Windows XP Wireless Connectivity

>> Content-Class: urn:content-classes:message
>> From: "Greg" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> Sender: "Greg" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> Subject: Windows XP Wireless Connectivity
>> Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2003 16:46:49 -0800
>>
>> I am hoping that someone can help me please. I have a
>> problem with my Windows XP Pro running on a Dell Inspiron
>> 5100 when attempting to use the wireless connection in the
>> library of my campus. I get a great connection with
>> almost 95% connectivity but I have a serious problem with
>> being disconnected and reconnected. My wireless card
>> (linksys wpc100 v3.0) came with a strength meter that
>> indicates the link quality and the signal strength. When
>> I watch the connection, there is no noticible change in
>> the signal strength before it disconnects. After it
>> disconnects, it immediately reconnects but I have to
>> authenticate. It is a huge pain in the ass to try to surf
>> and keep having these intermittent drops and reconnects.
>>
>> Someone please keep me from smashing this card into a
>> thousand pieces, or at least tell me it is the right thing
>> to do.
>>