[ltp] T40, ipw2100 and Ubuntu

[Eben King]

On Fri, 25 Feb 2005, Matthew Gregg wrote:

> Having a problems with slow wireless network connectivity and what
> looks like the driver reseting.  I have an orinocco card that works
> great in the T40 with my access point, but I would really like to use
> the built in card.  The ipw2100 gets an IP from DHCP, and I can access
> the network, but very slowly.  Quite regularly I see the nic status
> icon in the tray loose all signal strength, for a few seconds then
> come back to 100%, which is what has me thinking the driver /card it
> resetting.  I don't see any visible signs in the logs when the reset
> occurs.   Anyone have any ideas what's going on or at least how to
> better diagnose?

Might be some nearby router/AP on the same channel as you.  That other
transmitter might not show up easily, as it may be set not to broadcast 
its SSID.  Try changing your channel.

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