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Intel Pro 2100 Wireless
Hi everyone.
I am having a hard time wirelessly connecting Inspiron 8600 equipped with IntelPro2100 wireless adapter to D-Link DI-624 router.
I am having a hard time wirelessly connecting Inspiron 8600 equipped with IntelPro2100 wireless adapter to D-Link DI-624 router.
Both, Windows and Norton firewalls are disabled. Signal strength and quality is excellent. I am 20ft from the router. I am using WPA-PSK security. I am able to connect and associate with the route, however IP address is not obtained. I have tried to use Windows to manage and configure my wireless network settings with same results. I have tried in both modes with disabled and enabled Wireless Zero Configuration. Renewing IP Adress in CMD and Repairing via Windows utility is not working.
There was, few times that IP address was obtained (but totaly out of range of the DHCP) with subnet mask, but no Default Gateway and no DNS Server. Also I have connected and accessed Internet twice in four days for few hours and never got disconnected, so I know it is not wireless network key. I have updated to the latest driver for IntellPro 2100 Adapter from Dell site (Intel Pro Wireless Driver v.1.2.4.35, 7.1.4.4, A21) and latest Firmware (v2.53 and later to the v2.70) in DI-624 Router.
If I change router settings to default with no encryption everything is just fine. However this is not acceptable.
My second notebook I8100 with D-Link DWL-AG660 wireless adapter works flawlessly with this router including WPA-PSK security.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Ratz
- if you do have the revC, here's the link: ftp.dlink.com/Gateway/di624_revC/Firmware/di624_firmware_271beta.zip
good deal. it's worth noting the following as well (true for this and a few other dlink routers):
1) turning UPNP off causes instability and random resets ... this bug's been around for a while now.
2) enabling gaming mode (which disables SPI) frees up router resources and may make it more responsive and less likely to crash (at the risk of less security). I have gaming mode disabled, but this is what I've heard...
3) having broadcast power at 100% can apparently cause heat related resets. I have mine at 50% and it still reaches my entire house.
4) unless you're on all day (or just unlikely) your router can probably reset multiple times a day without you noticing ... check the log files (they'll restart with a restart) for evidence. there are also tools to monitor your dlinks stability (though I forget the name :( )
Great information. Thanks again.
I have reduced the power to 50%. I will monitor the performance in the log file. So far the router is working well and no disconects. I do have the UPnP turned off in the router and in both laptop services as well.
If you ever find the tool for monitoring router stability I would be interested.
Ratz
- check out the utility discussed here: http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12608281
NemesisDB
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it's a dlink bug on the 624 and 524 series. as you've noticed, the problem goes away without encryption. things also work fine with static addresses. check dlink's ftp site (ftp.dlink.com) and look under gateways. select the option for your hardware revision (C for instance) and look to see if there is any beta firmware (beta10 for C). Try the new firmware. If it doesn't work, try some older firmware for your router. if that fails and you have a revC, I can give you a link for more generic firmware.
also, make sure you have the latest drivers from www.intel.com
it's worth noting that the card that works fine is likely based off a different chipset ... i re-read and noticed you said you were running firmware 2.70 which would hint that you have a revC. do try the beta firmware, it has a lot of intel based fixes.
Message Edited by NemesisDB on 02-03-2006 12:23 AM