SL Series ThinkPad Laptops

[#1]

SL 510 wireless adapter turns off whenever I plug in ethernet cable.  It kills connection to wireless devices when I'm using the Ethernet ;(. If it would automatically turn on it wouldn't be too bad, but have to run repair to turn it on.

[#2]

Hi jandersfam,

1. Uninstall Access Connections if you're using it. Or open Access Connections and go to Configure|Automatic Location Switching and TURN OFF "Enable automatic location switching." You also have to go Configure|Global Settings and TURN OFF "Enable automatic wireless LAN radio control." Subsequently, select Windows to configure my wireless network settings following proceeding steps:-

a) Click Start | Control Panel  

b) Double-click Network Connections  

c) Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon | Properties | Wireless Networks tab  

d) Check 'Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings;

e) Click OK. Your computer should now be using Windows' built-in wireless configuration utility.

2. Further, go to Device Manager | Properties for the wifi card | under Power Management, uncheck | 'allow computer to turn off device to save power'

Hope it helps.

[#3]

Thanks, had done everything but unionistall the access manager and allow windows to control (that tab for some reason is hiding), but uninstalling the manager seems to have worked