Hi i am new to the forums so sorry if this has been said before or if this is in the wrong place.I really really hope the devs look at these posts (I dont know how they would or could though as there are soo many ... Anyway). Since vista we have had this super annoying problem with the wireless network polling every 60 seconds or so for another wireless network in range. Could we please just have a nice on off radio button to disable this feature, my computer is a desktopI am never going to need this feature for my desktop, granted its a nice idea for roaming laptops, but the desktop lets just get a connection and keep it.The problem comes when playing games online the lag is annoying. Rather then having these hack fixes (vista anti lag etc ) I would much rather the OS just have the option to nock this feature off, as im sure many other users would.Thanks

HelloIn Windows 7 if you are connected to your most preferred wireless network or if you have the "automatically connected to more preferred networks" setting disabled in your wireless profile (default setting on new profiles) we will not issue the periodic 60 second scan request to the wireless driver anymore. On the Windows 7 RC build and beyond simply move your desktop's home wireless profile to the top of your wireless profile list or set the auto-connect bit as I mentionedto avoid this scan.Please let me know if that answers your question or if you have any more wireless issues to report.ThanksJohn Archer

hi,i have exactly the same problem, as i think many others willi disabled the option mentioned above and it doesn't do the trick for me, it keeps polling every 60 secondsand i dont get the "move your desktop's home wireless profile to the top of your wireless profile list"please could you help me clearing this problem step by step so i make sure i'm not forgetting to do somethingThanks,Rob

HelloCan you please clarify a few points for me?1. What WLAN device are you using? Can you include the output of NETSH WLAN SHOW DRIVER for me?2. Are you using Windows 7 RC build or later?3. Can you explain how you are validating that the polling is happening? Are you using a sniffer or some other method?ThxJohn

Hi1. i'm using a linksys wireless-g PCI adapterhere's the outcome (sorry i'm dutch, hope you understand the lines, you probably will)[quote]Microsoft Windows [versie 6.1.7100]Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. Alle rechten voorbehouden. C:\Users\Rob>NETSH WLAN SHOW DRIVER Interfacenaam: Wireless Network Connection Stuurprogramma : Linksys Wireless-G PCI Adapter Leverancier : Linksys, A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Provider : Linksys, A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Datum : 11-12-2006 Versie : 2.0.3.0 INF-bestand : C:\Windows\INF\oem5.inf Bestanden : 1 totaal C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\WMP54Gv41x86.sys Type : Native Wi-Fi-stuurprogramma IHV-service aanwezig : 802.11b 802.11g Modus FIPS 140-2 ondersteund : Ja Gehost netwerk ondersteund: nee Verificatie en coderingsmethode ondersteund in infrastructuurmodus: Open Geen Open WEP-40bit Gedeeld WEP-40bit Open WEP-104-bits Gedeeld WEP-104-bits Open WEP Gedeeld WEP WPA-Enterprise TKIP WPA-Personal TKIP WPA2-Enterprise TKIP WPA2-Personal TKIP WPA-Enterprise CCMP WPA-Personal CCMP WPA2-Enterprise CCMP WPA2-Personal CCMP Verificatie en coderingsmethode ondersteund in ad-hocmodus: Open Geen Open WEP-40bit Open WEP-104-bits Open WEP WPA2-Personal CCMP [/quote]2. I'm running Build 71003. i ran a pingtest and every minute i get a 2/3 seconds lag when i play games such as Counter-Strike, Warcraft III and WoWi hope you're able to help me,Thanks,Rob

Intrestingly enough I am using the exact same wireless card a linksys wireless g pci adapater.C:\Users\Hedges>NETSH WLAN SHOW DRIVER Interface name: Wireless Network Connection 2 Driver : Linksys Wireless-G PCI Adapter Vendor : Linksys, A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Provider : Linksys, A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Date : 11/12/2006 Version : 2.0.3.0 INF file : C:\Windows\INF\oem1.inf Files : 1 total C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\WMP54Gv41x64.sys Type : Native Wi-Fi Driver Radio types supported : 802.11b 802.11g FIPS 140-2 mode supported : Yes Hosted network supported : No Authentication and cipher supported in infrastructure mode: Open None Open WEP-40bit Shared WEP-40bit Open WEP-104bit Shared WEP-104bit Open WEP Shared WEP WPA-Enterprise TKIP WPA-Personal TKIP WPA2-Enterprise TKIP WPA2-Personal TKIP WPA-Enterprise CCMP WPA-Personal CCMP WPA2-Enterprise CCMP WPA2-Personal CCMP Authentication and cipher supported in ad-hoc mode: Open None Open WEP-40bit Open WEP-104bit Open WEP WPA2-Personal CCMPI also have ran a ping test to my router and every 60 seconds it comes back at about 1000 ms or more. This is indeed a nightmare when playing games as stated above.I am using the same build (7100) I love windows 7 so far and I hope this problem can be resolved as it was one of my few niggles with vista.Thanks

Thanks for the information - I will work on a local repro tomorrow. I verified the expected OS behavior on an Intel 4965 platform today. With heavy data streaming and a constant ping to gateway I see the scan happening when the "auto connect to more preferred" bit is set on the profile and this behavior goes away when the bit is disabled. However, a driver may still issue a scan whenever they wish to their hardware, which may be what is happening here. Either way we'll get to the bottom of this and at least work with Broadcom (if needed) to notify them of any errant behavior. Please stay tuned.-John

I will unable to reproduce the problem on the Broadcom adapter using a simple ping test. I will be out tomorrow but one of my SDETs will attempt a repro with a wireless sniffer to look specifically for background scans on the 60 second interval, versus using a ping test. I will update this thread later this weekend once I have the results of his testing.ThanksJohn

Thanks for keeping us up to date :)

I never have this problem. I just uncheck connect to more preferred networks if available, and I have never experienced this at all.

Adam M do you have the same wireless card as us (Linksys Wireless-G PCI Adapater) if so can you let us know where you got your drivers from etc.Thanks

I've been experiencing the same problem since I installed build 7100 on the weekend. I also picked up a Linksys wireless G PCI adapter, and will get the driver information and post it. It has been a few days since the last post from John Archer, has there been any update on if you guys have been able to duplicate the issue? Thanks - John B ------ Edit ------- Here are the results of my show wlan. It is the same as the other two Interface name: Wireless Network Connection Driver : Linksys Wireless-G PCI Adapter Vendor : Linksys, A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Provider : Linksys, A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Date : 11/12/2006 Version : 2.0.3.0 INF file : C:\Windows\INF\oem13.inf Files : 1 total C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\WMP54Gv41x64.sys Type : Native Wi-Fi Driver Radio types supported : 802.11b 802.11g FIPS 140-2 mode supported : Yes Hosted network supported : No Authentication and cipher supported in infrastructure mode: Open None Open WEP-40bit Shared WEP-40bit Open WEP-104bit Shared WEP-104bit Open WEP Shared WEP WPA-Enterprise TKIP WPA-Personal TKIP WPA2-Enterprise TKIP WPA2-Personal TKIP WPA-Enterprise CCMP WPA-Personal CCMP WPA2-Enterprise CCMP WPA2-Personal CCMP Authentication and cipher supported in ad-hoc mode: Open None Open WEP-40bit Open WEP-104bit Open WEP WPA2-Personal CCMP

I was in the mood to do some tinkering, and I managed to get rid of my lag spikes. After doing some reading, I created a restore point and installed drivers from the Ralink website. I don't use any special software to keep track of the connection, as I was able to get consistent lag results just using ping. Here are the driver details that worked for me (I didn't install the Ralink wireless management software, just the driver) C:\Users\John>NETSH WLAN SHOW DRIVER Interface name: Wireless Network Connection 2 Driver : 802.11G Wireless PCI Adapter Vendor : Ralink Technology Corp. Provider : Ralink Technology Corp. Date : 26/11/2008 Version : 2.1.3.0 INF file : C:\Windows\INF\oem16.inf Files : 3 total C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\netr6164.sys C:\Windows\system32\RaCoInstx.dll C:\Windows\system32\RaCoInst.dat Type : Native Wi-Fi Driver Radio types supported : 802.11b 802.11g FIPS 140-2 mode supported : Yes Hosted network supported : No Authentication and cipher supported in infrastructure mode: Open None Open WEP-40bit Open WEP-104bit Open WEP Shared WEP-40bit Shared WEP-104bit Shared WEP WPA-Enterprise TKIP WPA-Enterprise CCMP WPA-Personal TKIP WPA-Personal CCMP WPA2-Enterprise TKIP WPA2-Enterprise CCMP WPA2-Personal TKIP WPA2-Personal CCMP Authentication and cipher supported in ad-hoc mode: Open None Open WEP-40bit Open WEP-104bit Open WEP WPA2-Personal CCMP IHV service present : Yes IHV adapter OUI : [00 40 96], type: [00] IHV extensibility DLL path: C:\Windows\system32\RAIHV.dll IHV UI extensibility ClSID: {00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000} IHV diagnostics CLSID : {00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000} Hopefully this helps out some of you that are having the same problem - John

Did any of this work for you hedgesja?

Could Johnbd or anyone using the sucessfuly rail link driver please advice on which one to download.Thanks

Sorry about that, I guess that would be useful information :). I went to this link http://www.ralinktech.com/ralink/Home/Support/Windows.html and downloaded the driver 2.1.3.0 dated 12/09/2008. After the install, Windows doesn't automatically install the driver and won't recognize it as an updated driver when you scan for updates. I had to go into the device manager, update the driver, manually browse for the adapter, and select the Ralink "802.11G Wireless PCI Adapter" driver. - John ------ EDIT ------- I also forgot to mention that I have also unchecked the option to have it search for a more preferred network if one is available.

Thanks JohnThis rings a bell with what I had to do with vista, however I also had to use vista anti lag (some application). Hopefully like in your situation the driver will just do the trick.

Yep it works a treat, well done John for finding that.Would suggest all users who experienced the problem to get the above mentioned driver, its a little fidly to put on as windows wont detect it etc (as mentioned) but im sure all the users in here can handle it.Thanks again.

Yep it works a treat, well done John for finding that. Would suggest all users who experienced the problem to get the above mentioned driver, its a little fidly to put on as windows wont detect it etc (as mentioned) but im sure all the users in here can handle it. Thanks again. For those of you that used the ralink driver, are you using 32 or 64 bit versions of windows 7? Everytime i tried it with the 64, it failed

I'm using the 64 bit of Windows 7, build 7100. Are you using the latest build (the 76xx or whatever it is)? Is the polling issue still a problem for some Linksys devices? What are the results of your NETSH WLAN SHOW DRIVER ? - John

I'm using the 64 bit of Windows 7, build 7100. Are you using the latest build (the 76xx or whatever it is)? Is the polling issue still a problem for some Linksys devices? What are the results of your NETSH WLAN SHOW DRIVER ? - John i'm using build 7100 of the RC (downloaded the file a few days ago) Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7100] Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. C:\Users\**>netsh wlan show driver Interface name: Local Area Connection 2 Driver : 802.11b/g Wireless Adapter Vendor : Ralink Technology, Inc. Provider : Ralink Technology, Inc. Date : 6/1/2006 Version : 3.2.0.0 INF file : C:\Windows\INF\oem5.inf Files : 1 total C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\RT2500.sys Type : Legacy Wi-Fi Driver Radio types supported : 802.11g 802.11b FIPS 140-2 mode supported : No Hosted network supported : No Authentication and cipher supported in infrastructure mode: Open None Open WEP Shared None Shared WEP WPA-Enterprise TKIP WPA-Enterprise CCMP WPA-Personal TKIP WPA-Personal CCMP WPA-None TKIP WPA-None CCMP WPA2-Enterprise TKIP WPA2-Enterprise CCMP WPA2-Personal TKIP WPA2-Personal CCMP Authentication and cipher supported in ad-hoc mode: Open WEP Shared WEP Open None Shared None the driver i downloaded was from http://www.ralinktech.com.tw/data/drivers/IS_AP_STA_2500_D-3.2.0.10_VA-3.2.0.0_RU-2.1.3.0_VA-2.1.3.0_AU-2.0.3.0_VA-2.0.3.0_021209_1.0.1.0_Free.exe the version # matches what i downloaded, but the date...doesnt... I'm thinking i'm still getting the polling, because it seems like while playing aion online beta, i get maybe 30seconds to a minute of "normal" like, interspersed with 30 seconds or so of EXTREME (talking about 4-5 seconds between action and result in game) lag.

Im using the same W7 64bit 7100build, I have the Linksys WRT54GS router, and was having problem with D/C... I did a simple Firmware upgrade on the router, rebooted my PC and have not had the problem anymore.... I will say this, I used my laptop which is on the same network to upgrade... and once I restarted both PC and laptop this seemed to solve it for me. Good luck, maybe it will work for you! ;)

Im using the same W7 64bit 7100build, I have the Linksys WRT54GS router, and was having problem with D/C... I did a simple Firmware upgrade on the router, rebooted my PC and have not had the problem anymore.... I will say this, I used my laptop which is on the same network to upgrade... and once I restarted both PC and laptop this seemed to solve it for me. Good luck, maybe it will work for you! ;) I dont think this is my issue either, i'm 99% certain that our router is built into our dsl modem, it's a westell versalink, whenever i connect directly into the default gateway through a web browser it's that software that comes up, however i did make sure that the firmware is up to date.

update: I finally broke down, and grabbed the modem/router from downstairs, so i could hardwire it into my system. So far (about 10 minutes of game time in aion) everything seems better. So, this leads us to what? Either a driver issue (possible, but i'd say, unlikely, since i've tried both of the reccomended drivers, the linksys xp 64 bit, and the ralink, which, while it helped with general disconnects, not the lag spikes) It could be a firmware issue on the router, but i would suspect that it would affect both wireless and wired the same. or it could be something, internally with windows.

I also have a Linksys Wireless-G PCI and have struggled with the lag spike issue in Windows 7 - 2 second pings to my wireless router each minute. Installing the RaLink driver as described earlier seems to have fixed it based on continuous ping readings, which is a great relief. Thanks a lot!