09-07-2004, 09:03 PM -
I have started using wireless on my notebook at school, so I decided to try-out the monitor. I really like it but I see a few issues.
1. This is probably the biggest issue that I just found. I am now at home (not using wireless) with the 802.11b PCMCIA card not connected to the laptop. I decided to look more in depth to some settings (although there are only a few). I enabled the "hide when no connection" option and as I expected, the monitor disappeard--ok that can be useful, but the space it frees is empty anyway, so I then think, how to get it back (besides going to school, inserting the PCMCIA card and connecting to the network)? hrmm, can't really, but then notice in the TLB menu "Show Hidden..." Ahh great, click on "Wireless Monitor" and all should be good...nope. The monitor flashes on the taskbar, but then quickly goes away (guessing because the option to hide). So, now I can't do anything to get it back until I get to a zone at school.
2. Same situation: now at home without the PCMCIA card installed and I go to Wireless Monitor Properties. Note: this is prior to enabling "hide when no connection". I try to change a setting such as skin, but I can not choose "OK" because I can not choose a wireless card from the dropdown menu. "Cancel" works. It would be nice if I can change settings without having the card inserted (although kinda pointless, except in the situation I was in).
I have only had time to setup the wireless card, the VPN, and test it for a short period, so I haven't looked much at the wireless monitor yet, but I will be later.
Much thanks Yuri.
1. This is probably the biggest issue that I just found. I am now at home (not using wireless) with the 802.11b PCMCIA card not connected to the laptop. I decided to look more in depth to some settings (although there are only a few). I enabled the "hide when no connection" option and as I expected, the monitor disappeard--ok that can be useful, but the space it frees is empty anyway, so I then think, how to get it back (besides going to school, inserting the PCMCIA card and connecting to the network)? hrmm, can't really, but then notice in the TLB menu "Show Hidden..." Ahh great, click on "Wireless Monitor" and all should be good...nope. The monitor flashes on the taskbar, but then quickly goes away (guessing because the option to hide). So, now I can't do anything to get it back until I get to a zone at school.
2. Same situation: now at home without the PCMCIA card installed and I go to Wireless Monitor Properties. Note: this is prior to enabling "hide when no connection". I try to change a setting such as skin, but I can not choose "OK" because I can not choose a wireless card from the dropdown menu. "Cancel" works. It would be nice if I can change settings without having the card inserted (although kinda pointless, except in the situation I was in).
I have only had time to setup the wireless card, the VPN, and test it for a short period, so I haven't looked much at the wireless monitor yet, but I will be later.
Much thanks Yuri.