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Downloads Continue on Wireless Connection when Wired Connection is Available

Symptom(s):
When a file download is started on a wireless network connection, and the laptop is then connected to a wired network connection, the download continues on the wireless connection.

Cause:
Choosing the appropriate network connection is controlled by Windows XP, not by the device drivers or Intel® software.

Solution:
Normal download behavior is that a download started using the wireless network connection will continue on the wireless network connection even though a wired network connection becomes available during the download.  To switch to the wired network connection, stop the download and then resume or start the download again after connecting to the wired network.

The above procedure has been observed to fail when using Windows* XP with Service Pack 1 (SP1.)  To resolve this issue apply Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Windows XP.  For questions on Windows XP Service Pack 2, click here.


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Operating System:
Windows* XP Professional, Windows* XP Home Edition, Windows* XP Tablet PC Edition, Windows* XP Media Center Edition

This applies to:
Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2100 Network Connection
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2100A Network Connection
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection
Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN

Solution ID: CS-017160
Date Created: 21-Nov-2004
Last Modified: 19-Sep-2007
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