Using Generic Intel software for Intel 2200BG?

[MartinB]

I have the well known compatibility problem (disconnecting all the time) between my Intel 2200BG Wireless and WRT56GL router. Apparently the problems disappears when using Intel's generic application software, http://downloadcenter.intel.com/filter_ ... me=Windows

Should there by any issues using Intel's software instead of IBM's access connection in terms of power usage, performance ....?

[agarza]

I don't think so, I'm sure you'll get the same result installing only the driver on Lenovo's package using Device Manager, skipping the setup on Access Connections & Intel Software, just the driver.

[MartinB]

I don't think so, I'm sure you'll get the same result installing only the driver on Lenovo's package using Device Manager, skipping the setup on Access Connections & Intel Software, just the driver.

Actually not... when using the (updated) driver as standalone and thereby letting windows handle the wireless settings, it keeps disconnecting. Installing Intel Proset/Wireless to handle the wireless settings completely solves all issues. I was just wondering whether IBM Access Connection has anything special to offer wrt power management and performance?

[Tholek]

Visually it's better, from the pics I've seen, but you gotta go for performance.