Networking & wireless: WEP errors without WEP encryption
WEP errors without WEP encryption
by tienkou - 5/21/06 6:10 PMI'm running an IBM thinkpad (Windows XP Pro) with built in wireless radio, and a Belkin wireless router. The combination has been working for me for over a year now, and works for the other computers in my house.
However, with the lap top in question, when surfing I occasionally lose my internet connection, and the wireless connection indicates that I've got "Data Frame Errors - Check WEP Settings".
However, my home network is not secure - I have no WEP settings. I live in the -middle- of nowhere, so I don't have to worry about people stealing into my local network (I'm literally several miles from the nearest neighbour).
If I load up the Actiontec Electronics PRISM Wireless LAN configuration utility (by double clicking on the error message), and rescan the network, I get back on the network instantly and can surf again.
What can be causing these errors, and how should I go about stopping them from happening?
They are -not- occuring on the other wireless laptop in the house.
Looks like a software bug to me.
by R. Proffitt
- 5/21/06 6:15 PM
In reply to: WEP errors without WEP encryption by tienkou
Due to low cost efforts the error message you see is a bug in itself. Did you check to see if newer firmware or drivers are available?
Bob
Same exact problem & configuration
by Jaalk - 6/7/06 11:59 AM In reply to: WEP errors without WEP encryption by tienkouI have the same exact problem and similar configuration:
XP Pro
Thinkpad R31
built in IBM High Rate Wireless LAN MiniPCI (ActionTec)
Sometimes I run fine, and sometimes I get the same error message on a non WEP (or on my home WEP) system.
I downloaded firmware & driver and installed each, from IBM site.
This problem began about a year ago in one hotel.
One hit on google suggests an elaborate 10 step process to root out some spyware, but I run Norton Internet Security and regularly also run AdAware and Spybot.
Terry
heating issue
by tienkou - 7/26/06 6:35 PM In reply to: Same exact problem & configuration by JaalkSo, it turns out it is a preliminary glitch indicating an overheat problem with the Belkin router. Now the bloody unit overheats regularly, the lights turn orange, and the router has to be rebooted.
Same Problem, only worse!
by steeler560 - 7/26/06 5:56 PM In reply to: WEP errors without WEP encryption by tienkouFor years I've had similar problems with the actiontec mpci card in my R31 and the data frame errors. I never found a sure fix for that, partly because the card has an even more severe problem. If I lose my connection and try to "repair" it, the card gets disables and then cannot re-enable itself. In the device manage, an error pops up saying "Device cannot start. (Code 10)" I actually went and bought a replacement card identicle to my own but it has the same problem, and even on a fresh install of XP no luck whatsoever. Has anyone experienced this, or have any tips on what to do? I've updated the firmware and drivers, and done everything else I could think of. Thanks.
Do other cards do this?
by R. Proffitt - 7/26/06 6:09 PM
In reply to: Same Problem, only worse! by steeler560
I've tossed a few out when the maker doesn't write great drivers.
Bob
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