settings, to shutting off all the startups in MSConfig. They couldn't figure out what was wrong, so maybe someone here had the same problem? I've had this problem for a very long time. Windows will start up, and it seems like there is a 3 minute wait period of my computer doing nothing, and then finally, the wireless loads in my System Tray. If there is ANYTHING that you guys know, I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks in advance!

volcano11 · Answer

If you boot to Safe Mode with networking support, does it still take a long time to load?   Steve

javaserverdown · Answer

Here's what happens when I start it on Safe Mode with Networking. It takes a long time to load everything after windows starts, but once everything finally loads, the wireless connection is there. I'm not sure if that will help.

volcano11 · Answer

Is Windows managing your wireless network settings or is the utility that goes with your wireless network card managing your wireless settings?  Which wireless network adapter do you have?   Steve

javaserverdown · Answer

Hey! At home I use the Windoes Zero Configuration and at colelge, I use the Dell Program. It doesn't affect the loading when I use either, they both take equally long to load. I have a Dell Wireless 1500 Draft 802.11n WLAN Mini-Card. I also installed the new drivers for it (March 2007).

volcano11 · Answer

Since Draft N is not yet a standard, are both routers Draft N routers?  If not, have you tried disabling the N band in Control Panel > Network Adapters > Wireless Adapter > Advanced?   Steve

volcano11 · Answer

I'm sorry, I meant Device Manager instead of Control Panel.  I guess it might help to know which version of Windows you are running since I know nothing about Windows Vista.   Steve

javaserverdown · Answer

Sorry. I'm not too familiar with Control Panel. I don't seem to have the option Network Adapters. I have Network Connections and Wireless Network Connections, but it none of those allow me to disable N band.

javaserverdown · Answer

I'm using Windows XP. I'm afraid of the upgrade to Vista.

javaserverdown · Answer

I get the option to Disable Bands, and under it is, 802.11a and 802.11g/b. I'm not which one I'm trying to disable. Thanks for all your help!

javaserverdown · Answer

Can anyone help? =( I dont want to reformat my computer.

Gina Q · Answer

It sounds to me like you're running two security programs. Did your school require you to install their Security Service or antivirus program? If so you need to remove one.

Message Edited by DELL-Gina on 05-17-2007 09:36 PM

javaserverdown · Answer

Yes, my school had my install MCafree to use their internet. However, I uninstalled the antivirus software that came with my Dell Inspiron. I'm not sure if that well affect anything.

javaserverdown · Answer

I tried removing all my Virus Scanners... but it hasn't worked. Does anyone else have any other suggestions? I would greatly appreciate it!

APPLEPIZZA · Answer

Hello I am having the same problem and I have not find a solution, did you find a solution and if so can you share it? this problem is really frustrating to me. thanks

Networking, Internet, & Bluetooth

Was this post helpful?