Strange Wi-Fi sporadically not connecting situation

LookinAround said:
IPv6 is the newer implementation being rolled out into the network world. But everything doesn't still all "play well" with ipv6. If you turn it off, the only thing it should affect on your PC is HomeGroups (if you happen to use Windows Homegroups).
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Some P2P connections such as torrent applications may also use IPv6. I don't know the details, but uTorrent (my torrent app) has recognized I have IPv6 capabilities. I can only speculate as to the app actually using IPv6, if it recognizes the protocol. But then I'm sure the app would still work just fine without the use of IPv6. Question though, are you certain Homegroup will not work as it should without IPv6?
 
Thanks for both pieces of info. That helps.
> Are you running Windows 32 or 64-bit?
> Looks like you have an Intel Wireless Lan card installed

Take another look through Programs and Features. Anything about Intel Wireless in there? There may not be. But double check
 
LookinAround said:
Thanks for both pieces of info. That helps.
> Are you running Windows 32 or 64-bit?
> Looks like you have an Intel Wireless Lan card installed

Take another look through Programs and Features. Anything about Intel Wireless in there? There may not be. But double check
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My laptop is 32 bit. Will look for those other.
 
OK. As you probably guessed, the P&F entry in your last post is for the graphics card. Since not in P&F, we'll uninstall using DevMgr (tip: always best to check P&F first. Uninstall the device from PF if an uninstaller for the device is provided there)

I'm seeing 2 Wireless LAN drivers for your model. (Go to Sony support and lookup your model and OS - so you double check my work :) )

In DevMgr, right click the Intel Wireless Lan device->Uninstall. If it asks or gives you a check box to remove driver files, do so. Then install the latest Intel Wireless Driver update from Sony site. (I'm seeing 6/30/2010 v13.1.1.1 as the most recent of the two)
 
LookinAround said:
OK. As you probably guessed, the P&F entry in your last post is for the graphics card. Since not in P&F, we'll uninstall using DevMgr (tip: always best to check P&F first. Uninstall the device from PF if an uninstaller for the device is provided there)

I'm seeing 2 Wireless LAN drivers for your model. (Go to Sony support and lookup your model and OS - so you double check my work :) )

In DevMgr, right click the Intel Wireless Lan device->Uninstall. If it asks or gives you a check box to remove driver files, do so. Then install the latest Intel Wireless Driver update from Sony site. (I'm seeing 6/30/2010 v13.1.1.1 as the most recent of the two)
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Is this
Intel wireless lan device.JPG
the intel wireless lan device to UNinstall?
 
Oh. no. Only install the most recent driver version. (Vendors may provide multiple version if someone wants to fall back to an earlier version)

While you're at it, I see under Wireless category is an update for the Sony wifi utitlity. Download and install. (you don't need manually uninstall this one first.)
 
P.s. if you're wondering why not uninstall the utility first as we did for the driver? I suppose no good reason other then personal habit.

I'm more trusting of utility apps then drivers to re-install themselves correctly. It wouldn't be wrong if someone chose to uninstall the app first before app re-install.
 
LookinAround said:
Oh. no. Only install the most recent driver version. (Vendors may provide multiple version if someone wants to fall back to an earlier version)

While you're at it, I see under Wireless category is an update for the Sony wifi utitlity. Download and install. (you don't need manually uninstall this one first.)
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Which one?
WHICH ONE.JPG
 
Just the critical update on this one. btw Click on where it says Wireless Component Update and it'll give you directions on how to install

and I'm running for awhile... so will look back in either later tonight or tomorrow :)
 
cliffordcooley said:
Would that not be an update to the other one, requiring the other to be installed first?
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Good question. My instruction is based on some combination of what I've observed in the past plus some gut feeling

From a broader perspective
The word "update" seems to be used loosely by vendors. You usually have to read the software description to understand context and whether "update" is an "add-on" vs. a full replacement for something that exists.
Both the driver and wifi utility use the word "update"
> The driver description indicated it was a full replacement (rather then an add-on)
> On the other hand, the wifi utility description indicates it's really an add-on.

So, why not be concerned about the utility base (in this case)?
1. The wifi utility base file on the support site is dated 2008. So it's almost certain that learnin must have either the same, if not a more recent, base already installed
2. Application add-on updates are pretty good about checking whether or not it can be applied to the base version it finds. It should give a message if the update can't be applied because either the base is wrong not be needed if its already been applied to the base

So, learnin', I suggest you only install the utility update. If it indicates anything other then succesfull, then let me know
 
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LookinAround said:
Good question. My instruction is based on some combination of what I've observed in the past plus some gut feeling

From a broader perspective
The word "update" seems to be used loosely by vendors. You usually have to read the software description to understand context and whether "update" is an "add-on" vs. a full replacement for something that exists.
Both the driver and wifi utility use the word "update"
> The driver description indicated it was a full replacement (rather then an add-on)
> On the other hand, the wifi utility description indicates it's really an add-on.

So, why not be concerned about the utility base (in this case)?
1. The wifi utility base file on the support site is dated 2008. So it's almost certain that learnin must have either the same, if not a more recent, base already installed
2. Application add-on updates are pretty good about checking whether or not it can be applied to the base version it finds. It should give a message if the update can't be applied because either the base is wrong not be needed if its already been applied to the base

So, learnin', I suggest you only install the utility update. If it indicates anything other then succesfull, then let me know
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Ok, as I previously stated, I've been on wifi ONLY for over 24 hours & no connection problems.
I will bookmark that page I saw it on & if I have problems I'll do such unless you think I should do so anyhow.
 
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