Networking, Internet, Wireless

Finding System Information about your wireless adapters/cards

PudgyOne — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:16:36 GMT

Current revision posted to Networking, Internet, Wireless by PudgyOne on 9/24/2009 4:16:36 AM

Copy the text between the lines and paste it to notepad.

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systeminfo >c:\systinfo.txt

c:\systinfo.txt

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Save as systeminfo.cmd

Right click on the systeminfo.cmd, left click run as administrator and it will produce an system information log.

This log can then be copied and pasted, when needed.

***Please REMOVE the PRODUCT ID.***

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How to start Wireless Zero Configuration using Windows Vista:

PudgyOne@work — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 07:29:05 GMT

Current revision posted to Networking, Internet, Wireless by PudgyOne@work on 9/6/2009 2:29:05 AM

How to start Wireless Zero Configuration using Windows Vista:

To start Wireless Zero Configuration in Windows Vista you need to log in as an Administratorunrestricted account..

Click on Start and Control Panel

Select Administrative Tools

Hit the Windows key and then Servicesthe R keys at the same time. Type

services.msc

Hit enter.

In the Services box scroll down the list of Services (Local) until you find the one labelled Wired AutoConfig and double click it.

In the Wired AutoConfig Properties (Local Computer) box change the Startup type to Automatic

Click on Start and once the service has started click on OK

Now find the service labelled WLAN AutoConfig and double click it.

In the WLAN AutoConfig Properties (Local Computer) box change the Startup type to Automatic

Click on Start and once the service has started click on OK

Close the Services window

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How to start Wireless Zero Configuration using Windows Vista:

PudgyOne — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 07:02:41 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Networking, Internet, Wireless by PudgyOne on 9/6/2009 2:02:41 AM

To start Wireless Zero Configuration in Windows Vista you need to log in as an Administrator.

Click on Start and Control Panel

Select Administrative Tools and then Services

In the Services box scroll down the list of Services (Local) until you find the one labelled Wired AutoConfig and double click it.

In the Wired AutoConfig Properties (Local Computer) box change the Startup type to Automatic

Click on Start and once the service has started click on OK

Now find the service labelled WLAN AutoConfig and double click it.

In the WLAN AutoConfig Properties (Local Computer) box change the Startup type to Automatic

Click on Start and once the service has started click on OK

Close the Services window

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ipconfig /all log

PudgyOne — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 15:29:34 GMT

Current revision posted to Networking, Internet, Wireless by PudgyOne on 9/5/2009 10:29:34 AM

ipconfig /all log

Copy the text between the lines and paste it to notepad.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ipconfig /all >c:\list.txt

c:\list.txt

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Save as ipconfigall.cmd

Double click on the ipconfigall.cmd and it will produce an ipconfig /all log.

This log can then be copied and pasted, when needed.

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ipconfig /all log

PudgyOne — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 07:13:19 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Networking, Internet, Wireless by PudgyOne on 8/9/2009 2:13:19 AM

Copy the text between the lines and paste it to notepad.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ipconfig /all >c:\list.txt

c:\list.txt

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Save as ipconfigall.cmd

Double click on the ipconfigall.cmd and it will produce an ipconfig /all log.

This log can then be copied and pasted, when needed.

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How to repair a connection

PudgyOne — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 15:24:09 GMT

Current revision posted to Networking, Internet, Wireless by PudgyOne on 9/5/2009 10:24:09 AM

How to repair a connection

Most problems are caused by using peer to peer and/or having some type of spyware that was put on your computer. This causes your connection to fail.

Most wireless networks have a troubleshoot button and/or repair button. The repair button does this. It sends the command and does the following, this can be done manually using these commands,

start

run

cmd

ipconfig /release

ipconfig /renew

ipconfig /flushdns

If your computer cannot renew the ip address then you need to use this tool to get thinks working again.

It's called WinSock XP Fix. Currently it works for All Windows platforms.

Also try LSP Fix.

How to determine and to recover from Winsock2 corruption in Windows Server 2003, in Windows XP, and in Windows Vista

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How to repair a connection

PudgyOne — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:51:59 GMT

Revision 3 posted to Networking, Internet, Wireless by PudgyOne on 1/28/2009 10:51:59 PM

How to repair a connection

Also try LSP Fix.

How to determine and to recover from Winsock2 corruption in Windows Server 2003, in Windows XP, and in Windows Vista

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How to repair a connection

PudgyOne — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:51:08 GMT

Revision 2 posted to Networking, Internet, Wireless by PudgyOne on 1/8/2009 7:51:08 AM

How to repair a connection

Also try LSP Fix.

How to repair a connection

PudgyOne — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 04:22:11 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Networking, Internet, Wireless by PudgyOne on 12/28/2008 10:22:11 PM

How to login to your wireless router

PudgyOne — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 15:21:24 GMT

Current revision posted to Networking, Internet, Wireless by PudgyOne on 9/5/2009 10:21:24 AM

How to login to your wireless router

Here are instructions to login to your wireless router.

Hit the Windows Key and the R key at the same time. This will bring up the Run prompt.

Type CMD and then hit Enter.

Type

ipconfig /all (space between the g and /)

and hit Enter. Look for the Default Gateway, should look something like 192.168.1.1 but can be different depending on the wireless router and manufacturer.

Open Internet Explorer or your browser and enter the Default Gateway number into the Address Bar in your browser and hit enter.

You should see a login screen. You must enter the Username and Password to login. On most wireless routers they are...

Username = admin

Password = blank or password

but these can vary on the manufacturer. Please consult your wireless routers installation instructions for the correct information.

I highly recommend that you use these Recommended Wireless Router Settings in your wireless router to make connecting work at its greatest.

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How to login to your wireless router

PudgyOne — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:33:35 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Networking, Internet, Wireless by PudgyOne on 6/6/2009 2:33:35 PM

Here are instructions to login to your wireless router.

Hit the Windows Key and the R key at the same time. This will bring up the Run prompt.

Type CMD and then hit Enter.

Type

ipconfig /all (space between the g and /)

and hit Enter. Look for the Default Gateway, should look something like 192.168.1.1 but can be different depending on the wireless router and manufacturer.

Open Internet Explorer or your browser and enter the Default Gateway number into the Address Bar in your browser and hit enter.

You should see a login screen. You must enter the Username and Password to login. On most wireless routers they are...

Username = admin

Password = blank or password

but these can vary on the manufacturer. Please consult your wireless routers installation instructions for the correct information.

I highly recommend that you use these Recommended Wireless Router Settings in your wireless router to make connecting work at its greatest.

If you find this Wiki helpful, please vote above. Thanks.

Recommended Wireless Router Settings

PudgyOne — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 04:26:03 GMT

Current revision posted to Networking, Internet, Wireless by PudgyOne on 8/22/2009 11:26:03 PM

Recommended Wireless Router Settings

I highly recommend using these settings in your wireless router to get everything to communicate with very minimal problems.

Update the firmware in your wireless router. Manufacturer's website, make & Model needed.

Broadcast SSID(You may want to change this to make it easier to connect)

Use WPA-PSK(TKIP) Security(WPA Personal). Most wireless devices work best with this type of security.

Mixed b and g mode(n if available)(Use this mode only if using a print server and/or USB wireless adaptrer(s))

Use channels 1, 6 or 11. Most devices work better on these channels.

Keep the setting at DHCP.

Do NOT use Mac Address Filtering

Save and exit. Power everything off for 30 seconds. Power everything back on, wait 30 seconds, now try to connect.

Keep the setting at DHCP.

Do NOT use Mac Address Filtering

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Recommended Wireless Router Settings

PudgyOne — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 04:24:51 GMT

Revision 5 posted to Networking, Internet, Wireless by PudgyOne on 8/22/2009 11:24:51 PM

Recommended Wireless Router Settings

I highly recommend using these settings in your wireless router to get everything to communicate with very minimal problems.

Update the firmware in your wireless router. Manufacturer's website, make & Model needed.

Broadcast SSID(You may want to change this to make it easier to connect)

Use WPA-PSK(TKIP) Security(WPA Personal). Most wireless devices work best with this type of security.

Mixed b and g mode(n if available)(Use this mode only if using a print server and/or USB wireless adaptrer(s))

Use channels 1, 6 or 11. Most devices work better on these channels.

Save and exit. Power everything off for 30 seconds. Power everything back on, wait 30 seconds, now try to connect.

Keep the setting at DHCP.

Do NOT use Mac Address Filtering

If you have any questions, please post them at Networking, Internet, Wireless Forum

If you find this Wiki helpful, please vote above. Thanks.

Recommended Wireless Router Settings

PudgyOne — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 07:25:48 GMT

Revision 4 posted to Networking, Internet, Wireless by PudgyOne on 8/17/2009 2:25:48 AM

Recommended Wireless Router Settings

I highly recommend using these settings in your wireless router to get everything to communicate with very minimal problems.

Update the firmware in your wireless router. Manufacturer's website, make & Model needed.

Broadcast SSID(You may want to change this to make it easier to connect)

Use WPA-PSK(TKIP) Security(WPA Personal). Most wireless devices work best with this type of security.

Mixed b and g mode(n if availableavailable)(Use this mode only if using a print server and/or USB wireless adaptrer(s))

Use channels 1, 6 or 11. Most devices work better on these channels.

Save and exit. Power everything off for 30 seconds. Power everything back on, wait 30 seconds, now try to connect.

If you have any questions, please post them at Networking, Internet, Wireless Forum

If you find this Wiki helpful, please vote above. Thanks.

Recommended Wireless Router Settings

PudgyOne — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:43:04 GMT

Revision 3 posted to Networking, Internet, Wireless by PudgyOne on 1/29/2009 11:43:04 AM

Recommended Wireless Router Settings

I highly recommend using these settings in your wireless router to get everything to communicate with very minimal problems.

Update the firmware in your wireless router. Manufacturer's website, make & Model needed.

Broadcast SSID(You may want to change this to make it easier to connect)

Use WPA-PSK(TKIP) Security(WPA Personal). Most wireless devices work best with this type of security.

Mixed b and g mode(n if available)

Use channels 1, 6 or 11. Most devices work better on these channels.

Save and exit. Power everything off for 30 seconds. Power everything back on, wait 30 seconds, now try to connect.

If you find this Wiki helpful, please vote above. Thanks.

Recommended Wireless Router Settings

PudgyOne — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 19:32:01 GMT

Revision 2 posted to Networking, Internet, Wireless by PudgyOne on 1/1/2009 1:32:01 PM

Recommended Wireless Router Settings

I highly recommend using these settings in your wireless router to get everything to communicate with very minimal problems.

Update the firmware in your wireless router. Manufacturer's website, make & Model needed.

Broadcast SSID(You may want to change this to make it easier to connect)

Use WPA-PSK(TKIP) SecuritySecurity(WPA Personal). Most wireless devices work best with this type of security.

Mixed b and g mode(n if available)

Use channels 1, 6 or 11. Most devices work better on these channels.

Save and exit. Power everything off for 30 seconds. Power everything back on, wait 30 seconds, now try to connect.

Recommended Wireless Router Settings

PudgyOne — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 04:13:05 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Networking, Internet, Wireless by PudgyOne on 12/28/2008 10:13:05 PM

I highly recommend using these settings in your wireless router to get everything to communicate with very minimal problems.

Update the firmware in your wireless router. Manufacturer's website, make & Model needed.

Broadcast SSID(You may want to change this to make it easier to connect)

Use WPA-PSK(TKIP) Security. Most wireless devices work best with this type of security.

Mixed b and g mode(n if available)

Use channels 1, 6 or 11. Most devices work better on these channels.

Save and exit. Power everything off for 30 seconds. Power everything back on, wait 30 seconds, now try to connect.

802.11a & 802.11b/g draft-N Smart Load Balance and Failover channel bonding using dual WLAN Mini-PCIe

somms — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:52:15 GMT

Current revision posted to Networking, Internet, Wireless by somms on 1/22/2009 2:52:15 PM

802.11a & 802.11b/g draft-N Smart Load Balance and Failover channel bonding using dual WLAN Mini-PCIe

Theoretically doubling the bandwidth since you are simultaneously using both radios of a dual-band wireless router.

Accomplishing the above for Linksys WRT600N dual-band Wireless-N router flashed w/DD-WRT open source firmware using a Studio notebook equipped with 2 Broadcom wireless-N WLAN Mini-PCIe's...Dell Wireless 1500 connected to 802.11b/g radio & Dell Wireless 1510 connected to 802.11a radio...

Broadcom Advanced Control Suite v11.6.10 for the teaming downloaded from: http://www.broadcom.com/support/ethernet_nic/netxtremeii.php http://www.broadcom.com/support/ethernet_nic/netxtreme_server.php

Also, requires latest Broadcom wireless driver at: http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/forum/index.php?s=d892fc00cc25590a58db049d4febe8ea&showtopic=14644

Takes a bit to set up but WLAN teaming proves its worth significantly...
Under Vista x64 SP1, the BASP virtual adapter never fails to connect and since the 2 WLAN cards are teamed you're only pulling one IP address from the router..
When streaming HD wirelessly and if I manually disable one of either of the two radios (simulating out of range for single radio), the HD stream won't even hiccup.

802.11a & 802.11b/g draft-N Smart Load Balance and Failover channel bonding using dual WLAN Mini-PCIe

somms — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:31:10 GMT

Revision 11 posted to Networking, Internet, Wireless by somms on 1/22/2009 2:31:10 PM

802.11a & 802.11b/g draft-N Smart Load Balance and Failover channel bonding using dual WLAN Mini-PCIe

Theoretically doubling the bandwidth since you are simultaneously using both radios of a dual-band wireless router.

Broadcom Advanced Control Suite v11.4.11 v11.6.10 for the teaming downloaded from: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=US&swItem=vc-65090-1

Above is a newer BACS version than what is avail at broadcom's site: http://www.broadcom.com/support/ethernet_nic/netxtremeii.php

Also, requires latest Broadcom wireless driver at: http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/forum/index.php?s=d892fc00cc25590a58db049d4febe8ea&showtopic=14644

Takes a bit to set up but WLAN teaming proves its worth significantly...
Under Vista x64 SP1, the BASP virtual adapter never fails to connect and since the 2 WLAN cards are teamed you're only pulling one IP address from the router..
When streaming HD wirelessly and if I manually disable one of either of the two radios (simulating out of range for single radio), the HD stream won't even hiccup.

802.11a & 802.11b/g draft-N Smart Load Balance and Failover channel bonding using dual WLAN Mini-PCIe

somms — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 16:44:45 GMT

Revision 10 posted to Networking, Internet, Wireless by somms on 11/29/2008 10:44:45 AM

802.11a & 802.11b/g draft-N Smart Load Balance and Failover channel bonding using dual WLAN Mini-PCIe

Theoretically doubling the banwidth bandwidth since you are simultaneously using both radios of a dual-band wireless router.

Broadcom Advanced Control Suite v11.4.11 for the teaming downloaded from: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=US&swItem=vc-65090-1

Above is a newer BACS version than what is avail at broadcom's site: http://www.broadcom.com/support/ethernet_nic/netxtremeii.php

Also, requires latest Broadcom wireless driver at: http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/forum/index.php?s=d892fc00cc25590a58db049d4febe8ea&showtopic=14644

Takes a bit to set up but WLAN teaming proves its worth significantly...
Under Vista x64 SP1, the BASP virtual adapter never fails to connect and since the 2 WLAN cards are teamed you're only pulling one IP address from the router..
When streaming HD wirelessly and if I manually disable one of either of the two radios (simulating out of range for single radio), the HD stream won't even hiccup.

802.11a & 802.11b/g draft-N Smart Load Balance and Failover channel bonding using dual WLAN Mini-PCIe

somms — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 16:39:37 GMT

Revision 9 posted to Networking, Internet, Wireless by somms on 11/29/2008 10:39:37 AM

802.11a & 802.11b/g draft-N Smart Load Balance and Failover channel bonding using dual WLAN Mini-PCIe

Doing exactly that

Theoretically doubling the banwidth since you are simultaneously using both radios of a dual-band wireless router.

Accomplishing the above for Linksys WRT600N dual-band Wireless-N router flashed w/DD-WRT open source firmware using my a Studio notebook equipped with 2 Broadcom wireless-N WLAN Mini-PCIe's...Dell Wireless 1500 connected to 802.11b/g radio & Dell Wireless 1510 connected to 802.11a radio...

Broadcom Advanced Control Suite v11.4.11 for the teaming downloaded from: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=US&swItem=vc-65090-1

Above is a newer BACS version than what is avail at broadcom's site: http://www.broadcom.com/support/ethernet_nic/netxtremeii.php which is only at v11.3.13a

Also, requires latest Broadcom wireless driver at: http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/forum/index.php?s=d892fc00cc25590a58db049d4febe8ea&showtopic=14644

Takes a bit to set up but WLAN teaming proves its worth significantly...
Under Vista x64 SP1, the BASP virtual adapter never fails to connect and since the 2 WLAN cards are teamed you're only pulling one IP address from the router..
Able to stream
When streaming HD wirelessly and if I manually disable one of either of the two radios (simulating out of range for single radio), the HD stream won't even hiccup.

802.11a & 802.11b/g draft-N Smart Load Balance and Failover channel bonding using dual WLAN Mini-PCIe

somms — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:14:36 GMT

Revision 8 posted to Networking, Internet, Wireless by somms on 11/28/2008 2:14:36 PM

802.11a & 802.11b/g draft-N Smart Load Balance and Failover channel bonding using dual WLAN Mini-PCIe

Doing exactly that for Linksys WRT600N dual-band Wireless-N router flashed w/DD-WRT open source firmware using my Studio notebook equipped with 2 Broadcom wireless-N WLAN Mini-PCIe's...Dell Wireless 1500 connected to 802.11b/g radio & Dell Wireless 1510 connected to 802.11a radio...

Broadcom Advanced Control Suite v11.4.11 for the teaming downloaded from: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=US&swItem=vc-65090-1

Above is a newer BACS version than what is avail at broadcom's site: http://www.broadcom.com/support/ethernet_nic/netxtremeii.php which is only at v11.3.13a

Also, latest Broadcom wireless driver at: http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/forum/index.php?s=d892fc00cc25590a58db049d4febe8ea&showtopic=14644

Takes a bit to set up but WLAN teaming proves its worth significantly...
Under Vista x64 SP1, the BASP virtual adapter never fails to connect and since the 2 WLAN cards are teamed you're only pulling one IP address from the router..
Able to stream HD wirelessly and if I manually disable either of the two radios, the HD stream won't even hiccup.

802.11a & 802.11b/g draft-N Smart Load Balance and Failover channel bonding using dual WLAN Mini-PCIe

somms — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:13:48 GMT

Revision 7 posted to Networking, Internet, Wireless by somms on 11/28/2008 2:13:48 PM

802.11a & 802.11b/g draft-N Smart Load Balance and Failover channel bonding using dual WLAN Mini-PCIe

Broadcom Advanced Control Suite v11.4.11 for the teaming downloaded from: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=US&swItem=vc-65090-1

Above is a newer BACS version than what is avail at broadcom's site: http://www.broadcom.com/support/ethernet_nic/netxtremeii.php which is only at v11.3.13a

Also, latest Broadcom wireless driver at: http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/forum/index.php?s=d892fc00cc25590a58db049d4febe8ea&showtopic=14644

Takes a bit to set up but WLAN teaming proves its worth significantly...
Under Vista x64 SP1, the BASP virtual adapter never fails to connect and since the 2 WLAN cards are teamed you're only pulling one IP address from the router..
Able to stream HD wirelessly and if I manually disable either of the two radios, the HD stream won't even hiccup.

802.11a & 802.11b/g draft-N Smart Load Balance and Failover channel bonding using dual WLAN Mini-PCIe

somms — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:13:01 GMT

Revision 6 posted to Networking, Internet, Wireless by somms on 11/28/2008 2:13:01 PM

802.11a & 802.11b/g draft-N Smart Load Balance and Failover channel bonding using dual WLAN Mini-PCIe

Doing exactly that WRT600N flashed w/DD-WRT open source firmware using the my Studio notebook equipped with 2 Broadcom wireless-N WLAN Mini-PCIe's...Dell Wireless 1500 connected to 802.11b/g radio & Dell Wireless 1510 connected to 802.11a radio...

Broadcom Advanced Control Suite v11.4.11 for the teaming downloaded from: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=US&swItem=vc-65090-1

Above is a newer BACS version than what is avail at broadcom's site: http://www.broadcom.com/support/ethernet_nic/netxtremeii.php which is only at v11.3.13a

Also, latest Broadcom wireless driver at: http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/forum/index.php?s=d892fc00cc25590a58db049d4febe8ea&showtopic=14644

Takes a bit to set up but WLAN teaming proves its worth significantly...
Under Vista x64 SP1, the BASP virtual adapter never fails to connect and since the 2 WLAN cards are teamed you're only pulling one IP address from the router..
Able to stream HD wirelessly and if I manually disable either of the two radios, the HD stream won't even hiccup.

802.11a & 802.11b/g draft-N Smart Load Balance and Failover channel bonding using dual WLAN Mini-PCIe

somms — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:10:27 GMT

Revision 5 posted to Networking, Internet, Wireless by somms on 11/28/2008 2:10:27 PM

802.11a & 802.11b/g draft-N Smart Load Balance and Failover channel bonding using dual WLAN Mini-PCIe

Doing exactly that WRT600N flashed w/DD-WRT open source firmware using the Broadcom Advanced Control Suite v11.4.11 for the teaming downloaded from: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=US&swItem=vc-65090-1

Above is a newer BACS version than what is avail at broadcom's site: http://www.broadcom.com/support/ethernet_nic/netxtremeii.php which is only at v11.3.13a

Also, latest Broadcom wireless driver at: http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/forum/index.php?s=d892fc00cc25590a58db049d4febe8ea&showtopic=14644

Takes a bit to set up but WLAN teaming proves its worth significantly...
Under Vista x64 SP1, the BASP virtual adapter never fails to connect and since the 2 WLAN cards are teamed you're only pulling one IP address from the router..
Able to stream HD wirelessly and if I manually disable either of the two radios, the HD stream won't even hiccup.

802.11a & 802.11b/g draft-N Smart Load Balance and Failover channel bonding using dual WLAN Mini-PCIe

somms — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:10:27 GMT

Revision 4 posted to Networking, Internet, Wireless by somms on 11/28/2008 2:10:27 PM

802.11a & 802.11b/g draft-N Smart Load Balance and Failover channel bonding using dual WLAN Mini-PCIe

Doing exactly thatwith WRT600N /wD-WRT flashed w/DD-WRT open source firmware using the Broadcom Advanced Control Suite v11.4.11 for the teaming downloaded from: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=US&swItem=vc-65090-1

Above is a newer BACS version than what is avail at broadcom's site: http://www.broadcom.com/support/ethernet_nic/netxtremeii.php which is only at v11.3.13a

Also, latest Broadcom wireless driver at: http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/forum/index.php?s=d892fc00cc25590a58db049d4febe8ea&showtopic=14644

Takes a bit to set up but WLAN teaming proves its worth significantly...
Under Vista x64 SP1, the BASP virtual adapter never fails to connect and since the 2 WLAN cards are teamed you're only pulling one IP address from the router..
Able to stream HD wirelessly and if I manually disable either of the two radios, the HD stream won't even hiccup.

802.11a & 802.11b/g draft-N Smart Load Balance and Failover channel bonding using dual WLAN Mini-PCIe

somms — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:08:12 GMT

Revision 3 posted to Networking, Internet, Wireless by somms on 11/28/2008 2:08:12 PM

802.11a &802.11b/g & 802.11b/g draft-N Smart Load Balance and Failover channel bonding using dual WLAN Mini-PCIe

Doing exactly that with WRT600N x/SVN revision 10431M(last build w/o wireless-N speed cap bug) /wD-WRT open source firmware using my Studio notebook equipped with 2 Broadcom wireless-N WLAN Mini-PCIe's...Dell Wireless 1500 connected to 802.11b/g radio & Dell Wireless 1510 connected to 802.11a radio...

Using the Broadcom Advanced Control Suite v11.4.11 for the teaming downloaded from: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=US&swItem=vc-65090-1

Above is a newer BACS version than what is avail at broadcom's site: http://www.broadcom.com/support/ethernet_nic/netxtremeii.php which is only at v11.3.13a

Also, latest Broadcom wireless driver at: http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/forum/index.php?s=d892fc00cc25590a58db049d4febe8ea&showtopic=14644

Takes a bit to set up but WLAN teaming proves its worth significantly...
Under Vista x64 SP1, the BASP virtual adapter never fails to connect and since the 2 WLAN cards are teamed you're only pulling one IP address from the router..
Able to stream HD wirelessly and if I manually disable either of the two radios, the HD stream won't even hiccup.

802.11a &802.11b/g draft-N Smart Load Balance and Failover channel bonding using dual WLAN Mini-PCIe

somms — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:06:40 GMT

Revision 2 posted to Networking, Internet, Wireless by somms on 11/28/2008 2:06:40 PM

802.11a &802.11b/g draft-N Smart Load Balance and Failover channel bonding using dual WLAN Mini-PCIe

Doing exactly that with WRT600N x/SVN revision 10431M(last build w/o wireless-N speed cap bug) using my Studio notebook equipped with 2 Broadcom wireless-N WLAN Mini-PCIe's...Dell Wireless 1500 connected to 802.11b/g radio & Dell Wireless 1510 connected to 802.11a radio...

Using the Broadcom Advanced Control Suite v11.4.11 for the teaming downloaded from: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=US&swItem=vc-65090-1

Above is a newer BACS version than what is avail at broadcom's site: http://www.broadcom.com/support/ethernet_nic/netxtremeii.php which is only at v11.3.13a

Also, latest Broadcom wireless driver v5.10.38.14 at: http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/forum/index.php?s=d892fc00cc25590a58db049d4febe8ea&showtopic=14644

Takes a bit to set up but WLAN teaming proves its worth significantly...
Under Vista x64 SP1, the BASP virtual adapter never fails to connect and since the 2 WLAN cards are teamed you're only pulling one IP address from the router..
Able to stream HD wirelessly and if I manually disable either of the two radios, the HD stream won't even hiccup.

802.11a &802.11b/g draft-N Smart Load Balance and Failover channel bonding using dual WLAN Mini-PCIe

somms — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:04:46 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Networking, Internet, Wireless by somms on 11/28/2008 2:04:46 PM

Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Mini-card problems fixed!

somms — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:37:18 GMT

Current revision posted to Networking, Internet, Wireless by somms on 1/22/2009 2:37:18 PM

Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Mini-card problems fixed!

Tags: Vista, updated, driver, latest, Dell Wireless 370, bluetooth, Mini-PCIe, WPAN

[url]http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Networking_Communication/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=M960G&mfgpid=198272&chassisid=8273[/url]

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Networking_Communication/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=M960G&mfgpid=198272&chassisid=8273

Just got this new 370 bluetooth card in and fixed all the issues I was having w/bluetooth audio...

Following shows the diff between the old & new 370:

[IMG]http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x15/somms_photo/370old.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x15/somms_photo/370new.jpg[/IMG]

Notice the later version HCI Firmware that shipped w/this new Mini-card on the right..bottom...

Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Minicard Application 6.2.0.6600 driver from here: [url]http://ftp.us.dell.com/network/R205174.EXE[/url] http://ftp.us.dell.com/network/R205174.EXE

Updated: Bluetooth driver linked above will auto-flash up to latest HCI firmware pictured on the right!:bottom!:)

[IMG]http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x15/somms_photo/bt-audio0.jpg[/IMG]

Lastly, I also downloaded and installed the Windows Vista Feature Pack for Wireless: [url]http://ftp.us.dell.com/network/MICROSOFT_WINDOWS-VISTA-SP1-_A01_R204794.EXE[/url]
[CODE] http://ftp.us.dell.com/network/MICROSOFT_WINDOWS-VISTA-SP1-_A01_R204794.EXE

This article describes the Windows Vista Feature Pack for Wireless. This software update includes the following components or features that improve wireless support in Windows Vista: • Bluetooth version 2.1 support
• Unified Pairing user interface
• Windows Connect Now updates
Some of these features may work with existing hardware. However, you must have new hardware to take advantage of the new functionality.

This update is compatible with all versions of Windows Vista. It can be installed only on a computer that is running Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1).
[/CODE]

This fix for bluetooth was never made avail for download by Microsoft and only given to OEM's but I managed to find both x64 & x86 versions here: [url]http://itsvista.com/2008/05/kb942567/[/url] http://itsvista.com/2008/05/kb942567/

After installing this hotfix, you get a new show bluetooth devices window in Vista!

Everything now sounds great over my Motorola bluetooth headset... No more pops or dropouts with this new 370 card w/improved firmware and the thing was cheap at only $10!:D

Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Mini-card problems fixed!

somms — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:33:38 GMT

Revision 2 posted to Networking, Internet, Wireless by somms on 1/22/2009 2:33:38 PM

Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Mini-card problems fixed!

Tags: Vista, updated, driver, latest, Dell Wireless 370, bluetooth, Mini-PCIe, WPAN

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/p...chassisid=8273

[url]http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Networking_Communication/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=M960G&mfgpid=198272&chassisid=8273[/url]

Just got this new 370 bluetooth card in and fixed all the issues I was having w/bluetooth audio...

Following shows the diff between the old & new 370:

[IMG]http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x15/somms_photo/370old.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x15/somms_photo/370new.jpg[/IMG]

Notice the later version HCI Firmware that shipped w/this new Mini-card on the right...

Since this card has a later firmware version, I do not recommend installing

Dell 's bluetooth driver either XP or Vista versions as they contain an older firmware version that will auto-flash the firmware if installed...

Instead, use a newer Broadcom Wireless 370 Bluetooth driver 6.1.0.5100 Minicard Application 6.2.0.6600 driver from here:http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/si...cid=MIGR-70997

Although it says 32-bit Vista it also contains the 64-bit driver as well...

Updating to this Lenovo bluetooth driver installed newer audio drivers than what is included in Dell's older 6.1.0.4402 driver [url]http://ftp.us.dell.com/network/R205174.EXE[/url]

Updated:

In order to install the Lenovo Bluetooth driver , just extract the 52bl05ww.exe to a folder using winrar then go under Win32 or Win64 depending on your Vista version and dbl-clk Inst.exe linked above will auto-flash up to install...

BTW: No DFU latest HCI firmware file is included with pictured on the Lenovo driver so you don't have to worry about flashing over a newer HCI...right!:)

[IMG]http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x15/somms_photo/bt-audio0.jpg[/IMG]

Lastly, I also downloaded and installed the Windows Vista Feature Pack for Wireless: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/942567

Code: [url]http://ftp.us.dell.com/network/MICROSOFT_WINDOWS-VISTA-SP1-_A01_R204794.EXE[/url]
[CODE]
This article describes the Windows Vista Feature Pack for Wireless. This software update includes the following components or features that improve wireless support in Windows Vista: • Bluetooth version 2.1 support
• Unified Pairing user interface
• Windows Connect Now updates
Some of these features may work with existing hardware. However, you must have new hardware to take advantage of the new functionality.

This update is compatible with all versions of Windows Vista. It can be installed only on a computer that is running Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1).
[/CODE]

After installing this hotfix, you get a new show bluetooth devices window in Vista!

Everything now sounds great over my Motorola bluetooth headset... No more pops or dropouts with this new 370 card w/improved firmware and the thing was cheap at only $10!

__________________
Studio 1735 Updated Vista (x86 & x64) Drivers...
Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Mini-card problems fixed!10!:D

Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Mini-card problems fixed!

somms — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:52:08 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Networking, Internet, Wireless by somms on 11/28/2008 1:52:08 PM

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/p...chassisid=8273

Just got this new 370 bluetooth card in and fixed all the issues I was having w/bluetooth audio...

Following shows the diff between the old & new 370:

Notice the later version HCI Firmware that shipped w/this new Mini-card on the right...

Since this card has a later firmware version, I do not recommend installing Dell 's bluetooth driver either XP or Vista versions as they contain an older firmware version that will auto-flash the firmware if installed...

Instead, use a newer Broadcom Bluetooth driver 6.1.0.5100 driver from here: http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/si...cid=MIGR-70997

Although it says 32-bit Vista it also contains the 64-bit driver as well...

Updating to this Lenovo bluetooth driver installed newer audio drivers than what is included in Dell's older 6.1.0.4402 driver:

In order to install the Lenovo driver, just extract the 52bl05ww.exe to a folder using winrar then go under Win32 or Win64 depending on your Vista version and dbl-clk Inst.exe to install...

BTW: No DFU firmware file is included with the Lenovo driver so you don't have to worry about flashing over a newer HCI...

Lastly, I also downloaded and installed the Windows Vista Feature Pack for Wireless: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/942567

Code:

This article describes the Windows Vista Feature Pack for Wireless. This software update includes the following components or features that improve wireless support in Windows Vista: • Bluetooth version 2.1 support 
• Unified Pairing user interface 
• Windows Connect Now updates 
Some of these features may work with existing hardware. However, you must have new hardware to take advantage of the new functionality. 

This update is compatible with all versions of Windows Vista. It can be installed only on a computer that is running Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1).

This fix for bluetooth was never made avail for download by Microsoft and only given to OEM's but I managed to find both x64 & x86 versions here: http://itsvista.com/2008/05/kb942567/

After installing this hotfix, you get a new show bluetooth devices window in Vista!

Everything now sounds great over my Motorola bluetooth headset... No more pops or dropouts with this new 370 card w/improved firmware and the thing was cheap at only $10!

__________________
Studio 1735 Updated Vista (x86 & x64) Drivers...
Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Mini-card problems fixed!

All Netgear router CD's can be downloaded

PudgyOne — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 04:17:04 GMT

Current revision posted to Networking, Internet, Wireless by PudgyOne on 12/28/2008 10:17:04 PM

They can be downloaded from here

http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/n101649.asp

Upgrading from 802.11g to 802.11n

bigredsteve — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 03:15:27 GMT

Current revision posted to Networking, Internet, Wireless by bigredsteve on 12/27/2008 9:15:27 PM

I would like to upgrade my Inspiron E 1505 wifi card from 802.11g to 802.11n . I would like some input on this upgrade as to wheather it is doable and to what express mini card woule best suit this upgrade.

Changing 802.11 G To 80211 N

bigredsteve — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 03:08:36 GMT

Current revision posted to Networking, Internet, Wireless by bigredsteve on 12/27/2008 9:08:36 PM

a 802.11 n cI would like some input on upgrading my Inspiron E 1505 wifi 802.11g card to ard. If this upgade is doable what express pci mini card should I consider useing?

DELL Latitude D600 Wireless card

fuchs60 — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 09:01:31 GMT

Current revision posted to Networking, Internet, Wireless by fuchs60 on 12/8/2008 3:01:31 AM

Does anybody know where to find an Wireless Card for the Dell Latitude D600 ?

I cannot find a matching Product on the Dell-Homepage...

thanks

Are Inspiron Mini 9 gsm modems locked to AT&T?

bgater — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:08:23 GMT

Current revision posted to Networking, Internet, Wireless by bgater on 12/1/2008 2:08:23 PM

I have XPS 1330 with broadband modem and SIM card from Cellular1 with a long-term unlimited data contract. I would like to purchase Mini 9 [910] with internal broadband modem -- which are listed as "AT&T". Are the 3G modems locked so that I have to use an AT&T service or can I use a different cell provider's gsm/hsdpa/EDGE data SIM card? No way I am going to buy out my Cellular1 contract or switch to inferior terms of AT&T, so the real question is whether the Mini is limited to AT&T.

Thanks.

Test

volcano11 — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:09:19 GMT

Current revision posted to Networking, Internet, Wireless by volcano11 on 11/12/2008 3:09:19 PM

This is a test to see if I can post a Wiki. I haven't otherwise been able to post anything.