Re: D-Link and Proxim problems

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From: Dan J.S.
Date: Thu, 26 Dec 2002 16:33

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"Tenzo" <Tenzo@@ivillage.com> wrote in message
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> I'm using D-link DWL-650 cards and a Proxim 8550 WAP.  Works great when I
> start it, for about 3-4 minutes.  Then the laptop looses internet
> connectivity.   No packets from the WAP, yet the WAP blink merrily along
> with activity on the Ethernet side but not the wireless indicator.  I can
> get another 3-4 minutes of connectivity by powering off and then on the
> Proxim WAP.
>
> Any idea?
>
> Should I swap out the WAP or the D-Links first?
> Could RCN be disabling communication with the Proxima WAP?
>
>

D-link cards do this sometime. I have the same issue with a CF dlink wap
card on my PDA. Download the latest software, if that doesn't help, go with
another card. My favorite is the Cisco 350 series. Never have issues with
those, and I use them with the Linksys WAPs.

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From: "Dan J.S." <me@hyperx.com>
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Subject: Re: D-Link and Proxim problems
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