wireless signal strength

Go to INtel website and download the latest driver. After that, update the
driver manually from wireless adaptor properties. It should work.

"dr. t" wrote:

> 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
>
>

On Mar 27, 7:02 pm, Az <A...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> I have found the solution by MYSELF and had it posted. Let me know if it works.
>
>
>
> "Az" wrote:
> > I guess I'm having the sameproblemtoo. I have a PC and a laptopn at home.
> > One running onVIstaand the other XP, both on the same desk but showing
> > 'good' forVistaand 'excellent' for XP. I don't understand why. I tried
> > every solution found on the internet and nothing works. I'm using LInksys
> > WCG200 Cable Gateway, tried resolving the issue with Microsoft and HP here in
> > SIngapore, and none can come up with any solution. Suprisingly, they don't
> > even know of this issue at all! AFter much research on the internet, I found
> > many users having the sameproblem. I raised it up to them and they willlook
> > into it. Till today I'm still waiting for thier phonecall. In the meantime, I
> > just have to sit and live with this slow connectivity which is driving me
> > crazy. I wouldn't have upgraded if this issue was made known to me....
>
> > "Alfred Kaufmann" wrote:
>
> > > I day or so ago Windows updated the driver for the DLinkwireless
> > > card; I get an excellent connection now but still no SuperG mode.
>
> > > Also still noVistadriver for their GBit lan card.
>
> > > Al
>
> > > On Wed, 21 Mar 2007 07:53:58 -0700, Alfred Kaufmann
> > > <al_kaufm...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > > >I have a D-Linkwirelesscard and not only does theVistadriver not
> > > >have SuperG but the connection I get is only fair. The machine is
> > > >just across the room and when I have Windows XP PRO the connection was
> > > >always excellent.
>
> > > >Al
>
> > > >On Thu, 8 Mar 2007 12:34:48 -0800, Amir Javasoul <Amir
> > > >Javas...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> > > >>Hi,
> > > >>I too get the same signal strenghtproblemon myVaiolaptop. I am running
> > > >>Visa Ultimate with the Intel® PRO/Wireless3945ABGwirelesscard. I noticed
> > > >>there was a software update on thesonysupport website specifically for the
> > > >>wirelessfeatures (not sure if it actually updated the drivers) and i
> > > >>installed it. It didnt solve myproblem.
> > > >>I read something about the power saving features inVistathat could affect
> > > >>thewirelesscard's behavior.
> > > >>but i m also still stuck at 60%..
>
> > > >>"Kato" wrote:
>
> > > >>> Sorry about the previous post I'm new to this forum.
>
> > > >>> Anyways here is what I have experienced and found so far I have aDell
> > > >>> Inspiron 640m and a HP Pavilion dv9000 both runningVistaand both using
> > > >>> Intel Pro/Wireless3945abg mini-card's. I too am getting a max signal
> > > >>> strength of 60% and have searched endlessly for a solution but yet to find
> > > >>> one. I think I have narrowed it down to a driver issue for either the
> > > >>> mini-card wan port or the mini-card, most likely the port becauseI have also
> > > >>> tried another manufacturer's mini-card with no luck.
>
> > > >>> Now the reason why I think this is the issue is because my brother is also
> > > >>> runningVistaon a gateway tablet PC and gets 100% plus a number ofother
> > > >>> friends get that result too. After investigating a bit they all use an Intel
> > > >>> Pro/Wirelessmini PCI card not to be confused with the mini-card Ihave.
> > > >>> Also I do have another friend that just got an ASUS laptop with the same
> > > >>> mini-card that I have and also gets 60% signal.
>
> > > >>> So I guess I now have two choices:
> > > >>> 1: Live with it until Microsoft, Intel or whoever is responsible comes up
> > > >>> with a solution.
> > > >>> 2: Spend some money and attempt to resolve it with a USBwirelessdevice.
> > > >>> I'm curious to see if this one works I pretty confident it will.
>
> > > >>> So if anyone can find a solution for this one I would be very grateful
> > > >>> because I really don't want to use an external device.
>
> > > >>> Regards,
> > > >>> Kato- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Where is this solution posted?

On Mar 27, 9:06 pm, Az <A...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> I guess I'm having the same problem too. I have a PC and a laptopn at home.
> One running on VIsta and the other XP, both on the same desk but showing
> 'good' for Vista and 'excellent' for XP. I don't understand why. I tried
> every solution found on the internet and nothing works. I'm using LInksys
> WCG200 Cable Gateway, tried resolving theissuewith Microsoft and HP here in
> SIngapore, and none can come up with any solution. Suprisingly, they don't
> even know of thisissueat all! AFter much research on the internet, I found
> many users having the same problem. I raised it up to them and they will look
> into it. Till today I'm still waiting for thier phonecall. In the meantime, I
> just have to sit and live with this slow connectivity which is driving me
> crazy. I wouldn't have upgraded if thisissuewas made known to me....
>
>
>
> "Alfred Kaufmann" wrote:
> > I day or so ago Windows updated the driver for the DLink wireless
> > card; I get an excellent connection now but still no SuperG mode.
>
> > Also still no Vista driver for their GBit lan card.
>
> > Al
>
> > On Wed, 21 Mar 2007 07:53:58 -0700, Alfred Kaufmann
> > <al_kaufm...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > >I have a D-Link wireless card and not only does the Vista driver not
> > >have SuperG but the connection I get is only fair. The machine is
> > >just across the room and when I have Windows XP PRO the connection was
> > >always excellent.
>
> > >Al
>
> > >On Thu, 8 Mar 2007 12:34:48 -0800, Amir Javasoul <Amir
> > >Javas...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> > >>Hi,
> > >>I too get the same signal strenght problem on my Vaio laptop. I am running
> > >>Visa Ultimate with the Intel®PRO/Wireless3945ABGwireless card. I noticed
> > >>there was a software update on the sony support website specifically for the
> > >>wireless features (not sure if it actually updated the drivers) and i
> > >>installed it. It didnt solve my problem.
> > >>I read something about the power saving features in Vista that could affect
> > >>the wireless card's behavior.
> > >>but i m also still stuck at 60%..
>
> > >>"Kato" wrote:
>
> > >>> Sorry about the previous post I'm new to this forum.
>
> > >>> Anyways here is what I have experienced and found so far I have a Dell
> > >>> Inspiron 640m and a HP Pavilion dv9000 both running Vista and both using
> > >>> IntelPro/Wireless3945abgmini-card's. I too am getting a max signal
> > >>> strength of 60% and have searched endlessly for a solution but yet to find
> > >>> one. I think I have narrowed it down to a driverissuefor either the
> > >>> mini-card wan port or the mini-card, most likely the port because Ihave also
> > >>> tried another manufacturer's mini-card with no luck.
>
> > >>> Now the reason why I think this is theissueis because my brother isalso
> > >>> running Vista on a gateway tablet PC and gets 100% plus a number ofother
> > >>> friends get that result too. After investigating a bit they all use an Intel
> > >>>Pro/Wirelessmini PCI card not to be confused with the mini-card I have.
> > >>> Also I do have another friend that just got an ASUS laptop with thesame
> > >>> mini-card that I have and also gets 60% signal.
>
> > >>> So I guess I now have two choices:
> > >>> 1: Live with it until Microsoft, Intel or whoever is responsible comes up
> > >>> with a solution.
> > >>> 2: Spend some money and attempt to resolve it with a USB wireless device.
> > >>> I'm curious to see if this one works I pretty confident it will.
>
> > >>> So if anyone can find a solution for this one I would be very grateful
> > >>> because I really don't wa,nt to use an external device.
>
> > >>> Regards,
> > >>> Kato- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

For vista upgrade the drive to 11.1, fixed my problem.
Intel website:
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/scri...6&submit=Go%21