Info: My network dropout problem & solution

> Many people report dropout and connection loss problems with Vista. I
> had similar problems after I bought a Dell inspiron 530 desktop.
> Accessing shares over the LAN was an exercise in frustration. Hours of
> searching the net, trying many solutions including 'Receive Window
> Auto-Tuning'; nothing solved the problem.
>
> Fed up with Vista, I installed XP as dual-boot. Everything working
> perfectly under XP. Just as I was about to make it the default OS, I
> ran into a Microsoft "Internet Connectivity Evaluation Tool" (google
> this to find). If the router passes the tests, it's 'Vista
> compatible'. My router passed the test.
>
> Yet I decided to check for a firmware update. There was an update:
> from v2.50 (2004!) to 2.75b2 (2006, indicated as a beta!!). Installed
> the update and to my big surprise the problem was solved.
>
> Lessons learned:
> - In case of network problems, check the router.
> - Vista is not so buggy after all. (off topic: it's just incredibly
> bloated).
> - Don't trust diagnostics if they report a 'pass'
>
> System configuration:
> - PC: Dell Inspiron 530, Core 2 duo processor, 2 GB RAM
> - Network adapter: on-board Intel 82562-V, latest driver
> - Router: D-link DI-624;
> - Other machines:1 wireless laptop + 1 wired desktop, both XP
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