The function that maps numeric signal strenght value to graphic bars
is different in XP and Vista (and it changed from beta to RTM)
so there is no reason to worry, if everything else works.

--PA

"dr. t" <eugnotrotcod@gmail.com> wrote in message news:%JmCh.1048866$5R2.417754@pd7urf3no...
>I installed Ultimate on my Dell Inspiron 9400 (Intel 3945 wireless), and noticed the signal strength only shows 3 of 5 bars
>despite my laptop sitting less than three feet from my WAP. Speed is good, but I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced a
>similar issue. This wasn't the case with XP Pro, and I don't think it was with Beta 2/RC1/RC2, but I can't be sure. I realize
>it's likely a driver issue (the latest Vista driver from Dell), but it seems odd.
>
> Doug