Go to the control panel, select network connections. Right click wireless network connections and select Properties. Go to the wireless network tab. Make sure your network is the only one listed or at least at the top of the list of preferred networks. Also make sure "Use windows to configure my wireless network settings".
I had exactly the same problem (only 1 network avaialable but still asking me to connect every 15min) and I believe it's solved as you described:
UNCHECK the 'Let Windows configure my....'
It's interesting. On my 8200 with TM1300 MPCI, if I switch off Let Windows Manage, it takes forever to make a connection to the network and it is a flaky connection. Others have just the opposite result. It would be interesting to know what the differences are.
I do remember when UNCHECKING the 'Let Windows configure...' it wouldn't connect to the internet. Then I would save the set-up and restart the notebook. Result: it connects straight away correctly and seems fast and stable. Will do some more testing tonight.
You may be having conflicting wireless managers. Often a driver will install a manager for the device, but XP has its own. Wih my Netgear PC Card, I had to remove the Netgear wireless manager from the startup folder. I don't know how the Dell card gets set up, but you might want to check and see if another wireless manager is starting. If so, try removing it and see if that clears it up.
Cliff K
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Go to the control panel, select network connections. Right click wireless network connections and select Properties. Go to the wireless network tab. Make sure your network is the only one listed or at least at the top of the list of preferred networks. Also make sure "Use windows to configure my wireless network settings".
Cliff
NickPick
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September 14th, 2003 23:00
The computer has already been configured that way.
johnallg
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NickPick
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September 15th, 2003 21:00
no change
But I switched off 'let windows do...' and now it is much faster.
Any other tipps are still welcome.
regards
Nicolas
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schmieg
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engelbertink
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July 13th, 2004 08:00
My specs: Dell Inspiron 8600
I do remember when UNCHECKING the 'Let Windows configure...' it wouldn't connect to the internet. Then I would save the set-up and restart the notebook. Result: it connects straight away correctly and seems fast and stable. Will do some more testing tonight.
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July 13th, 2004 14:00