Strange Problem with Linksys WAP11 Access Point & D-Link DWL-520 PCI Adapter

tHa ShIzNiT

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Hey all. I have been having an issue with my wireless network. The issue is twofold. First of all, my network ceases to work whenever I restart my computer (ie: the PCI card cannot "see" the access point). I have found that if I uninstall and reinstall my PCI card it fixes it, but I still wonder why it constantly happens. Every time I reinstall the card, it brings up the same drivers that I am already using, so I install them, and it works. Its cool that it works, but its annoying to have to do that every time I reboot. Also, I haven't been able to fully get rid of the drivers and fully reinstall from the ground up. I feel like maybe if I can start over with new drivers, it might fix the problem (?). Is there any way to completely remove the drivers for this card?

Secondly, I have been using my wireless network with FlashFXP to transfer files to my xbox from my computer. The problem I have is that the connection craps out sometimes (often during large file transfers) for no reason. When it craps out, the file I was loading cannot be deleted or resumed. I don't understand why this happens because it has an "Excellent" connection to the AP, and the connection is never interrupted UNLESS I'm doing a file transfer....WTF!

I am now wondering if its a problem with my AP or with my PCI card (I think its the card for some reason). If anyone can help me with this problem I would greatly appreceiate it.

Thanks,
Mike

UPDATE: After installing SP2, I now get the message "Limited or no connectivity" when it craps out. It says the problems occured because the network did not assign a network address to the computer. I can fix this problem by simply re-scanning for the AP link, however.
 

jjyiz28

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turn off windows wireless zero configuration. under your services tab in computer management.

or call dlink for tech support
 

tHa ShIzNiT

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Argh...I dunno why but I don't see Wireless Zero under the services tab in computer management. If this is something new with SP2...I had the problem before I installed SP2 so it didn't really change anything...
 

jjyiz28

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wireless zero is a XP thing, doesn't matter which SP ur using.

maybe its called windows wireless zero. but im sure its wireless zero config, something liek that. it really should be there whether or not u disabled it.
 

tHa ShIzNiT

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Unfortunately I am still having this problem. After extensive searching, I haven't been able to find the wireless zero configuration thing. I went into computer management, then services, and it's just not listed there...
I might have to break down and buy a new router/card, but that would suck because it would cost around $150.

I'll take one more stab at it...does anyone have a clue what I should do?