Wifi problems on 5555

[jamessampson]

I'm having problems with the wireless modem on my Ipaq 5555.

In the 'Ipaq wireless' section, the WLAN doesn't turn on - the display light (in the program, not the physical one on the Ipaq) turns to green, but the physical light on the top does not turn on - neither green or orange. Even after closing the 'Ipaq wireless' screen, the WLAN indicator is still green - even after supposedly turning it off on the display. Its as if the wireless modem isnt there! I've tried a soft-reset with no success. I don't particularly want to try a hard-reset as I don't want the hassle of re-installing everything and setting it all up again.

Is this a known problem with modem in the 5555?

It was working fine until last week and no new programs / games have been installed.

Not sure if it makes a difference, but under the 'asset viewer', the WLAN has -

Hardware Version - 6.3
Firmware Version - 0.100.5.39
Driver Version - 3.2.2.96
Module Release Date - 02.09.05
MAC Address - 00.02.8A.B7-40-10

Thanks in advance,

James

[AnswerDude]

One thing you can try is taking the battery out for a few seconds and put it back in then soft reset.

[jamessampson]

Thats solved it! - thanks a lot.

Another question - Is it worth updating the WLAN driver to the latest?

Thanks again,

James

[AnswerDude]

The major improvement of this update is to support LEAP, if you don't use it and happy with the performance, you probably don not need it.

[Minnion]

FYI

This is a common problem with the 5400 and 5500 series, so get used to it:D


I've noticed that it hapeens when you soft reset or when the PPC locks up with the WLan on