Microsoft KB Archive/328647

= The Wireless Connection Icon Shows &quot;Unavailable&quot; After Your Computer Resumes from Standby =

Article ID: 328647

Article Last Modified on 2/1/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional
 * Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
 * Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2002
 * Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition

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This article was previously published under Q328647



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



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



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.



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

Keywords: kbnetwork kbprb KB328647

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