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1. If the signal drops, can I simply plug the cable directly into the laptop and use my old connection? IOW, do I need to disable the wireless card first, or should it just work? (late in a SNG this is a nightmare)

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In most cases, this will work and operations will continue as normal (Web browsing).

However, with applications which log you IP Address, you will need to exit and restart the application. This is due to the change of IP Address which will occur when your physical network connection changes.



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2. Why do I need need to reboot my laptop everytime the HD goes into hybernation? Shouldnt the wireless card connect automatically?

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This is Operating System / Network Card / Firmware dependant. If you are running XP and experiencing reconnection difficulties following Hibernate Mode, consult both your Motherboard and Network Card manufacture websites for updated drivers if available.