I recently purchased a D800 and noticed frequent dropped connections when I was connected wirelessly.  I was able to reconnect almost immediately,  so I don't know if it is the same problem.  Anyway,  I updated my Netgear 814's firmware.  I updated Intel's drivers for the wireless card.  Then I unchecked the box "enable authentication for IEEE 802.x" box in the wireless properties area.  That last step seemed to be the most important one for me.   Since I have done those steps my wireless connection has been outstanding.  I can honestly say that I am extremely impressed with wireless capabilities.   Hope this helps.

I too have a Centrio version of the D600 and have periodic "disconnection".

The signal strength is always "very good" or "excellent", based on the Intel PROSet icon on the taskbar, but ...(a) sometimes I lose the "internet gateway" which appears in my Network Connections window, and (b) Outlook and Explorer sometimes can't find the internet and give errors. Then, after a while it all works again.

And (a) and (b) do not seem to occur necessarily at the same time, although the info may not be updated quickly enough.

At the other end I have a LinkSys BEFW11S4 wireless router with updated firmware. IEEE authentication is off on my PC.

Any ideas for us?  Thanks in advance!

I had the same problem with my D600. Eventually I worked out that it was conflicting with Windows trying to control the wireless. The solution is to open Network Connections, open your wireless adapter properties, select the Wireless Networks tab, and uncheck the "Allows Windowsto configure my wireless network settings".

Worked for me!

Regards, Peter

I have a similar problem.

For a while I was unaware of any issue because my connection never drops when I'm using it. For example, I can browse for hours with no problems. Also, if I connect realplayer to a net radio station, it will play indefinitely - even when the screensaver comes up and I need to re-enter my password to get back in, the radio just keeps on playing (I don't use stand-by or hibernate in my AC powersettings).

However, if I leave the machine unused for a while (around an hour or so), applications lose sight of the connection. The wireless connection is still there - excellent strength - and the DHCP settings are still there. If I repair the connection, it says everything is functioning correctly. But IE, AOL and other applications don't see the connection. For example, if I leave the machine crunching SETI, it comes to a stop at the end of each unit because it can't find the connection.

I just have to reboot everytime.

I thought it might be something to do with McAfee after problems I had with the Bluetooth driver upgrade, so I've uninstalled it.

I already have the "Enable IEEE 802.1x authentication" box unchecked. I'm cautious of unchecking the "Allow Windows to configure" setting because I don't have any other way to configure things.

Any suggestions welcome.

Thanks.

PS I have a D800 running XP Pro SP1 with a Truemobile 1300, Belkin 54g WAP, USR 8000A router and D-Link DSL300G+ modem.

Message Edited by KeeperC on 05-24-2003 06:26 PM

Message Edited by KeeperC on 05-24-2003 06:27 PM

This sounds like a different problem to mine. With the Centrino wireless, it can be configured using Intel PROSet, hence the "Allow windows to configure ...." can be unchecked. I guess this is not the case with the TrueMobile.

Peter

if you are using the intel wireless chipset for the centrino take a look at:

http://support.intel.com/support/network/wireless/pro2100/sb/cs-006131-prd944.htm

Dell D-600 wireless connection will only stay up for about 15 minutes, using Linksys router BEFW11S4 with DSL, I have changed channels a dozen times, disconnected batteries and base to all 2.4 cordless phones. I have found that shutting the router power off for 5 seconds will bring my wireless connection back for another 15 to 20 minutes. I also have another system being served with the same router and it never drops off, this system has a wireless lan card.
I would appreciate some suggestions on how to make the wireless laptop actually work

Message Edited by powerjoe2 on 12-22-2003 06:44 PM

it didn't work for me, i have to go back to the router and disconnect the power for about 5 sec and then it will reconnect. I have an excellent signal but it keeps dropping off. I have even tried a usb Linksys adapter and it drops off as well. It appears to me that Dell has a problem and they are not addressing it. There is way too many posted messages on this subject. I will try anything

Thanks

Have you tried disabling the Power Management settings using the PROSet? Open PROSet, go to the Adapter tab, click on the Configure button in the Power Settings box, choose Manual and have the slider set to Maximum Performance.

That answer was given to me by dell support as well and worked perfectly for me.