Wireless issues with Intel/Pro Wireless 2200BG

yoin · 02-05-2005, 08:21 PM

Hi,

I'm having a problem with my wireless connectivity with a new Sony VGN S270P (UC). I have called the Sony Service Center ann all their efforts did noting to change the problem. My machine has Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG wireless card and at my office I have Linksys WRT54G. I also called Linksys but after traveling to a different location, also with similar configuration Linksys WRT54G I had the same issue.

The issue is that the communication speeds goes up and down from 1Mbps to 5MBps with no obvious reasons.

Here is my setup: Windows XP Professional, Intel M processor 2.0 GHz, 1GB, 40GB HD , Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG + Bluetooth, and my wireless router is a Linksys WRT54G (54Mbps).

I found out that another member (isu07) of this site has identical problem so I will quote him shamelessly:
My “wireless speed randomly drops from 54Mbps to speeds as low as 1Mbps inconsistently. It will always return to normal but it happens so often that is is really frustrating because it makes my internet applications stop working.”
“Drivers are updated. As a matter of fact” “Is anyone else having this problem? I am using the Wireless Network Connection Status window that you get when you double click the wireless tray icon to watch my speed.”

” I've tweaked the settings a bit and have been testing the connectivity with the new settings. I made "Power Management" and "Transmit Power" both maximum in the adapter's settings, but I still had the problem.”

Isu07 claims that this happens to him only when the AC is connected. I have not tried it but even if I did it is still the same problem.

”Any ideas what is causing this? If it is the "power saving feature" then shouldn't other people experience the same thing?”

I would like to see if anyone else can reproduce this problem or if it is just me.

yoin

labradogs1 · 02-06-2005, 06:56 AM

Does it happen when your cordless phone rings?

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quick123 · 02-18-2005, 11:55 PM

There are a lot of dicussion about this Intel Pro 2200bg wireless card at the Dell Forum. I have a similar problem. 2200bg card or driver has flaws.

lapboy · 02-19-2005, 01:26 AM

IntelPRO/Wireless2200b/g is part of the Centrino marketing gimmick.
Intel does not make wlan chips.It relies on subcontractors.
Whereas most routers have Broadcom wlan chipset.
It would be best to go for Broadcom wlan card when ordering your laptop.

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quick123 · 02-20-2005, 12:44 AM

lapboy,

Any suggestion on the actions for me take? Order another wireless card from HP or send my computer back to them??? My problem is slow internet connection with my HP zt3000 (intel pro 2200bg card).

Kiwibru · 02-22-2005, 05:33 PM

Go to the INtel wireless site. Download, install and run their Wireless Pro ID program. That will tell you the version of driver you are running. I will bet it is 8.10 or so. NOw go back to the Intel site and download the newest driver and install it. That may make a big difference. Many others are having issues such as this and worse. For example the 2200B/G drivers cause a Blue Screen with an error giving the N22_5-1sys.exe driver error, total freeze up, necessary re-boot. It happens with Eudora email when sending a reply and other programs too.
A refresh of the driver fixes it!

eddedrukker · 03-03-2005, 09:49 AM

I Have the same problem, als intel pro 2200bg and the linksys wrt54g with the latest firmware. Speed drops from 54 to 48,24,11,5.5,1 enso on. I have the latest intel driver 9.0.1.9 installed. Any idees?

quick123 · 03-03-2005, 11:41 PM

The issue could be 2200BG card's compatibility with Router.

I have zt3000 with the same card. I have solved the problem after changing router.

Riga · 03-05-2005, 09:40 PM

I had problems with my 2200BG and my WRT54G. MY speed was always good but I would lose the network and be unable to reconnect. Downloaded Intel drivers and XP SP2. Seems alright now but it is still my first day. I am still a wireless newbie but 1 to 5mbs seems low to begin with.

lapboy · 03-06-2005, 07:36 AM

My Netgear WGT-624 gives me full 54 mbps consistently.

I have got Broadcom 54G card + bluetooth card in my laptop

The signal strength is excellent throught the house + dozen
other neighbhoring networks also appear at good strength.

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