Ive got a small problem...

Published on December 9, 2003 By EventHorizon In WinCustomize Talk

...with my wireless NIC on our laptop.

After it (the computer) boots up, I plug in the card (it's PCMCIA)...it warms up...then, right after the little speech-bubble saying 'wireless connection found' (or whatever)...the computer freezes...So, I pull the card out and it works...for about 5 seconds.

Then I get WinXp's modified version of the BSoD that says something like , Windows has detected an error, and has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer... It also says something about ndis.sys in the technical info.

It used to be just every couple times or so it did this, but now its invariable, and makes checking email impossible...Or close to it...luckily, Ive got a wired 10/100 Nic that doesnt freeze the comp, but (for various reasons) this is only a temporary solution.

Ive tried re-installing the drivers, but this doesnt help...

Comments (Page 4)

IPlural

on Dec 09, 2003

ok skip what I just posted!!

EventHorizon

on Dec 09, 2003

ok..
will do IP...

IPlural

on Dec 09, 2003

in your Network settings for your NIC, make sure that Windows is NOT set to handle your wireless connection... Let the D-Link software do it...

EventHorizon

on Dec 09, 2003

No, Ill do it anyway... I think it needs it..

EventHorizon

on Dec 09, 2003

Ok... (maybe I will skip)

IPlural

on Dec 09, 2003

That is probably what is causing it to keep asking you to install the software....

Windows has taken control of the NIC and the driver for the NIC really wants the D-Link WLAN software to handle it but doesn't realize it is installed because it is not loading because Windows isn't allowing it to control the NIC...

kongit

on Dec 09, 2003

My humble suggestion is to buy a new pci card. At least after contacting the company. I'd try to get a refund. After leaving for some time and coming back I am baffled by what is being said. That said the card should work easily, or its the companies fault. How many regular joe users would even attempt to go through all though steps. They aren't too expensive and might be worth the extra cash to get a card that will work easily. Just my 2 cents.

EventHorizon

on Dec 09, 2003

I could kill this thing...

IPlural

on Dec 09, 2003

108 megabit cards are not cheap...

Windows is wanting control of the NIC, the driver is going to want the D-Link WLAN software to control the NIC because it addresses the NIC in a certain manner to ensure correct control of the Encryption algorithms and also the Chip set on the NIC is most likely what is taking place...

It would also be indicative of this being the case when it is something that has been taking place since the NIC was first installed...

EventHorizon

on Dec 09, 2003

Travis, yes, but Im not the one whos gonna buy it...

EventHorizon winks at IP
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EventHorizon

on Dec 09, 2003

Ok, so, How do I change the settings so that the thing controls itself?
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IPlural

on Dec 09, 2003

The NIC also handles 11b, 11g, WiFi and 108 mbit/128bit encryption if I am not mistaken which is another reason that the D-Link WLAN software needs to control the NIC....

kongit

on Dec 09, 2003

I only know about 802.11b cards. Right now I'm not even sure thats even close to what you guys are talking about. b cards are relatively cheap, mine costed 40 dollars and 10 meg tranfers are fast enough for me. I think Im going to go and try to get a little shuteye before its morning.

I'd still try to get a refund, and buy a new card from a different vendor.

IPlural

on Dec 09, 2003

right click on your wireless network connection "Status" then "properties" then when the Network Card settings popups up "Wireless Networks" make sure the "Use Windows to configure my Wireless netowrk" is NOT checked...

EventHorizon

on Dec 09, 2003

Talking about the g's here...

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