Windows Vista Network Adapter Issue

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Windows vista machine's wireless adapter only connects when the monitor goes to sleep. This is an extremely odd issue and I've run out of troubleshooting ideas.


-IP Config shows 169.254 address (default windows IP)

-DHCP enabled

-disabled IPV6

-Network Adapter power saving mode disabled

-updated drivers

-set static IP, no change

-Ran constant ping to the default gateway, timed out until the screensaver turned on. (can also hear instant messenger logging in).

-when the monitor turns off, the new device noise is heard

-intel network adapter

-problem persists in safemode with networking

-system restore failed

-other devices on the network connect fine and show no packet loss.

-replaced network cable


I'm at my witts end here and am looking for some advice.

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