Broadcom new Wireless Vista drivers ...

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These solved all my problems concerning wireless connections.   http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/NETWORK-CARD/OTHER-NETWORK-CARDS/Broadcom-Wireless-80211abgn-BCM-943xx-Driver-41021561.shtml   BroBCM-943xx Driver 4.102.15.61 driver descriptionadcom Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n 802.11 Wireless LAN SolutionsBroadcom's AirForce™ family has rapidly become the preferred Wi-Fi solution for 802.11 LAN equipment vendors and notebook suppliers. AirForce Wi-Fi solutions include all-CMOS 802.11 radio chips, baseband/MAC chips, 802.11g chipsets, Wi-Fi chipsets and network processors for today's popular wireless LAN standards, including IEEE 802.11a, b, and 54g maxperformance 802.11g. SmartRadio™ technology, included in all Broadcom radios, improves wireless LAN throughput and range.Self-Calibrating Wi-Fi Chipsets for Optimum PerformanceIn addition to advanced signal processing techniques, the all-CMOS solutions are capable of self-calibrating based on usage temperature and other environmental conditions, reconfiguring constantly for optimum performance. The 'M' series baseband/MAC 802.11g chipsets chips have been optimized for new low-power mobile processors with an advanced architecture that features low power consumption to extend notebook battery life.The AirForce family of network processors features MIPS32 processor core, and includes AP, routing and gateway functions with a variety of connectivity options. We combine these chips with OneDriver software to provide complete reference designs that offer customers turnkey solutions for 802.11 wireless LAN equipment for today's popular LAN standards, including 54g maxperformance 802.11g.It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.Do not forget to check with our site as often as possible in order to stay updated on the latest drivers, software and games.Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed a wrong driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

penguinspenguin · Answer

Can you tell us what system/wireless card you have?

pjdamen · Answer

Dell Wireless 1500 Draft 802.11n Wlan Mini Card which is an ordinary broadcom wireless N draft  product.   This driver contains all versions of the other wireless broadcom products as well.

querry1 · Answer

I guess Dell has a new 4965 agn wireless chip out. Based on intel 4965, this chip is wireless Draft 2.

This chip will fit into our slot lacking one antenna lead and is supported with just two leads.

I discovered the new chip in the drivers and download section for my E1505.....

Inspiron E1505 T5500 Core 2 Duo

2gb 667 mhz 5400 DD2

Intel 950 Graphics

Windows XP Media Center 2005 - Express Vista Home Premium Upgrade

Kayabound · Answer

Wooohooo

After multiple hours with Dell tech support this was the answer I was looking for, thanks!

I tried to explain to support that I needed a way to get back to the originally shipped drivers that came with my XPS 1210 and they setup a callback to go through my router and firewall settings. Then I found this post!

I still cant get my Dell Wireless Utility reinstalled, but it doesnt look like I need it anyway. The WiFi Catcher switch doesnt seem to work as well as it used t, but the old fashioned way still works fine. :)

I have the Wireless N Dell card in my laptop and the new drivers from Dell would not allow me to connect to my N Router (also bought from Dell) at home, but I could connect to our Linksys G Router at work without any problems. The connections at home dropped every few minutes when it could connect, yet 2 other wireless N machines in the house connected fine.

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