Solved!
Go to SolutionL
lincolnlawyer
3 Posts
0
64818
July 13th, 2009 05:00
Latitude E5500 and Wireless Zero Configuration Service
I just bought a new Latitude E5500. Every time I start the computer, Windows does not automatically connect to my Wifi connection seemingly because the Wireless Zero Configuration Service does not start automatically.
I have the Dell Wireless 1397 WLAN Mini-card and under the Advanced settings on it I have the setting called "manage wireless settings" set to "enabled". Still, the Wifi connection will not connect automatically.
Presently I am going in to Administrative Tools every time I log on and starting the Wireless Zero Configuration Service; then going to the Wireless Network Connection and selecting "Use Windows to Configure My Wireless Settings." The wireless then connects immediately.
Can someone please tell me how to get the Wireless Connection to connect without having to go through this tedious process every time I start my computer?
rangerfan59
4 Posts
5510
0
Posted October 24th, 2009 09:00
you can't have windows manage your connection with the wlan utility. even dell knows it has problems. if you see my other post on this issue, dell even uninstalled it because they thought it was creating problems.
rangerfan59
4 Posts
5510
0
Posted October 24th, 2009 09:00
I have been wrestling with my wireless for about a month now. had dell log into it twice and verizon once. I ended up buying a linksys pcmcia card and setting it up. Where your help is when you go into services, disable the wlan utility, then set your wireless zero config to automatic. Then you can set the connection up.
Using Systernals Autoruns I found four different applications that run at startup. Only two were services. I "unchecked" all four and rebooted and the wireless connection started without any intervention. I am running Windows 7 32bit on my test Latitude E5500.
How to start Wireless Zero Configuration using Vista/Windows 7
May help you with the wireless zero configuration.
Have heard people have issues with Dell Control Point. If it's not needed, the people uninstall it and let Windows control the connection.
Rick
sapepper
1 Message
5510
0
Posted October 23rd, 2009 11:00
I just got a new Latitude E6500 and I have that problem as well. I have had a few people look at the laptop and they cannot determine why the Wireless Configurator won't start; even though it is set to Automatic.