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by: tienkou May 21, 2006 6:10 PM PDT

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WEP errors without WEP encryption

by tienkou - 5/21/06 6:10 PM

I'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.


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Looks like a software bug to me.

by R. Proffitt Moderator - 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


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Same exact problem & configuration

by Jaalk - 6/7/06 11:59 AM

In Reply to: WEP errors without WEP encryption by tienkou

I 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


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heating issue

by tienkou - 7/26/06 6:35 PM

In Reply to: Same exact problem & configuration by Jaalk

So, 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.


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Same Problem, only worse!

by steeler560 - 7/26/06 5:56 PM

In Reply to: WEP errors without WEP encryption by tienkou

For 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.


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Do other cards do this?

by R. Proffitt Moderator - 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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