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.
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