On Tue, Jan 17, 2006 at 01:31:47PM +1030, Tim wrote: > an unattributed author: > >> 1. wireless is inherently flaky. Even in close proximity to a WAP, I get > >> temporary dropoffs. Usually, NM will restore the connection within a few > >> minutes. > >> > >> 2. NM is beta, no? Still needs to be fine-tuned... > > Since you mention Christmas, could one of your neighbours have bought > themselves some wireless gear, and you're getting some interaction > between yours and their systems? > > If you turn off all off your wireless gear but the one receiver on the > PC you're testing, does it notice any other networks? Kismet is your friend here. Be sure to turn off Network Manager before firing it up. -- Charles Curley /"\ ASCII Ribbon Campaign Looking for fine software \ / Respect for open standards and/or writing? X No HTML/RTF in email http://www.charlescurley.com / \ No M$ Word docs in email Key fingerprint = CE5C 6645 A45A 64E4 94C0 809C FFF6 4C48 4ECD DFDB
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