I recently recovered from a nasty virus and my computer seems back to normal except one annoying problem. I periodically lose my wireless connection. It happens on multiple networks so I know its the computer. I have updated my drivers (all that were on Dell's support site specific for my service tag) and still not fixed. I used to be forced to reboot but now (after driver update) I can use device manager to disable, then enable the wireless adapter and the connection returns every time... but its obviously annoying.Any suggestions would be helpful. I have a Dell Latitude D630 running XP Pro. Theadapter is an Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG. Thanks in advance.

HiMaybe this can Hep, http://www.ezlan.net/wireless.htmlIf every thing checks OK try this, http://www.ezlan.net/clean.html#refershnet Jack-MVP Windows Networking. WWW.EZLAN.NET

Its not a power saving mode or anything so simple. The connection will just drop randomly even if the laptop is running on AC. The wireless networks available is still there with an excellent signal. I can't even just reconnect to my network, as it will say unable to connect. If I use device manager to disable and then enable, the connection returns automatically. This is not a normal behavior by any means. Something is wrong or is conflicting and it forces the card to disconnect, and it happened just now while I was typing this. DANG IT!

HiI did not say anything about Power Save.Please follow this process, http://www.ezlan.net/clean.html#refreshnet Jack-MVP Windows Networking. WWW.EZLAN.NET

You may not have said anything about power save mode, but the link you posted did. None of that stuff worked anyway. I did however find a solution that others may find helpful. Apparently Dell's website is not comprehensive in regards to drivers. I found an update to my wireless driver on a third party site, Drivermax.com After the update the problem was resolved. Drivermax has an application that is free to download and highly regarded on download.comFree version only allows one driver download per day so be sure to choose carefully. Lesson learned: Manufacturers websites are not always the best place to find driver updates

HiThere are many Drivers sites. Almost all of them do Not exist from the goodness of their heart and havesecondary agendas.I consider their eagerness to scan the user computer while connected to the Internet as asecurity issue. Most of them also charge for the Drivers.In any case, the most recent drivers are actually on the support site of the Network card'sOEM manufacturer.There are hundreds name and models of Network cards but they are based on very few OEM chipsets* that are sold to brand name manufacturer with the core drivers.The vendors usually “dress up” the Driver and put them on CDs.Sending End-Users to find what the OEM of their Network card is, and which chipset is uses, is impractical. Thus, the compromise is the Support site of the Computer’s manufacturer.* As an example all the Wireless chpisets that are installed in currently Wireless cards (stand alone, or pre-installed) and Wireless Routers are made by one of 5 OEM manufacturers.Atheros, Broadcom, Intel, Ralink, and RealTek. -------------------------------My posts reflect my understanding and experience. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion or view of Microsoft, or anyone else.Jack-MVP Windows Networking. WWW.EZLAN.NET