Hi,

I am trying to connect a laptop to a broadband network.

Main computer is a desktop attached to a broadband router via a USB
connection. The laptop is detecting that the router is broadcasting but
fails to connect. I have gone through the wireless network wizard but
it's still no use.

Can anyone suggest what I should be looking at? I have tried the
firewall so it is not that.

MTIA

"Nobody" <Nobody@thisaddress.com> wrote in message
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MTIA

First port of call should be the documentation that came with the Router and
Laptop.
Have a look on the CD Rom that came with the Router and CD Rom(s) that came
with the Laptop for additional .pdf files.

You do not mention if your Router has a Wireless capability.

If your Router does have Wireless then ensure the Router Wireless section is
setup. Note you should do this before setting up the Laptop.
I would suggest if possible you change the Desktop connection to Ethernet
rather than USB if the Router and your Desktop have the appropriate LAN
Cards. It just makes troubleshooting easier.

Note down on paper the channel, SSID, encryption type (WEP or WPA) and their
Keys.
Then setup the laptop.

Best
Paul.

PeeCee wrote:
It appears so.

Many Thanks

"Nobody" <Nobody@thisaddress.com> wrote in message
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Home routers have a very limited range, make sure the laptop is close enough

Martik wrote:
Thanks but I have been sat next door to it. Am trying again this Saturday.

On Thu, 27 Jul 2006 21:24:09 +1200, "PeeCee" <abuse@local.host> wrote:

Have now *almost* sorted this out by discovering a button on the
router that had to be pressed. The manual displays a different setup
from what you get on the box!

I now have the laptop connecting with data packets exchanged but it
does not fully *make* the connection in that it is failing to obtain
the network address.

NLA is turned on, TCP/IP is set to automatically obtain addresses and
netbios is also enabled.

i am almsot there but what am I missing?

Nobody@thisaddress.com wrote:
In the router, do you have DHCP turned on, and set to a valid range of
addresses?

--
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On Sat, 29 Jul 2006 11:27:22 -0700, "Toolman Tim"
<ToolmanTim@invalid.com.invalid> wrote:

That's my next port of call.

Unfortunately, the router has a config program but the owner (my
brother-in-lkaw) has forgotten the password with which to start up
this service. Great :-(

Nobody@thisaddress.com wrote:
The router login? Hmmm...there should be a reset button on the router just
for emergencies like this. Push the button and hold it in - I think 10
seconds is typical. Unfortunately, it will reset to factory original
settings, so anything you've done so far will be lost. But if you're having
trouble, that may be a /good/ thing <grin>! Anyway, set the password
yourself so you have control. I would never let someone password protect
something of mine without letting me choose the password.

Another thing to check would be to go online and see if there are any
firmware updates for the router. I had frequent disconnects with my D-Link
wireless until I upgraded the router, now it's almost* trouble free.

*almost: I use remote control software from my laptop to run the scanner and
desktop computer, and I lose that connection sometimes.

--
Life: Nature's way of keeping meat fresh. ~Doctor Who~

Toolman Tim wrote:
Tim, just so you know/if you hadn't heard yet.

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19006/info

click on the tabs to read more about it.

Randall Smith wrote:
Interesting. I just checked their website and there are no updates that
would deal with this issue yet. I guess I'll keep checking. Thanks!

--
Life: Nature's way of keeping meat fresh. ~Doctor Who~

Martik wrote:
True, but the range depends on the type of 802.11 he's using and wether or
not he's getting interferance from other electronic products in the
household.

Look here.

http://compnetworking.about.com/cs/w...11standard.htm

However you can tell the artical and list are a little old. It still says
wireless N is still in development. I know it isn't because I use it.

When I had my wireless B router. I moved my wireless router to another room
in the house away from my microwave. I used to have my computer in the
kitchen. Now I don't get intermittant connectivity when somebody uses the
microwave. When I got Wireless N, everywhere I go with my laptop in my
house (and outside on the porch) I get excellent connections. N is quite
expensive to get the router (appx. $200.00 US) and new wireless cards (appx.
$100.00 US), but I think it is worth the money.

There are otherways to extend your range too. They have third party
antennas that you can buy. They are much larger than the stock antennas and
give you a better range.

As for your question on setting up your current router? Well Tim was
correct. There should be a reset button on it or depress the power button
until the lights blink off and back on or something. Mine does that anyway.
Does Yours Tim? It will reset all the manufacturer default settings. These
settings are usually ok for setting up your wireless network. Then on the
computer reset all the network settings on there to the defaults or remove
them. Then follow the directions that should be included with the adapter
and everything should work great.

Here is a great site I found that has alot of information on Wi-Fi.

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/wireless-network1.htm





Good Luck.

Randall Smith wrote:
Especially if you can raise them higher. I have a friend using one to get
wireless to his "mother-in-law" house.

I never watched the lights on mine - the D-Link manual says 10 seconds, so I
do that, and it's worked for me. The full reset is a good thing to try when
things aren't working in a typical manner.


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Life: Nature's way of keeping meat fresh. ~Doctor Who~

Toolman Tim wrote:
Your Welcome. There was another article somewhere that mentioned they
haven't come out with a resolution to the problem yet. I'm gonna keep
watching too. My sister uses Dlink. I use Linksys.

On Sat, 29 Jul 2006 12:40:05 -0700, "Toolman Tim"

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