X41T slow to connect...forever identifying network

[lakersgo]

First off, the specs:

X41t Pentium M 1.5 GHZ
Intel Pro/Wireless 2200BG
Vista SP2, updated

Well, the problem exists every time booting up the system, the network connection spends a load of time identifying the network. I got the Netgear WGR614v4 and have updated to the latest firmware. I've changed the anti-virus software from Microsoft security essential to Avira. I would get connected much faster if I disconnect and reconnect again..but that's just annoying.

I've also tried IBM connection management software to no avail. It doesn't make a difference at all. So is there any suggestion I can take from you guys? Thanks in advance!

[sjthinkpader]

How about assigning a fixed IP address? What is the encryption method you are using?

[lakersgo]

WEP.

No, I am not using fixed IP, wouldn't know how to do that even if i want to.

[lakersgo]

Actually the security type is WPA-PSK. Below is the log I got from IBM wireless software:

Connection status: Not connected
Cause: DHCP server not responding.
Error code: 031
Recommended action:
The DHCP server on this network failed to respond to the request your system made for automatic IP address configuration. To force another request, click Repair. If the problem persists, contact your network administrator.

If the problem persists, contact your network administrator and provide the troubleshooting information below.


Adapter Details
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Adapter name Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection
Adapter type Wireless LAN
Adapter speed 540000 Mbps
Driver/Firmware version 9.1.0.104/ N/A
Adapter status Enabled
Connection Status Not connected
Disable unused cards? Yes

TCP/IP Settings
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DHCP enabled? Yes
Append parent suffixes of the primary DNS suffix? Yes
Register connection's DNS suffix in registration? Yes
Register connection's DNS suffix in DNS registration? Yes
Enable LMHOSTS Lookup? No
NetBIOS setting "Default"

Wireless Settings
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Network name (SSID) J.S.Bach
Connection type Access point
Wireless mode Auto
Security encryption WPA-PSK/TKIP


System Information
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System model 1867J11
BIOS version 75ET60WW (2.06 )
Operating system version Windows Vista, Service pack 2
Access connections version 5.62

Access Point scan list
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Network name (SSID) Wireless mode MAC address Signal strength Channel
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J.S.Bach 802.11g 00:09:5B:FA:26:8C 99% 6

[lakersgo]

Intel 2200 is problematic with WPA security. Changed to WEP and the problem is solved.

[Harryc]

Intel 2200 is problematic with WPA security.

That has not been my experience.