[SOLVED] No WLAN connection after PC boot

gahickma · 03-20-2008, 02:21 PM

Hi everyone, my first post to this site

I have a problem with my PC. I have a laptop which I connect to the Internet via WLAN. Problem is after I boot my PC, the WLAN device does not start up, and have to manually switch it off and on with the external switch. Then after about 30sec I get a connection. The PC is about 8 months old, and worked fine until about 1 month ago.

OK the problem is not a disaster, but annoying, and in my experience is a precursor for something more serious to come along.

Technical stuff
Toshiba Satellite A100-720 1GB Ram, 1.66Ghz
Vista Home Basic 32bit
In built WLAN Atheros AR5006EG Wireless Network Adapter

I updated the driver so it is the latest (7.3.1.61) , and I turned off the Power Save options.

So basically how do I get the Wireless adapter to start working at PC boot up.

Thx

gahickma · 03-21-2008, 06:23 AM

Hi
Some more information. As well as after booting, I get the problem if the computer goes into hibernation.

I used netsh commands to see the setting of this, and the connection mode for the WLAN adapter is set to connect automatically.

I have no idea why the adapter is not switching itself on on boot up.

gahickma · 03-21-2008, 01:01 PM

OK figured it.

The power save option is resetting itself. Not sure why, I need to check with Atheros , but when I get the power save option to to stay on No power save, the WLAN starts on boot up.

johnwill · 03-22-2008, 12:05 PM

Self solving problems, my favorite kind! :D

03-20-2008, 02:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
gahickma Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3 OS: Vista Home Basic	[SOLVED] No WLAN connection after PC boot Hi everyone, my first post to this site I have a problem with my PC. I have a laptop which I connect to the Internet via WLAN. Problem is after I boot my PC, the WLAN device does not start up, and have to manually switch it off and on with the external switch. Then after about 30sec I get a connection. The PC is about 8 months old, and worked fine until about 1 month ago. OK the problem is not a disaster, but annoying, and in my experience is a precursor for something more serious to come along. Technical stuff Toshiba Satellite A100-720 1GB Ram, 1.66Ghz Vista Home Basic 32bit In built WLAN Atheros AR5006EG Wireless Network Adapter I updated the driver so it is the latest (7.3.1.61) , and I turned off the Power Save options. So basically how do I get the Wireless adapter to start working at PC boot up. Thx

03-21-2008, 06:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
gahickma Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3 OS: Vista Home Basic	Re: No WLAN connection after PC boot Hi Some more information. As well as after booting, I get the problem if the computer goes into hibernation. I used netsh commands to see the setting of this, and the connection mode for the WLAN adapter is set to connect automatically. I have no idea why the adapter is not switching itself on on boot up.

03-21-2008, 01:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
gahickma Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3 OS: Vista Home Basic	[Closed]Re: No WLAN connection after PC boot OK figured it. The power save option is resetting itself. Not sure why, I need to check with Atheros , but when I get the power save option to to stay on No power save, the WLAN starts on boot up.

03-22-2008, 12:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 28,754 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: [SOLVED] No WLAN connection after PC boot Self solving problems, my favorite kind! :D __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience