WLAN problems on a T42

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dynaflux · #1 Post by **dynaflux** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 2:04 pm

I have configured IBM Access Connections but have problem when trying to connect to a WLAN connection. I can see several network but when I choose one I got a message saying that the choosen profile can't be used. This will occure on every WLAN i choose even if they are strong (even if they are 100% according to the meter).
Prior to this I used the Windows network application and could access WLAN:s without problems.

Padhead · #2 Post by **Padhead** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 2:21 pm

That IBM Access connections totally sucks. I would uninstall it.

DrThinkpad · #3 Post by **DrThinkpad** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 3:06 pm

Padhead wrote:That IBM Access connections totally sucks. I would uninstall it.

Yes, I had to system restore after uninstalling it as it somehow uninstalled my wireless adapter

dynaflux · #4 Post by **dynaflux** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 3:49 pm

Is it really that bad? Isn't there a way just to disable it? A system restore would have to go a month back when I enabled IBM Access Connections.

DrThinkpad wrote:
Padhead wrote:That IBM Access connections totally sucks. I would uninstall it.
Yes, I had to system restore after uninstalling it as it somehow uninstalled my wireless adapter

Padhead · #5 Post by **Padhead** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 4:07 pm

Its that bad

Over the years I have had so many problems with it that I instantly recommend that people delete it.

dynaflux · #6 Post by **dynaflux** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 4:12 am

Thanks for the info. I'll go for a system restore. If that wouldn't work; can I just uninstall it?

#7 Post by **bill bolton** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 5:45 am

dynaflux wrote:Is it really that bad?

No. its not! Access Connections is an extremely useful utility if you need to connect to a variety of network access points in differing locations.

I've been using very succesfully across a wide range of ThinkPad models, including all the T4x range, with no significant problems for over 5 years now.

Wireless connectivity troubleshooting takes a degree of patience which some users here don't seem to have. For a start, I suggest that you uninstall Access Connections and your WiFi card driver (in that order), reboot your Thinkpad and reinstall both in reverse order.

Cheers,

Bill B.

Brad · #8 Post by **Brad** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 11:30 am

I agree with Bill 100%.

Access Connections works well for me. I have used other programs and none were as flexible or worked as well, for me that is. YMMV

Brad

Padhead · #9 Post by **Padhead** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 4:20 pm

I have used for years on several T series as well, but it has NOT added any significant value. All it has done is caused me problems.

WLAN problems on a T42

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