>Posted in the MCE section earlier, no replies. Hope someone can help me here.
>I´ve just purchased a Belkin N1 router with matching N 1 USB-adapter.
>Installed the adapter in my HTPC running XP MCE SP2 as OS. Everything worked
>like a charm for about 10 minutes. Then recurring disconnections although the
>signalstrength is perfect.
>Also tried this adapter on my other stationary PC runnig XP pro SP2 as OS.
>No problem.
>The belkin support guy tells me that it has to be something wrong with the
>PC thats running MCE. And i agree, because as long as the connection is
>working i get disturbance when starting the MCE application, perticulary
>Live-TV (lagging picture etc). Anyone else having trouble setting up a
>wireless network running MCE? Any ideas what to do?
>
>/Haze
--

"Barb Bowman" wrote:

> is the USB port 2.0 or 1.1?
> what kind of security are you using?
> are the USB hubs in device manager using power management?
>
> On Sun, 4 Nov 2007 11:31:00 -0800, Haze
> <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >Posted in the MCE section earlier, no replies. Hope someone can help me here.
> >I´ve just purchased a Belkin N1 router with matching N 1 USB-adapter.
> >Installed the adapter in my HTPC running XP MCE SP2 as OS. Everything worked
> >like a charm for about 10 minutes. Then recurring disconnections although the
> >signalstrength is perfect.
> >Also tried this adapter on my other stationary PC runnig XP pro SP2 as OS.
> >No problem.
> >The belkin support guy tells me that it has to be something wrong with the
> >PC thats running MCE. And i agree, because as long as the connection is
> >working i get disturbance when starting the MCE application, perticulary
> >Live-TV (lagging picture etc). Anyone else having trouble setting up a
> >wireless network running MCE? Any ideas what to do?
> >
> >/Haze
> --
>
> Barb Bowman
> MS Windows-MVP
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>

>Hi Barb
>
>USB port is 2.0.
>What do you mean by security? I´m using WEP as encryption for the network.
>Firewall is windows XP:s own. No 3rd part software regarding security.
>The USB-hubs is not using power managment.
>
>"Barb Bowman" wrote:
>
>> is the USB port 2.0 or 1.1?
>> what kind of security are you using?
>> are the USB hubs in device manager using power management?
>>
>> On Sun, 4 Nov 2007 11:31:00 -0800, Haze
>> <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>
>> >Posted in the MCE section earlier, no replies. Hope someone can help me here.
>> >I´ve just purchased a Belkin N1 router with matching N 1 USB-adapter.
>> >Installed the adapter in my HTPC running XP MCE SP2 as OS. Everything worked
>> >like a charm for about 10 minutes. Then recurring disconnections although the
>> >signalstrength is perfect.
>> >Also tried this adapter on my other stationary PC runnig XP pro SP2 as OS.
>> >No problem.
>> >The belkin support guy tells me that it has to be something wrong with the
>> >PC thats running MCE. And i agree, because as long as the connection is
>> >working i get disturbance when starting the MCE application, perticulary
>> >Live-TV (lagging picture etc). Anyone else having trouble setting up a
>> >wireless network running MCE? Any ideas what to do?
>> >
>> >/Haze
>> --
>>
>> Barb Bowman
>> MS Windows-MVP
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
>> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>>
--

"Barb Bowman" wrote:

> WEP is not secure enough. It can be broken easily and in the amount
> of time it takes to read this message. You need to switch to WPA2 or
> at least WPA.
>
> What else is plugged into other USB ports on the problem computer?
>
> On Mon, 5 Nov 2007 08:33:04 -0800, Haze
> <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >Hi Barb
> >
> >USB port is 2.0.
> >What do you mean by security? I´m using WEP as encryption for the network.
> >Firewall is windows XP:s own. No 3rd part software regarding security.
> >The USB-hubs is not using power managment.
> >
> >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
> >
> >> is the USB port 2.0 or 1.1?
> >> what kind of security are you using?
> >> are the USB hubs in device manager using power management?
> >>
> >> On Sun, 4 Nov 2007 11:31:00 -0800, Haze
> >> <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >Posted in the MCE section earlier, no replies. Hope someone can help me here.
> >> >I´ve just purchased a Belkin N1 router with matching N 1 USB-adapter.
> >> >Installed the adapter in my HTPC running XP MCE SP2 as OS. Everything worked
> >> >like a charm for about 10 minutes. Then recurring disconnections although the
> >> >signalstrength is perfect.
> >> >Also tried this adapter on my other stationary PC runnig XP pro SP2 as OS.
> >> >No problem.
> >> >The belkin support guy tells me that it has to be something wrong with the
> >> >PC thats running MCE. And i agree, because as long as the connection is
> >> >working i get disturbance when starting the MCE application, perticulary
> >> >Live-TV (lagging picture etc). Anyone else having trouble setting up a
> >> >wireless network running MCE? Any ideas what to do?
> >> >
> >> >/Haze
> >> --
> >>
> >> Barb Bowman
> >> MS Windows-MVP
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
> >> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
> >>
> --
>
> Barb Bowman
> MS Windows-MVP
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>

>Sorry, my mistake - I am using WPA2 :).
>Also plugged in to USB-port is the IR-reciever for the wireless keyboard and
>remote.
>By the way, I´ve noticed another thing that happens just prior to losing
>connection. I get a message  saying "connected to Haze Wireless Network
>(unsecured)" in contrast to the message I normally get when connecting
>"connected to Haze Wireless network (secured)" Don´t know if that helps??
>
>"Barb Bowman" wrote:
>
>> WEP is not secure enough. It can be broken easily and in the amount
>> of time it takes to read this message. You need to switch to WPA2 or
>> at least WPA.
>>
>> What else is plugged into other USB ports on the problem computer?
>>
>> On Mon, 5 Nov 2007 08:33:04 -0800, Haze
>> <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>
>> >Hi Barb
>> >
>> >USB port is 2.0.
>> >What do you mean by security? I´m using WEP as encryption for the network.
>> >Firewall is windows XP:s own. No 3rd part software regarding security.
>> >The USB-hubs is not using power managment.
>> >
>> >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
>> >
>> >> is the USB port 2.0 or 1.1?
>> >> what kind of security are you using?
>> >> are the USB hubs in device manager using power management?
>> >>
>> >> On Sun, 4 Nov 2007 11:31:00 -0800, Haze
>> >> <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> >Posted in the MCE section earlier, no replies. Hope someone can help me here.
>> >> >I´ve just purchased a Belkin N1 router with matching N 1 USB-adapter.
>> >> >Installed the adapter in my HTPC running XP MCE SP2 as OS. Everything worked
>> >> >like a charm for about 10 minutes. Then recurring disconnections although the
>> >> >signalstrength is perfect.
>> >> >Also tried this adapter on my other stationary PC runnig XP pro SP2 as OS.
>> >> >No problem.
>> >> >The belkin support guy tells me that it has to be something wrong with the
>> >> >PC thats running MCE. And i agree, because as long as the connection is
>> >> >working i get disturbance when starting the MCE application, perticulary
>> >> >Live-TV (lagging picture etc). Anyone else having trouble setting up a
>> >> >wireless network running MCE? Any ideas what to do?
>> >> >
>> >> >/Haze
>> >> --
>> >>
>> >> Barb Bowman
>> >> MS Windows-MVP
>> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
>> >> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>> >>
>> --
>>
>> Barb Bowman
>> MS Windows-MVP
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
>> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>>
--

"Barb Bowman" wrote:

> did you change the name of the SSID when you set up the router?
> sounds like you may not have and there is another wireless network
> close by with the same SSID.
>
> On Mon, 5 Nov 2007 09:55:00 -0800, Haze
> <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >Sorry, my mistake - I am using WPA2 :).
> >Also plugged in to USB-port is the IR-reciever for the wireless keyboard and
> >remote.
> >By the way, I´ve noticed another thing that happens just prior to losing
> >connection. I get a message  saying "connected to Haze Wireless Network
> >(unsecured)" in contrast to the message I normally get when connecting
> >"connected to Haze Wireless network (secured)" Don´t know if that helps??
> >
> >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
> >
> >> WEP is not secure enough. It can be broken easily and in the amount
> >> of time it takes to read this message. You need to switch to WPA2 or
> >> at least WPA.
> >>
> >> What else is plugged into other USB ports on the problem computer?
> >>
> >> On Mon, 5 Nov 2007 08:33:04 -0800, Haze
> >> <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >Hi Barb
> >> >
> >> >USB port is 2.0.
> >> >What do you mean by security? I´m using WEP as encryption for the network.
> >> >Firewall is windows XP:s own. No 3rd part software regarding security.
> >> >The USB-hubs is not using power managment.
> >> >
> >> >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> is the USB port 2.0 or 1.1?
> >> >> what kind of security are you using?
> >> >> are the USB hubs in device manager using power management?
> >> >>
> >> >> On Sun, 4 Nov 2007 11:31:00 -0800, Haze
> >> >> <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> >Posted in the MCE section earlier, no replies. Hope someone can help me here.
> >> >> >I´ve just purchased a Belkin N1 router with matching N 1 USB-adapter.
> >> >> >Installed the adapter in my HTPC running XP MCE SP2 as OS. Everything worked
> >> >> >like a charm for about 10 minutes. Then recurring disconnections although the
> >> >> >signalstrength is perfect.
> >> >> >Also tried this adapter on my other stationary PC runnig XP pro SP2 as OS.
> >> >> >No problem.
> >> >> >The belkin support guy tells me that it has to be something wrong with the
> >> >> >PC thats running MCE. And i agree, because as long as the connection is
> >> >> >working i get disturbance when starting the MCE application, perticulary
> >> >> >Live-TV (lagging picture etc). Anyone else having trouble setting up a
> >> >> >wireless network running MCE? Any ideas what to do?
> >> >> >
> >> >> >/Haze
> >> >> --
> >> >>
> >> >> Barb Bowman
> >> >> MS Windows-MVP
> >> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
> >> >> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
> >> >>
> >> --
> >>
> >> Barb Bowman
> >> MS Windows-MVP
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
> >> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
> >>
> --
>
> Barb Bowman
> MS Windows-MVP
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>

>I´ve changed the SSID name. Only one other network nearby with a SSID nothing
>like mine.
>
>"Barb Bowman" wrote:
>
>> did you change the name of the SSID when you set up the router?
>> sounds like you may not have and there is another wireless network
>> close by with the same SSID.
>>
>> On Mon, 5 Nov 2007 09:55:00 -0800, Haze
>> <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>
>> >Sorry, my mistake - I am using WPA2 :).
>> >Also plugged in to USB-port is the IR-reciever for the wireless keyboard and
>> >remote.
>> >By the way, I´ve noticed another thing that happens just prior to losing
>> >connection. I get a message  saying "connected to Haze Wireless Network
>> >(unsecured)" in contrast to the message I normally get when connecting
>> >"connected to Haze Wireless network (secured)" Don´t know if that helps??
>> >
>> >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
>> >
>> >> WEP is not secure enough. It can be broken easily and in the amount
>> >> of time it takes to read this message. You need to switch to WPA2 or
>> >> at least WPA.
>> >>
>> >> What else is plugged into other USB ports on the problem computer?
>> >>
>> >> On Mon, 5 Nov 2007 08:33:04 -0800, Haze
>> >> <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> >Hi Barb
>> >> >
>> >> >USB port is 2.0.
>> >> >What do you mean by security? I´m using WEP as encryption for the network.
>> >> >Firewall is windows XP:s own. No 3rd part software regarding security.
>> >> >The USB-hubs is not using power managment.
>> >> >
>> >> >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> is the USB port 2.0 or 1.1?
>> >> >> what kind of security are you using?
>> >> >> are the USB hubs in device manager using power management?
>> >> >>
>> >> >> On Sun, 4 Nov 2007 11:31:00 -0800, Haze
>> >> >> <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> >> >>
>> >> >> >Posted in the MCE section earlier, no replies. Hope someone can help me here.
>> >> >> >I´ve just purchased a Belkin N1 router with matching N 1 USB-adapter.
>> >> >> >Installed the adapter in my HTPC running XP MCE SP2 as OS. Everything worked
>> >> >> >like a charm for about 10 minutes. Then recurring disconnections although the
>> >> >> >signalstrength is perfect.
>> >> >> >Also tried this adapter on my other stationary PC runnig XP pro SP2 as OS.
>> >> >> >No problem.
>> >> >> >The belkin support guy tells me that it has to be something wrong with the
>> >> >> >PC thats running MCE. And i agree, because as long as the connection is
>> >> >> >working i get disturbance when starting the MCE application, perticulary
>> >> >> >Live-TV (lagging picture etc). Anyone else having trouble setting up a
>> >> >> >wireless network running MCE? Any ideas what to do?
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >/Haze
>> >> >> --
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Barb Bowman
>> >> >> MS Windows-MVP
>> >> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
>> >> >> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>> >> >>
>> >> --
>> >>
>> >> Barb Bowman
>> >> MS Windows-MVP
>> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
>> >> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>> >>
>> --
>>
>> Barb Bowman
>> MS Windows-MVP
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
>> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>>
--

"Barb Bowman" wrote:

>
>
> can you check the power management on the wireless one more time?
>
> -Go to ControlPanel>System>Hardware>Device Manager. Expand the
> network devices category and find your wireless adapter.
> Double-click it to get its properties. If there is a power
> management tab, click it. Uncheck the box that says "allow Windows
> to turn off this device when not in use".
>
>
> -also, can you please post the text output from
>
> ipconfig /all
>
> run from a cmd prompt?
>
> -how long are the lease times set for on the router for client
> computers?
>
> -the only other thing I can suggest is if the computer has both
> front and back USB ports, connect the wireless USB to whatever the
> IR is not plugged into.
>
> On Mon, 5 Nov 2007 10:58:00 -0800, Haze
> <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >I´ve changed the SSID name. Only one other network nearby with a SSID nothing
> >like mine.
> >
> >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
> >
> >> did you change the name of the SSID when you set up the router?
> >> sounds like you may not have and there is another wireless network
> >> close by with the same SSID.
> >>
> >> On Mon, 5 Nov 2007 09:55:00 -0800, Haze
> >> <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >Sorry, my mistake - I am using WPA2 :).
> >> >Also plugged in to USB-port is the IR-reciever for the wireless keyboard and
> >> >remote.
> >> >By the way, I´ve noticed another thing that happens just prior to losing
> >> >connection. I get a message  saying "connected to Haze Wireless Network
> >> >(unsecured)" in contrast to the message I normally get when connecting
> >> >"connected to Haze Wireless network (secured)" Don´t know if that helps??
> >> >
> >> >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> WEP is not secure enough. It can be broken easily and in the amount
> >> >> of time it takes to read this message. You need to switch to WPA2 or
> >> >> at least WPA.
> >> >>
> >> >> What else is plugged into other USB ports on the problem computer?
> >> >>
> >> >> On Mon, 5 Nov 2007 08:33:04 -0800, Haze
> >> >> <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> >Hi Barb
> >> >> >
> >> >> >USB port is 2.0.
> >> >> >What do you mean by security? I´m using WEP as encryption for the network.
> >> >> >Firewall is windows XP:s own. No 3rd part software regarding security.
> >> >> >The USB-hubs is not using power managment.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
> >> >> >
> >> >> >> is the USB port 2.0 or 1.1?
> >> >> >> what kind of security are you using?
> >> >> >> are the USB hubs in device manager using power management?
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> On Sun, 4 Nov 2007 11:31:00 -0800, Haze
> >> >> >> <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >Posted in the MCE section earlier, no replies. Hope someone can help me here.
> >> >> >> >I´ve just purchased a Belkin N1 router with matching N 1 USB-adapter.
> >> >> >> >Installed the adapter in my HTPC running XP MCE SP2 as OS. Everything worked
> >> >> >> >like a charm for about 10 minutes. Then recurring disconnections although the
> >> >> >> >signalstrength is perfect.
> >> >> >> >Also tried this adapter on my other stationary PC runnig XP pro SP2 as OS.
> >> >> >> >No problem.
> >> >> >> >The belkin support guy tells me that it has to be something wrong with the
> >> >> >> >PC thats running MCE. And i agree, because as long as the connection is
> >> >> >> >working i get disturbance when starting the MCE application, perticulary
> >> >> >> >Live-TV (lagging picture etc). Anyone else having trouble setting up a
> >> >> >> >wireless network running MCE? Any ideas what to do?
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >/Haze
> >> >> >> --
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Barb Bowman
> >> >> >> MS Windows-MVP
> >> >> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
> >> >> >> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
> >> >> >>
> >> >> --
> >> >>
> >> >> Barb Bowman
> >> >> MS Windows-MVP
> >> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
> >> >> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
> >> >>
> >> --
> >>
> >> Barb Bowman
> >> MS Windows-MVP
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
> >> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
> >>
> --
>
> Barb Bowman
> MS Windows-MVP
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>

"Haze" wrote:

> Power managment set to "always awake" or something. I´ve also unchecked every
> box "allow windows to turn off..." regarding the USB-hubs.
>
> This is the text output from IP-config (translated from swedish, please give
> me a hint if there is some translation you don´t understand
>
> "IP configuration for windows"
> host name: dator-1b40f1481
> primary DNS-suffix:
> Nodetype:Unknown
> IP routing active:yes
> WINS proxy active:no
> Searchlist for DNS-suffix:Belkin
>
> "Ethernetcard wireless connection 3"
>
> Connectionspecifik DNS-suffix:Belkin
> Description:N1 wireless usb Networkadapter #3
> Physical adress:00-17-3F-3D-8F-18
> DHCP active:yes
> Autoconfiguration active:yes
> IP-adress:192.168.2.3
> Networm:255.255.255.0
> Standard gateway:192.168.2.1
> DHCP server:192.168.2.1
> DNS-server:192.168.2.1
> Loan start: nov 6 2007
> Loan stops: nov 3 2017
>
> Lease time set to forever
>
> USB-port in use is already one in the front (IR-reciever in the back)
>
> well thats it. Hope this information is useful.
>
> PS thanks a lot for the time you spend trying to help me out DS
>
> "Barb Bowman" wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > can you check the power management on the wireless one more time?
> >
> > -Go to ControlPanel>System>Hardware>Device Manager. Expand the
> > network devices category and find your wireless adapter.
> > Double-click it to get its properties. If there is a power
> > management tab, click it. Uncheck the box that says "allow Windows
> > to turn off this device when not in use".
> >
> >
> > -also, can you please post the text output from
> >
> > ipconfig /all
> >
> > run from a cmd prompt?
> >
> > -how long are the lease times set for on the router for client
> > computers?
> >
> > -the only other thing I can suggest is if the computer has both
> > front and back USB ports, connect the wireless USB to whatever the
> > IR is not plugged into.
> >
> > On Mon, 5 Nov 2007 10:58:00 -0800, Haze
> > <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >
> > >I´ve changed the SSID name. Only one other network nearby with a SSID nothing
> > >like mine.
> > >
> > >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
> > >
> > >> did you change the name of the SSID when you set up the router?
> > >> sounds like you may not have and there is another wireless network
> > >> close by with the same SSID.
> > >>
> > >> On Mon, 5 Nov 2007 09:55:00 -0800, Haze
> > >> <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> >Sorry, my mistake - I am using WPA2 :).
> > >> >Also plugged in to USB-port is the IR-reciever for the wireless keyboard and
> > >> >remote.
> > >> >By the way, I´ve noticed another thing that happens just prior to losing
> > >> >connection. I get a message  saying "connected to Haze Wireless Network
> > >> >(unsecured)" in contrast to the message I normally get when connecting
> > >> >"connected to Haze Wireless network (secured)" Don´t know if that helps??
> > >> >
> > >> >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
> > >> >
> > >> >> WEP is not secure enough. It can be broken easily and in the amount
> > >> >> of time it takes to read this message. You need to switch to WPA2 or
> > >> >> at least WPA.
> > >> >>
> > >> >> What else is plugged into other USB ports on the problem computer?
> > >> >>
> > >> >> On Mon, 5 Nov 2007 08:33:04 -0800, Haze
> > >> >> <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> > >> >>
> > >> >> >Hi Barb
> > >> >> >
> > >> >> >USB port is 2.0.
> > >> >> >What do you mean by security? I´m using WEP as encryption for the network.
> > >> >> >Firewall is windows XP:s own. No 3rd part software regarding security.
> > >> >> >The USB-hubs is not using power managment.
> > >> >> >
> > >> >> >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
> > >> >> >
> > >> >> >> is the USB port 2.0 or 1.1?
> > >> >> >> what kind of security are you using?
> > >> >> >> are the USB hubs in device manager using power management?
> > >> >> >>
> > >> >> >> On Sun, 4 Nov 2007 11:31:00 -0800, Haze
> > >> >> >> <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> > >> >> >>
> > >> >> >> >Posted in the MCE section earlier, no replies. Hope someone can help me here.
> > >> >> >> >I´ve just purchased a Belkin N1 router with matching N 1 USB-adapter.
> > >> >> >> >Installed the adapter in my HTPC running XP MCE SP2 as OS. Everything worked
> > >> >> >> >like a charm for about 10 minutes. Then recurring disconnections although the
> > >> >> >> >signalstrength is perfect.
> > >> >> >> >Also tried this adapter on my other stationary PC runnig XP pro SP2 as OS.
> > >> >> >> >No problem.
> > >> >> >> >The belkin support guy tells me that it has to be something wrong with the
> > >> >> >> >PC thats running MCE. And i agree, because as long as the connection is
> > >> >> >> >working i get disturbance when starting the MCE application, perticulary
> > >> >> >> >Live-TV (lagging picture etc). Anyone else having trouble setting up a
> > >> >> >> >wireless network running MCE? Any ideas what to do?
> > >> >> >> >
> > >> >> >> >/Haze
> > >> >> >> --
> > >> >> >>
> > >> >> >> Barb Bowman
> > >> >> >> MS Windows-MVP
> > >> >> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
> > >> >> >> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
> > >> >> >>
> > >> >> --
> > >> >>
> > >> >> Barb Bowman
> > >> >> MS Windows-MVP
> > >> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
> > >> >> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
> > >> >>
> > >> --
> > >>
> > >> Barb Bowman
> > >> MS Windows-MVP
> > >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
> > >> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
> > >>
> > --
> >
> > Barb Bowman
> > MS Windows-MVP
> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
> > http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
> >

>I forgot. I ran IPconfig on my other computer (the one with a funktioning
>network) and noticed a diffrence. The other computer has IP-routing active
>set to "no". Should that make a diffrence?
>
>"Haze" wrote:
>
>> Power managment set to "always awake" or something. I´ve also unchecked every
>> box "allow windows to turn off..." regarding the USB-hubs.
>>
>> This is the text output from IP-config (translated from swedish, please give
>> me a hint if there is some translation you don´t understand
>>
>> "IP configuration for windows"
>> host name: dator-1b40f1481
>> primary DNS-suffix:
>> Nodetype:Unknown
>> IP routing active:yes
>> WINS proxy active:no
>> Searchlist for DNS-suffix:Belkin
>>
>> "Ethernetcard wireless connection 3"
>>
>> Connectionspecifik DNS-suffix:Belkin
>> Description:N1 wireless usb Networkadapter #3
>> Physical adress:00-17-3F-3D-8F-18
>> DHCP active:yes
>> Autoconfiguration active:yes
>> IP-adress:192.168.2.3
>> Networm:255.255.255.0
>> Standard gateway:192.168.2.1
>> DHCP server:192.168.2.1
>> DNS-server:192.168.2.1
>> Loan start: nov 6 2007
>> Loan stops: nov 3 2017
>>
>> Lease time set to forever
>>
>> USB-port in use is already one in the front (IR-reciever in the back)
>>
>> well thats it. Hope this information is useful.
>>
>> PS thanks a lot for the time you spend trying to help me out DS
>>
>> "Barb Bowman" wrote:
>>
>> >
>> >
>> > can you check the power management on the wireless one more time?
>> >
>> > -Go to ControlPanel>System>Hardware>Device Manager. Expand the
>> > network devices category and find your wireless adapter.
>> > Double-click it to get its properties. If there is a power
>> > management tab, click it. Uncheck the box that says "allow Windows
>> > to turn off this device when not in use".
>> >
>> >
>> > -also, can you please post the text output from
>> >
>> > ipconfig /all
>> >
>> > run from a cmd prompt?
>> >
>> > -how long are the lease times set for on the router for client
>> > computers?
>> >
>> > -the only other thing I can suggest is if the computer has both
>> > front and back USB ports, connect the wireless USB to whatever the
>> > IR is not plugged into.
>> >
>> > On Mon, 5 Nov 2007 10:58:00 -0800, Haze
>> > <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > >I´ve changed the SSID name. Only one other network nearby with a SSID nothing
>> > >like mine.
>> > >
>> > >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
>> > >
>> > >> did you change the name of the SSID when you set up the router?
>> > >> sounds like you may not have and there is another wireless network
>> > >> close by with the same SSID.
>> > >>
>> > >> On Mon, 5 Nov 2007 09:55:00 -0800, Haze
>> > >> <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> > >>
>> > >> >Sorry, my mistake - I am using WPA2 :).
>> > >> >Also plugged in to USB-port is the IR-reciever for the wireless keyboard and
>> > >> >remote.
>> > >> >By the way, I´ve noticed another thing that happens just prior to losing
>> > >> >connection. I get a message  saying "connected to Haze Wireless Network
>> > >> >(unsecured)" in contrast to the message I normally get when connecting
>> > >> >"connected to Haze Wireless network (secured)" Don´t know if that helps??
>> > >> >
>> > >> >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
>> > >> >
>> > >> >> WEP is not secure enough. It can be broken easily and in the amount
>> > >> >> of time it takes to read this message. You need to switch to WPA2 or
>> > >> >> at least WPA.
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >> What else is plugged into other USB ports on the problem computer?
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >> On Mon, 5 Nov 2007 08:33:04 -0800, Haze
>> > >> >> <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >> >Hi Barb
>> > >> >> >
>> > >> >> >USB port is 2.0.
>> > >> >> >What do you mean by security? I´m using WEP as encryption for the network.
>> > >> >> >Firewall is windows XP:s own. No 3rd part software regarding security.
>> > >> >> >The USB-hubs is not using power managment.
>> > >> >> >
>> > >> >> >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
>> > >> >> >
>> > >> >> >> is the USB port 2.0 or 1.1?
>> > >> >> >> what kind of security are you using?
>> > >> >> >> are the USB hubs in device manager using power management?
>> > >> >> >>
>> > >> >> >> On Sun, 4 Nov 2007 11:31:00 -0800, Haze
>> > >> >> >> <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> > >> >> >>
>> > >> >> >> >Posted in the MCE section earlier, no replies. Hope someone can help me here.
>> > >> >> >> >I´ve just purchased a Belkin N1 router with matching N 1 USB-adapter.
>> > >> >> >> >Installed the adapter in my HTPC running XP MCE SP2 as OS. Everything worked
>> > >> >> >> >like a charm for about 10 minutes. Then recurring disconnections although the
>> > >> >> >> >signalstrength is perfect.
>> > >> >> >> >Also tried this adapter on my other stationary PC runnig XP pro SP2 as OS.
>> > >> >> >> >No problem.
>> > >> >> >> >The belkin support guy tells me that it has to be something wrong with the
>> > >> >> >> >PC thats running MCE. And i agree, because as long as the connection is
>> > >> >> >> >working i get disturbance when starting the MCE application, perticulary
>> > >> >> >> >Live-TV (lagging picture etc). Anyone else having trouble setting up a
>> > >> >> >> >wireless network running MCE? Any ideas what to do?
>> > >> >> >> >
>> > >> >> >> >/Haze
>> > >> >> >> --
>> > >> >> >>
>> > >> >> >> Barb Bowman
>> > >> >> >> MS Windows-MVP
>> > >> >> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
>> > >> >> >> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>> > >> >> >>
>> > >> >> --
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >> Barb Bowman
>> > >> >> MS Windows-MVP
>> > >> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
>> > >> >> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>> > >> >>
>> > >> --
>> > >>
>> > >> Barb Bowman
>> > >> MS Windows-MVP
>> > >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
>> > >> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>> > >>
>> > --
>> >
>> > Barb Bowman
>> > MS Windows-MVP
>> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
>> > http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>> >
--

"Barb Bowman" wrote:

> is there another network adapter in this computer? did you ever turn
> on ICS or bridge the two network adapters?
>
> can you post the complete text output of ipconfig /all
>
> without editing it please? include everything, don't trim off
> anything.
>
> On Tue, 6 Nov 2007 08:36:01 -0800, Haze
> <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >I forgot. I ran IPconfig on my other computer (the one with a funktioning
> >network) and noticed a diffrence. The other computer has IP-routing active
> >set to "no". Should that make a diffrence?
> >
> >"Haze" wrote:
> >
> >> Power managment set to "always awake" or something. I´ve also unchecked every
> >> box "allow windows to turn off..." regarding the USB-hubs.
> >>
> >> This is the text output from IP-config (translated from swedish, please give
> >> me a hint if there is some translation you don´t understand
> >>
> >> "IP configuration for windows"
> >> host name: dator-1b40f1481
> >> primary DNS-suffix:
> >> Nodetype:Unknown
> >> IP routing active:yes
> >> WINS proxy active:no
> >> Searchlist for DNS-suffix:Belkin
> >>
> >> "Ethernetcard wireless connection 3"
> >>
> >> Connectionspecifik DNS-suffix:Belkin
> >> Description:N1 wireless usb Networkadapter #3
> >> Physical adress:00-17-3F-3D-8F-18
> >> DHCP active:yes
> >> Autoconfiguration active:yes
> >> IP-adress:192.168.2.3
> >> Networm:255.255.255.0
> >> Standard gateway:192.168.2.1
> >> DHCP server:192.168.2.1
> >> DNS-server:192.168.2.1
> >> Loan start: nov 6 2007
> >> Loan stops: nov 3 2017
> >>
> >> Lease time set to forever
> >>
> >> USB-port in use is already one in the front (IR-reciever in the back)
> >>
> >> well thats it. Hope this information is useful.
> >>
> >> PS thanks a lot for the time you spend trying to help me out DS
> >>
> >> "Barb Bowman" wrote:
> >>
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > can you check the power management on the wireless one more time?
> >> >
> >> > -Go to ControlPanel>System>Hardware>Device Manager. Expand the
> >> > network devices category and find your wireless adapter.
> >> > Double-click it to get its properties. If there is a power
> >> > management tab, click it. Uncheck the box that says "allow Windows
> >> > to turn off this device when not in use".
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > -also, can you please post the text output from
> >> >
> >> > ipconfig /all
> >> >
> >> > run from a cmd prompt?
> >> >
> >> > -how long are the lease times set for on the router for client
> >> > computers?
> >> >
> >> > -the only other thing I can suggest is if the computer has both
> >> > front and back USB ports, connect the wireless USB to whatever the
> >> > IR is not plugged into.
> >> >
> >> > On Mon, 5 Nov 2007 10:58:00 -0800, Haze
> >> > <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >> >
> >> > >I´ve changed the SSID name. Only one other network nearby with a SSID nothing
> >> > >like mine.
> >> > >
> >> > >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
> >> > >
> >> > >> did you change the name of the SSID when you set up the router?
> >> > >> sounds like you may not have and there is another wireless network
> >> > >> close by with the same SSID.
> >> > >>
> >> > >> On Mon, 5 Nov 2007 09:55:00 -0800, Haze
> >> > >> <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >> > >>
> >> > >> >Sorry, my mistake - I am using WPA2 :).
> >> > >> >Also plugged in to USB-port is the IR-reciever for the wireless keyboard and
> >> > >> >remote.
> >> > >> >By the way, I´ve noticed another thing that happens just prior to losing
> >> > >> >connection. I get a message  saying "connected to Haze Wireless Network
> >> > >> >(unsecured)" in contrast to the message I normally get when connecting
> >> > >> >"connected to Haze Wireless network (secured)" Don´t know if that helps??
> >> > >> >
> >> > >> >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
> >> > >> >
> >> > >> >> WEP is not secure enough. It can be broken easily and in the amount
> >> > >> >> of time it takes to read this message. You need to switch to WPA2 or
> >> > >> >> at least WPA.
> >> > >> >>
> >> > >> >> What else is plugged into other USB ports on the problem computer?
> >> > >> >>
> >> > >> >> On Mon, 5 Nov 2007 08:33:04 -0800, Haze
> >> > >> >> <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >> > >> >>
> >> > >> >> >Hi Barb
> >> > >> >> >
> >> > >> >> >USB port is 2.0.
> >> > >> >> >What do you mean by security? I´m using WEP as encryption for the network.
> >> > >> >> >Firewall is windows XP:s own. No 3rd part software regarding security.
> >> > >> >> >The USB-hubs is not using power managment.
> >> > >> >> >
> >> > >> >> >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
> >> > >> >> >
> >> > >> >> >> is the USB port 2.0 or 1.1?
> >> > >> >> >> what kind of security are you using?
> >> > >> >> >> are the USB hubs in device manager using power management?
> >> > >> >> >>
> >> > >> >> >> On Sun, 4 Nov 2007 11:31:00 -0800, Haze
> >> > >> >> >> <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >> > >> >> >>
> >> > >> >> >> >Posted in the MCE section earlier, no replies. Hope someone can help me here.
> >> > >> >> >> >I´ve just purchased a Belkin N1 router with matching N 1 USB-adapter.
> >> > >> >> >> >Installed the adapter in my HTPC running XP MCE SP2 as OS. Everything worked
> >> > >> >> >> >like a charm for about 10 minutes. Then recurring disconnections although the
> >> > >> >> >> >signalstrength is perfect.
> >> > >> >> >> >Also tried this adapter on my other stationary PC runnig XP pro SP2 as OS.
> >> > >> >> >> >No problem.
> >> > >> >> >> >The belkin support guy tells me that it has to be something wrong with the
> >> > >> >> >> >PC thats running MCE. And i agree, because as long as the connection is
> >> > >> >> >> >working i get disturbance when starting the MCE application, perticulary
> >> > >> >> >> >Live-TV (lagging picture etc). Anyone else having trouble setting up a
> >> > >> >> >> >wireless network running MCE? Any ideas what to do?
> >> > >> >> >> >
> >> > >> >> >> >/Haze
> >> > >> >> >> --
> >> > >> >> >>
> >> > >> >> >> Barb Bowman
> >> > >> >> >> MS Windows-MVP
> >> > >> >> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
> >> > >> >> >> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
> >> > >> >> >>
> >> > >> >> --
> >> > >> >>
> >> > >> >> Barb Bowman
> >> > >> >> MS Windows-MVP
> >> > >> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
> >> > >> >> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
> >> > >> >>
> >> > >> --
> >> > >>
> >> > >> Barb Bowman
> >> > >> MS Windows-MVP
> >> > >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
> >> > >> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
> >> > >>
> >> > --
> >> >
> >> > Barb Bowman
> >> > MS Windows-MVP
> >> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
> >> > http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
> >> >
> --
>
> Barb Bowman
> MS Windows-MVP
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>

>No this computer is currently connected wired
>
>This is the complete text from the not working PC
>
>Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>
>C:\Documents and Settings\HTPC>ipconfig/all
>
>IP-konfiguration för Windows
>
>        Värddatornamn . . . . . . . . . . : dator-1b40f1481
>        Primärt DNS-suffix  . . . . . . . :
>        Nodtyp  . . . . . . . . . . . . . : Okänd
>        IP-routning aktiverat . . . . . . : Nej
>        WINS-proxy aktiverat  . . . . . . : Nej
>        Söklista för DNS-suffix . . . . . : Belkin
>
>Ethernet-kort Trådlös nätverksanslutning 3:
>
>        Anslutningsspecifika DNS-suffix . : Belkin
>        Beskrivning . . . . . . . . . . . : N1 Wireless USB Network Adapter #3
>        Fysisk adress . . . . . . . . . . : 00-17-3F-3D-8F-18
>        DHCP aktiverat  . . . . . . . . . : Ja
>        Autokonfiguration aktiverat . . . : Ja
>        IP-adress . . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.3
>        Nätmask . . . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
>        Standard-gateway  . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.1
>        DHCP-server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.1
>        DNS-servrar . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.1
>        Lånet erhölls . . . . . . . . . . : den 6 november 2007 18:39:54
>        Lånet upphör  . . . . . . . . . . : den 3 november 2017 18:39:54
>
>and the working PC
>
>Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corporation
>
>C:\Documents and Settings\Hasse>ipconfig/all
>
>IP-konfiguration för Windows
>
>        Värddatornamn . . . . . . . . . . : vll-afc46299e47
>        Primärt DNS-suffix  . . . . . . . :
>        Nodtyp  . . . . . . . . . . . . . : Okänd
>        IP-routning aktiverat . . . . . . : Nej
>        WINS-proxy aktiverat  . . . . . . : Nej
>        Söklista för DNS-suffix . . . . . : Belkin
>
>Ethernet-kort Anslutning till lokalt nätverk:
>
>        Anslutningsspecifika DNS-suffix . : Belkin
>        Beskrivning . . . . . . . . . . . : NVIDIA nForce MCP Networking
>Adapter
>
>        Fysisk adress . . . . . . . . . . : 00-11-2F-24-6C-45
>        DHCP aktiverat  . . . . . . . . . : Ja
>        Autokonfiguration aktiverat . . . : Ja
>        IP-adress . . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.2
>        Nätmask . . . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
>        Standard-gateway  . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.1
>        DHCP-server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.1
>        DNS-servrar . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.1
>        Lånet erhölls . . . . . . . . . . : den 6 november 2007 16:44:15
>        Lånet upphör  . . . . . . . . . . : den 3 november 2017 16:44:15
>
>Nothing trimmed. By the way "Ja" means Yes and "Nej" means no in case you´re
>not swedish.
>
>What is ICS or bridging? (I´m quite a newbie when it comes to computers and
>networking)
>
>"Barb Bowman" wrote:
>
>> is there another network adapter in this computer? did you ever turn
>> on ICS or bridge the two network adapters?
>>
>> can you post the complete text output of ipconfig /all
>>
>> without editing it please? include everything, don't trim off
>> anything.
>>
>> On Tue, 6 Nov 2007 08:36:01 -0800, Haze
>> <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>
>> >I forgot. I ran IPconfig on my other computer (the one with a funktioning
>> >network) and noticed a diffrence. The other computer has IP-routing active
>> >set to "no". Should that make a diffrence?
>> >
>> >"Haze" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Power managment set to "always awake" or something. I´ve also unchecked every
>> >> box "allow windows to turn off..." regarding the USB-hubs.
>> >>
>> >> This is the text output from IP-config (translated from swedish, please give
>> >> me a hint if there is some translation you don´t understand
>> >>
>> >> "IP configuration for windows"
>> >> host name: dator-1b40f1481
>> >> primary DNS-suffix:
>> >> Nodetype:Unknown
>> >> IP routing active:yes
>> >> WINS proxy active:no
>> >> Searchlist for DNS-suffix:Belkin
>> >>
>> >> "Ethernetcard wireless connection 3"
>> >>
>> >> Connectionspecifik DNS-suffix:Belkin
>> >> Description:N1 wireless usb Networkadapter #3
>> >> Physical adress:00-17-3F-3D-8F-18
>> >> DHCP active:yes
>> >> Autoconfiguration active:yes
>> >> IP-adress:192.168.2.3
>> >> Networm:255.255.255.0
>> >> Standard gateway:192.168.2.1
>> >> DHCP server:192.168.2.1
>> >> DNS-server:192.168.2.1
>> >> Loan start: nov 6 2007
>> >> Loan stops: nov 3 2017
>> >>
>> >> Lease time set to forever
>> >>
>> >> USB-port in use is already one in the front (IR-reciever in the back)
>> >>
>> >> well thats it. Hope this information is useful.
>> >>
>> >> PS thanks a lot for the time you spend trying to help me out DS
>> >>
>> >> "Barb Bowman" wrote:
>> >>
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > can you check the power management on the wireless one more time?
>> >> >
>> >> > -Go to ControlPanel>System>Hardware>Device Manager. Expand the
>> >> > network devices category and find your wireless adapter.
>> >> > Double-click it to get its properties. If there is a power
>> >> > management tab, click it. Uncheck the box that says "allow Windows
>> >> > to turn off this device when not in use".
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > -also, can you please post the text output from
>> >> >
>> >> > ipconfig /all
>> >> >
>> >> > run from a cmd prompt?
>> >> >
>> >> > -how long are the lease times set for on the router for client
>> >> > computers?
>> >> >
>> >> > -the only other thing I can suggest is if the computer has both
>> >> > front and back USB ports, connect the wireless USB to whatever the
>> >> > IR is not plugged into.
>> >> >
>> >> > On Mon, 5 Nov 2007 10:58:00 -0800, Haze
>> >> > <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> > >I´ve changed the SSID name. Only one other network nearby with a SSID nothing
>> >> > >like mine.
>> >> > >
>> >> > >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
>> >> > >
>> >> > >> did you change the name of the SSID when you set up the router?
>> >> > >> sounds like you may not have and there is another wireless network
>> >> > >> close by with the same SSID.
>> >> > >>
>> >> > >> On Mon, 5 Nov 2007 09:55:00 -0800, Haze
>> >> > >> <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> >> > >>
>> >> > >> >Sorry, my mistake - I am using WPA2 :).
>> >> > >> >Also plugged in to USB-port is the IR-reciever for the wireless keyboard and
>> >> > >> >remote.
>> >> > >> >By the way, I´ve noticed another thing that happens just prior to losing
>> >> > >> >connection. I get a message  saying "connected to Haze Wireless Network
>> >> > >> >(unsecured)" in contrast to the message I normally get when connecting
>> >> > >> >"connected to Haze Wireless network (secured)" Don´t know if that helps??
>> >> > >> >
>> >> > >> >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
>> >> > >> >
>> >> > >> >> WEP is not secure enough. It can be broken easily and in the amount
>> >> > >> >> of time it takes to read this message. You need to switch to WPA2 or
>> >> > >> >> at least WPA.
>> >> > >> >>
>> >> > >> >> What else is plugged into other USB ports on the problem computer?
>> >> > >> >>
>> >> > >> >> On Mon, 5 Nov 2007 08:33:04 -0800, Haze
>> >> > >> >> <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> >> > >> >>
>> >> > >> >> >Hi Barb
>> >> > >> >> >
>> >> > >> >> >USB port is 2.0.
>> >> > >> >> >What do you mean by security? I´m using WEP as encryption for the network.
>> >> > >> >> >Firewall is windows XP:s own. No 3rd part software regarding security.
>> >> > >> >> >The USB-hubs is not using power managment.
>> >> > >> >> >
>> >> > >> >> >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
>> >> > >> >> >
>> >> > >> >> >> is the USB port 2.0 or 1.1?
>> >> > >> >> >> what kind of security are you using?
>> >> > >> >> >> are the USB hubs in device manager using power management?
>> >> > >> >> >>
>> >> > >> >> >> On Sun, 4 Nov 2007 11:31:00 -0800, Haze
>> >> > >> >> >> <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> >> > >> >> >>
>> >> > >> >> >> >Posted in the MCE section earlier, no replies. Hope someone can help me here.
>> >> > >> >> >> >I´ve just purchased a Belkin N1 router with matching N 1 USB-adapter.
>> >> > >> >> >> >Installed the adapter in my HTPC running XP MCE SP2 as OS. Everything worked
>> >> > >> >> >> >like a charm for about 10 minutes. Then recurring disconnections although the
>> >> > >> >> >> >signalstrength is perfect.
>> >> > >> >> >> >Also tried this adapter on my other stationary PC runnig XP pro SP2 as OS.
>> >> > >> >> >> >No problem.
>> >> > >> >> >> >The belkin support guy tells me that it has to be something wrong with the
>> >> > >> >> >> >PC thats running MCE. And i agree, because as long as the connection is
>> >> > >> >> >> >working i get disturbance when starting the MCE application, perticulary
>> >> > >> >> >> >Live-TV (lagging picture etc). Anyone else having trouble setting up a
>> >> > >> >> >> >wireless network running MCE? Any ideas what to do?
>> >> > >> >> >> >
>> >> > >> >> >> >/Haze
>> >> > >> >> >> --
>> >> > >> >> >>
>> >> > >> >> >> Barb Bowman
>> >> > >> >> >> MS Windows-MVP
>> >> > >> >> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
>> >> > >> >> >> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>> >> > >> >> >>
>> >> > >> >> --
>> >> > >> >>
>> >> > >> >> Barb Bowman
>> >> > >> >> MS Windows-MVP
>> >> > >> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
>> >> > >> >> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>> >> > >> >>
>> >> > >> --
>> >> > >>
>> >> > >> Barb Bowman
>> >> > >> MS Windows-MVP
>> >> > >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
>> >> > >> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>> >> > >>
>> >> > --
>> >> >
>> >> > Barb Bowman
>> >> > MS Windows-MVP
>> >> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
>> >> > http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>> >> >
>> --
>>
>> Barb Bowman
>> MS Windows-MVP
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
>> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>>
--

"Barb Bowman" wrote:

> what is interesting is that it is labeled USB adapter #3.
>
> ICS = Internet Connection Sharing (using two adapters) and bridging
> is similar using two adapters. IP Routing can apply using a computer
> as a router (or ICS, etc.) but anyway..
>
> There are a couple of things to consider -
> 1. can you change the channel on the Belkin router? I'm not sure
> what channels are available in Sweden - but changing the channel is
> worth trying. does this make a difference at all? if not--
>
> 2. What wireless keyboard are you using? Can you temporarily unplug
> the USB for the keyboard and use a wired keyboard (or different
> keyboard, perhaps from the other PC?) If you do that and navigate
> the MCE interface with the mouse and keyboard, what happens?
>
> On Tue, 6 Nov 2007 09:50:04 -0800, Haze
> <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >No this computer is currently connected wired
> >
> >This is the complete text from the not working PC
> >
> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
> >
> >C:\Documents and Settings\HTPC>ipconfig/all
> >
> >IP-konfiguration för Windows
> >
> >        Värddatornamn . . . . . . . . . . : dator-1b40f1481
> >        Primärt DNS-suffix  . . . . . . . :
> >        Nodtyp  . . . . . . . . . . . . . : Okänd
> >        IP-routning aktiverat . . . . . . : Nej
> >        WINS-proxy aktiverat  . . . . . . : Nej
> >        Söklista för DNS-suffix . . . . . : Belkin
> >
> >Ethernet-kort Trådlös nätverksanslutning 3:
> >
> >        Anslutningsspecifika DNS-suffix . : Belkin
> >        Beskrivning . . . . . . . . . . . : N1 Wireless USB Network Adapter #3
> >        Fysisk adress . . . . . . . . . . : 00-17-3F-3D-8F-18
> >        DHCP aktiverat  . . . . . . . . . : Ja
> >        Autokonfiguration aktiverat . . . : Ja
> >        IP-adress . . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.3
> >        Nätmask . . . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
> >        Standard-gateway  . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.1
> >        DHCP-server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.1
> >        DNS-servrar . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.1
> >        LÃ¥net erhölls . . . . . . . . . . : den 6 november 2007 18:39:54
> >        LÃ¥net upphör  . . . . . . . . . . : den 3 november 2017 18:39:54
> >
> >and the working PC
> >
> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corporation
> >
> >C:\Documents and Settings\Hasse>ipconfig/all
> >
> >IP-konfiguration för Windows
> >
> >        Värddatornamn . . . . . . . . . . : vll-afc46299e47
> >        Primärt DNS-suffix  . . . . . . . :
> >        Nodtyp  . . . . . . . . . . . . . : Okänd
> >        IP-routning aktiverat . . . . . . : Nej
> >        WINS-proxy aktiverat  . . . . . . : Nej
> >        Söklista för DNS-suffix . . . . . : Belkin
> >
> >Ethernet-kort Anslutning till lokalt nätverk:
> >
> >        Anslutningsspecifika DNS-suffix . : Belkin
> >        Beskrivning . . . . . . . . . . . : NVIDIA nForce MCP Networking
> >Adapter
> >
> >        Fysisk adress . . . . . . . . . . : 00-11-2F-24-6C-45
> >        DHCP aktiverat  . . . . . . . . . : Ja
> >        Autokonfiguration aktiverat . . . : Ja
> >        IP-adress . . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.2
> >        Nätmask . . . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
> >        Standard-gateway  . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.1
> >        DHCP-server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.1
> >        DNS-servrar . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.1
> >        LÃ¥net erhölls . . . . . . . . . . : den 6 november 2007 16:44:15
> >        LÃ¥net upphör  . . . . . . . . . . : den 3 november 2017 16:44:15
> >
> >Nothing trimmed. By the way "Ja" means Yes and "Nej" means no in case you´re
> >not swedish.
> >
> >What is ICS or bridging? (I´m quite a newbie when it comes to computers and
> >networking)
> >
> >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
> >
> >> is there another network adapter in this computer? did you ever turn
> >> on ICS or bridge the two network adapters?
> >>
> >> can you post the complete text output of ipconfig /all
> >>
> >> without editing it please? include everything, don't trim off
> >> anything.
> >>
> >> On Tue, 6 Nov 2007 08:36:01 -0800, Haze
> >> <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >I forgot. I ran IPconfig on my other computer (the one with a funktioning
> >> >network) and noticed a diffrence. The other computer has IP-routing active
> >> >set to "no". Should that make a diffrence?
> >> >
> >> >"Haze" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> Power managment set to "always awake" or something. I´ve also unchecked every
> >> >> box "allow windows to turn off..." regarding the USB-hubs.
> >> >>
> >> >> This is the text output from IP-config (translated from swedish, please give
> >> >> me a hint if there is some translation you don´t understand
> >> >>
> >> >> "IP configuration for windows"
> >> >> host name: dator-1b40f1481
> >> >> primary DNS-suffix:
> >> >> Nodetype:Unknown
> >> >> IP routing active:yes
> >> >> WINS proxy active:no
> >> >> Searchlist for DNS-suffix:Belkin
> >> >>
> >> >> "Ethernetcard wireless connection 3"
> >> >>
> >> >> Connectionspecifik DNS-suffix:Belkin
> >> >> Description:N1 wireless usb Networkadapter #3
> >> >> Physical adress:00-17-3F-3D-8F-18
> >> >> DHCP active:yes
> >> >> Autoconfiguration active:yes
> >> >> IP-adress:192.168.2.3
> >> >> Networm:255.255.255.0
> >> >> Standard gateway:192.168.2.1
> >> >> DHCP server:192.168.2.1
> >> >> DNS-server:192.168.2.1
> >> >> Loan start: nov 6 2007
> >> >> Loan stops: nov 3 2017
> >> >>
> >> >> Lease time set to forever
> >> >>
> >> >> USB-port in use is already one in the front (IR-reciever in the back)
> >> >>
> >> >> well thats it. Hope this information is useful.
> >> >>
> >> >> PS thanks a lot for the time you spend trying to help me out DS
> >> >>
> >> >> "Barb Bowman" wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> > can you check the power management on the wireless one more time?
> >> >> >
> >> >> > -Go to ControlPanel>System>Hardware>Device Manager. Expand the
> >> >> > network devices category and find your wireless adapter.
> >> >> > Double-click it to get its properties. If there is a power
> >> >> > management tab, click it. Uncheck the box that says "allow Windows
> >> >> > to turn off this device when not in use".
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> > -also, can you please post the text output from
> >> >> >
> >> >> > ipconfig /all
> >> >> >
> >> >> > run from a cmd prompt?
> >> >> >
> >> >> > -how long are the lease times set for on the router for client
> >> >> > computers?
> >> >> >
> >> >> > -the only other thing I can suggest is if the computer has both
> >> >> > front and back USB ports, connect the wireless USB to whatever the
> >> >> > IR is not plugged into.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > On Mon, 5 Nov 2007 10:58:00 -0800, Haze
> >> >> > <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >> >> >
> >> >> > >I´ve changed the SSID name. Only one other network nearby with a SSID nothing
> >> >> > >like mine.
> >> >> > >
> >> >> > >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
> >> >> > >
> >> >> > >> did you change the name of the SSID when you set up the router?
> >> >> > >> sounds like you may not have and there is another wireless network
> >> >> > >> close by with the same SSID.
> >> >> > >>
> >> >> > >> On Mon, 5 Nov 2007 09:55:00 -0800, Haze
> >> >> > >> <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >> >> > >>
> >> >> > >> >Sorry, my mistake - I am using WPA2 :).
> >> >> > >> >Also plugged in to USB-port is the IR-reciever for the wireless keyboard and
> >> >> > >> >remote.
> >> >> > >> >By the way, I´ve noticed another thing that happens just prior to losing
> >> >> > >> >connection. I get a message  saying "connected to Haze Wireless Network
> >> >> > >> >(unsecured)" in contrast to the message I normally get when connecting
> >> >> > >> >"connected to Haze Wireless network (secured)" Don´t know if that helps??
> >> >> > >> >
> >> >> > >> >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
> >> >> > >> >
> >> >> > >> >> WEP is not secure enough. It can be broken easily and in the amount
> >> >> > >> >> of time it takes to read this message. You need to switch to WPA2 or
> >> >> > >> >> at least WPA.
> >> >> > >> >>
> >> >> > >> >> What else is plugged into other USB ports on the problem computer?
> >> >> > >> >>
> >> >> > >> >> On Mon, 5 Nov 2007 08:33:04 -0800, Haze
> >> >> > >> >> <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >> >> > >> >>
> >> >> > >> >> >Hi Barb
> >> >> > >> >> >
> >> >> > >> >> >USB port is 2.0.
> >> >> > >> >> >What do you mean by security? I´m using WEP as encryption for the network.
> >> >> > >> >> >Firewall is windows XP:s own. No 3rd part software regarding security.
> >> >> > >> >> >The USB-hubs is not using power managment.
> >> >> > >> >> >
> >> >> > >> >> >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
> >> >> > >> >> >
> >> >> > >> >> >> is the USB port 2.0 or 1.1?
> >> >> > >> >> >> what kind of security are you using?
> >> >> > >> >> >> are the USB hubs in device manager using power management?
> >> >> > >> >> >>
> >> >> > >> >> >> On Sun, 4 Nov 2007 11:31:00 -0800, Haze
> >> >> > >> >> >> <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >> >> > >> >> >>
> >> >> > >> >> >> >Posted in the MCE section earlier, no replies. Hope someone can help me here.
> >> >> > >> >> >> >I´ve just purchased a Belkin N1 router with matching N 1 USB-adapter.
> >> >> > >> >> >> >Installed the adapter in my HTPC running XP MCE SP2 as OS. Everything worked
> >> >> > >> >> >> >like a charm for about 10 minutes. Then recurring disconnections although the
> >> >> > >> >> >> >signalstrength is perfect.
> >> >> > >> >> >> >Also tried this adapter on my other stationary PC runnig XP pro SP2 as OS.
> >> >> > >> >> >> >No problem.
> >> >> > >> >> >> >The belkin support guy tells me that it has to be something wrong with the
> >> >> > >> >> >> >PC thats running MCE. And i agree, because as long as the connection is
> >> >> > >> >> >> >working i get disturbance when starting the MCE application, perticulary
> >> >> > >> >> >> >Live-TV (lagging picture etc). Anyone else having trouble setting up a
> >> >> > >> >> >> >wireless network running MCE? Any ideas what to do?
> >> >> > >> >> >> >
> >> >> > >> >> >> >/Haze
> >> >> > >> >> >> --
> >> >> > >> >> >>
> >> >> > >> >> >> Barb Bowman
> >> >> > >> >> >> MS Windows-MVP
> >> >> > >> >> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
> >> >> > >> >> >> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
> >> >> > >> >> >>
> >> >> > >> >> --
> >> >> > >> >>
> >> >> > >> >> Barb Bowman
> >> >> > >> >> MS Windows-MVP
> >> >> > >> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
> >> >> > >> >> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
> >> >> > >> >>
> >> >> > >> --
> >> >> > >>
> >> >> > >> Barb Bowman
> >> >> > >> MS Windows-MVP
> >> >> > >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
> >> >> > >> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
> >> >> > >>
> >> >> > --
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Barb Bowman
> >> >> > MS Windows-MVP
> >> >> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
> >> >> > http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
> >> >> >
> >> --
> >>
> >> Barb Bowman
> >> MS Windows-MVP
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
> >> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
> >>
> --
>
> Barb Bowman
> MS Windows-MVP
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>

"Haze" wrote:

> Tried every channel from 1-13. Nothing changes. Also tried switching to N
> mode only to avoid interference from any b/g traffic nearby.
> I´ll try another keyboard later.
> Right now I´ve got a new problem that i suspect is selfcaused. I noticed
> that i had an internet gateway activated on both computers. Thought that this
> might be a cause to my previous problems and uninstalled it. Don´t know if
> this is where i screwed up but now my wireless connection tells me "...none
> or limited access..." and i can not conect to internet or the lokal network.
> Looking at the router it seems as i have a connection (the wireless LED is
> clear blue) but the computer is not listed in the DHCP client list. Must have
> screwed up some of the protocols.
> Now considering to reinstall windows and everything from scratch to get a
> clean start =). Or is there something obvious that i easily can correct?
>
> "Barb Bowman" wrote:
>
> > what is interesting is that it is labeled USB adapter #3.
> >
> > ICS = Internet Connection Sharing (using two adapters) and bridging
> > is similar using two adapters. IP Routing can apply using a computer
> > as a router (or ICS, etc.) but anyway..
> >
> > There are a couple of things to consider -
> > 1. can you change the channel on the Belkin router? I'm not sure
> > what channels are available in Sweden - but changing the channel is
> > worth trying. does this make a difference at all? if not--
> >
> > 2. What wireless keyboard are you using? Can you temporarily unplug
> > the USB for the keyboard and use a wired keyboard (or different
> > keyboard, perhaps from the other PC?) If you do that and navigate
> > the MCE interface with the mouse and keyboard, what happens?
> >
> > On Tue, 6 Nov 2007 09:50:04 -0800, Haze
> > <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >
> > >No this computer is currently connected wired
> > >
> > >This is the complete text from the not working PC
> > >
> > >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> > >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
> > >
> > >C:\Documents and Settings\HTPC>ipconfig/all
> > >
> > >IP-konfiguration för Windows
> > >
> > >        Värddatornamn . . . . . . . . . . : dator-1b40f1481
> > >        Primärt DNS-suffix  . . . . . . . :
> > >        Nodtyp  . . . . . . . . . . . . . : Okänd
> > >        IP-routning aktiverat . . . . . . : Nej
> > >        WINS-proxy aktiverat  . . . . . . : Nej
> > >        Söklista för DNS-suffix . . . . . : Belkin
> > >
> > >Ethernet-kort Trådlös nätverksanslutning 3:
> > >
> > >        Anslutningsspecifika DNS-suffix . : Belkin
> > >        Beskrivning . . . . . . . . . . . : N1 Wireless USB Network Adapter #3
> > >        Fysisk adress . . . . . . . . . . : 00-17-3F-3D-8F-18
> > >        DHCP aktiverat  . . . . . . . . . : Ja
> > >        Autokonfiguration aktiverat . . . : Ja
> > >        IP-adress . . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.3
> > >        Nätmask . . . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
> > >        Standard-gateway  . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.1
> > >        DHCP-server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.1
> > >        DNS-servrar . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.1
> > >        LÃ¥net erhölls . . . . . . . . . . : den 6 november 2007 18:39:54
> > >        LÃ¥net upphör  . . . . . . . . . . : den 3 november 2017 18:39:54
> > >
> > >and the working PC
> > >
> > >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> > >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corporation
> > >
> > >C:\Documents and Settings\Hasse>ipconfig/all
> > >
> > >IP-konfiguration för Windows
> > >
> > >        Värddatornamn . . . . . . . . . . : vll-afc46299e47
> > >        Primärt DNS-suffix  . . . . . . . :
> > >        Nodtyp  . . . . . . . . . . . . . : Okänd
> > >        IP-routning aktiverat . . . . . . : Nej
> > >        WINS-proxy aktiverat  . . . . . . : Nej
> > >        Söklista för DNS-suffix . . . . . : Belkin
> > >
> > >Ethernet-kort Anslutning till lokalt nätverk:
> > >
> > >        Anslutningsspecifika DNS-suffix . : Belkin
> > >        Beskrivning . . . . . . . . . . . : NVIDIA nForce MCP Networking
> > >Adapter
> > >
> > >        Fysisk adress . . . . . . . . . . : 00-11-2F-24-6C-45
> > >        DHCP aktiverat  . . . . . . . . . : Ja
> > >        Autokonfiguration aktiverat . . . : Ja
> > >        IP-adress . . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.2
> > >        Nätmask . . . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
> > >        Standard-gateway  . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.1
> > >        DHCP-server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.1
> > >        DNS-servrar . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.1
> > >        LÃ¥net erhölls . . . . . . . . . . : den 6 november 2007 16:44:15
> > >        LÃ¥net upphör  . . . . . . . . . . : den 3 november 2017 16:44:15
> > >
> > >Nothing trimmed. By the way "Ja" means Yes and "Nej" means no in case you´re
> > >not swedish.
> > >
> > >What is ICS or bridging? (I´m quite a newbie when it comes to computers and
> > >networking)
> > >
> > >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
> > >
> > >> is there another network adapter in this computer? did you ever turn
> > >> on ICS or bridge the two network adapters?
> > >>
> > >> can you post the complete text output of ipconfig /all
> > >>
> > >> without editing it please? include everything, don't trim off
> > >> anything.
> > >>
> > >> On Tue, 6 Nov 2007 08:36:01 -0800, Haze
> > >> <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> >I forgot. I ran IPconfig on my other computer (the one with a funktioning
> > >> >network) and noticed a diffrence. The other computer has IP-routing active
> > >> >set to "no". Should that make a diffrence?
> > >> >
> > >> >"Haze" wrote:
> > >> >
> > >> >> Power managment set to "always awake" or something. I´ve also unchecked every
> > >> >> box "allow windows to turn off..." regarding the USB-hubs.
> > >> >>
> > >> >> This is the text output from IP-config (translated from swedish, please give
> > >> >> me a hint if there is some translation you don´t understand
> > >> >>
> > >> >> "IP configuration for windows"
> > >> >> host name: dator-1b40f1481
> > >> >> primary DNS-suffix:
> > >> >> Nodetype:Unknown
> > >> >> IP routing active:yes
> > >> >> WINS proxy active:no
> > >> >> Searchlist for DNS-suffix:Belkin
> > >> >>
> > >> >> "Ethernetcard wireless connection 3"
> > >> >>
> > >> >> Connectionspecifik DNS-suffix:Belkin
> > >> >> Description:N1 wireless usb Networkadapter #3
> > >> >> Physical adress:00-17-3F-3D-8F-18
> > >> >> DHCP active:yes
> > >> >> Autoconfiguration active:yes
> > >> >> IP-adress:192.168.2.3
> > >> >> Networm:255.255.255.0
> > >> >> Standard gateway:192.168.2.1
> > >> >> DHCP server:192.168.2.1
> > >> >> DNS-server:192.168.2.1
> > >> >> Loan start: nov 6 2007
> > >> >> Loan stops: nov 3 2017
> > >> >>
> > >> >> Lease time set to forever
> > >> >>
> > >> >> USB-port in use is already one in the front (IR-reciever in the back)
> > >> >>
> > >> >> well thats it. Hope this information is useful.
> > >> >>
> > >> >> PS thanks a lot for the time you spend trying to help me out DS
> > >> >>
> > >> >> "Barb Bowman" wrote:
> > >> >>
> > >> >> >
> > >> >> >
> > >> >> > can you check the power management on the wireless one more time?
> > >> >> >
> > >> >> > -Go to ControlPanel>System>Hardware>Device Manager. Expand the
> > >> >> > network devices category and find your wireless adapter.
> > >> >> > Double-click it to get its properties. If there is a power
> > >> >> > management tab, click it. Uncheck the box that says "allow Windows
> > >> >> > to turn off this device when not in use".
> > >> >> >
> > >> >> >
> > >> >> > -also, can you please post the text output from
> > >> >> >
> > >> >> > ipconfig /all
> > >> >> >
> > >> >> > run from a cmd prompt?
> > >> >> >
> > >> >> > -how long are the lease times set for on the router for client
> > >> >> > computers?
> > >> >> >
> > >> >> > -the only other thing I can suggest is if the computer has both
> > >> >> > front and back USB ports, connect the wireless USB to whatever the
> > >> >> > IR is not plugged into.
> > >> >> >
> > >> >> > On Mon, 5 Nov 2007 10:58:00 -0800, Haze
> > >> >> > <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> > >> >> >
> > >> >> > >I´ve changed the SSID name. Only one other network nearby with a SSID nothing
> > >> >> > >like mine.
> > >> >> > >
> > >> >> > >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
> > >> >> > >
> > >> >> > >> did you change the name of the SSID when you set up the router?
> > >> >> > >> sounds like you may not have and there is another wireless network
> > >> >> > >> close by with the same SSID.
> > >> >> > >>
> > >> >> > >> On Mon, 5 Nov 2007 09:55:00 -0800, Haze
> > >> >> > >> <H***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> > >> >> > >>
> > >> >> > >> >Sorry, my mistake - I am using WPA2 :).
> > >> >> > >> >Also plugged in to USB-port is the IR-reciever for the wireless keyboard and
> > >> >> > >> >remote.
> > >> >> > >> >By the way, I´v