XP Pro wireless issues

yeimi · 03-23-2004

Hey guys,

I'm at a total loss here. My wireless just won't stay solid and it's driving me crazy.

Here are the specs:

IBM Thinkpad X31
Windows XP Pro
Lucent Orinoco PCMCIA card (not proxim)

I am not having the same issues with my onboard wireless but that won't work with netstumbler or Linux/Kismet. I even tried a second Orinoco card to make sure that wasn't the problem.

I can't seem to find better drivers than the default Orinoco drivers that come with XP. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling the device several times. Anyone know where I can locate some?

I'll lose packets on regular intervals, and will disconnect from my wireless network every 15-30 minutes briefly.
Aside from finding better drivers, does anyone have any suggestions? I'm falling flat here and it's pissing me off.

Also, if anyone can recommend a better wireless network manager than the one that comes with XP, I'd love some ideas.

Thanks,
Jen

dda · 03-23-2004

Before everyone else jumps in with comments about the search button (it is a very useful and helpful button), you might want to check out the latest from Agere; I think they support XP.

P.S. Use the search button.

03-23-2004	#1 (permalink)
yeimi Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3	XP Pro wireless issues Hey guys, I'm at a total loss here. My wireless just won't stay solid and it's driving me crazy. Here are the specs: IBM Thinkpad X31 Windows XP Pro Lucent Orinoco PCMCIA card (not proxim) I am not having the same issues with my onboard wireless but that won't work with netstumbler or Linux/Kismet. I even tried a second Orinoco card to make sure that wasn't the problem. I can't seem to find better drivers than the default Orinoco drivers that come with XP. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling the device several times. Anyone know where I can locate some? I'll lose packets on regular intervals, and will disconnect from my wireless network every 15-30 minutes briefly. Aside from finding better drivers, does anyone have any suggestions? I'm falling flat here and it's pissing me off. Also, if anyone can recommend a better wireless network manager than the one that comes with XP, I'd love some ideas. Thanks, Jen

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03-23-2004	#2 (permalink)
dda In the Orinoco flow Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 122	Before everyone else jumps in with comments about the search button (it is a very useful and helpful button), you might want to check out the latest from Agere; I think they support XP. P.S. Use the search button.