thinkvantage access connections orWindows Xp wireless?

[stephan54]

I received my T60 (UT063GE / 2007-63G) and setting it up went smooth. It saw my wirelessnetwork and those of my neighbours. In the Access point I entered the MACaddress and the passkey when in the login screen. The T60 made contact (data went in and out), but could get a website on my screen. So I clicked the option "repair"and had a look at thinkvantage access connections.
Upon clicking on the outlook symbol I got connected.

My question: how can I find out which service connects me to the internet: thinkvantage access connections or Windows XP service?

Thanks,
Stephan

[jdhurst]

If Access Connections is installed, it generally rules. Go to the properties of the wireless connectoid and see if Windows Management is enabled. FWIW, I find Access Connections with the IBM 11 a/b/g card to be pretty much flawless. ... JD Hurst

[stephan54]

Thanks JD,

Could you tell me if Access Connections is installed by default?

Stephan

[Riddil]

I like AC because you get much more control over the connection. If you move between a lot of different wlans, and are back and forth wired vs. wireless, it makes it a breeze.

I have two big problems with windows wireless: it keeps the wlan radio powered on 100% of the time, even if you're not using the connection (wasting battery life), and 2, you don't ever really know WHAT it's doing. You were disconnected... is it trying to reconnect? Is it scanning for other networks in your list? Who knows.

[jdhurst]

Thanks JD,

Could you tell me if Access Connections is installed by default?

Stephan

Access Connections is installed in a default installation. Now, a fine point I have run across: A/C sometimes does not always appear in Add Remove Programs. If this is the case, you need Software Installer to remove it. ... JD Hurst

[astro]

I like AC because you get much more control over the connection. If you move between a lot of different wlans, and are back and forth wired vs. wireless, it makes it a breeze.

Windows wireless manager can store the wireless settings for any number of access points.

Where AccCon adds value is that it stores your TCP/IP setup (including proxy config) using "location profiles". For example, a lot of people use DHCP over wireless, but I prefer static IPs at home. I have different profiles set up for these.

The other thing that is VERY useful about AccCon is it also stores your default printer config. I have a default printer at work, but at home I don't have a printer, so I set up a dummy "print to file" printer driver as default. Why? Because if your default printer is unavailable, then your applications will hang in print preview mode while Windows searches for your default printer -- one of the truly annoying things about Windows.

[GomJabbar]

Where AccCon adds value is that it stores your TCP/IP setup (including proxy config) using "location profiles". For example, a lot of people use DHCP over wireless, but I prefer static IPs at home. I have different profiles set up for these.

I concur.

[christopher_wolf]

Where AccCon adds value is that it stores your TCP/IP setup (including proxy config) using "location profiles". For example, a lot of people use DHCP over wireless, but I prefer static IPs at home. I have different profiles set up for these.

I concur.

So do I; you cannot believe how much time that saves me in having to re-configure stuff.

[stephan54]

All: thanks for answering my question and giving additional information.
Stephan