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spellinellen@yahoo.com (Ellen Spelling) wrote in 
news:2b8cf934.0403241535.1263dfb8@posting.google.com:

> QUESTION:
>  - Why would a WinXP machine keep dropping the wireless connection
>    while an idential Win2K machine keeps its connection strong?
> 
> I have multiple identical hardware IBM A31p laptops:
>  - I never need to REFRESH the Win2K wireless connection;
>  - The WinXP drops its connection constantly !
> 
> I even switched (what I think is) the IBM A31p wireless daughterboard
> between the two laptops ... and still ... auuuurgh! ... the WinXP 
> IBM A31p laptop constantly drops the wireless connection after about
> 5 minutes (while the identical Win2K laptop right next to it remains
> connected).
> 
> The frustrating part is all I have to do is press the REFRESH button
> and the darn WindowsXP laptop picks up the connection again ... but, 
> WHY oh WHY does Windows XP keep dropping wireless connections!!!!!
> 
> What could be wrong?
> Better yet ... what can I do to keep WindowsXP connected wirelessly?
> 
> Ellen


It may be due to the Wireless Zero Configuration Service on XP that is 
seeking out other wireless networks in your area and is trying to connect 
to them dropping your connection when it does it. Win 2k doesn't have a 
WZCS. 

Once I disabled WZCS on XP, reinstalled the card's driver from its 
Website and configured the card using the Device Manager to install and 
configure, it became as solid as a rock, like it was when the machine was 
Win 2K.

I also did not use the card's utility to show signal strength either, 
which can be shown by the NIC's Network Connection Icon that shows in the 
job tray and the mouse is placed on it. There is a check box to display 
the ICON on the NIC's Setup Properties screen.

HTH

Duane :)