Windows Wireless Networking

Connecting Pocket PC to internet via WEP Secured WLAN

Bob D. - 17 Feb 2007 10:56 PM - 3 messages

I have been busy for some days now to connect my new Siemens Pocket Loox N560 (with integrated WiFi adapter; running under WM5) to my home WLAN. First problem was to get my 128 bits WEP key entered in my Pocket PC, but ...

Cannot access shared folders over network

Patricia - 17 Feb 2007 10:35 PM - 5 messages

I have been trying to access the shared folders from my desktop to my laptops, with no success. I get the error message: "\\"computername" is not accessible. You may not have permission to use this network resource. ...

Printer Sharing Fails At Times

jalway - 17 Feb 2007 7:26 PM - 4 messages

Hello, I'm trying to share a printer on a local area network (LinkSys router, wifi), and at times it works and at times it doesn't work. The shared file system always works, and the internet gateway works. ...

Multiple Deauthentications causing network inconsistency

Dan - 17 Feb 2007 12:06 PM - 4 messages

I am having trouble with my wireless network. The connection is constantly dropping out temporarily. when I look at the router log it states that the laptop has disconnected because the router received a deathentication. I ...

Can't see internet

rothfam98 - 17 Feb 2007 11:51 AM - 5 messages

I had to format my HD due to viruses. Had to reload everthing. I have XPHOME, Dell 2400 using a D-link wireless adapter trying to connect to a 2WIRE wireless router. Everthing is set up. I can see the wireless network, has ...

Location, location, location

Tracey - 17 Feb 2007 7:17 AM - 3 messages

I had a perfectly good working wireless network a few weeks ago, and I tried to add another computer and since then I haven't been able to get the network to operate properly. The router seems to be working okay, and the other ...

Can't search for wireless networks

67BuggyBoy - 17 Feb 2007 3:11 AM - 4 messages

My laptop does not search for wireless networks. I had it on my wireless network at home for a couple weeks, and then today when I started it up, the icons for the wireless internet connection (down by the clock) didn't appear. ...

Performance?

Bill & Debbie - 17 Feb 2007 2:14 AM - 2 messages

When access to the internet bogs down some, is there an easy way to identify the culprit (ISP or Wireless network) when you are running WinXP Home? Thanks in advance for any help, Bill ...

How the anti-virus program affects my network...plus!!!

lethal_assignation - 16 Feb 2007 10:46 PM - 3 messages

Desktop Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (updated from sp 1) Laptop Windows Media Center Service Pack 2 I first had an anti-virus program (McAfee) for my Desktop Computer. After ...

wireless adapter/driver working, but no pages available

Wiley - 16 Feb 2007 10:12 PM - 5 messages

My hard drive was damaged, so I had a new one installed. Last night I reinstaled my XP. I cabled into my wireless router and downloaded the driver for my internal wireless adapter. I launched it, selected my home network and ...

THE NETWORK PATH WAS NOT FOUND

mg07 - 16 Feb 2007 10:11 PM - 2 messages

Every time I log on with the wireless switch flicked on I can browse files on my other computers via a mapped network drive. However randomly it will disconnect for no reason. Any help please to sort this problem out. Windows XP Home edition on laptop and desktop, ...

IAS PEAP Wireless - Stand Alone CA

tweaked540@gmail.com - 16 Feb 2007 8:24 PM - 2 messages

Is it possible to have a stand alone win2k3 CA produce certificates for the IAS server to use for PEAP? When we try to authenticate to the WAP, we get these errors on our IAS box: (It looks as if the ...

Why only 2 Mb/sec?

jtpr - 16 Feb 2007 2:01 PM - 3 messages

I have Netgear Wg311v3 network adapter connecting to a Netgear "b" level router about 2 feet away. I have an excellent signal, but only reporting 2Mb/sec, not 11. I have a laptop upstairs on another floor with a Netgear PCMCIA card in it getting 11Mbs. Why would that be? ...

Permissions in workgroup

Jim McDonald - 16 Feb 2007 1:11 PM - 2 messages

Hi all I have a small workgroup, two Vista, one Win-XP-Pro. The workgroup setup permits any computer to see all the others but either won't allow opening of a mapped drive says that there are incorrect permissions. I've checked and ...

New Wireless Broadband - HELP!

Paul Veevers - 16 Feb 2007 9:51 AM - 3 messages

I am very stuck and I think it is mainly down to general incompetence. I have a new wireless router from Sky - I attempted to set up my broadband last night using a wireless adapter. When connecting the router i didnt connect using the earthnet cable as it ...

Network sharing issue

Justin Roberts - 16 Feb 2007 3:29 AM - 2 messages

When I try and access the hard drive of my desktop over my wireless network (via my lap top), it won't allow me access to any of its sub folders (e.g. program files, my documents, etc.). It appears to be restricting access for some reason. I thought I had all ...

is my wireless card compatible?

dcjp - 16 Feb 2007 12:45 AM - 2 messages

I just recently set up a wireless network for my internet connection. My computer works fine - I can connect to the internet, and everything works quickly with no problems. However, my roommates computer is having problems with the network. At first, she could connect to it, but it was EXTREMELY ...

random losses of connection

Andy - 15 Feb 2007 10:47 PM - 5 messages

Hi, I run internet via cable to my first computer, I then set up a router and network card to share that internet connection wireless. the signal strength is always very good, and for months I've had no problems ...

can i access recored stuff on my home pc over my vpn network

Louis - 15 Feb 2007 3:17 PM - 3 messages

i am hooking up a vpn from my home cpu to my other labtop that i travel with. is there a way i can records my shows on my media center at my house cpu and watch my shows via vpn on my other labtops over the network. ...

IE problem: warn HTTP: Error 12007 connecting to...

D3athjam - 15 Feb 2007 6:47 AM - 3 messages

My Internet seems to be having a problem. Now and then the internet would suddenly cut off. Sites like google.com and microsoft.com will display the IE error message (Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage) When I diagnose Connection Problems, Only last HTTP diagnostic displayed ...

two laptops with Wi-Fi can network?

venturian - 15 Feb 2007 6:41 AM - 3 messages

Trying to share my internet connection -a Verizon WWAN broadband (PC Card) with another laptop. I finally got them connected, but no file sharing or ICS. Is this even possible? ...

DWL-G132 D-Link USB Adapter + DI624M = "not connected"

steele - 15 Feb 2007 4:53 AM - 9 messages

Hi, everyone. I'm totally new to this, so please bear with me. I got a DWL-G132 Wireless USB Adapter and a DI624M router, both from D- Link, but can't seem to get a Wireless connection going. I installed ...

Networking Windows XP with Windows Vista

Crystal Candle - 15 Feb 2007 1:44 AM - 3 messages

I have a Dell Inspiron Notebook with Windows Vista and a HP Pavilion Intel Celeron with Windows XP. I have been able to share a DSL internet connection over a wireless network. I can not figure out how to share files and a ...

How to connect via bluetooth one or more computers?

genius - 14 Feb 2007 8:54 AM - 2 messages

Hello! How to connect via bluetooth one or more computers? Please, help me! Thank you! ...

Home Network File Sharing

Justin Roberts - 14 Feb 2007 4:22 AM - 4 messages

Good Evening, Currently I have two computers; a desktop that runs XP (Comp 1) and a laptop that runs Vista Home Premium (Comp2). I set up a wireless network (via a wireless router) and both connect successfully to the internet via its ...

internet connection

HelpBeth - 13 Feb 2007 10:53 PM - 5 messages

My computer is trying to go to dial-up instead of using wireless. It is saying that the wireless is connected, but the internet browser does not work. How can this be remedied? ...

Woulld Like to Create Wireless Network Between Laptop and Palm

Chris - 13 Feb 2007 7:36 PM - 4 messages

Hello, I've tried the "Wireless Network Setup Wizard" and applied the network name and key to the palm and I get no signal from the laptop. I normally use it with a router to access the internet and it works fine. (I'm using it ...

How do I view what is connected to my wireless network?

Bill & Debbie - 13 Feb 2007 7:22 PM - 7 messages

Thanks in advance for your help. ...

repeated internet drop outs

docq - 13 Feb 2007 3:01 PM - 2 messages

I'm running XP2 SP2 over a wireless connection to a netgear router, using Netgear Rangemax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311. The router has its firewall on. Unless I disable the Windows firewall on my computer only (none of the others ...

WPA AES & WPA2 AES

max - 13 Feb 2007 2:43 PM - 4 messages

Hi, Could someone reply with the difference between WPA with AES encryption & WPA2 with AES encryption. thanks ...

Some pages drop my wireless connection and general problems

callieandmark - 13 Feb 2007 1:31 PM - 5 messages

Ive just brought a Belking Wireless router/modem and am having issues ! I have my XP laptop and an XP desktop PC connected both using Auto Config IP. The laptop on the whole seems ok although I can't access some webpages ...

Trouble getting wireless connection before logon screen.

Jonathan - 13 Feb 2007 1:43 AM - 2 messages

Hi I am having trouble getting computers to log into a domain via a wireless network. I have set the network up as follows. Wireless access points with WPA2-Enterprise encryption. Authentication has been setup to use EAP-TLS with auto-enrolling certificates via group policy. ...

Wireless network not visible after reformatting and installing SP2

polaris_dave - 12 Feb 2007 7:09 PM - 4 messages

Hi there, I had to reformat our laptop (XP home) and had everything working fine with my wireless network. After performing all of the updates including SP2, now I cannot see my wireless network. I tried turning off the firewall and still ...

Notification icon for wireless connectivity has red X,

earlthepearl - 12 Feb 2007 4:51 PM - 2 messages

I have a desktop running XP Pro, SP2. I have used a wireless network in my home for over three years, with little or no problems (after the initial exercise of acquiring and connecting the hardware). Just recently I had a crash of Windows XP, and had to reload from scratch. ...

New to Wireless...How do I set this up?

kpeercy - 12 Feb 2007 3:40 PM - 23 messages

I currently have a desktop PC connected to a Westell DSL modem w/ service from Bellsouth. I have acquired a wireless router and have a laptop w/ a built in network card. I'm not sure how to set this up. The desktop does ...

BUFFALO WLI-U2-KG54-AI USB adaptor stopped being 'recognized'

Steve Hawkins - 12 Feb 2007 3:20 PM - 4 messages

Managed trouble free use of this device for several days on Dell Inspiron 2600 laptop, before laptop says device is not recognized. ON our pc, the device is first recognized as a disc drive, then changes as the onboard set up programme starts (have not fully tested device on the pc ...

adapter USB

John Scott - 12 Feb 2007 2:28 PM - 6 messages

Anyone have an idea what the best USB adaptor for a dell pc 9200. I am using a belkin but keeps cutting out. My laptop also a dell has an internal adaptor which is great and picks up a lot more than the belkin ...

Can't find my wireless network on my desktop

Dan - 12 Feb 2007 2:22 AM - 4 messages

I have a wireless network running on a Cisco WRT54G router. My laptop can connect to it just fine as can my music link which connects to my stereo. My problem is that there is no little connection icon on my system tray, the ...

WEP Network Key

Stephen - 12 Feb 2007 1:15 AM - 6 messages

I just started trying to use a wireless notebook adapter instead of a USB network adapter with my laptop and I cannot get the WEP Network key to "save" in the properties so I have to enter it manually every time. What am I ...

AirLink AR325W sees network, not internet

Mike Easter - 11 Feb 2007 10:47 PM - 6 messages

I can't figure out how to troubleshoot my loss of wireless internet connectivity which developed when I changed my router from a Linksys BEFSR41 to an AirLink AR325W when the linksys died. I would rather not buy another router just for troubleshooting purposes. ...

Connectiong 3 Pc using 1 USB wireless adapter and a MAC bridge

Concerned user - 11 Feb 2007 8:55 PM - 6 messages

Ok I have a bit of a problem here. I have three computers that are conntecting to the internet via a wireless adapater. A friend of mines is letting me use his wireless signal from his router (linksys WRT54GX2 ) to ...

ieee1394 connection problem

Georgebaker - 11 Feb 2007 5:41 PM - 7 messages

Hi, I have a problem connecting two laptop through a Firewire 400 cable. I have two IBM ThinkPad laptops ( R51 and R52 ) which both have build-in FireWire and i'm trying to connect from one computer to another computer. I ...

laptop and pc not seeing each other

scouser DG - 11 Feb 2007 5:08 PM - 3 messages

I have seen a reply to a thread that says "enable netbui" How is this done? ...

printer and file sharing

scouser DG - 11 Feb 2007 3:33 PM - 2 messages

This is going to sound really dumb, but 12 months ago I got a laptop and set up a wireless network to browse the net from the laptop. I cannot print from the laptop and the only thing showing on network places in the laptop are ...

cant access files on one network computer

Trace - 11 Feb 2007 1:42 PM - 2 messages

I have successfully networked two of my computers, however when I try and access files on my laptop which is also on the network, it comes up with the message "\\**** is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this ...

Wireless connection getting 169.254.xx ip after new installation

Gaurang - 11 Feb 2007 1:24 PM - 4 messages

Hello There, Could you please help me here. I have WLAN connection which I was using on 2 laptops since last 3 months. On one laptop I recently re-installed XP. Hardware and driver installtions are back in place properly. On Laptop 2 I am ...

Unable To Retain Wireless Configurations

Deacon - 11 Feb 2007 12:04 PM - 10 messages

In order to get my wireless connection to work, I have had to select the 'Use Windows To Configure My Wireless Network Settings' within the Wireless Networks tab and start the Wireless Zero Configuration within Settings (Local). When I turn the computer off, these settings are lost and I have to ...

Cannot complete copy over wireless LAN

Bill - 11 Feb 2007 6:48 AM - 5 messages

When copying folders the following message appears: Cannot copy file_name.ext: The specified network name is no longer available. Some notes: - this always happens after a variable number of folders & files have been copied ...