Mt Rainiest
join:2002-08-11
1 edit | Intel PRO/Wireless 2200-BG
Hi all,
I was trying to instruct a friend how to set up a wireless network.
No problems with the router. Her Fujitsu Amilo Win XP laptop comes with an Intel 2200BG adapter.
Windows software didn't work (maybe the service is off) and in any case I was recommended against using it, so we tried locating the Intel software but could not find it anywhere. (I was over the phone and she lives far away)
Could anyone tell me exactly it's name and where to look for it?
Also, I could find a ~800KB driver on the Fujitsu website dated 03/08/2004. Would it include the software too? Could it be that they haven't installed the driver? Should I look for a newer version from Intel or could it be system specific?
Also, what minimal signal strength should be fine for this wireless adapter?
TIA,
MR |
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ThreeD
join:2001-05-19
Southern Cal
clubs:
| It is usually suggested that you use the drivers from the OEM, Fujitsu in this case. If you can't find anything there, the Intel drivers can be found at:
»downloadfinder.intel.com/scripts···lang=eng
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Mt Rainiest
join:2002-08-11
1 edit | Then shouldn't it be installed already? where?
The driver file that I mentioned above had no Fujitsu markings. It was the only wireless related file offered after chossing the model. At some point it said video driver, so their website can't be too tidy...
The INF file from the installation starts like this:
;******************************************************************************
; w22n51.INF
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; Intel PRO/Wireless 2200 LAN Adapters
; Installation Script for Windows XP
;
; Copyright (c) 2003 Intel, Inc. All Rights Reserved
;
;------------------------------------------------------------------------------
;******************************************************************************
; Version Section
;------------------------------------------------------------------------------
[version]
Signature = "$Windows NT$"
Compatible = 1
Class = net
ClassGUID = {4d36e972-e325-11ce-bfc1-08002be10318}
Provider = %PROVIDER_NAME%
DriverVer = 03/08/2004,8.0.12.20000
CatalogFile = w22n51.CAT
;******************************************************************************
; Manufacturer
;------------------------------------------------------------------------------
[Manufacturer]
%COMPANY_NAME% = Device,NT.5.1
.
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Any thoughts/remarks are greatly appreciated!:) |
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ThreeD
join:2001-05-19
Southern Cal
clubs:
| I may be confuse here. The driver should and needs to be loaded if the card is recognized and active.
If you are referring to using the IntelPro client instead of the windows zero config client, that is different. I have the 2200 in a Dell laptop and the IntelPro client was not loaded from Dell. I had to go up and download and install it. There are several versions of the client and drivers floating around. The one I am currently using and the one that seems to work the best for me can be found at:
»https://secure.filesanywhere.com/Photofo···nkDL.asp
Try that and see if it helps.
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Mt Rainiest
join:2002-08-11
| Thanks, however the last link doesn't work for me.
Yes, I was looking for the software/client, but Fujitsu only offered a small 800KB file, that I'm guessing is the driver alone and must be already installed. Their listing is also wrong marking it as a graphics adapter half of the time.
Also, could you tell me what signal strength is minimal for this adapter to work reasonably? An approximate order of magnitude, obviously. |
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ThreeD
join:2001-05-19
Southern Cal
clubs:
1 edit | The link was for a beta set of drivers. It has probably been pulled. Sorry.
Here is a link to the Intel set of software:
»downloadfinder.intel.com/scripts···tID=1637
Should give you driver and client software.
On sensitivity, the card is rated to -85db I believe. I have found in practice that at that signal level the throughput would be very slow and not very usable. I have excellent results with a -50 to -65db signal.
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prowler88
Premium
join:2005-06-05
Gig Harbor, WA | Is there a way to set the sensitivity on the Intel PRO/Wireless card that you mentioned? |
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pauljin
join:2001-10-15
San Jose, CA | reply to Mt Rainiest
Try the driver mentioned in this thread:
»Re: Can't get DHCP service from 2Wire 1800HG |
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ThreeD
join:2001-05-19
Southern Cal
clubs:
| reply to prowler88
No.
Sensitivity of a card is a measurment of how sensitive or good the receiver is. The higher the negative number, the better the receiver. Why would you want to adjust this?
There is a way, in most cases, to set the output of the transmitter. Setting the power levels lower would mean that your signal would not go as far and might be good if you wanted to limit your coverage.
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