BUG: Infrared Device Stops Functioning During Data Transfer

SYMPTOMS

There is a known hardware problem with some older infrared controllers [National Semiconductor Fast Infrared Controllers] that causes them to stop functioning while transmitting or receiving at speeds greater than 115 kilobytes per second (Kbps). This problem is most common at 1 megabits per second (Mbps), although it does occur infrequently at 4 Mbps. This problem should not cause Windows to become unstable, although 1 and 4 Mbps infrared transfer speeds might not be available until the computer is restarted. Speeds of 115 Kbps or less should function without restarting.