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torrent,
I tend to agree but I've seen two posts on the Microsoft forums indicating that Win7 is not compatible with some existing routers;
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As D-Link DI-524 router is not compatible with Windows 7. I suggest you to get in touch with D-Link DI-524 router manufacturer for the best support. D-Link DI-524 router compatibility with Windows 7.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/com...-524&os=64-bit
Hope this information is useful.
Regards,
Sujan – Microsoft Support
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Method 5:
Disable the DHCP Broadcast Flag:
Link: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/928233
Important: This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756 (How to back up and restore the registry in Windows)
Windows 7 cannot obtain an IP address from certain routers or from certain non-Microsoft DHCP servers
To resolve this issue, disable the DHCP BROADCAST flag in Windows 7. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Click Start, type regedit in the Start Search box, and then click regedit in the Programs list.
If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password, or click Continue.
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Hope it helps.
Thanks and Regards:
Shekhar S - Microsoft Support.
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So, it looks to me like Win7 is the issue for quite a few people. Either that, or these existing routers have been violating the 802.11 standard for years and no one noticed - I don't think so....
I've tried every solution that I've seen proposed, including upgrading and downgrading my adapter drivers with no success. I've been using wireless for a looong time and never run across anything as pervasive as this.
Ski