In my HTPC, I first used the above wifi nic in the 'middle' slot and used XPs usual zero-configuration service. This was causing problems with the antenna physically interfering with other cables and the card being unable to obtain an IP. The general advice seemed to be to disable the zero-config service and use d-links app. (When the nic was upstairs close to my di-624+ router, everything seemed to work perfectly, but I didn't test that much as I soon moved the htpc downstairs where it will be used).
So last night I swapped the nic to the other slot (swapping it with the DVB card), and did a completely fresh build of XP MCE, using dlinks config app. This is physically a much better arrangement and I get ~70% signal strength and quality, and a rock-steady connection.
The trouble is, the card is unavailable or not detected for about two minutes after boot (there is a big cross through the signal indicator in the system tray). After that time the dlink app appears on the screen, makes the connection and all is dandy.
I can't find a reason or solution. Help please!
TIA
T.
So last night I swapped the nic to the other slot (swapping it with the DVB card), and did a completely fresh build of XP MCE, using dlinks config app. This is physically a much better arrangement and I get ~70% signal strength and quality, and a rock-steady connection.
The trouble is, the card is unavailable or not detected for about two minutes after boot (there is a big cross through the signal indicator in the system tray). After that time the dlink app appears on the screen, makes the connection and all is dandy.
I can't find a reason or solution. Help please!
TIA
T.
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