Windows 7 unidentified network (or limited access) after hibernate.

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Published on 2011-01-14T01:39:14Z Indexed on 2011/01/14 1:55 UTC
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My windows 7 network will show limited access or unidentified network after coming up from hibernation.

In the office I normally use LAN connection, I turn-off my wireless card (DELL Latitude has on/off switch for the wireless card). When I back at home I will turn on the wireless card, but it will take about 15 seconds to detect my home WIFI and then show limited access. I will have to restart the notebook and it will be able to connect to my WIFI and internet.

The problem will be solved if I restart the notebook, but that defeats the purpose of hibernation doesn't it?

I have tried uninstalling the wireless card driver but still does not solve it. I also tried updating my network card driver but windows says I am using the latest driver. On support.dell.com also showing I am using the latest driver.

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