Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. in Wireless Networking http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r12904785 en Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:17:26 EDT Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:17:26 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15968054 anon : Here is an answer. I've been struggling with Intel2200s and 2915s for too long with direct support from the manufacturers. Use these steps:

1) Download the newest drivers and use Windows to manage the cards. Don't use Intel Pro set.

2) Uncheck the defaults in the driver settings and manually set what you need. If the default setting is what you want, uncheck the default box, change the setting then change the setting back to what you want.

3) Make sure you set transmit power to high !!

4) set the roaming aggressiveness to be appropriate to your environment. If you have only 1 AP and/or the client does not move much set it to low. If your device is mobile and you have many APs set it to high.

5) Make sure the network settings are set so that you do not scan for better networks and connect to them. Having this enabled causes 2 problems, the card wastes too many resource scanning other networks for no reason and the card may try to connect to these networks even though you do not want it to.

6) If you have a mixed mode environment B/G manually set everything to B or G. Contrary to popular belief in a network with both B and G clients, clients will perform better if they are all hard set to B than if you have a mix of B and G clients associated to the AP. This is a problem with almost every AP. The AP switching back and forth between B and G modes slows everything down dramatically. Even if you connection says 54Mbps.

7) Realize the Intel chips are there for the a reason. That reason is they are cheap and the PC manufacturer can keep their costs down by using them. Switch to a better chip if you can. I have never seen any chip out perform Cisco's chip. Personally I use the Atheros whenever I can.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15968054 Tue, 25 Apr 2006 15:03:26 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15912665 anon : Bought a Acer laptop with the 2200bg built in. It was pre loaded with 9.0.1.9 release. Saw the rate go from 48M down to 1M and then up again. After seeing this as being a common problem and no support from Acer, loaded the latest software V10 Pro with a 9.0.3.8 driver. Problems dissappeared.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15912665 Mon, 17 Apr 2006 07:17:39 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15905698 marshall_lai : My 2200GB works without disconnect issues with WRT54GXv2 after upgrading firmware on the router to 2.00.12 (EU).

So far has been over 2 weeks without disconnect.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15905698 Sat, 15 Apr 2006 22:47:47 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15903812 anon : I'm having that problem - I only have problems connecting to my home router and not to others. I have an old Linksys .11b router. My old laptop can connect to it fine, not the brand new one. I think I'll just dump the router, I'm tired of this. Any suggestions on what to buy?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15903812 Sat, 15 Apr 2006 17:02:11 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15853594 anon : thanks for the help, i reinstalled the newest driver from Intel and started using the Proset wireless instead of the Windows program and its working fine now. Still not sure how i did it, but haven't had any problems since, thanks very much]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15853594 Sat, 08 Apr 2006 01:39:32 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15843040 SkiJunkie : damn it speed decrease again , it worked fine but now the speed sucks i get maximum 300 kb/sec but used to get 640kb/sec with wireless. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15843040 Thu, 06 Apr 2006 17:01:17 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15775019 jkonrad : I use the same exact setup on 4 WRT54G(Tofu14) and 8 Intel2200BG cards (now all at the ver 10 driver) and use WPA just fine on all of them, and have been since the first laptop and the ver 8 driver...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15775019 Tue, 28 Mar 2006 06:20:40 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15774528 moi666 : well, i use a Linksys WRT54G (latest Tofu firmware based on orig Linksys) and Aztech DSL-600EW and have not been able to configure WPA to work on the 2200BG.

Am thinking it really is the 2200BG.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15774528 Tue, 28 Mar 2006 01:37:06 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15762017 marshall_lai : For all of us who are having various disconnect issues with laptops using the 2200BG chipsets, I wonder what the AP equipment is.....

Reason that I am asking is based on my experience. I have the Sony TX17GP which uses the Intel 2200BG. Now at home, I am using a Linksys WRT54GXv2 as an AP (FW 2.0.08). With that AP, I have numerous problems with the TX17GP of it dropping connections, not able to associate when WPA/WPA2 TKIP is selected (AES works fine however), the WPA2 mixed mode doesn't allow TKIP devices to associate...... etc

Now, the same network setup and replacing the WRT54GXv2 (everything same), then everything works. No dropping of the connection from the 2200BG clients and always able to associate within seconds by clients with both WPA2/AES and WPA/TKIP simultaneously, which I was not able to achieve with the WRT54GXv2. All this with the WRT54GC (which I believe using a different chipset internally).

So I really believe the problem lies in compatibility between the 2200BG and certain wireless chipsets being used in different AP.

So let me start:

2200BG (on Sony TX17GP). Connection drop and unable to associate with WRT54GXv2 (this happens with TKIP encryptions). WRT54GXv2 fw 2.0.08. Intel Wireless driver 9.0.4 (WZC)

2200BG (on Sony TX17GP). No problem with WRT54GC. FW 1.0.0.9]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15762017 Sun, 26 Mar 2006 01:10:20 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15759972 lovewomen : My 2915ABG works just fine it never looses connection.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15759972 Sat, 25 Mar 2006 18:06:06 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15758437 jpark : If anyone can fix this piece of s***, Intel can. They have posted new drivers for over a year and have yet to address the problems.

I think it is safe to say Intel will never fix the Intel wireless devices. It seems that saving power is more important that usability.

Centrino (TM) means 'really, permanently, screwed up'.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15758437 Sat, 25 Mar 2006 12:55:26 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15757623 slow mo : My 2915 ABG is terrible. The power management slider doesn't make any difference. When I read an article on the webpage for like 5 min. it loses its connection to the net. Repair or re-connect is the only way to get back. I think it's the Centrino Screw-up. Power saving my @$$.

BTW, I use ProSet 10.x.x.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15757623 Sat, 25 Mar 2006 10:09:32 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15755805 JTS33 :
said by How many post :

OMG, how long is this thread going to last? Mods, when you gonna end this zillion post subject?
What are you talking about? There are threads many times longer than this.

Better to keep it in 1 thread than to have a "zillion" different threads about the same thing.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15755805 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 22:30:35 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15755660 anon : OMG, how long is this thread going to last? Mods, when you gonna end this zillion post subject?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15755660 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 22:05:52 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15749593 claudeo : Many of the problems seem to be related to the power saving kicking in. Turn off power saving for the wireless device when it is not necessary. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15749593 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 01:55:12 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15745831 anon : Just to add to this thread. I have a Toshiba with the Intel 2200BG card. It has the same problem of dropping off connection speed. Haven't found a final solution yet, and still looking for the final solution....mvh]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15745831 Thu, 23 Mar 2006 16:02:50 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG on Thinkpad T42 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15671886 anon : i had similar problems caused by PSP (Power Save Polling).
here more about it:
»support.intel.com/support/wirele···6205.htm]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15671886 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 22:47:10 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15668164 stlgera : I have installed version 10.0.1.0.3 with driver 9.0.3.9 since it was released in January this year.
Everything is working perfectly together with my Netgear WG602v3. I have WPA2 enabled.
No problems at all.

Regards
Stlgera]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15668164 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 12:23:46 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15662758 anon : :uhh:
moi666 Ok, I downloaded and am using the 10.1.0.13 Proset software but upgraded my 2200BG driver to 9.0.4.8, which the Proset complains saying it's "incompatible" but it seems to work fine.


I had 9.0.1.9 pre-installed on my Dell Inspiron 6000, XP media 2005 with the 2200BG. After about 10-15 minutes of not surfing it would go down to about 1mb.

I installed 10.1.0.3 about 30 minutes ago & no loss or reduction after sitting idle since the install.

I am also using WPA TPIK & all is good.

moi666...
1. I recommend going to your add/remove software & remove the "Intel Proset/Wireless Software"
2. Reboot then install v10.1.0.3 fresh.
3. If coonection issues persist go back & you may want to re-input the WPA security info back into your Router/Access Point & build a new profile in the Intel Proset/Wireless Software.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15662758 Sat, 11 Mar 2006 14:50:42 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15654833 moi666 : Ok, I downloaded and am using the 10.1.0.13 Proset software but upgraded my 2200BG driver to 9.0.4.8, which the Proset complains saying it's "incompatible" but it seems to work fine.

However, I do notice a very bad drop in overall speed. Not near my router now but speed reported by Proset is 1mbps. Uggh.

Have not tested WPA yet as it never worked for me, will report back.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15654833 Fri, 10 Mar 2006 11:22:23 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15654822 moi666 : When you say you're connected, are you able to ping your wireless router? ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15654822 Fri, 10 Mar 2006 11:19:57 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15653498 anon : Hi! i just recently switched from LAN to wireless and i'm having difficulties getting connected to the internet. My roommate doesnt seem to have any problems, she's using a MAC, I'm using a Compaq presario with the same Intel wireless 2200BG adapter and i don't know what to do. It says its connected to the internet but there is no connection at all, i can't surf, download etc. I dont know if the speed matters but its always connected on 11mbps. I initially had the 9.0.1.9 driver, then i changed to the 8.0.12.9000 and it's still the same, it says its connected but i can't do anything online, please help. I'm not tech savvy so if someone could explain to me what needs to be done, i'd appreciate it very very much.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15653498 Fri, 10 Mar 2006 05:16:08 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15645878 chpalmer :
quote:
Any luck using WPA with the latest drivers ?


Using wpa2 here no problems.

Remember to get this patch if your having problems..

»support.microsoft.com/default.as···s;893357]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15645878 Thu, 09 Mar 2006 01:45:22 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15645147 bigdaddy74 : Alright I am at home now, with the new driver package installed and I am getting consistant 54mbps speed. Very stable. I am very happy. I can't believe that I suffered for so long without it. I would recommend that everyone try it. I even like the Intel PROset UI, other than I have to "re-activate" my wireless icon in the task bar after every restart (let me know if there is a perm fix for this).

Anyhoo, god luck to all. And thanks for all the info and reading.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15645147 Wed, 08 Mar 2006 23:18:54 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15645061 moi666 : Any luck using WPA with the latest drivers ?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15645061 Wed, 08 Mar 2006 23:05:21 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15643564 jawnlaw : I just bought an Acer 4060 with this intel card, and was experiencing the same probs.... installed the newest intel drivers and holding 54 very very steady now.... using intel software for this too.....

Good luck]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15643564 Wed, 08 Mar 2006 19:58:01 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15636921 bigdaddy74 : Just installed (15min ago) the 9.0.4.0 package from the Intel website and so far it has only dropped down to 11mbps in my hotel room. Which for me is great considering that it was 1mbps consistantly after about 5mins before.

I will see how it is over the next couple of hours. I recommend the latest driver package from Intel.

Thanks to everyone for all the info.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15636921 Tue, 07 Mar 2006 22:16:41 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15620259 moi666 : What are the differences between the Proset versions 10.1.0.3 and 9.0.4.0? Both also say the 2200BG is supported, but one is of a higher version than the other.

Have gone through the release notes and they are of not much help.

Am currently on 10.1.0.2 and I have no issues with connectivity, bar the fact that I can't use WPA at all (tried 2 different routers).

Just wondering if I should bother upgrading again.

edit : Am on Proset 10.1.0.2 with driver 9.0.3.9
edit2 : Oops, looks like I'm answering my own question. Will try the 9.0.4.0 version as the driver is more updated compared to 10.1.0.3 for the 2200BG.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15620259 Sun, 05 Mar 2006 21:31:06 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15612396 chpalmer : Notice the newest drivers(9.0.4.8) come with version 9.0.4.0 config utility.

»downloadfinder.intel.com/scripts···tID=1784

Ive been running this combo now for a couple of days and it has been solid. Ive also disabled the windows zero config from even starting. Hadnt done that before...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15612396 Sat, 04 Mar 2006 17:29:58 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15591703 anon : I had an interesting problem.. wonder who else has come across it with the same hardware..
i've got bunch of Dell Latitude D510 laptops here with Intel 2200BG cards in them, and we're running LEAP over WEP atm with Cisco 1200 series AP's. For a long time we've struggled with pre-logon authentication, and it just hasn't worked. I followed some advice from speedie & managed to get it working, then realised that there was a later version of the software (10.x). I upgraded to this, and one of the options in the package-maker (admin side of ProSet) had an option for CISCO APs. I enabled this (it's a cisco wap!) but it magically stopped the pre-logon from working.. so i ended up turning it off, and voila, pre-logon works. What's the point of putting in something that supports cisco access points that doesn't work? hmm.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15591703 Wed, 01 Mar 2006 21:06:12 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15571078 JimPletcher : Thanks Talon88 and claudio!
You both hit on my (former) problem.

Autosensing was the major culprit. I'll have to give ThinkVantage Access Connections another try (keeping in mind what claudio said).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15571078 Mon, 27 Feb 2006 10:05:47 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15569062 claudeo :
said by JimPletcher See Profile :

My problem with the connection manager lies in the fact that I connect to several different networks during an average day (some of which may have changed slightly since I was there last). Some of these sites require a static IP (which ThinkVantage can't use). It was driving me crazy.
Actually I have not found *that* to be a problem. I have created some configurations with static IP and others with dynamic IP. However they must be bound to a specific adapter (the wireless or the wired), not "best available adapter". Auto switching when finding a preset SSID seems to work most of the time. Autoswitching profiles when connecting with the wired Ethernet port does not seem to work for fixed IP address configurations, but that should not be surprising. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15569062 Sun, 26 Feb 2006 23:10:34 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15568431 Talon88 : :::

At "ThinkVantage Access Connections",
Disable "Automatically Profile Switching"
and you will be fine.....!

:::

said by JimPletcher See Profile :

My problem with the connection manager lies in the fact that I connect to several different networks during an average day (some of which may have changed slightly since I was there last). Some of these sites require a static IP (which ThinkVantage can't use). It was driving me crazy.
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»D-Link FW update "Talon88 Crash Recovery" Step by
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»[Info] Some Clue about DI-624 Reboot
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»DI-624 Firmware update w/ Crash Recovery Step by S (Old)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15568431 Sun, 26 Feb 2006 21:36:59 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15564244 JimPletcher : If you uninstall the ThinkVantage Access Connections, you can still use Fn-F5 to turn the radio on/off.
You can also enable/disable the Wireless Network in the Control panel (Right-click to see how)

My problem with the connection manager lies in the fact that I connect to several different networks during an average day (some of which may have changed slightly since I was there last). Some of these sites require a static IP (which ThinkVantage can't use). It was driving me crazy.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15564244 Sun, 26 Feb 2006 09:40:31 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15563665 claudeo :
said by JimPletcher See Profile :

WRT54G isn't the problem. I have two ThinkPads with the latest Intel drivers for 2200 connecting to a WRT54G with no probems at all.
I do not use the Intel Wireless utility or the IBM "network switching" program. Windows handles all wired and wireless the connections.
I have only one ThinkPad using the Intel 2200 and no problem connecting to a Linksys WRT54GS or any other router I've run into (except a Netgear travel router, a miserable piece of junk). I do use the Intel utility and the IBM Connection Manager. No problem. I have not figured out how turn off the Intel radio without the IBM software, need to be able to do that on airplanes. But it has been touch and go with at least one of the driver "updates". ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15563665 Sun, 26 Feb 2006 04:24:50 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15561129 JTS33 : New driver version 9.0.4.8 now available for the 2200BG (2nd download link on the list):
»support.intel.com/support/wirele···0623.htm]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15561129 Sat, 25 Feb 2006 19:05:47 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15557811 anon : Been working on my 2200BG for NUMEROUS hours & nothing worked until I read this thread. I went directly to Intel & downloaded the latest 2200BG drivers & clicked install.

Laptop Specs:
IBM Thinkpad T42

This has been an issue with IBM/Lenovo's Software Installer for awhile.

My Suggestion-stick with the automated installs from IBM - except the network drivers. Go to intel directly for the latest drivers. You'll be kicking yourself after wasting MANY, MANY, MANY hours trying to correct it!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15557811 Sat, 25 Feb 2006 09:26:26 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15537021 Rambo76098 : Hmm... I just bought a HP dv4000 with the 2200BG, hope it does not give me the problems that others are having, fortunately I will not be using it with a linksys, I'll be using a D-Link DI-524 I picked up for $15.99 at Newegg]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15537021 Wed, 22 Feb 2006 16:49:59 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15535056 tony72 : I've delt with the same issue in my workplace. We use the Cisco 1200 APs. If you use the Intel Connection manager software you will see that it works fine. The Intel 2200BG is not XP logoed. Microsoft recommends using OEM software over the Wireless Zero Configuration service. A work around that I have deployed is restarting the "Wireless Zero Configuration" service after bootup. After Service restart, usually provides a good connection even roaming between access points. You must restart the service after sleep or hibernate modes. Additional steps are required for non-adminstrative users.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15535056 Wed, 22 Feb 2006 12:45:37 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15487252 anon : OMG, when is this threat gonna end? 14 friggin pages and counting. Enough already. If you have not got your answer by now, it will not happen. move along.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15487252 Wed, 15 Feb 2006 23:36:31 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15486933 SkiJunkie : Thats bull shit , it should be atleast 85 % of a wired connection

-other devices that cause interference may cause speed to go down other than that , the speed should be similar ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15486933 Wed, 15 Feb 2006 22:46:43 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15486756 lbtschnr : Can someone answer a very simple question? Is it perfectly normal for a wireless speed to be roughly 25% of a hard-wired connection speed? Dell now tells me this is perfectly normal. If the answer is yes, then I will abandon my research, and consider it a non-problem. It would be great if other readers of this forum could perform a www.giganews.com speed test(wireless vs. hard-wired) for sanity purposes...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15486756 Wed, 15 Feb 2006 22:20:36 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15486107 anon : I'm facing another problem with my 2200bg:

I have a 128k wireless internet connection at home (you think that's crap? I've been on dial-up till recently :)). Now, my donwload speed should be 13-14KB/s, but, most of the time it's around 9-10KB/s. The connection to the AP varries from 54Mbps when the card establishes the connection to 1Mbps after a few minutes. Signal strength is "Good" or "Very Good" most of the times. Now, PROSet shows the signal strength of -70, -69db, while my ISP's website shows my current signal as weak as -90, -91db (even -93db this morning). The thing is, the company is run by 2 guys, (I live in a small town), so last night I called one of them to complain. The guy tells me the problem is the weak signal. The minute I finished the conversation, my speed went up to 13KB/s. Unfortuantely, this morning, it went back to the way it was before, 9-10KB/s. Believe it or not, this is the second time the same exact series of events happens: I call them, they say "we'll see what we can do, but you're signal's really weak", I finish the conversation and then the speed magically goes up, but only for the night! Now, I know these guys pay for their users' traffic, and I'm donwloading stuff pretty much all the time (my pc's on 24/7). Could it be that they're actually cutting down my speed, so they would pay less? I mean, right now, I'm really pissed off and the only thing that's keeping me from suing them is the signal strength info I'm getting from their website.
Can Intel's PROSet signal info be trusted? And can the signal strength really affect my 2200bg's speed (I've seen it work at 220KB/s last night, while the ISP guy was "testing" something).
Btw, I have the newest Intel's drivers.
Thanks in advance.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15486107 Wed, 15 Feb 2006 20:55:33 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15485072 anon : I also have a D-Link DI-624 rev-c router that came with my Verizon Fios service and a Dell lLattitude D-610 laptop with the Intel Pro wireless 2200BG adapter. The same laptop connected fine to my wireless network pre-Verizon. I had Linksys router then hooked up to Comcast cable. I would ultimately like to implement Mac address filtering and WAP-PSK. What sort of security settings do you have on the D-Link router? Wondering if that is a complicating factor for me or if Verizon has added some software to the router that is screwing things up. Thanks for any advice you can offer.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15485072 Wed, 15 Feb 2006 18:36:54 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15465068 JimPletcher : WRT54G isn't the problem. I have two ThinkPads with the latest Intel drivers for 2200 connecting to a WRT54G with no probems at all.

I do not use the Intel Wireless utility or the IBM "network switching" program. Windows handles all wired and wireless the connections.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15465068 Mon, 13 Feb 2006 09:07:19 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15464395 anon : AN Update for DELL D410 Users (and possibly others) - Remove the Intel Pro Wireless unility. Run Driver version 9.0.0.61 and use the MS wireless utility. It is solid enough for me like this.

From lots of research It looks like if you are running the Linksys WRT54G then dump either the AP or the Intel card. They just don't see eye to eye.

Cal.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15464395 Mon, 13 Feb 2006 03:41:59 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15459836 SkiJunkie : the only problem to be fixed is speed going up and down , mine likes to go from 48-54 and might even go down sometimes but other than that everything works fine :D ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15459836 Sun, 12 Feb 2006 14:13:55 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15456550 anon : I just purchased a Toshiba A105-S361,Laptop it has the same Intel pro 2200 lan chip installed. I connect to my home D-Link DI624 rev-c, and I have not had one single problem at all. I also have two other Laptops and two desktop computers, neither have the Intel Pro 2200 chip, but they all connect without problems. I have not seen any speed problems. Don't know what to tell you.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15456550 Sat, 11 Feb 2006 22:35:32 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15453771 JTS33 : I have two Intel 2200BG wireless cards, and both have worked great from the beginning with D-Link DI-524 Rev. C1 and DI-624 Rev. C3 wireless routers. One of the 2200BG wireless cards came preinstalled in a Dell laptop, and the other 2200BG I put in a Toshiba laptop that predates Centrino. I top out at the full expected speeds for standard 802.11g on both laptops. Perhaps it is the D-Link wireless router models I am using which has made the use of the 2200BG so trouble-free. Something to consider if you're having issues with a different brand wireless router.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15453771 Sat, 11 Feb 2006 14:40:07 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15452596 lbtschnr : Hi,

I hate to beat a dead horse, but I'm still struggling with my new wireless setup. From reading the threads in this topic, it sounds like there are some problems with the Intel 2200.

Here is my deal:
- dell notebook xps m140
- netgear wgr614v6 router
- intel 2200 proset wireless card
- comcast cable connection
- win xp home edition - latest and greatest

The problem:
When I connect my notebook directly to comcast modem and go to www.giganews.com and run their speed test, I get between 11000 and 14000kbps. This is great because I'm paying for 8meg which I assume is approx 8000kbps.
When I connect wirelessly I only get 3000-4000kbps.

Things I've tried:
- upgrade firmware for netgear
- upgrading to latest intel driver ?9.0.2.31?
- tried channels 6 and 11
- tried windows in safe mode
- increased power mgmt to maximum on wireless card
- disabling mcafee firewall
- disabling security on the router
- many other things

No change in wireless speed test.

Keep in mind that I'm not having any connectivity problems or dropouts - it stays connected at 54mbps during the entire time of the speed test on giganews.

I decided to buy a new wireless card from netgear to see if it would fix the problem - but it doesnt fit in my laptop. its a totally different size than the intel 2200 buried inside my notebook. I tried to put it in the slot on the left side of the notebook, but it doesnt fit in there. Is this considered a pcmcia wireless card?

Dell finally offered to send me another wireless card - either a Dell 1370 or another Intel 2915. But, I'm not sure if they will correct the problem.

I didnt see any posts in this thread which demonstrate clear resolution to these problems, so I wanted to get more opinions.

Finally, is it normal for a wireless conenction to be 8000kbps less than direct connection? I realize its going to be a little slower, but not this much!

Thanks in advance. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15452596 Sat, 11 Feb 2006 11:29:48 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15415138 Shootist : This is a short POST

The Intel card is JUNK. All the problems occurs because of the built in power management features of the card. These PM feature can NOT be changed or disabled because there is NO real properties to the card, it is all software based.

BUY a different make card and all these problems will be gone.

Oh and Dell will do nothing for you. Unless you can talk them into replacing the Intel card with Dell TM 13xx models which are Broadcom chip based cards.
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I am a net admin running 20 or so Dell notebooks on my wireless network (3 Linksys WAP54G access points) all laptops are using the Intel Pro/Wireless 2200BG cards and all are having the same issue with speeds dropping from 54Mbps all the way down to 1Mbps before very s-l-o-w-l-y climbing back to 54Mbps (takes a day sometimes) unless the wireless connection is disabled then re-enabled, that seems to bring the speed back to 54Mbps for a short while before dropping back down.

I am 100% confident the problem is with the 2200BG cards or with their associated drivers. I ran the following simple test to prove that:

2 Dell laptops side by side, same exact distance from AP (Linksys WAP54G), one of them has a built in Intel 2200BG card and the other one has a Linksys Wireless G USB adapter. I noticed that when the laptop with the 2200BG card starts to drop speed, the laptop with the linksys card remains at 54Mbps. The 2200BG keeps dropping speed eventually reaching 1Mbps while the Linksys card remains constantly at 54Mbps.

I tried upgrading the drivers for the 2200BG from Intel.com but no luck. I tried to download updated drivers from dell.com but the link was dead so I finally placed a support call to Dell and told them what's been happening and that I have found tons of posts on the internet about this very issue. Dell's response was, to no surprise, that they have not heard about this problem! Ok.

In my troubleshooting efforts, I have tried the following (just so you don't waste your time trying things that do not work):

1. Upgrade AP firmware to Linksys's latest version
2. Upgrading the drivers on the machines
3. Moving one of the APs closer to the laptops
4. Changing the wireless channel (this actually caused more problems, so I am back at channel 6 now)
5. Changing the Power Management mode on the card to Highest - maximum performance.

nothing worked so far and I am getting ready to escalate my case with Dell and see how that goes. I will repost here if I have a fix that works.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15415079 Mon, 06 Feb 2006 14:08:55 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15408985 vijaymk : Ppl using DLink have hopes...
On 16th Jan, 06 D-Link updated the firmware for DI 524 (possibly for other routers too). The new driver version is 1.21 The update release note had this to say...

"Fixed Centrino connectivity issue"

DI-524 driver page : »support.dlink.com/products/view.···DI%2D524

I have to try this out. Posted this as soon as found the driver update... Hope it clears out the issues I'm having with Linux too (WEP is messy in Linux).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15408985 Sun, 05 Feb 2006 15:39:31 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15350438 anon : Hi there. Been suffering with exactly the same 'hardware switch' message too. Managed to fix things by pressing the 'Fn' and 'F2' buttons together which look to enable wireless, Worked for me anyway. Good luck.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15350438 Sat, 28 Jan 2006 17:16:22 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15339448 SkiJunkie : howcome Intel is not addressin the issue while the consumers suffer with these annoying problems ! :mad::mad::mad::mad:]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15339448 Fri, 27 Jan 2006 01:00:56 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15337084 Shootist : The warranty on most all products cover what was originally included. So even IF they did it would be another Intel card and more then likely the same model.
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said by Shootist See Profile :

OK lets face facts.
The Intel wireless cards, any of them, are a PIECE OF JUNK.
Change the card out for one that works better. End of story.
So true!! Here's a thread from another forum with the same topic, It's had over 100,000 views... Link: »forum.notebookreview.com/showthr···?t=11402

And here's the card I replaced my 2200 with: »www.sparklan.com/products_mini_p···66ag.htm

So far so good with the new card. I got mine from a group buy for 55 bucks delivered. Worth every penny.

Group buy: »forum.notebookreview.com/showthr···?t=34165

cup
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The Intel wireless cards, any of them, are a PIECE OF JUNK.
Change the card out for one that works better. End of story.
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Besides that, check the card settings to make sure you don't have any weird "powersaving," compatibility or signal fallback stuff enabled that you don't need. Some of those settings make a big difference with flaky routers and WPA.

If you have a WRT54g and use WPA, setting the Group Key Renewal time to 0 seems to help with disconnections.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15323962 Wed, 25 Jan 2006 06:20:33 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15323668 montyw : I have a Dell 9200 with said wireless card. It drops connections like crazy! I had to have LCD panel changed under warranty & repairman said wireless card was running a "little hot" whatever that means. He suggested I get card changed under warranty while I could. I have Dell supplied Intel ProSet/Wireless 9.0.2.11 running. Does Dell supply the version 10?? Could be a hot wireless card. PS check antenna connections to card. The black & white wires connect to antenna in case. At UHF frequencies integrity of connections are REALLY inportant.

Hope this helps!
Jack ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15323668 Wed, 25 Jan 2006 03:05:35 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15298083 anon : Has this been fixed and if so how? I haven't got time to read all 256 replies!!

I'm having the exact same problem with my Belkin FD57001
»Slow connection (1.0mbps) yet excellent signal?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15298083 Sat, 21 Jan 2006 18:27:58 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15297096 JTS33 : Intel Proset/wireless utility v10.1.0.3 was released a couple days ago.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15297096 Sat, 21 Jan 2006 15:31:42 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15295452 marshall_lai : I am using a Sony Vaio TX17 which (of course) has the Intel 2200b/g. I am experiencing the drop and connection problem from resume. However, it only happens when connection is encrypted using TKIP. If the connection is AES, everything is flawless. Does not matter if it is WPA or WPA2.

I have tested and verified this with a Linksys WRT54GXv2 and a DLink DWL-G730AP. When the vaio wakes up and try to reconnect a TKIP connection, both router will reset the wireless function......]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15295452 Sat, 21 Jan 2006 10:35:56 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15257705 ferreter : If you're using Intel's client, try letting Windows manage your card.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15257705 Mon, 16 Jan 2006 13:59:10 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15251080 v_roomy : Hi Guys... just joined the forum today after reading this thread. I have an Acer TravelMate 4601WMLi with Intel 2200BG... out of the box, with driver v. 9.0.1.?? (can't remember what the last digit was), I had the regular disconnect/reconnect every couple of minutes. I updated to the latest 9.0.3.9 driver and this cured the problem, but I now have (or perhaps "still" have) the wandering connection speed. It starts off at 54Mbps then quickly drops to between 18 and 36Mbps, with Good-to-Very-Good signal strength. Usually it stays stable at around 24Mbps.

I'm running a Belkin F5D7632-4A wireless router modem, which I'll admit isn't the best piece of kit - but my wife and son have have no problems connecting their laptops to it, and they consistently maintain 54Mbps connections. My wife uses an external Belkin adaptor, and my son's Toshiba laptop runs Toshiba's own adaptor (not sure of the chipset).

I've sent an e-mail to Acer support and will await their response, but my guess is I'll have to find a replacement wi-fi adaptor.

Does anyone know if the 2200BG in my machine will be a mini PCI card or an integrated on-board solution? Acer's website claims "integrated Intel 2200BG", but I wonder if this is just part of the Intel "Centrino" marketing hype?? If it *is* a mini-PCI card, that's good news as my machine has an easy access bay for the memory and mini PCI slots.

Also... there's a hardware wi-fi enable / disable button on my machine. If I install a different wi-fi card, will that button still be supported? It's more convenient than the software switching...

Thanks in advance...

Mike]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15251080 Sun, 15 Jan 2006 14:27:37 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG on Thinkpad T42 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15245846 chpalmer : How busy are the airwaves where your at? If you are sharing the same frequencies with your neighbors then your equipment will slow down a tad.

Have you visited possibly a hotspot and done a battery of speedtests there? Can others use your access point with better speeds? any 802.11B equipment on your AP? (I once went to a service call with slow wireless speeds and found this situation due to a neighbor connected with a "B" pci card to my customers AP instead of his own.)

Sorry if these questions are repetitive but just stuff I thought of reading your post... ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15245846 Sat, 14 Jan 2006 17:54:14 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG on Thinkpad T42 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15245629 Malachi1975 : I've got the same problem in my Inspiron 9300. Somethines seems to be throttling the speed down to about 25% of what is capable. When I am directly plugged into the network via Cat-5 I get around 4mbps. While on the wireless I end up around 1.10mbps. I've tried every driver from Dell and Intel, running the Windows Client and the Intel Proset, changing the settings in the Intel Proset as recommended. Nothing works, I am still stuck at the same exact transmission speeds.

It's really rediculous that Intel hasn't been able or willing to address this issue with so many people facing it. I suppose I could sit on the phone with Dell this week for hours but I am not sure what they can or will do about this since it just seems to be an inherent problem with the Intel hardware. I guess it would probably just be purdent at this point to buy a nice Linksys or Belkin PC-card 802.11g. In any case this $1400 laptop has turned out to be a disappointment in many areas and I've lost a little faith in Dell ( at least on the home user side ).

I guess we'll all just have to wait and twiddle our thumbs in the meantime and see if Intel gets off it's duff. And I wonder why I'm usually an AMD supporter...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15245629 Sat, 14 Jan 2006 17:22:25 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG on Thinkpad T42 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15235490 thinkmore : I agree w/ whoever pointed out it may be incompatibility. Major problems for my T40 using ThinkVantage Access Connections with my Intel(r) PRO/Wireless Lan 2100, as well as my brother who has the same machine for work. Conflicting messages about whether or not the radio is "on" and "off" depend upon how you access the info (Access Connections, Device Mgr, etc). Both of us experienced problems after making required updates to bios, operating system, Access Connections, ThinkPad config package, and updated drivers for the wireless card. In my case IBM/Lenovo tech support made me do it to try to fix a different connection problem (failure to access an external hardrive). For 4 months, my wireless card couldn't connect to any network (though it could "see" them). I finally resolved it by rejecting Access Connections and reverting to Windows connection after first going through all config menus and resetting or re-entering appropriate settings. I also uninstalled and reinstalled all drivers. My brother uses an external card. Something is seriously wrong w/ conflicts in the new Lenovo updates.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15235490 Fri, 13 Jan 2006 09:20:04 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15230795 anon : Freakin' Beautiful !!! I just received a Latitude D610 with a 2200BG. I spent 2- 1.5 hours sessions on the horn with Dell tech support and Dell Wireless Specialists (cough)to figure out why my Wireless card could not pick up the WAP in under 15 seconds, even with the latest drivers and software. Not to mention I just upgraded 4 Dell M600 laptops with the latest Intel Pro wireless drivers only, and they started to have the same problem. I disabled the Intel software, enabled the Windows wireless and BAM!! it works!! Fan-freakin-tastic!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks a million chpalmer!!!!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15230795 Thu, 12 Jan 2006 16:20:43 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15230286 anon : If you are in a "Mixed Environment" that is broadcast and non broadcast ssid'd the intel card will try to match the profile with the first ssid it gets and doesn't keep trying. With the ciscomode reg hack the card will get the first ssid and if it doesn't match will continue to try and find the ssid that goes with the profile. Version 10 of proset does have a checkbox to either turn on or off cisco mode but it doesn't make any difference with the registry nor does it fix the issue. It appears that Intel has the CiscoMode in their drivers but did not enable it because it lengthens the pre logon.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15230286 Thu, 12 Jan 2006 15:11:04 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15230250 anon : Create the key and add the dword. Under the version 10 of the proset which is the 3945 driver put the dword key at the root of wireless.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15230250 Thu, 12 Jan 2006 15:05:03 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15230187 anon : I have 2200Bg Intel Wireless Pro in Dell 600M and recently a brand new Latitude D610 and I can not get logged onto my domain. It seems that the wireless card searches for a signal after I log onto the laptop. It takes about 10 seconds for the card to detect the WAP, even when logging on locally. Dell has no idea. So the brand spanking new latitiude d610 goes back to mama. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15230187 Thu, 12 Jan 2006 14:56:55 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15222750 vijaymk : Looks like some laptops work cool, even with old drivers. Taking this fact into account, I thought it would be a good idea to try updating the PCI Bridge driver for my laptop. I mean the 82801 PCI Bridge controller..
So I got the latest one from Intel (v 7.0.0.1011).. Hmm, I thought I made it.. but the I still have a slow connection. :(]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15222750 Wed, 11 Jan 2006 16:08:29 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15217083 JTS33 :
said by vijaymk See Profile :

er... but the driver version 10.1.0.13 is for the 3945ABG Network connection, isnt it?
Yup, for the 2200bg/2915abg, what's new is version 10 of the ProSet utility. The driver version remains at 9.0.3.9]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15217083 Tue, 10 Jan 2006 21:04:08 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15216656 vijaymk : er... but the driver version 10.1.0.13 is for the 3945ABG Network connection, isnt it?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15216656 Tue, 10 Jan 2006 20:11:33 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15211996 anon : Hi guys,
For what it's worth Intel just released 10.1.0.13 drivers for the 2200bg which seemed to have "enabled" the "Wireless ON/OFF" software option on my HP notebook.

I was also having WPA issues (no IP address via DCHP) on a Linksys WRT54G on the previous 9.0.3.9 drivers. Will need to test these new drivers to see if it fixed that other issue or not.

Latest Intel drivers here :
»support.intel.com/support/wirele···0623.htm]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15211996 Tue, 10 Jan 2006 08:45:49 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15209871 cupcars : I ordered this card a few days ago. $55.00 shipped is worth a try, besides there are several good reports on it success. Here's the thread (long) »www.notebookforums.com/showthrea···t=122352
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btw, has anybody else found a solution to this mess !!! please help]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15188544 Fri, 06 Jan 2006 21:04:14 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15184628 anon : Something that I have discovered with the help of the HP tech support for the Intel 2200 b/g cards is in the registry at hklm\sw\intel\wireless\settings add a dword key: CiscoMode dword 000001. This will fix issues where there is an environement where there are broadcast and non broadcast ssid's. This may also fix issues with the disconnects and the cycling of speed up and down. This also fixes Pre Logon issues.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15184628 Fri, 06 Jan 2006 12:29:36 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15150322 anon : Yes just fully uninstalled origianl drivers and then installed the new intel update and it's working great... I almost bought and atheros because this was such a problem! Thanks for getting off your arses intel! :p]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15150322 Mon, 02 Jan 2006 02:55:46 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15149529 anon : Yes! High five to chpalmer. You fixed our problem also. Wife has a Sony Vaio with the Intel 2200BG. Mucho trouble connecting to a Trendnet 11g router using WPA-PSK. Updated the Microsoft and Intel software per chpalmer above and it is full speed ahead. Thank you so much. Microsoft should be advertising this update.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15149529 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 23:57:17 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15126699 chpalmer : I went to Intel.com , Got the latest drivers and installed them. I didn't install the Intel utility and use Windows to configure the card. It works awesome.

Ive then have done this to my cousins HP laptop and it fixed her issues also.

Go here for wpa2 update first.
»support.microsoft.com/default.as···s;893357

Go here for updated drivers 9.0.3.9
»support.intel.com/support/wirele···0623.htm]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15126699 Thu, 29 Dec 2005 18:05:52 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15119002 JustinPC15 : Well I been Having the same problem with my laptop it's a Toshiba M45 intelpro2200b/g wireless I had to just get a wireless USB adpter netgear wg111t helps a lot. I am trying to get my built in wireless fix though.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15119002 Wed, 28 Dec 2005 16:22:16 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15102738 saddlebronc0 : Hey ran across your posts and had the same problem except I have an IBM T23 it had no wireless so i got the card and a set of antenna's on ebay for 20.00 tried every configuration from one wire under the keyboard to two wires sticking out of the laptop, signal started strong all the time and them dropped fast. I decided to strip the ends of the antenna wires and run them between the TFT and the cover, used good ole scotch tape to tape them to the inside of the TFT cover and WALLA the signal is at 54Mbps and tests at 1.38mbps on »www.2Wire.com speed test. I have read the laptops cases are made of different composite material such as Titanium (at least the T23 is) and this causes interference with the data signal. Hope this helps. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15102738 Mon, 26 Dec 2005 01:00:53 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15083962 anon : lol turn it on
there is a switch in the back of the computer]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15083962 Thu, 22 Dec 2005 21:09:37 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15056041 anon : Got the same problems. Used several driver versions (win-standard till the latest version) but still encountered the same problems with the unstable speed/connection.

Funny is that at my parents' everything works fine with the wlan. So I thought it has to be a router problem. But for many other have the same problems (and the router-firmware-update didn't change anything), it has to be a card issue.

Here my specs:
- Intel 2200BG wlan card (recent driver: 9.0.3.9, 09/12/05)
- AVM Fritz!Box Fon WLAN 7050 router]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15056041 Mon, 19 Dec 2005 12:34:53 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15012953 SkiJunkie : The new driver did not fix anything ..... ! I still dont get the same speed as with a wired connection. This card just sucks , intel is not doing anything to fix the problem.

Problems with card
-speed issues , connection dropping(less frequent with the new driver) ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15012953 Tue, 13 Dec 2005 15:19:33 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15007387 anon : ATTENTION: ANYONE WITH THE INTEL PROSET 2200BG WIRELESS PROBLEM.

After trying a whole load of stuff I found a solution that should work with every computer. Download an old version of the intel driver from this site and install it: »www.fujitsupc.com/downloads/mobi···0_XP.EXE

It seems to disable to whole Power Save Polling feature and makes your internet nice and stable (and a little less battery-efficient). I am not sure whether this driver also works with the Intel 2915ABG chipset, but I imagine it may well do so.

Enjoy!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15007387 Mon, 12 Dec 2005 20:39:32 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG on Thinkpad T42 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15001185 anon : I think I have the same problem, although I don't think the radio is disabled, just the interface to the NDIS driver. If you download Netstumbler (just do a search), you should be able to run it and select the NDIS capture source. You will see your AP, but for some reason Windows, Intel, and ThinkVantage can't access the driver. Anyone have any ideas?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15001185 Sun, 11 Dec 2005 23:45:03 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14911576 funchords :
said by Elrique :

... is there a way to remove ALL drivers? I removed it a couple of times with Device Manager, but that isn't working...
*** AT YOUR OWN RISK ***

1. First create a restore point.

2. Close any related applications that are running on the desktop or on the system tray.

3. Use Device Manager to uninstall any hardware you wish.

4. Use Add/Remove Programs to uninstall the files.

5. Go to the C:\windows\inf directory ... look for any remaining files relating to your hardware here. Open the .inf files in NOTEPAD. If you see a file named OEMxx.inf (such as OEM16), then all of the matching OEMxx files and folders will be related to it (OEM16.PNF, OEM16.CAT, and etc.). Move only those related to your hardware to the recycle bin. You will find that sorting this directory by Create and Modified date will help you match up the files based on the time you last tried to install them.

6. Shut down the system (power-off). This avoids any possible PCI-detection problems between warm and cold boots.

7. Turn on the system. If this was successful, the 'new' hardware should be detected and it should be unable to locate any drivers.
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said by Elrique :

Unfortunately I have another problem now.
I bought a new notebook (again with a 2200BG). But this time it can't even find my wireless network!:huh: Sometimes it manages to pick up a signal from another network, though...
I installed newer/older drivers over and over, without success.
Take a look at this FAQ ... that's a classic symptom.

»Wireless Networking Forum FAQ »Why does my wireless connection repeatedly disconnect shortly after connecting?
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I also had some major problems with the IPW 2200BG card on my notebook. I used a D-link DI-624+ router. It stayed connected for about 20 mins and then it reconnected, as if my D-link router "crashed". After resetting the device a million times, installing new firmware and even bringing it back, a friend of mine advised me to install new Intel drivers.
That worked perfectly!:D I now have a very stable connection with driver version 9.0.1.9.

Unfortunately I have another problem now.
I bought a new notebook (again with a 2200BG). But this time it can't even find my wireless network!:huh: Sometimes it manages to pick up a signal from another network, though...
I installed newer/older drivers over and over, without success.

I also noticed a strange difference between the two network cards:
The 'properties' window shows hardware version "6.0.3" on the working 2200BG on the other notebook, while the non-working has hardware version "0.1.4".
Is this causing the problem?
If yes, is there a way to remove ALL drivers? I removed it a couple of times with Device Manager, but that isn't working...

Or is it maybe possible that the router itself is causing this problem?

Thanks

Elric]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14909821 Tue, 29 Nov 2005 17:58:35 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14907652 dspalding : I'm not sure CAM is full throttle all the time ... my understanding is that it runs full throttle then reduces in the absence of packet traffic (I'm trying to remember something from Cisco's Aironet Client Utility 2 1/2 years ago). ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14907652 Tue, 29 Nov 2005 13:14:47 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14902124 JimPletcher : Vincent,
Although I have no problems with the 2200BG on several ThinkPad T42 laptops, the Bartlett Wireless 802.11 a/b/g miniPCI has a good reputation among ThinkPad users.
It is IBM P/N 73P4301]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14902124 Mon, 28 Nov 2005 19:05:13 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14901798 vincentfox : Geez just the length of this thread alone, is enough to cause me to look for another brand of mini-PCI card.

I have an old ThinkPad X22 with older builtin 802.11b combo card, looking for a reasonably priced, stable, simple 802.11g upgrade to it. Obviously not Intel!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14901798 Mon, 28 Nov 2005 18:32:39 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14901709 funchords :
said by BullwinkleAU :

With my 2200BG it continually dis-associates and re-associates with my WAP - every minute or 2. Not only does it flood my WAP's logs but it also makes it nearly unusable since I keep getting cut off every few minutes!

I've tried all the suggestions on this thread, have improved it a little but no cigar. Am using the latest driver 9.0.3.9
Follow these steps:
»Wireless Networking Forum FAQ »Why does my wireless connection repeatedly disconnect shortly after connecting?
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I've tried all the suggestions on this thread, have improved it a little but no cigar. Am using the latest driver 9.0.3.9]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14898913 Mon, 28 Nov 2005 11:46:59 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14892695 funchords : All,

I've read through this thread, looked at the update, and have also re-configured two new Dell computers with a number of the issues reported here.

The recent update 9.0.3.0 is clearly meant to address many of these issues, however I notice that some who have updated continue to have these issues. I did not, but I also use a process that takes additional steps to avoid old, corrupted profiles. I believe that the update did not correct profile errors left by the previous versions -- and so those problems continued.

Please see »Intel 2200/2915 Critical Update v9.0.3.0, 10/26/05 and try the steps that I have outlined. Please let me know if it works, if something unexpected happened that I should add, and etcetera.

Thanks
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said by Chuck B :

Hey guys, I'm about to order a Dell Latitude D610 and I could configure it without the Intel 2200 Pro card (reduces the cost by $20)...

This thread has me very leary of Intel's wireless card, so please tell me - would it be a smarter move on my part to order it without the 2200 and simply buy a good PCMCIA wireless nic adapter?
Chuck,

If this were my money, I would add the Intel 2200 Pro. This is a software or configuration problem (not user error), and I'm sure that either the vendor will fix it or the BBR users will :).

It is very convenient to have a Mini-PCI (built-in) card rather than have a PCMCIA/Cardbus card sticking out. Even if you do have to buy a $10 card in the meantime ... eventually you'll be using the internal card without problems.
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said by jrgreene1968 See Profile :

maybe i spoke to soon, just noticed speed dropped to 24mbps browing a pc forum!, then it slowly started coming up, went to 30, then 36 then 48 and then back to 54, not to sure i like that
As long as it doesn't drop to a disconnect, and as long as it doesn't stay at a very low rate, then do not worry about this. This is normal 802.11a/b/g behavior and actually helps you survive interference (man made or natural) that would otherwise disconnect you.

Many wifi utilities do not show this effect to the user, but it occurs constantly and it's normal.
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the z,

are you having problems reconnecting after a disconnect (whatever the cause) or a standby-resume cycle? I found that while sometimes the wireless adapter has problem getting back to work once the connection (WPA2-PSK in my case) has been lost, this is easily fixed (at least for the moment, touch wood) by disabling the wifi adapter from within the Intel's own connection managing client and then re-enabling it right after that. Do not repair the connection, and do not disable-re-enable the adapter from the Windows interface as it seems it screws things until the next reboot.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14863082 Tue, 22 Nov 2005 18:21:58 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14855592 anon : same]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14855592 Mon, 21 Nov 2005 19:41:37 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14855326 anon : Shit.. It worked just fine for one night and now it started to fuck with me again.. (my usual luck)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14855326 Mon, 21 Nov 2005 19:08:35 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14846935 anon : Where do you set the CAM on the 2200bg? ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14846935 Sun, 20 Nov 2005 15:14:01 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14845074 drahnier : To all of you still having problems: Mine went away as soon as I set my 2915abg to CAM mode (= Constant Awareness Mode). This means it no longer tries to save power, running on fill throttle.

I've learned that any power save scheme requires close interplay with a wireless adapter and an access point. So it might really be your access point what is causing all the trouble.

Give CAM a try.

________________________
drahnier]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14845074 Sun, 20 Nov 2005 08:57:07 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14842969 JTS33 : Actually, I reverted from the latest driver package (9.0.3.0) to the previous one (9.0.2.1) because my laptop seemed to sometimes have trouble reassociating with the AP after resuming from standby. The 9.0.2.1 driver package works great for me. I'll wait until something newer than the 9.0.3.0 driver package to come out before upgrading again.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14842969 Sat, 19 Nov 2005 21:09:38 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14842637 anon : Finally!!!!!! if you still have problems with 2200bg, you should download the latest driver (9.0.3.9)The new driver SOLVES ALL PROBLEMS!!! unbelievable... So, we can now put an end to this thread and close the case... :P

shortcut to new driver: »downloadfinder.intel.com/scripts···tID=1784]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14842637 Sat, 19 Nov 2005 20:11:46 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14818024 anon : Hey guys, I'm about to order a Dell Latitude D610 and I could configure it without the Intel 2200 Pro card (reduces the cost by $20)...

This thread has me very leary of Intel's wireless card, so please tell me - would it be a smarter move on my part to order it without the 2200 and simply buy a good PCMCIA wireless nic adapter?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14818024 Wed, 16 Nov 2005 12:24:26 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG on Thinkpad T42 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14816849 joerd : Thanks for all the help. Solved the problem when I removed the old drivers + Accessconnections. Updated to the latest driver from Intel (not IBM), now it works fine.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14816849 Wed, 16 Nov 2005 09:37:54 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14803271 The Count : Touch wood WEP 128 seems to be fine with me and the router in my sig. :)
Really anoying, 'cause WAP-PSK with AES works fine when I use Belkin 7050 USB adapter on my desktop.
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said by The Count See Profile :

I wouldn't waste your time with a WinXP reinstall. This is definitely a problem with the 2200BG.
Yep, I figured as much. :) I set the router back to the only security the 2200 can handle -- WEP 64 -- and will get a new wireless NIC soon.
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Problem solved

I installed the new driver for the Centrino Intel Wireless Pro2200BG in my laptop driver version 9.0.3.9]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14794254 Sun, 13 Nov 2005 08:18:29 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14793884 JTS33 :
said by banditws6 See Profile :

Same probs here. Intel 2200BG in a Dell Inspiron 8600. I was using a Linksys WRT54G (v2) router and recently bought a D-Link DI-624. I've had the same issues with both routers so I figure it is the laptop or, more specifically after reading this thread, the wireless NIC.
It seems to be a combination of the laptop and wireless NIC, being that a majority of the problem reports appear to be from those with certain Dell laptops.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14793884 Sun, 13 Nov 2005 02:28:17 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14792844 marathonmike : Ok I'm a sucker. I'm trying the new release. Seems ok so far....]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14792844 Sat, 12 Nov 2005 22:01:12 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14791497 banditws6 : Same probs here. Intel 2200BG in a Dell Inspiron 8600. I was using a Linksys WRT54G (v2) router and recently bought a D-Link DI-624. I've had the same issues with both routers so I figure it is the laptop or, more specifically after reading this thread, the wireless NIC.

When I first got the machine, I found it was bluescreening constantly if I used WPA security on my router. In fact, 64-bit WEP is the only security setting I could use that resulted in flawless operation of the laptop's wireless connection. I spent hours on the phone with one of Dell's India-based techs to arrive at the conclusion that, yes, the drivers for the 2200BG are garbage. Since I could get it working at low-strength security, Dell wouldn't do anything else about it.

To this day, I still have the same problem with stronger wireless security models. If I try to use higer security, such as WPA PSK-TKIP, my laptop won't correctly pull an IP from the DHCP server. Router logs show that the correct IP was doled out, but the laptop will use a 169.xx fallback address and claim "Limited or no connectivity." But if I set up the IP address, gateway and DNS servers manually, it works fine!

...Except that it drops the wireless connection several times a day. It promptly reconnects, claims everything is fine with 100% signal strength, but I can't get anywhere. Can't hit websites, can't ping other machines on the LAN, nothing. If I "repair" the wireless network connection, suddenly it starts working again. When this happens, myriad TCP/IP related errors appear in the system log, but nothing that's helped me track down a fix.

Thinking about reinstalling WinXP from scratch and trying the latest 2200BG drivers. Intel suggested I get OEM-specific network drivers from my laptop manufacturer (Dell), but when I downloaded the latest drivers from Dell's site, they would not install -- some kind of error related to SMBIOS if I recall correctly. I did a manual driver update via Device Manager, but who knows if it worked correctly.

Frustrating crap.
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Anyone else noticed this?
I am running the latest driver 9.0.3.9
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F/W:F5D7633-4Av1_UK_1.00.11]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14789302 Sat, 12 Nov 2005 11:47:09 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14769347 SkiJunkie : solution for this problem is to remove the card , take out biggest possible hammer and release all your anger :D ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14769347 Wed, 09 Nov 2005 17:34:04 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14752343 dananderson : My problem was with the (POS) Intel PRO 2200 bg on a Dell laptop with WPA enabled. When I would run AdAware, I get a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). I was running version 8.x of the drivers, so upgraded to 9.x (recommended for WPA). With 9.x, the 2200 wouldn't recognized any access points (the AP was still working with my other laptop). A suggested workaround was to use WEP instead of WPA, which is not acceptable for my situation.

My solution was to upgrade to Intel PRO Wireless 2915 WLAN 802.11a/b/g Mini PCI Card. This card works fine (with the 9.x drivers). No BSOD! WPA works!

Dell doesn't even offer the 2200 any longer--just it's own brand or the 2915. Too much of a support headache I guess!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14752343 Mon, 07 Nov 2005 15:12:48 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14752281 dananderson : You're right Flashback, the Intel PRO 2200 bg is a POS. Do a search for 2200 and you'll find lots of problems. It's nice it works for some though, but that doesn't help everyone else.

My problem was with the Intel PRO 2200 bg on a Dell laptop with WPA enabled. When I would run AdAware, I get a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). I was running version 8.x of the drivers, so upgraded to 9.x (recommended for WPA). With 9.x, the 2200 wouldn't recognized any access points (the AP was still working with my other laptop). A suggested workaround was to use WEP instead of WPA, which is not acceptable for my situation.

My solution was to upgrade to Intel PRO Wireless 2915 WLAN 802.11a/b/g Mini PCI Card. This card works fine (with the 9.x drivers). No BSOD! WPA works!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14752281 Mon, 07 Nov 2005 15:07:22 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14727329 JTS33 :
said by x-es :

what about the new released driver?? 9.0.3.0

»downloadfinder.intel.com/scripts···tID=1784
I updated from 9.0.2.1 to 9.0.3.0. Works fine for me...don't notice anything different.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14727329 Thu, 03 Nov 2005 21:30:15 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14725106 anon : what about the new released driver?? 9.0.3.0

»downloadfinder.intel.com/scripts···tID=1784]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14725106 Thu, 03 Nov 2005 16:42:34 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14668279 SVG1 : By any chance did you install the intel proset wireless driver ?

Most pc's do not come preloaded with the proset driver because it can conflict with WZC .

The only driver needed is the first driver on the list . The wireless Lan adapter driver .
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After letting Windows control all connections, the problems all went away.

Other thought:
Does the wireless hardware look OK in the Device Manager?

Edit: This should really be a new thread.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14663008 Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:14:36 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG on Thinkpad T42 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14662027 anon : I got that, thank you Jim. It doesn't help however. It looks like some sort of driver incompatibility. I'll keep you posted.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14662027 Wed, 26 Oct 2005 11:57:24 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG on Thinkpad T42 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14661638 JimPletcher : In ThinkPad Configuration look under Add-In Devices and make sure the wireless card is Enabled

ThinkPad Configuration should be under Access IBM in the All Programs list.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14661638 Wed, 26 Oct 2005 10:55:26 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG on Thinkpad T42 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14661102 anon : Thanks Louis, but I couldn't find this box. Checked the BIOS, too, to no avail. If you have any further ideas, I'd love to hear about them...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14661102 Wed, 26 Oct 2005 09:22:51 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG on Thinkpad T42 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14653252 ferreter : You might have to enable it in your BIOS.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14653252 Tue, 25 Oct 2005 09:35:50 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG on Thinkpad T42 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14652051 louis_edm : Hi joerd,

For my T41, I did the following to be able to turn the card on and off via Access Connections:

1. Open Control Panel (Start menu...)
2. Open Network Connections
3. Right click on your wireless connection, then select properties.
4. Go through the tabs at the top. In one of the tabs, there will be a box that you can select that says something to the effect of "allow other programs to control this connection" or something like that. It was a long time ago... Check this box.
5. Reboot your computer. When you're back up and running, you should be able to turn the card on and off using Access Connections instead of the windows program.

Hope that works.

Cheers!
L.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14652051 Tue, 25 Oct 2005 01:45:20 EDT Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG on Thinkpad T42 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14645581 anon : I have a Thinkpad T42, with the Intel 2200 BG. I use IBM's ThinkVantage, and all the latest drivers. However, I cannot turn the radio on. Any suggestions?
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14645581 Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:52:03 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14645467 jpark : I don't know how that would change anything. Mine was manufactured in Feb. 2005. I'm connecting to a belkin router.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14645467 Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:35:26 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14645369 jferrante : I've had similar problems with my new notebook. (Quanta KN1) The card was manufactured in August 2005. I replaced it with one that was made July 2004 and it works well now.

I got that idea because my previous notebook was about a year old (Dell/Compal) and had no problems.

FYI: I'm connecting through a Belkin pre-n router that has a weaker signal than my old Linksys WRT54G.

Jeff]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14645369 Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:18:12 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14642411 jpark : I got rid of my Intel (2915abg) card for connection issues which can not be resolved. With a good signal, connection speed will drop. When connection speed drops to 1mbps, the connection is effectively dropped. Reconnection re-establishes the connection speed (for a time). Connection speed with these cards varies wildly for no apparent reason. The transmit signal strength is another issue. By default, (not the default setting) the card uses about 40% of the available power. You can change that but it doesn't stay changed. If you are using the Intel utility to manage the card, it will lie -- showing 'excellent quality' when in fact the connection is very poor and about to fail.

I don't think it is a hardware problem. The hardware seems capable. I think Intel deliberately cripples the cards to save power. I think they are hung up on their low power usage 'centrino' technology, to the point that their cards are mostly useless.

Since I replaced my Intel with an Atheros, I have had no problems with connections. Even a very poor signal doesn't disconnect. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14642411 Sun, 23 Oct 2005 21:04:58 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14642059 louis_edm : Hey folks,

I'm hoping someone can help me with this problem I've had with BOTH the 2200BG and 2100.. cards:

My connection will be lost suddenly and without reason every 10 minutes or so. This is regardless of the access point I'm connecting to. It also happens even if there's only one connection on the channel, so it's not interference. Signal strength is always excellent-- it happens even if I'm sitting right next to an access point.

I haven't been able to find one consistent course of action that causes the brief disconnection. Sometimes it's while I'm using the network, sometimes it's after it's been idle for a while, sometimes it's while it's sitting idle, without me trying to use it again.

I've loaded the most recent drivers for both cards, this doesn't help. Turning off the power management features does nothing either.

I have an IBM Thinkpad T41 with XP Pro.

I looked at the connection quality using NetStumbler. There is no gradual drop in signal strength or signal speed (speed judged by windows' messages), but every now and then there will be a 'blip', where the connection dies and is then re-established.

I've tried running both cards with Wireless Zero, and with IBM's provided Access Connections. The problem occurs for both.

Another symptom demonstrating the problem: if I'm in iTunes, I can watch some other people on the network - every ten minutes or so, they'll all disappear for a second and then reappear, indicative of a lost and reestablished connection.

I've spoken with other people who access the same networks with other computers. Apples have flawless connections. Another person has a tablet PC with a 2200BG, and he claims he hasn't had any problems with his connection. I still have to witness it for myself.

I'm at wits end here, and would appreciate any help you folks can offer. I don't know if the problem is software or laptop hardware, or if it's just Intel chipsets in general that are POSs. I'm considering looking at an Atheros card, but the fact that two different (albeit both Intel) cards give the same problem make me hesitant since this might not fix the problem, but cost more $$$.

Oh yes, I've also tried some of the other suggestions posed in this thread, minus tossing the piece of garbage out the window or buying a new laptop. My warranty period is gone, so replacement is out of the question.

HELP!!!!!!!!!

Thanks.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14642059 Sun, 23 Oct 2005 20:18:14 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14637250 anon : maybe i spoke to soon, just noticed speed dropped to 24mbps browing a pc forum!, then it slowly started coming up, went to 30, then 36 then 48 and then back to 54, not to sure i like that, keeps doin it im going back to my d-link card, it never acted up, i just didnt like the card hanging out]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14637250 Sat, 22 Oct 2005 23:38:10 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14633918 anon : just installed a 2200 bg in my dell, its working good, almost 4000k down,using the latest intel drivers, guess i should just hope it keeps working huh:]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14633918 Sat, 22 Oct 2005 13:17:29 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14632562 anon : Just got a Thinkpad R51 with the intel 220 BG-- a linksys card worked fine until I updated the IBM drivers (latest set). Now both the linksys and the 2200BG connect...disconnect..connect..disconnect...they're impossible to use. This is using version 9.0.2.31. I uninstalled the 2200 driver, reinstalled the linksys, and again it works fine.. Man, intel is pathetic!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14632562 Sat, 22 Oct 2005 07:40:24 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14621504 JTS33 :
said by danx See Profile :

Version 9 fixed the problem but I have lost the Icon

Go into control panel --> network connections.
Right click your wireless network icon.
Check the box for display connection icon (or similar).

If the box is already checked, uncheck it, save, and go back in and check it.
The next time ProSet reloads, it will just uncheck it again. So if you want the Windows network connection icon while using ProSet, you'll have to recheck it manually every time you restart your computer.

If you go into ProSet and choose the option to let Windows manage the connection instead (thus disabling ProSet), then the Windows network connection icon option will stay checked. Actually, ProSet enables the Windows network connection icon for you when you disable ProSet. :p]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14621504 Thu, 20 Oct 2005 17:17:30 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14620150 danx : Version 9 fixed the problem but I have lost the Icon

Go into control panel --> network connections.
Right click your wireless network icon.
Check the box for display connection icon (or similar).

If the box is already checked, uncheck it, save, and go back in and check it.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14620150 Thu, 20 Oct 2005 13:32:06 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14568333 jpark : I've found that the best way to fix the problems with the Intel cards is to remove the card and throw it away.

Using an Atheros now which works well all the time.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14568333 Thu, 13 Oct 2005 09:38:17 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14568292 marathonmike : Well, I WAS a believer in the latest Intel software, but it came to an end. I suddenly began to have connect problems (no changes to my system that I know of?) I tried repairing the installation and went though those painful anxious moments when my system wouldn't boot etc. Finally uninstalled the Intel management stuff and just left the driver.
Seems like everything is fine now using windows zero config.
I think I learned my lesson.
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George W says, "Brownie Your doing a great job!" No he was not removed from New Orleans for incompetence, it was because he is needed back in DC. No his resignation has nothing to do with his failure in NO. (Republicans are FOS!) GWB time to walk away.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14568292 Thu, 13 Oct 2005 09:31:42 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14537115 anon : I noticed this problem after upgrading from version 8 of the Intel drivers. I upgraded to prevent my machine from 'blue screening' whilst (for me) running the XP 'telnet' program. Version 9 fixed the problem but I have lost the Icon. Indeed it seems that it disappears after a reassociation cycle. I just downloaded 9.0.2.31 hoping that it would be fixed but it would appear, from what I have just read that it won't. Oh well....]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14537115 Sun, 09 Oct 2005 07:26:41 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14486715 anon :
said by Ex-Isp :
FWIW, the IBM 802.11a/b/g cards are Atheros chipset based (had them in an R40 I setup for my brother recently), which work well on XP but are a real pain to get setup in FC3 Linux.
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Macy Hallock, Medina, OH and Lutz, FL
Ex-telco tech, network engineer and former ISP Owner


just wondering.....did you ever manage to get madwifi or ndiswrapper working with wpa-supplicant in FC3 or any other distro? I got it working with some airlink+ awlh3015 cards but I couldn't remove the module without a kernel panic, including on shutdown/reboot. Tried in FC4 and Ubuntu(debian) until I was totally disgusted. In Ubuntu it would authenticate and work fine until the key timed out then it would be dead until removing and reinserting the module. I considered the prepackaged kernels I was using had left out something critical and I'm no stranger to recompiling a kernel but the prospect of having to do that as well killed the usability aspect for me.(former gentoo user ;) )
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Anyone have heat issues with the 2200BG?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14486715 Sun, 02 Oct 2005 05:44:58 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14480750 Oregonian : Installed the updated driver and it seems to be working just fine -- of course, I wasn't having any problems before, so YMMV.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14480750 Sat, 01 Oct 2005 02:35:53 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14476210 macyh : Interesting to read this thread. Feel like I'm missing somethere here. Perhaps it's a problem with the most recent verions of the Intel 2200bg card.

I'm connected right now via wireless on my IBM T42 (WinXP and Centrino) with an Intel 2200BG hardware v 1.1.3 Driver ver 9.0.1.21 that's working fine for me to my 802.11b router upstairs and my WRT54G downstairs at the other end of the house. This machine is dual boot to Fedora Core 3 Linux, the wireless works fine that way, too.

FWIW, the IBM 802.11a/b/g cards are Atheros chipset based (had them in an R40 I setup for my brother recently), which work well on XP but are a real pain to get setup in FC3 Linux.
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Macy Hallock, Medina, OH and Lutz, FL
Ex-telco tech, network engineer and former ISP Owner]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14476210 Fri, 30 Sep 2005 14:12:18 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14475275 jbollt : I agree about Centrino. That must be some part of the problem. I have the Intel 2200B/G in my Toshiba, 2435-S255, about 3 years old, and it works fine. Just needed to do "the tape over pin # 11" trick ...Constant 54Mbps and excellent signal quality, but in my Dell Latitude C600, build date unknown, as I bought it used, but I think also 3 years old, very fast signal and speed degration. Anyone know what date Centrino started?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14475275 Fri, 30 Sep 2005 12:01:14 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14474828 ferreter : For those with Dell laptops and are still having problems after updating the firmware and using Proset to set the output power to 'maximum', you might want to try updating or uninstalling Dell Quickset. It tries to handle power management and does not do a good job.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14474828 Fri, 30 Sep 2005 10:43:07 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14471748 JTS33 : The funny thing is...it seems most of the problems with the 2200BG are in laptop models that were made for Centrino. I have my 2200BG in a Toshiba laptop that pre-dates even the first Centrino (2100B), and it's working great.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14471748 Thu, 29 Sep 2005 21:46:01 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14470256 Oregonian : To those of you who are still having problems with this card in a Dell Inspiron 6000, I noticed today that, as of 9/23/05, Dell has posted an updated driver. Get R107434.EXE from »support.dell.com. One of the issues this release fixes is said to be "Roaming behavior improvements in dense AP environments."

I have not yet tried this update but will once I return home.

If anyone does give it a try, please post your results here for all to see.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14470256 Thu, 29 Sep 2005 17:53:24 EDT Re: Intel pro/wireless 2200 BG Problems. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14469428 jbollt : FYI, I solved my problem with the Intel 2200BG, I installed a card with the Atheros chipset. There is currently a seller on eBay that has several for sale at $12.xx + shipping! Go for it!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14469428 Thu, 29 S