Intel IPW3945 ABG and KnetworkManager

acruzd · 02-23-2007, 09:44 PM

Hello,

My laptop (dell 6400) came with an intel 3945 wireless adapter, that I had been using flawlessly for quite some time. Everything was OK until some other people in my apartment complex started buying access points as well. Since then, every time one of their networks appears/disappears, I get disconnected from my own network. After that, I have to restart the regulatory daemon in order to connect again.
I'm using KnetworkManager to bring up the interface.
Am I the only one with this problem?
Does anybody know how to solve it?
Would it make a difference bringing up the interface with ifup?

Thanks
BTW: I'm running SuSE 10.1 2.6.16.13-4-smp

digital8doug · 02-24-2007, 01:23 PM

Have you considered upgrading to a later openSUSE release? 10.3 Alpha 1 just went public, but does not allow me to connect to any WiFi yet even though it appeared to load ipware2200. {My wired Gb ethernet and USB connections work fine in 10.3 A1}. I recommend 10.2, as very stable & nicer than 10.1, detects & connects to any WiFi signal in range, have not had any problems when moving round, shifts seemlessly to next in range signal!
btw, #1q Did you ASK if Dell (#2q which OS was installed?) will still warranty your LT/NB when GNU/Linux installed?? Just told by BestBuy & CircuitCity warranties are voided!! Good Luck, d8d

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Originally Posted by acruzd

SNPD/EDTD Laptop (dell 6400) intel 3945 wireless, was using flawlessly until other people in apartment complex ESTABLISHED, buying (*?*) access points. Since then, every time one of their networks appears/disappears, I get disconnected from my own network, I have to restart the regulatory daemon in order to connect again. Using KnetworkManager to bring up the interface. Am I the only one with this problem? Does anybody know how to solve it?Make a difference to bring up interface with ifup? SuSE 10.1 2.6.16.13-4-smp