Wireless connection works only on Windows

I am lucky if while running my Mac OS I get wireless internet connection for 3 seconds all day. In Windows XP, though, I connect and stay connected. Why is that? I have all things updated for both opperating systems.

I am having the same problem. Often, when I boot it up, it does not connect to my router although my Macbook and WinXP laptops do. Sometimes, if I leave it for about 2-3 minutes, it will spontaneously connect, at other times I have to re-enter the SSID and wep key for it to work. Hopefully it is only driver related and they come out with updated drivers soon.
Does it work any better with an Airport extreme? I am thinking of getting one only because I can plug an external hd into it (for shared backup purposes). I currently use a Linksys WRT54G router which works fine for everything else.

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If you want you can reload Firefox 4.0 or the last "old" version is 3.6.16 and is available here:
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I had problems making a wireless connection to my new BT Homehub3. Ethernet connection fine. Wireless stopped at 'local' connection and no internet access. I read many forums, spent over an hour with BT's helpline in India (extremely competent) but to no avail. The BT guy took over my laptop and tried everything imaginable but no success. The consensus on the forums was that there appears to be a compatability issue between Windows Vista and some hubs (not specifically BT).
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am having the exact same problem with the exact same windows and card.. could you point me in the direction of the update?
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Lenovo G400s Wireless Connection Limited Access on Windows 7 Ultimate - 32 bit

Just bought Lenovo G400s, install windows 7 ultimate - 32 bit on it.
It turns out the wireless network driver need to install manually, the disc driver that came with laptop was for windows 8.1. So I went to lenovo website, put on the series and download the wirelss network driver which is around 250 MB.
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Solved!
Go to Solution.

Today I want to install windows 8.1 on it, because the laptop came with windows 8.1 driver disc.
However, I try the wireless connection once again , one final try before I clean install the OS.
It turns out the internet connection is connected. Ping is quite stable, got a small drop. Nonetheless, IT'S CONNECTED!!!
I don't know what happened, I tried thousand ways yesterday and gave up. Today I don't set anything just try connecting with static IP set the ipv4 just like I did yesterday, and it connects without hassle!! is there a pc fairy or what?
The possible way I can think of is the router's internet connection's got restarted since It's a new day at office.
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[REOPEN] netcfg wireless connection works on the second start only

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subject tells most of it. I have a HP 8510w with a fresh installed arch setup. I migrated the default network connection to a netcfg-based setup. I set my home wifi settings (WPA128bit), and start netcfg. It fails after a timeout with 'Wireless association failed', and right after a quick netcfg restart connects without any problems.
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I can reproduce this here and started experiencing this myself recently. I'll see what I can do...
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I have seen the IPV6 cause interference before, often times turning this feature off will resolve the issue.
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hey all,
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Hello all
in desperate need of help!
using Lenovo 3000 N200, Windows Vista Premium 32 bit.
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Thanks for Posting!
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