aggravating pop-up

[L.S.]

Moved system and installed wireless card(NetgearWG311). Cable would have
been a pain to run to new location. The wireless router(Belkin 54g) is 20
ft. from system. Speed: 54Mbps, Signal Strength: Excellent, Status:
connected.
Everything is working great but---.
Problem is that a text box keeps popping up every-so-often in lower right
corner of screen telling me I have a good connect.

Is there a way to "hide" this or control the pop-up?

Thanks,
L.

[Jack-MVP]

Hi
Are you using the Windows Wireless utility (WZC), or the Netgear one?
If both are loaded, unload the one that you do not want to use.
If you prefer the Netgear Utility, disable WZC, and check carefully the
options in your util. of choice.
http://www.ezlan.net/wzc.html
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking)

"L.S." <notgood@notgood.com> wrote in message
news:eOQXAWs7JHA.3860@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Moved system and installed wireless card(NetgearWG311). Cable would have
> been a pain to run to new location. The wireless router(Belkin 54g) is 20
> ft. from system. Speed: 54Mbps, Signal Strength: Excellent, Status:
> connected.
> Everything is working great but---.
> Problem is that a text box keeps popping up every-so-often in lower right
> corner of screen telling me I have a good connect.
>
> Is there a way to "hide" this or control the pop-up?
>
> Thanks,
> L.
>

[L.S.]

New to wireless but I did not load anything from the Netgear cd if that
helps.

L.

"Jack-MVP" <jack@discussgroups.com> wrote in message
news:efyVvw27JHA.3860@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Hi
> Are you using the Windows Wireless utility (WZC), or the Netgear one?
> If both are loaded, unload the one that you do not want to use.
> If you prefer the Netgear Utility, disable WZC, and check carefully the
> options in your util. of choice.
> http://www.ezlan.net/wzc.html
> Jack (MS, MVP-Networking)
>
> "L.S." <notgood@notgood.com> wrote in message
> news:eOQXAWs7JHA.3860@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> Moved system and installed wireless card(NetgearWG311). Cable would have
>> been a pain to run to new location. The wireless router(Belkin 54g) is 20
>> ft. from system. Speed: 54Mbps, Signal Strength: Excellent, Status:
>> connected.
>> Everything is working great but---.
>> Problem is that a text box keeps popping up every-so-often in lower right
>> corner of screen telling me I have a good connect.
>>
>> Is there a way to "hide" this or control the pop-up?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> L.
>>
>

[Jack-MVP]

Hi
Some time that can happen if the connection speed often change due to signal
noise.
Try to force connection into 802.11g only (should be an entry in the Card's
drivers configuration).
Also check the Router and make sure that the IP's leasing period is not very
short.
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking)

"L.S." <notgood@yahooie.com> wrote in message
news:eR$mR237JHA.4132@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> New to wireless but I did not load anything from the Netgear cd if that
> helps.
>
> L.
>
> "Jack-MVP" <jack@discussgroups.com> wrote in message
> news:efyVvw27JHA.3860@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> Hi
>> Are you using the Windows Wireless utility (WZC), or the Netgear one?
>> If both are loaded, unload the one that you do not want to use.
>> If you prefer the Netgear Utility, disable WZC, and check carefully the
>> options in your util. of choice.
>> http://www.ezlan.net/wzc.html
>> Jack (MS, MVP-Networking)
>>
>> "L.S." <notgood@notgood.com> wrote in message
>> news:eOQXAWs7JHA.3860@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>> Moved system and installed wireless card(NetgearWG311). Cable would have
>>> been a pain to run to new location. The wireless router(Belkin 54g) is
>>> 20 ft. from system. Speed: 54Mbps, Signal Strength: Excellent, Status:
>>> connected.
>>> Everything is working great but---.
>>> Problem is that a text box keeps popping up every-so-often in lower
>>> right corner of screen telling me I have a good connect.
>>>
>>> Is there a way to "hide" this or control the pop-up?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> L.
>>>
>>
>
>

[L.S.]

Original question- since I didn't load anything off cd, would I be running
under WCZ?

I did notice that a couple of times the speed was 48 instead of 54.
No idea what IP leasing speed is but will check. What ~ speed should I set
it at?

Will make you suggestions when I get home this evening and report back.

Thanks,
L.

"Jack-MVP" <jack@discussgroups.com> wrote in message
news:e3ubIl47JHA.356@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> Hi
> Some time that can happen if the connection speed often change due to
> signal noise.
> Try to force connection into 802.11g only (should be an entry in the
> Card's drivers configuration).
> Also check the Router and make sure that the IP's leasing period is not
> very short.
> Jack (MS, MVP-Networking)
>
> "L.S." <notgood@yahooie.com> wrote in message
> news:eR$mR237JHA.4132@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> New to wireless but I did not load anything from the Netgear cd if that
>> helps.
>>
>> L.
>>
>> "Jack-MVP" <jack@discussgroups.com> wrote in message
>> news:efyVvw27JHA.3860@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>> Hi
>>> Are you using the Windows Wireless utility (WZC), or the Netgear one?
>>> If both are loaded, unload the one that you do not want to use.
>>> If you prefer the Netgear Utility, disable WZC, and check carefully the
>>> options in your util. of choice.
>>> http://www.ezlan.net/wzc.html
>>> Jack (MS, MVP-Networking)
>>>
>>> "L.S." <notgood@notgood.com> wrote in message
>>> news:eOQXAWs7JHA.3860@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>> Moved system and installed wireless card(NetgearWG311). Cable would
>>>> have been a pain to run to new location. The wireless router(Belkin
>>>> 54g) is 20 ft. from system. Speed: 54Mbps, Signal Strength: Excellent,
>>>> Status: connected.
>>>> Everything is working great but---.
>>>> Problem is that a text box keeps popping up every-so-often in lower
>>>> right corner of screen telling me I have a good connect.
>>>>
>>>> Is there a way to "hide" this or control the pop-up?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> L.
>>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>

[L.S.]

update- I set the router to "54g only". The other 2 settings are "54g Auto"
and "54g LRS".
Not sure how to "force connection---".

Will wait and see if text msg still pops.

L.


"L.S." <notgood@yahooie.com> wrote in message
news:usCB2D57JHA.2656@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Original question- since I didn't load anything off cd, would I be running
> under WCZ?
>
> I did notice that a couple of times the speed was 48 instead of 54.
> No idea what IP leasing speed is but will check. What ~ speed should I
> set it at?
>
> Will make you suggestions when I get home this evening and report back.
>
> Thanks,
> L.
>
> "Jack-MVP" <jack@discussgroups.com> wrote in message
> news:e3ubIl47JHA.356@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> Hi
>> Some time that can happen if the connection speed often change due to
>> signal noise.
>> Try to force connection into 802.11g only (should be an entry in the
>> Card's drivers configuration).
>> Also check the Router and make sure that the IP's leasing period is not
>> very short.
>> Jack (MS, MVP-Networking)
>>
>> "L.S." <notgood@yahooie.com> wrote in message
>> news:eR$mR237JHA.4132@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>> New to wireless but I did not load anything from the Netgear cd if that
>>> helps.
>>>
>>> L.
>>>
>>> "Jack-MVP" <jack@discussgroups.com> wrote in message
>>> news:efyVvw27JHA.3860@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>> Hi
>>>> Are you using the Windows Wireless utility (WZC), or the Netgear one?
>>>> If both are loaded, unload the one that you do not want to use.
>>>> If you prefer the Netgear Utility, disable WZC, and check carefully the
>>>> options in your util. of choice.
>>>> http://www.ezlan.net/wzc.html
>>>> Jack (MS, MVP-Networking)
>>>>
>>>> "L.S." <notgood@notgood.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:eOQXAWs7JHA.3860@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Moved system and installed wireless card(NetgearWG311). Cable would
>>>>> have been a pain to run to new location. The wireless router(Belkin
>>>>> 54g) is 20 ft. from system. Speed: 54Mbps, Signal Strength: Excellent,
>>>>> Status: connected.
>>>>> Everything is working great but---.
>>>>> Problem is that a text box keeps popping up every-so-often in lower
>>>>> right corner of screen telling me I have a good connect.
>>>>>
>>>>> Is there a way to "hide" this or control the pop-up?
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>> L.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>
>

[Brian Cryer]

"L.S." <notgood@notgood.com> wrote in message
news:eOQXAWs7JHA.3860@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Moved system and installed wireless card(NetgearWG311). Cable would have
> been a pain to run to new location. The wireless router(Belkin 54g) is 20
> ft. from system. Speed: 54Mbps, Signal Strength: Excellent, Status:
> connected.
> Everything is working great but---.
> Problem is that a text box keeps popping up every-so-often in lower right
> corner of screen telling me I have a good connect.

Something else to try (in addition to the advice from Jack) is to go to the
Netgear website and see if there are are more up to date drivers for your
wireless card. If there is then download and install that.

> Is there a way to "hide" this or control the pop-up?

Not that I know of, but you probaby shouldn't hide it. The most common
reason for seeing it is because your wireless connection has been
interrupted for some reason. (An updated driver may help, hence my
suggestion.) This pop-up may be annoying, but I think its only a symptom of
a problem and its better (IMO) to fix the underlying sympton than to
suppress the pop-up.
--
Brian Cryer
www.cryer.co.uk/brian

[L.S.]

thanks, will check on updates.

"Brian Cryer" <not.here@localhost> wrote in message
news:%23dzz06A8JHA.5828@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> "L.S." <notgood@notgood.com> wrote in message
> news:eOQXAWs7JHA.3860@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> Moved system and installed wireless card(NetgearWG311). Cable would have
>> been a pain to run to new location. The wireless router(Belkin 54g) is 20
>> ft. from system. Speed: 54Mbps, Signal Strength: Excellent, Status:
>> connected.
>> Everything is working great but---.
>> Problem is that a text box keeps popping up every-so-often in lower right
>> corner of screen telling me I have a good connect.
>
> Something else to try (in addition to the advice from Jack) is to go to
> the Netgear website and see if there are are more up to date drivers for
> your wireless card. If there is then download and install that.
>
>> Is there a way to "hide" this or control the pop-up?
>
> Not that I know of, but you probaby shouldn't hide it. The most common
> reason for seeing it is because your wireless connection has been
> interrupted for some reason. (An updated driver may help, hence my
> suggestion.) This pop-up may be annoying, but I think its only a symptom
> of a problem and its better (IMO) to fix the underlying sympton than to
> suppress the pop-up.
> --
> Brian Cryer
> www.cryer.co.uk/brian
>

[Jack-MVP]

Hi
If you do not use the vendor util. you have to use WZC.
Yap, that is what I meant by signal noise.
Signal noise usually interrupts the connection, or create frequent shifting
from one speed to another.
Some times forcing it to "54g only" helps since it curbs the shifting. But
if the Signal variation is too much another solution has to be found.
Changing the Wireless Router's transmission channel ( Ch1, or 11 are usually
good) might help too.
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking)

"Brian Cryer" <not.here@localhost> wrote in message
news:%23dzz06A8JHA.5828@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> "L.S." <notgood@notgood.com> wrote in message
> news:eOQXAWs7JHA.3860@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> Moved system and installed wireless card(NetgearWG311). Cable would have
>> been a pain to run to new location. The wireless router(Belkin 54g) is 20
>> ft. from system. Speed: 54Mbps, Signal Strength: Excellent, Status:
>> connected.
>> Everything is working great but---.
>> Problem is that a text box keeps popping up every-so-often in lower right
>> corner of screen telling me I have a good connect.
>
> Something else to try (in addition to the advice from Jack) is to go to
> the Netgear website and see if there are are more up to date drivers for
> your wireless card. If there is then download and install that.
>
>> Is there a way to "hide" this or control the pop-up?
>
> Not that I know of, but you probaby shouldn't hide it. The most common
> reason for seeing it is because your wireless connection has been
> interrupted for some reason. (An updated driver may help, hence my
> suggestion.) This pop-up may be annoying, but I think its only a symptom
> of a problem and its better (IMO) to fix the underlying sympton than to
> suppress the pop-up.
> --
> Brian Cryer
> www.cryer.co.uk/brian
>

[L.S.]

I forced the router to "54g only" but not the card, not sure how. Seems the
warnings have slowed by 1/2. Noticed that the router is on CH. 11..

Will check for updates on Netgear site tomorrow. Going to funeral so out
rest of day.
Will post tomorrow on results.
Thanks for hanging in there with me.
L.



"Jack-MVP" <jack@discussgroups.com> wrote in message
news:OO$vYIF8JHA.6084@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Hi
> If you do not use the vendor util. you have to use WZC.
> Yap, that is what I meant by signal noise.
> Signal noise usually interrupts the connection, or create frequent
> shifting from one speed to another.
> Some times forcing it to "54g only" helps since it curbs the shifting. But
> if the Signal variation is too much another solution has to be found.
> Changing the Wireless Router's transmission channel ( Ch1, or 11 are
> usually good) might help too.
> Jack (MS, MVP-Networking)
>
> "Brian Cryer" <not.here@localhost> wrote in message
> news:%23dzz06A8JHA.5828@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> "L.S." <notgood@notgood.com> wrote in message
>> news:eOQXAWs7JHA.3860@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>> Moved system and installed wireless card(NetgearWG311). Cable would have
>>> been a pain to run to new location. The wireless router(Belkin 54g) is
>>> 20 ft. from system. Speed: 54Mbps, Signal Strength: Excellent, Status:
>>> connected.
>>> Everything is working great but---.
>>> Problem is that a text box keeps popping up every-so-often in lower
>>> right corner of screen telling me I have a good connect.
>>
>> Something else to try (in addition to the advice from Jack) is to go to
>> the Netgear website and see if there are are more up to date drivers for
>> your wireless card. If there is then download and install that.
>>
>>> Is there a way to "hide" this or control the pop-up?
>>
>> Not that I know of, but you probaby shouldn't hide it. The most common
>> reason for seeing it is because your wireless connection has been
>> interrupted for some reason. (An updated driver may help, hence my
>> suggestion.) This pop-up may be annoying, but I think its only a symptom
>> of a problem and its better (IMO) to fix the underlying sympton than to
>> suppress the pop-up.
>> --
>> Brian Cryer
>> www.cryer.co.uk/brian
>>
>

[Brian Cryer]

"Jack-MVP" <jack@discussgroups.com> wrote in message
news:OO$vYIF8JHA.6084@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Hi
> If you do not use the vendor util. you have to use WZC.
> Yap, that is what I meant by signal noise.
> Signal noise usually interrupts the connection, or create frequent
> shifting from one speed to another.
> Some times forcing it to "54g only" helps since it curbs the shifting. But
> if the Signal variation is too much another solution has to be found.
> Changing the Wireless Router's transmission channel ( Ch1, or 11 are
> usually good) might help too.
> Jack (MS, MVP-Networking)

Whether you use Windows or the Vendor supplied wireless utility, it is still
worth gong to the vendors site to check for more up to date drivers for your
wireless card because both will use that driver. Personally I'd do that as
the first thing to try.
--
Brian Cryer
www.cryer.co.uk/brian

A: Because it messes up the order in which people normally read text.
Q: Why is top-posting such a bad thing?

[L.S.]

Will do when I get home this evening.
thanks,

"Brian Cryer" <not.here@localhost> wrote in message
news:OAqEU4L8JHA.1488@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> "Jack-MVP" <jack@discussgroups.com> wrote in message
> news:OO$vYIF8JHA.6084@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> Hi
>> If you do not use the vendor util. you have to use WZC.
>> Yap, that is what I meant by signal noise.
>> Signal noise usually interrupts the connection, or create frequent
>> shifting from one speed to another.
>> Some times forcing it to "54g only" helps since it curbs the shifting.
>> But if the Signal variation is too much another solution has to be found.
>> Changing the Wireless Router's transmission channel ( Ch1, or 11 are
>> usually good) might help too.
>> Jack (MS, MVP-Networking)
>
> Whether you use Windows or the Vendor supplied wireless utility, it is
> still worth gong to the vendors site to check for more up to date drivers
> for your wireless card because both will use that driver. Personally I'd
> do that as the first thing to try.
> --
> Brian Cryer
> www.cryer.co.uk/brian
>
> A: Because it messes up the order in which people normally read text.
> Q: Why is top-posting such a bad thing?
>

[smlunatick]

On Jun 16, 10:00*pm, "L.S." <notg...@notgood.com> wrote:
> Moved system and installed wireless card(NetgearWG311). Cable would have
> been a pain to run to new location. The wireless router(Belkin 54g) is 20
> ft. from system. Speed: 54Mbps, Signal Strength: Excellent, Status:
> connected.
> Everything is working great but---.
> Problem is that a text box keeps popping up every-so-often in lower right
> corner of screen telling me I have a good connect.
>
> Is there a way to "hide" this or control the pop-up?
>
> Thanks,
> L.

I have experienced this problem. This "pop-up" occurs when the
wireless adapter "reconnects" to the wireless router. The only "true"
solution is to find the cause of the wireless network "disconnects."

The following is the general causes of these type of "disconnects":

-- Cordless telephones -- 2.4Ghz or 5.8Ghz based phone cause this --
move the phone base away from router or replace with DECT 6.0 phones

-- Microwaves -- router should be far from any microwaves.

-- Interference from neighbour's router -- experiment on different
router settings

-- Update wireless router "software" (aka firmware) from the router
manufacturer's web site.

-- Update wireless adapter drivers

-- Check, update or replace Internet security software, including anti-
virus. I personally seen both Norton 360 and Internet Security 2009
force my wireless network to "deauthenticate" from my wireless
router. These two software need to be told to trust the wireless
network name (aka SSID) or these will block my wireless access.

[L.S.]

"L.S." <notgood@yahooie.com> wrote in message
news:%23ayxP3P8JHA.200@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Will do when I get home this evening.
> thanks,
>
> "Brian Cryer" <not.here@localhost> wrote in message
> news:OAqEU4L8JHA.1488@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> "Jack-MVP" <jack@discussgroups.com> wrote in message
>> news:OO$vYIF8JHA.6084@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>> Hi
>>> If you do not use the vendor util. you have to use WZC.
>>> Yap, that is what I meant by signal noise.
>>> Signal noise usually interrupts the connection, or create frequent
>>> shifting from one speed to another.
>>> Some times forcing it to "54g only" helps since it curbs the shifting.
>>> But if the Signal variation is too much another solution has to be
>>> found.
>>> Changing the Wireless Router's transmission channel ( Ch1, or 11 are
>>> usually good) might help too.
>>> Jack (MS, MVP-Networking)
>>
>> Whether you use Windows or the Vendor supplied wireless utility, it is
>> still worth gong to the vendors site to check for more up to date drivers
>> for your wireless card because both will use that driver. Personally I'd
>> do that as the first thing to try.
>> --
>> Brian Cryer
>> www.cryer.co.uk/brian
>>
>> A: Because it messes up the order in which people normally read text.
>> Q: Why is top-posting such a bad thing?
>>
>
update- checked for latest driver on this older Netgear WG311v2, I'm good.
Have noticed that since I've been home, the msg has only popped up once in
past hour. Or is that 'normal'?
When I scan for connections, there is a wireless router next door that is
showing a strong signal. Could that be the interference and if so, should I
try a different channel or leave well-enough alone?

[Jack [MVP-Networking]]

Hi
Actually it is more important to force the card.
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking).

"L.S." <notgood@notgood.com> wrote in message
news:u2Lf3ZF8JHA.4132@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>I forced the router to "54g only" but not the card, not sure how. Seems the
>warnings have slowed by 1/2. Noticed that the router is on CH. 11..
>
> Will check for updates on Netgear site tomorrow. Going to funeral so out
> rest of day.
> Will post tomorrow on results.
> Thanks for hanging in there with me.
> L.
>
>
>
> "Jack-MVP" <jack@discussgroups.com> wrote in message
> news:OO$vYIF8JHA.6084@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> Hi
>> If you do not use the vendor util. you have to use WZC.
>> Yap, that is what I meant by signal noise.
>> Signal noise usually interrupts the connection, or create frequent
>> shifting from one speed to another.
>> Some times forcing it to "54g only" helps since it curbs the shifting.
>> But if the Signal variation is too much another solution has to be found.
>> Changing the Wireless Router's transmission channel ( Ch1, or 11 are
>> usually good) might help too.
>> Jack (MS, MVP-Networking)
>>
>> "Brian Cryer" <not.here@localhost> wrote in message
>> news:%23dzz06A8JHA.5828@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>> "L.S." <notgood@notgood.com> wrote in message
>>> news:eOQXAWs7JHA.3860@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>> Moved system and installed wireless card(NetgearWG311). Cable would
>>>> have been a pain to run to new location. The wireless router(Belkin
>>>> 54g) is 20 ft. from system. Speed: 54Mbps, Signal Strength: Excellent,
>>>> Status: connected.
>>>> Everything is working great but---.
>>>> Problem is that a text box keeps popping up every-so-often in lower
>>>> right corner of screen telling me I have a good connect.
>>>
>>> Something else to try (in addition to the advice from Jack) is to go to
>>> the Netgear website and see if there are are more up to date drivers for
>>> your wireless card. If there is then download and install that.
>>>
>>>> Is there a way to "hide" this or control the pop-up?
>>>
>>> Not that I know of, but you probaby shouldn't hide it. The most common
>>> reason for seeing it is because your wireless connection has been
>>> interrupted for some reason. (An updated driver may help, hence my
>>> suggestion.) This pop-up may be annoying, but I think its only a symptom
>>> of a problem and its better (IMO) to fix the underlying sympton than to
>>> suppress the pop-up.
>>> --
>>> Brian Cryer
>>> www.cryer.co.uk/brian
>>>
>>
>
>

[L.S.]

How??

"Jack [MVP-Networking]" <jack@discussiongroup.com> wrote in message
news:ukskFPT8JHA.3544@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> Hi
> Actually it is more important to force the card.
> Jack (MS, MVP-Networking).
>
> "L.S." <notgood@notgood.com> wrote in message
> news:u2Lf3ZF8JHA.4132@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>I forced the router to "54g only" but not the card, not sure how. Seems
>>the warnings have slowed by 1/2. Noticed that the router is on CH. 11..
>>
>> Will check for updates on Netgear site tomorrow. Going to funeral so out
>> rest of day.
>> Will post tomorrow on results.
>> Thanks for hanging in there with me.
>> L.
>>
>>
>>
>> "Jack-MVP" <jack@discussgroups.com> wrote in message
>> news:OO$vYIF8JHA.6084@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>> Hi
>>> If you do not use the vendor util. you have to use WZC.
>>> Yap, that is what I meant by signal noise.
>>> Signal noise usually interrupts the connection, or create frequent
>>> shifting from one speed to another.
>>> Some times forcing it to "54g only" helps since it curbs the shifting.
>>> But if the Signal variation is too much another solution has to be
>>> found.
>>> Changing the Wireless Router's transmission channel ( Ch1, or 11 are
>>> usually good) might help too.
>>> Jack (MS, MVP-Networking)
>>>
>>> "Brian Cryer" <not.here@localhost> wrote in message
>>> news:%23dzz06A8JHA.5828@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>> "L.S." <notgood@notgood.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:eOQXAWs7JHA.3860@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Moved system and installed wireless card(NetgearWG311). Cable would
>>>>> have been a pain to run to new location. The wireless router(Belkin
>>>>> 54g) is 20 ft. from system. Speed: 54Mbps, Signal Strength: Excellent,
>>>>> Status: connected.
>>>>> Everything is working great but---.
>>>>> Problem is that a text box keeps popping up every-so-often in lower
>>>>> right corner of screen telling me I have a good connect.
>>>>
>>>> Something else to try (in addition to the advice from Jack) is to go to
>>>> the Netgear website and see if there are are more up to date drivers
>>>> for your wireless card. If there is then download and install that.
>>>>
>>>>> Is there a way to "hide" this or control the pop-up?
>>>>
>>>> Not that I know of, but you probaby shouldn't hide it. The most common
>>>> reason for seeing it is because your wireless connection has been
>>>> interrupted for some reason. (An updated driver may help, hence my
>>>> suggestion.) This pop-up may be annoying, but I think its only a
>>>> symptom of a problem and its better (IMO) to fix the underlying sympton
>>>> than to suppress the pop-up.
>>>> --
>>>> Brian Cryer
>>>> www.cryer.co.uk/brian
>>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>

[Brian Cryer]

"L.S." <notgood@notgood.com> wrote in message
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>
> "L.S." <notgood@yahooie.com> wrote in message
> news:%23ayxP3P8JHA.200@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> Will do when I get home this evening.
>> thanks,
>>
>> "Brian Cryer" <not.here@localhost> wrote in message
>> news:OAqEU4L8JHA.1488@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>> "Jack-MVP" <jack@discussgroups.com> wrote in message
>>> news:OO$vYIF8JHA.6084@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>> Hi
>>>> If you do not use the vendor util. you have to use WZC.
>>>> Yap, that is what I meant by signal noise.
>>>> Signal noise usually interrupts the connection, or create frequent
>>>> shifting from one speed to another.
>>>> Some times forcing it to "54g only" helps since it curbs the shifting.
>>>> But if the Signal variation is too much another solution has to be
>>>> found.
>>>> Changing the Wireless Router's transmission channel ( Ch1, or 11 are
>>>> usually good) might help too.
>>>> Jack (MS, MVP-Networking)
>>>
>>> Whether you use Windows or the Vendor supplied wireless utility, it is
>>> still worth gong to the vendors site to check for more up to date
>>> drivers for your wireless card because both will use that driver.
>>> Personally I'd do that as the first thing to try.
>>> --
>>> Brian Cryer
>>> www.cryer.co.uk/brian
>>>
>>> A: Because it messes up the order in which people normally read text.
>>> Q: Why is top-posting such a bad thing?
>>>
>>
> update- checked for latest driver on this older Netgear WG311v2, I'm good.
> Have noticed that since I've been home, the msg has only popped up once in
> past hour. Or is that 'normal'?

Its not ideal, but it happens. I would hope once a day at most.

> When I scan for connections, there is a wireless router next door that is
> showing a strong signal. Could that be the interference and if so, should
> I try a different channel or leave well-enough alone?

If you are your neighbour are using the same channel then that will lead to
interference. Best to use a channel that no-one else in the area is using,
preferably (or so I read somewhere) be two away from your nearest neighbour.
So if your neighbour is using channel 11 then don't use 10 or 11.
--
Brian Cryer
www.cryer.co.uk/brian

[L.S.]

Thanks for all your help.
Seems this popup has settled down to every other day or so.
I can take that.

Still not sure how to force the card? (Jack's suggestion)

agin thank for all the help and suggestions

"Brian Cryer" <not.here@localhost> wrote in message
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> "L.S." <notgood@notgood.com> wrote in message
> news:ODLZEDT8JHA.5704@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>
>> "L.S." <notgood@yahooie.com> wrote in message
>> news:%23ayxP3P8JHA.200@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>> Will do when I get home this evening.
>>> thanks,
>>>
>>> "Brian Cryer" <not.here@localhost> wrote in message
>>> news:OAqEU4L8JHA.1488@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>> "Jack-MVP" <jack@discussgroups.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:OO$vYIF8JHA.6084@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Hi
>>>>> If you do not use the vendor util. you have to use WZC.
>>>>> Yap, that is what I meant by signal noise.
>>>>> Signal noise usually interrupts the connection, or create frequent
>>>>> shifting from one speed to another.
>>>>> Some times forcing it to "54g only" helps since it curbs the shifting.
>>>>> But if the Signal variation is too much another solution has to be
>>>>> found.
>>>>> Changing the Wireless Router's transmission channel ( Ch1, or 11 are
>>>>> usually good) might help too.
>>>>> Jack (MS, MVP-Networking)
>>>>
>>>> Whether you use Windows or the Vendor supplied wireless utility, it is
>>>> still worth gong to the vendors site to check for more up to date
>>>> drivers for your wireless card because both will use that driver.
>>>> Personally I'd do that as the first thing to try.
>>>> --
>>>> Brian Cryer
>>>> www.cryer.co.uk/brian
>>>>
>>>> A: Because it messes up the order in which people normally read text.
>>>> Q: Why is top-posting such a bad thing?
>>>>
>>>
>> update- checked for latest driver on this older Netgear WG311v2, I'm
>> good.
>> Have noticed that since I've been home, the msg has only popped up once
>> in past hour. Or is that 'normal'?
>
> Its not ideal, but it happens. I would hope once a day at most.
>
>> When I scan for connections, there is a wireless router next door that is
>> showing a strong signal. Could that be the interference and if so, should
>> I try a different channel or leave well-enough alone?
>
> If you are your neighbour are using the same channel then that will lead
> to interference. Best to use a channel that no-one else in the area is
> using, preferably (or so I read somewhere) be two away from your nearest
> neighbour. So if your neighbour is using channel 11 then don't use 10 or
> 11.
> --
> Brian Cryer
> www.cryer.co.uk/brian
>

[L.S.]

IF anyone is still here, finally found permanent solution.
http://www.smallbusinesscomputing.com:80/webmaster/article.php/3577111

and follow instructions to "The WZC Two-Step
".


"L.S." <Pat@yahooie.com> wrote in message
news:uRP2f7G9JHA.4168@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Thanks for all your help.
> Seems this popup has settled down to every other day or so.
> I can take that.
>
> Still not sure how to force the card? (Jack's suggestion)
>
> agin thank for all the help and suggestions
>
> "Brian Cryer" <not.here@localhost> wrote in message
> news:Oh7kX508JHA.5040@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> "L.S." <notgood@notgood.com> wrote in message
>> news:ODLZEDT8JHA.5704@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>
>>> "L.S." <notgood@yahooie.com> wrote in message
>>> news:%23ayxP3P8JHA.200@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>> Will do when I get home this evening.
>>>> thanks,
>>>>
>>>> "Brian Cryer" <not.here@localhost> wrote in message
>>>> news:OAqEU4L8JHA.1488@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>> "Jack-MVP" <jack@discussgroups.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:OO$vYIF8JHA.6084@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> Hi
>>>>>> If you do not use the vendor util. you have to use WZC.
>>>>>> Yap, that is what I meant by signal noise.
>>>>>> Signal noise usually interrupts the connection, or create frequent
>>>>>> shifting from one speed to another.
>>>>>> Some times forcing it to "54g only" helps since it curbs the
>>>>>> shifting. But if the Signal variation is too much another solution
>>>>>> has to be found.
>>>>>> Changing the Wireless Router's transmission channel ( Ch1, or 11 are
>>>>>> usually good) might help too.
>>>>>> Jack (MS, MVP-Networking)
>>>>>
>>>>> Whether you use Windows or the Vendor supplied wireless utility, it is
>>>>> still worth gong to the vendors site to check for more up to date
>>>>> drivers for your wireless card because both will use that driver.
>>>>> Personally I'd do that as the first thing to try.
>>>>> --
>>>>> Brian Cryer
>>>>> www.cryer.co.uk/brian
>>>>>
>>>>> A: Because it messes up the order in which people normally read text.
>>>>> Q: Why is top-posting such a bad thing?
>>>>>
>>>>
>>> update- checked for latest driver on this older Netgear WG311v2, I'm
>>> good.
>>> Have noticed that since I've been home, the msg has only popped up once
>>> in past hour. Or is that 'normal'?
>>
>> Its not ideal, but it happens. I would hope once a day at most.
>>
>>> When I scan for connections, there is a wireless router next door that
>>> is showing a strong signal. Could that be the interference and if so,
>>> should I try a different channel or leave well-enough alone?
>>
>> If you are your neighbour are using the same channel then that will lead
>> to interference. Best to use a channel that no-one else in the area is
>> using, preferably (or so I read somewhere) be two away from your nearest
>> neighbour. So if your neighbour is using channel 11 then don't use 10 or
>> 11.
>> --
>> Brian Cryer
>> www.cryer.co.uk/brian
>>
>
>