The Wireless Connection Icon Shows "Unavailable" After Your Computer Resumes from Standby

Article ID: 328647 - View products that this article applies to.
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SYMPTOMS

The icon in the notification area (at the far right of the taskbar) for a wireless connection may show the connection as "Unavailable" after you resume your computer from standby, even if wireless connectivity is available.
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CAUSE

This problem occurs because the media connect action is not sent to the Wireless service correctly.
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RESOLUTION

Disable and then enable the wireless network adapter. To do so, follow these steps:
  1. Start the Network Connections tool in Control Panel. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections, and then click Network Connections.
  2. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and then click Disable.
  3. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and then click Enable.
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STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
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Properties

Article ID: 328647 - Last Review: February 1, 2007 - Revision: 2.3
APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP1
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP1
  • Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
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