D-Link Wireless Network Problem

drwho · Sep 20, 2007, 06:05 AM

I recently had to replace my old wireless network adapter because stooped working on me. I bought a D-Link WUA-2340 wireless network adapter. Tonight I started having problems with it dropping off every once in awhile for no reason. Using my kids computer I went to D-Link's website and d/led the latest vista drivers for it (v1.30). I'm still having the same problem as already stated. Have I installed the drivers incorrectly or am I missing something. Any help anyone could suggest would be greatly appreciated.

drwho

Tipstaff · Sep 20, 2007, 07:46 AM

Couple things:

1) What router do you have? Is it also from DLink? If not, be sure that anything related to speed enhancing is turned off in the router for the wireless.

Some manufacturers have their own special way of increasing performance with their own brand of cards. Sometimes they call it Speed Booster, XtremeG, or Nitro, however while these special products work with their own companies brand of cards they can interfere with others. So, the best thing to do is to make sure that these are turned off if you are using different wireless cards or routers with another different brand.

On the same note, you may want to try changing the broadcasting channels (try 3 or 11) as some channels might be better for certain cards, or forcing one mode such as b or g (for compatibility, or at the very least for testing).

2) Is your router fully IPv6 compliant? This is the new addressing protocol that Vista includes with any network device. If you take a look at your network cards properties you would see listings for the usual things, such as TCP/IP, QoS, and what not, but you would also see 2 very specific listings: IPv4, and IPv6. If you have a router that is not fully IPv6 compliant Vista can cause the router to... well.. misbehave. It can cause it to hard lock, drop connections, or reset connections. So, as a precaution you might want to disable it for the respective card.

For more information on what this is, and how to disable it, just take a look at the step by step instructions on THIS page.

drwho · Sep 20, 2007, 04:10 PM

Thanks for taking the time tow help me out, Tipstaff. Yes, I also have a D-Link router. It's a DI-624M to be exact. I'm just getting ready to go to work and don't have time to check your other suggestions but will after work tonight. Thanks for your help.

drwho

carriebabe211 · Jun 18, 2009, 07:11 PM

hi all can enay one help i am trying to get wireless drivers for my sony vaio pcg 3b1m

cozumel · Jun 18, 2009, 09:47 PM

Hi carriebabe211 and welcome to DriverHeaven.

You should start a new thread when you have a question rather thatn re-opening a two year old thread.

You should be able to get your drivers at Vaio support. The link I have given is for their United Kingdom site and their may be a different regional site for your country.

Sep 20, 2007, 06:05 AM	#1
drwho HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 572 Rep Power: 48 System Specs	D-Link Wireless Network Problem I recently had to replace my old wireless network adapter because stooped working on me. I bought a D-Link WUA-2340 wireless network adapter. Tonight I started having problems with it dropping off every once in awhile for no reason. Using my kids computer I went to D-Link's website and d/led the latest vista drivers for it (v1.30). I'm still having the same problem as already stated. Have I installed the drivers incorrectly or am I missing something. Any help anyone could suggest would be greatly appreciated. drwho __________________

Sep 20, 2007, 07:46 AM	#2
Tipstaff HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Real capital of Canada: Torauna Posts: 6,660 Rep Power: 187 System Specs	Couple things: 1) What router do you have? Is it also from DLink? If not, be sure that anything related to speed enhancing is turned off in the router for the wireless. Some manufacturers have their own special way of increasing performance with their own brand of cards. Sometimes they call it Speed Booster, XtremeG, or Nitro, however while these special products work with their own companies brand of cards they can interfere with others. So, the best thing to do is to make sure that these are turned off if you are using different wireless cards or routers with another different brand. On the same note, you may want to try changing the broadcasting channels (try 3 or 11) as some channels might be better for certain cards, or forcing one mode such as b or g (for compatibility, or at the very least for testing). 2) Is your router fully IPv6 compliant? This is the new addressing protocol that Vista includes with any network device. If you take a look at your network cards properties you would see listings for the usual things, such as TCP/IP, QoS, and what not, but you would also see 2 very specific listings: IPv4, and IPv6. If you have a router that is not fully IPv6 compliant Vista can cause the router to... well.. misbehave. It can cause it to hard lock, drop connections, or reset connections. So, as a precaution you might want to disable it for the respective card. For more information on what this is, and how to disable it, just take a look at the step by step instructions on THIS page. __________________ Portal: The Flash Version _________________________________ Brain: So, you sacked the cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker? Mr. Sackett: The second cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker I've sacked since the sixth sitting sheet slitter got sick.

Sep 20, 2007, 04:10 PM	Thread Starter #3
drwho HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 572 Rep Power: 48 System Specs	Thanks for taking the time tow help me out, Tipstaff. Yes, I also have a D-Link router. It's a DI-624M to be exact. I'm just getting ready to go to work and don't have time to check your other suggestions but will after work tonight. Thanks for your help. drwho __________________ Last edited by drwho; Sep 23, 2007 at 07:23 PM.

Jun 18, 2009, 07:11 PM	#4
carriebabe211 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Re: D-Link Wireless Network Problem hi all can enay one help i am trying to get wireless drivers for my sony vaio pcg 3b1m

Jun 18, 2009, 09:47 PM	#5
cozumel I'm dangerous but cute... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Under the waves... Posts: 3,577 Rep Power: 58 System Specs	Re: D-Link Wireless Network Problem Hi carriebabe211 and welcome to DriverHeaven. You should start a new thread when you have a question rather thatn re-opening a two year old thread. You should be able to get your drivers at Vaio support. The link I have given is for their United Kingdom site and their may be a different regional site for your country. __________________ Don't worry about money - Be a beach bum! Scuba Rocks