"Barb Bowman" wrote:

> for starters, post info on what brand wireless card, what version
> drive and which windows operating system.
>
> did anything change in your environment? cordless phone? did a
> neighbor install a wireless router? did a driver get upgraded? did
> you get a virus or malware on your computer?
>
> posting the text output of
>
> ipconfig /all
>
> will also help
>
> On Sat, 10 Nov 2007 15:06:00 -0800, SAlders
> <SAld***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >Maybe someone can help this laymen out. My once, always reliable connection
> >from my Dell Inspiron 700m to my Linksys router is now giving me a problem.
> >The connection between the laptop & router becomes disconnected for no
> >apparent reason. When I click on “available wireless networks” my router is
> >there on the top with an excellent signal.  When I click reconnect it does
> >not. Then I click “repair” and the message says, Windows could not finish
> >repairing the problem, for assistance contact the person who manages your
> >network”. I changed out the router and still have this problem. Could it be
> >the wireless adapter is bad on my laptop?
> >Can anybody help me with this problem?
> >
> >Dead in the water.
> --
>
> Barb Bowman
> MS Windows-MVP
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>

"SAlders" wrote:

> The answers to all of your questios is no, to the best of my knowlege.
> The following is all the info you requested.
>
> Thanks for you help, its greatly appreciated.
>
>
> Wireless card - Intel Pro/Wireless 2915ABG
> Driver Version - 9.0.4.37 Dated: 7/25/07 (downloaded yesterday)
> IPConfig -
>
> Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> (C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>
> C:\Documents and Settings\Santo Alders>ipconfig/all
>
> Windows IP Configuration
>
>         Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : SAMMY
>         Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
>         Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
>         IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>         WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>         DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : nj.rr.com
>
> Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
>
>         Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . : nj.rr.com
>         Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit
> Ethernet
>         Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-10-18-09-54-AC
>         Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
>         Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
>         IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.100
>         Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
>         Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
>         DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
>         DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 24.29.103.10
>                                             24.29.103.11
>         Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Sunday, November 11, 2007
> 2:38:24 PM
>
>         Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Monday, November 12, 2007
> 2:38:24 PM
>
>
>
> "Barb Bowman" wrote:
>
> > for starters, post info on what brand wireless card, what version
> > drive and which windows operating system.
> >
> > did anything change in your environment? cordless phone? did a
> > neighbor install a wireless router? did a driver get upgraded? did
> > you get a virus or malware on your computer?
> >
> > posting the text output of
> >
> > ipconfig /all
> >
> > will also help
> >
> > On Sat, 10 Nov 2007 15:06:00 -0800, SAlders
> > <SAld***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >
> > >Maybe someone can help this laymen out. My once, always reliable connection
> > >from my Dell Inspiron 700m to my Linksys router is now giving me a problem.
> > >The connection between the laptop & router becomes disconnected for no
> > >apparent reason. When I click on “available wireless networks” my router is
> > >there on the top with an excellent signal.  When I click reconnect it does
> > >not. Then I click “repair” and the message says, Windows could not finish
> > >repairing the problem, for assistance contact the person who manages your
> > >network”. I changed out the router and still have this problem. Could it be
> > >the wireless adapter is bad on my laptop?
> > >Can anybody help me with this problem?
> > >
> > >Dead in the water.
> > --
> >
> > Barb Bowman
> > MS Windows-MVP
> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
> > http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
> >

>Sorry, I gave you the wrong computer info, which is from my desktop. Please
>disregard the Ipcong/All I gave you earlier.
>Here is the info from the Laptop:
>Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>
>C:\Documents and Settings\SAlders>ipconfig/all
>
>Windows IP Configuration
>
>        Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : SAMMY2
>        Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
>        Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcast
>        IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>        WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : Yes
>
>Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
>
>        Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
>        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated
>Controller
>        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-12-3F-81-85-DF
>
>Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection:
>
>        Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
>        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG
>Network Connection
>        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-13-CE-40-09-3F
>
>
>
>
>
>
>"SAlders" wrote:
>
>> The answers to all of your questios is no, to the best of my knowlege.
>> The following is all the info you requested.
>>
>> Thanks for you help, its greatly appreciated.
>>
>>
>> Wireless card - Intel Pro/Wireless 2915ABG
>> Driver Version - 9.0.4.37 Dated: 7/25/07 (downloaded yesterday)
>> IPConfig -
>>
>> Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>> (C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>>
>> C:\Documents and Settings\Santo Alders>ipconfig/all
>>
>> Windows IP Configuration
>>
>>         Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : SAMMY
>>         Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
>>         Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
>>         IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>>         WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>>         DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : nj.rr.com
>>
>> Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
>>
>>         Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . : nj.rr.com
>>         Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit
>> Ethernet
>>         Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-10-18-09-54-AC
>>         Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
>>         Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
>>         IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.100
>>         Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
>>         Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
>>         DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
>>         DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 24.29.103.10
>>                                             24.29.103.11
>>         Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Sunday, November 11, 2007
>> 2:38:24 PM
>>
>>         Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Monday, November 12, 2007
>> 2:38:24 PM
>>
>>
>>
>> "Barb Bowman" wrote:
>>
>> > for starters, post info on what brand wireless card, what version
>> > drive and which windows operating system.
>> >
>> > did anything change in your environment? cordless phone? did a
>> > neighbor install a wireless router? did a driver get upgraded? did
>> > you get a virus or malware on your computer?
>> >
>> > posting the text output of
>> >
>> > ipconfig /all
>> >
>> > will also help
>> >
>> > On Sat, 10 Nov 2007 15:06:00 -0800, SAlders
>> > <SAld***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > >Maybe someone can help this laymen out. My once, always reliable connection
>> > >from my Dell Inspiron 700m to my Linksys router is now giving me a problem.
>> > >The connection between the laptop & router becomes disconnected for no
>> > >apparent reason. When I click on “available wireless networks” my router is
>> > >there on the top with an excellent signal.  When I click reconnect it does
>> > >not. Then I click “repair” and the message says, Windows could not finish
>> > >repairing the problem, for assistance contact the person who manages your
>> > >network”. I changed out the router and still have this problem. Could it be
>> > >the wireless adapter is bad on my laptop?
>> > >Can anybody help me with this problem?
>> > >
>> > >Dead in the water.
>> > --
>> >
>> > Barb Bowman
>> > MS Windows-MVP
>> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
>> > http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>> >
--

"Barb Bowman" wrote:

> the newest drivers are from 11/7, you should try these:
>
> http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=N&Inst=Yes&ProductID=1847&DwnldID=13000&strOSs=44&OSFullName=Windows*%20XP%20Professional&lang=eng
>
> also, have you tried logging into the router and changing the
> wireless channel? what kind of wireless security are you using?
>
> On Sun, 11 Nov 2007 12:09:00 -0800, SAlders
> <SAld***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >Sorry, I gave you the wrong computer info, which is from my desktop. Please
> >disregard the Ipcong/All I gave you earlier.
> >Here is the info from the Laptop:
> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
> >
> >C:\Documents and Settings\SAlders>ipconfig/all
> >
> >Windows IP Configuration
> >
> >        Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : SAMMY2
> >        Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
> >        Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcast
> >        IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
> >        WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : Yes
> >
> >Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
> >
> >        Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
> >        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated
> >Controller
> >        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-12-3F-81-85-DF
> >
> >Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection:
> >
> >        Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
> >        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG
> >Network Connection
> >        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-13-CE-40-09-3F
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >"SAlders" wrote:
> >
> >> The answers to all of your questios is no, to the best of my knowlege.
> >> The following is all the info you requested.
> >>
> >> Thanks for you help, its greatly appreciated.
> >>
> >>
> >> Wireless card - Intel Pro/Wireless 2915ABG
> >> Driver Version - 9.0.4.37 Dated: 7/25/07 (downloaded yesterday)
> >> IPConfig -
> >>
> >> Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> >> (C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
> >>
> >> C:\Documents and Settings\Santo Alders>ipconfig/all
> >>
> >> Windows IP Configuration
> >>
> >>         Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : SAMMY
> >>         Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
> >>         Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
> >>         IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
> >>         WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
> >>         DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : nj.rr.com
> >>
> >> Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
> >>
> >>         Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . : nj.rr.com
> >>         Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit
> >> Ethernet
> >>         Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-10-18-09-54-AC
> >>         Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
> >>         Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
> >>         IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.100
> >>         Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
> >>         Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
> >>         DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
> >>         DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 24.29.103.10
> >>                                             24.29.103.11
> >>         Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Sunday, November 11, 2007
> >> 2:38:24 PM
> >>
> >>         Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Monday, November 12, 2007
> >> 2:38:24 PM
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> "Barb Bowman" wrote:
> >>
> >> > for starters, post info on what brand wireless card, what version
> >> > drive and which windows operating system.
> >> >
> >> > did anything change in your environment? cordless phone? did a
> >> > neighbor install a wireless router? did a driver get upgraded? did
> >> > you get a virus or malware on your computer?
> >> >
> >> > posting the text output of
> >> >
> >> > ipconfig /all
> >> >
> >> > will also help
> >> >
> >> > On Sat, 10 Nov 2007 15:06:00 -0800, SAlders
> >> > <SAld***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >> >
> >> > >Maybe someone can help this laymen out. My once, always reliable connection
> >> > >from my Dell Inspiron 700m to my Linksys router is now giving me a problem.
> >> > >The connection between the laptop & router becomes disconnected for no
> >> > >apparent reason. When I click on “available wireless networks” my router is
> >> > >there on the top with an excellent signal.  When I click reconnect it does
> >> > >not. Then I click “repair” and the message says, Windows could not finish
> >> > >repairing the problem, for assistance contact the person who manages your
> >> > >network”. I changed out the router and still have this problem. Could it be
> >> > >the wireless adapter is bad on my laptop?
> >> > >Can anybody help me with this problem?
> >> > >
> >> > >Dead in the water.
> >> > --
> >> >
> >> > 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 downloaded the drivers the other day, that didn't work.
>I'm using "WEP" security and I don't know how to change the channel on the
>router.
>Can you guide me on that one?
>
>Thanks again for your help in this matter.
>
>"Barb Bowman" wrote:
>
>> the newest drivers are from 11/7, you should try these:
>>
>> http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=N&Inst=Yes&ProductID=1847&DwnldID=13000&strOSs=44&OSFullName=Windows*%20XP%20Professional&lang=eng
>>
>> also, have you tried logging into the router and changing the
>> wireless channel? what kind of wireless security are you using?
>>
>> On Sun, 11 Nov 2007 12:09:00 -0800, SAlders
>> <SAld***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>
>> >Sorry, I gave you the wrong computer info, which is from my desktop. Please
>> >disregard the Ipcong/All I gave you earlier.
>> >Here is the info from the Laptop:
>> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>> >
>> >C:\Documents and Settings\SAlders>ipconfig/all
>> >
>> >Windows IP Configuration
>> >
>> >        Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : SAMMY2
>> >        Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
>> >        Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcast
>> >        IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>> >        WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : Yes
>> >
>> >Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
>> >
>> >        Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
>> >        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated
>> >Controller
>> >        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-12-3F-81-85-DF
>> >
>> >Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection:
>> >
>> >        Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
>> >        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG
>> >Network Connection
>> >        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-13-CE-40-09-3F
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >"SAlders" wrote:
>> >
>> >> The answers to all of your questios is no, to the best of my knowlege.
>> >> The following is all the info you requested.
>> >>
>> >> Thanks for you help, its greatly appreciated.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Wireless card - Intel Pro/Wireless 2915ABG
>> >> Driver Version - 9.0.4.37 Dated: 7/25/07 (downloaded yesterday)
>> >> IPConfig -
>> >>
>> >> Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>> >> (C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>> >>
>> >> C:\Documents and Settings\Santo Alders>ipconfig/all
>> >>
>> >> Windows IP Configuration
>> >>
>> >>         Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : SAMMY
>> >>         Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
>> >>         Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
>> >>         IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>> >>         WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>> >>         DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : nj.rr.com
>> >>
>> >> Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
>> >>
>> >>         Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . : nj.rr.com
>> >>         Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit
>> >> Ethernet
>> >>         Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-10-18-09-54-AC
>> >>         Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
>> >>         Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
>> >>         IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.100
>> >>         Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
>> >>         Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
>> >>         DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
>> >>         DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 24.29.103.10
>> >>                                             24.29.103.11
>> >>         Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Sunday, November 11, 2007
>> >> 2:38:24 PM
>> >>
>> >>         Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Monday, November 12, 2007
>> >> 2:38:24 PM
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "Barb Bowman" wrote:
>> >>
>> >> > for starters, post info on what brand wireless card, what version
>> >> > drive and which windows operating system.
>> >> >
>> >> > did anything change in your environment? cordless phone? did a
>> >> > neighbor install a wireless router? did a driver get upgraded? did
>> >> > you get a virus or malware on your computer?
>> >> >
>> >> > posting the text output of
>> >> >
>> >> > ipconfig /all
>> >> >
>> >> > will also help
>> >> >
>> >> > On Sat, 10 Nov 2007 15:06:00 -0800, SAlders
>> >> > <SAld***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> > >Maybe someone can help this laymen out. My once, always reliable connection
>> >> > >from my Dell Inspiron 700m to my Linksys router is now giving me a problem.
>> >> > >The connection between the laptop & router becomes disconnected for no
>> >> > >apparent reason. When I click on “available wireless networks” my router is
>> >> > >there on the top with an excellent signal.  When I click reconnect it does
>> >> > >not. Then I click “repair” and the message says, Windows could not finish
>> >> > >repairing the problem, for assistance contact the person who manages your
>> >> > >network”. I changed out the router and still have this problem. Could it be
>> >> > >the wireless adapter is bad on my laptop?
>> >> > >Can anybody help me with this problem?
>> >> > >
>> >> > >Dead in the water.
>> >> > --
>> >> >
>> >> > 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:

> You can log into most Linksys routers using a web browser and typing
> in
>
> http://192.168.1.1
>
> what model Linksys router and hardware version do you have?
>
> what firmware is in the router?
>
> once you reply with the model and hardware version, I should be able
> to direct you to the user manual for your router.
>
> On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 04:18:00 -0800, SAlders
> <SAld***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >I downloaded the drivers the other day, that didn't work.
> >I'm using "WEP" security and I don't know how to change the channel on the
> >router.
> >Can you guide me on that one?
> >
> >Thanks again for your help in this matter.
> >
> >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
> >
> >> the newest drivers are from 11/7, you should try these:
> >>
> >> http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=N&Inst=Yes&ProductID=1847&DwnldID=13000&strOSs=44&OSFullName=Windows*%20XP%20Professional&lang=eng
> >>
> >> also, have you tried logging into the router and changing the
> >> wireless channel? what kind of wireless security are you using?
> >>
> >> On Sun, 11 Nov 2007 12:09:00 -0800, SAlders
> >> <SAld***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >Sorry, I gave you the wrong computer info, which is from my desktop. Please
> >> >disregard the Ipcong/All I gave you earlier.
> >> >Here is the info from the Laptop:
> >> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> >> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
> >> >
> >> >C:\Documents and Settings\SAlders>ipconfig/all
> >> >
> >> >Windows IP Configuration
> >> >
> >> >        Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : SAMMY2
> >> >        Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
> >> >        Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcast
> >> >        IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
> >> >        WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : Yes
> >> >
> >> >Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
> >> >
> >> >        Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
> >> >        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated
> >> >Controller
> >> >        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-12-3F-81-85-DF
> >> >
> >> >Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection:
> >> >
> >> >        Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
> >> >        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG
> >> >Network Connection
> >> >        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-13-CE-40-09-3F
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >"SAlders" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> The answers to all of your questios is no, to the best of my knowlege.
> >> >> The following is all the info you requested.
> >> >>
> >> >> Thanks for you help, its greatly appreciated.
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> Wireless card - Intel Pro/Wireless 2915ABG
> >> >> Driver Version - 9.0.4.37 Dated: 7/25/07 (downloaded yesterday)
> >> >> IPConfig -
> >> >>
> >> >> Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> >> >> (C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
> >> >>
> >> >> C:\Documents and Settings\Santo Alders>ipconfig/all
> >> >>
> >> >> Windows IP Configuration
> >> >>
> >> >>         Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : SAMMY
> >> >>         Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
> >> >>         Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
> >> >>         IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
> >> >>         WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
> >> >>         DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : nj.rr.com
> >> >>
> >> >> Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
> >> >>
> >> >>         Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . : nj.rr.com
> >> >>         Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit
> >> >> Ethernet
> >> >>         Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-10-18-09-54-AC
> >> >>         Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
> >> >>         Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
> >> >>         IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.100
> >> >>         Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
> >> >>         Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
> >> >>         DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
> >> >>         DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 24.29.103.10
> >> >>                                             24.29.103.11
> >> >>         Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Sunday, November 11, 2007
> >> >> 2:38:24 PM
> >> >>
> >> >>         Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Monday, November 12, 2007
> >> >> 2:38:24 PM
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> "Barb Bowman" wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> > for starters, post info on what brand wireless card, what version
> >> >> > drive and which windows operating system.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > did anything change in your environment? cordless phone? did a
> >> >> > neighbor install a wireless router? did a driver get upgraded? did
> >> >> > you get a virus or malware on your computer?
> >> >> >
> >> >> > posting the text output of
> >> >> >
> >> >> > ipconfig /all
> >> >> >
> >> >> > will also help
> >> >> >
> >> >> > On Sat, 10 Nov 2007 15:06:00 -0800, SAlders
> >> >> > <SAld***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >> >> >
> >> >> > >Maybe someone can help this laymen out. My once, always reliable connection
> >> >> > >from my Dell Inspiron 700m to my Linksys router is now giving me a problem.
> >> >> > >The connection between the laptop & router becomes disconnected for no
> >> >> > >apparent reason. When I click on “available wireless networks” my router is
> >> >> > >there on the top with an excellent signal.  When I click reconnect it does
> >> >> > >not. Then I click “repair” and the message says, Windows could not finish
> >> >> > >repairing the problem, for assistance contact the person who manages your
> >> >> > >network”. I changed out the router and still have this problem. Could it be
> >> >> > >the wireless adapter is bad on my laptop?
> >> >> > >Can anybody help me with this problem?
> >> >> > >
> >> >> > >Dead in the water.
> >> >> > --
> >> >> >
> >> >> > 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,
>Wireless-G Broadband Router   WRT54GL (Firmware Version: v4.30.11) 
>I've been getting very familiar with my router and the configuration browser.
>I upgraded the firmware, reset the router and still no results. The security
>I'm using is "WEP" which has always been in place since I got it .
>Speaking of WEP, I noticed that everytime I enable it,  in the
>router/browser I lose my connection on the laptop. When I go back in,  and
>disable the WEP, my connection comes back and everything works fine. It's
>beyond me.
>Maybe something is not configured right on my Laptop?
>We're getting close.
>
>Your help is much appreciated in this matter.
>
>
>
>"Barb Bowman" wrote:
>
>> You can log into most Linksys routers using a web browser and typing
>> in
>>
>> http://192.168.1.1
>>
>> what model Linksys router and hardware version do you have?
>>
>> what firmware is in the router?
>>
>> once you reply with the model and hardware version, I should be able
>> to direct you to the user manual for your router.
>>
>> On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 04:18:00 -0800, SAlders
>> <SAld***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>
>> >I downloaded the drivers the other day, that didn't work.
>> >I'm using "WEP" security and I don't know how to change the channel on the
>> >router.
>> >Can you guide me on that one?
>> >
>> >Thanks again for your help in this matter.
>> >
>> >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
>> >
>> >> the newest drivers are from 11/7, you should try these:
>> >>
>> >> http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=N&Inst=Yes&ProductID=1847&DwnldID=13000&strOSs=44&OSFullName=Windows*%20XP%20Professional&lang=eng
>> >>
>> >> also, have you tried logging into the router and changing the
>> >> wireless channel? what kind of wireless security are you using?
>> >>
>> >> On Sun, 11 Nov 2007 12:09:00 -0800, SAlders
>> >> <SAld***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> >Sorry, I gave you the wrong computer info, which is from my desktop. Please
>> >> >disregard the Ipcong/All I gave you earlier.
>> >> >Here is the info from the Laptop:
>> >> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>> >> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>> >> >
>> >> >C:\Documents and Settings\SAlders>ipconfig/all
>> >> >
>> >> >Windows IP Configuration
>> >> >
>> >> >        Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : SAMMY2
>> >> >        Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
>> >> >        Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcast
>> >> >        IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>> >> >        WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : Yes
>> >> >
>> >> >Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
>> >> >
>> >> >        Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
>> >> >        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated
>> >> >Controller
>> >> >        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-12-3F-81-85-DF
>> >> >
>> >> >Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection:
>> >> >
>> >> >        Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
>> >> >        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG
>> >> >Network Connection
>> >> >        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-13-CE-40-09-3F
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >"SAlders" wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> The answers to all of your questios is no, to the best of my knowlege.
>> >> >> The following is all the info you requested.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Thanks for you help, its greatly appreciated.
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Wireless card - Intel Pro/Wireless 2915ABG
>> >> >> Driver Version - 9.0.4.37 Dated: 7/25/07 (downloaded yesterday)
>> >> >> IPConfig -
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>> >> >> (C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> C:\Documents and Settings\Santo Alders>ipconfig/all
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Windows IP Configuration
>> >> >>
>> >> >>         Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : SAMMY
>> >> >>         Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
>> >> >>         Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
>> >> >>         IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>> >> >>         WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>> >> >>         DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : nj.rr.com
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
>> >> >>
>> >> >>         Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . : nj.rr.com
>> >> >>         Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit
>> >> >> Ethernet
>> >> >>         Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-10-18-09-54-AC
>> >> >>         Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
>> >> >>         Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
>> >> >>         IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.100
>> >> >>         Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
>> >> >>         Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
>> >> >>         DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
>> >> >>         DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 24.29.103.10
>> >> >>                                             24.29.103.11
>> >> >>         Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Sunday, November 11, 2007
>> >> >> 2:38:24 PM
>> >> >>
>> >> >>         Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Monday, November 12, 2007
>> >> >> 2:38:24 PM
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> "Barb Bowman" wrote:
>> >> >>
>> >> >> > for starters, post info on what brand wireless card, what version
>> >> >> > drive and which windows operating system.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > did anything change in your environment? cordless phone? did a
>> >> >> > neighbor install a wireless router? did a driver get upgraded? did
>> >> >> > you get a virus or malware on your computer?
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > posting the text output of
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > ipconfig /all
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > will also help
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > On Sat, 10 Nov 2007 15:06:00 -0800, SAlders
>> >> >> > <SAld***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > >Maybe someone can help this laymen out. My once, always reliable connection
>> >> >> > >from my Dell Inspiron 700m to my Linksys router is now giving me a problem.
>> >> >> > >The connection between the laptop & router becomes disconnected for no
>> >> >> > >apparent reason. When I click on “available wireless networks” my router is
>> >> >> > >there on the top with an excellent signal.  When I click reconnect it does
>> >> >> > >not. Then I click “repair” and the message says, Windows could not finish
>> >> >> > >repairing the problem, for assistance contact the person who manages your
>> >> >> > >network”. I changed out the router and still have this problem. Could it be
>> >> >> > >the wireless adapter is bad on my laptop?
>> >> >> > >Can anybody help me with this problem?
>> >> >> > >
>> >> >> > >Dead in the water.
>> >> >> > --
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > 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:

> WEP is not safe to begin with. Can you please reconfigure for WPA2
> or at least WPA and see if this changes anything?
>
> On Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:48:03 -0800, SAlders
> <SAld***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >Barb,
> >Wireless-G Broadband Router   WRT54GL (Firmware Version: v4.30.11) 
> >I've been getting very familiar with my router and the configuration browser.
> >I upgraded the firmware, reset the router and still no results. The security
> >I'm using is "WEP" which has always been in place since I got it .
> >Speaking of WEP, I noticed that everytime I enable it,  in the
> >router/browser I lose my connection on the laptop. When I go back in,  and
> >disable the WEP, my connection comes back and everything works fine. It's
> >beyond me.
> >Maybe something is not configured right on my Laptop?
> >We're getting close.
> >
> >Your help is much appreciated in this matter.
> >
> >
> >
> >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
> >
> >> You can log into most Linksys routers using a web browser and typing
> >> in
> >>
> >> http://192.168.1.1
> >>
> >> what model Linksys router and hardware version do you have?
> >>
> >> what firmware is in the router?
> >>
> >> once you reply with the model and hardware version, I should be able
> >> to direct you to the user manual for your router.
> >>
> >> On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 04:18:00 -0800, SAlders
> >> <SAld***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >I downloaded the drivers the other day, that didn't work.
> >> >I'm using "WEP" security and I don't know how to change the channel on the
> >> >router.
> >> >Can you guide me on that one?
> >> >
> >> >Thanks again for your help in this matter.
> >> >
> >> >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> the newest drivers are from 11/7, you should try these:
> >> >>
> >> >> http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=N&Inst=Yes&ProductID=1847&DwnldID=13000&strOSs=44&OSFullName=Windows*%20XP%20Professional&lang=eng
> >> >>
> >> >> also, have you tried logging into the router and changing the
> >> >> wireless channel? what kind of wireless security are you using?
> >> >>
> >> >> On Sun, 11 Nov 2007 12:09:00 -0800, SAlders
> >> >> <SAld***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> >Sorry, I gave you the wrong computer info, which is from my desktop. Please
> >> >> >disregard the Ipcong/All I gave you earlier.
> >> >> >Here is the info from the Laptop:
> >> >> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> >> >> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >C:\Documents and Settings\SAlders>ipconfig/all
> >> >> >
> >> >> >Windows IP Configuration
> >> >> >
> >> >> >        Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : SAMMY2
> >> >> >        Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
> >> >> >        Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcast
> >> >> >        IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
> >> >> >        WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : Yes
> >> >> >
> >> >> >Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
> >> >> >
> >> >> >        Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
> >> >> >        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated
> >> >> >Controller
> >> >> >        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-12-3F-81-85-DF
> >> >> >
> >> >> >Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection:
> >> >> >
> >> >> >        Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
> >> >> >        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG
> >> >> >Network Connection
> >> >> >        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-13-CE-40-09-3F
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> >"SAlders" wrote:
> >> >> >
> >> >> >> The answers to all of your questios is no, to the best of my knowlege.
> >> >> >> The following is all the info you requested.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Thanks for you help, its greatly appreciated.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Wireless card - Intel Pro/Wireless 2915ABG
> >> >> >> Driver Version - 9.0.4.37 Dated: 7/25/07 (downloaded yesterday)
> >> >> >> IPConfig -
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> >> >> >> (C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> C:\Documents and Settings\Santo Alders>ipconfig/all
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Windows IP Configuration
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>         Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : SAMMY
> >> >> >>         Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
> >> >> >>         Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
> >> >> >>         IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
> >> >> >>         WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
> >> >> >>         DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : nj.rr.com
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>         Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . : nj.rr.com
> >> >> >>         Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit
> >> >> >> Ethernet
> >> >> >>         Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-10-18-09-54-AC
> >> >> >>         Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
> >> >> >>         Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
> >> >> >>         IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.100
> >> >> >>         Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
> >> >> >>         Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
> >> >> >>         DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
> >> >> >>         DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 24.29.103.10
> >> >> >>                                             24.29.103.11
> >> >> >>         Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Sunday, November 11, 2007
> >> >> >> 2:38:24 PM
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>         Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Monday, November 12, 2007
> >> >> >> 2:38:24 PM
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> "Barb Bowman" wrote:
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> > for starters, post info on what brand wireless card, what version
> >> >> >> > drive and which windows operating system.
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > did anything change in your environment? cordless phone? did a
> >> >> >> > neighbor install a wireless router? did a driver get upgraded? did
> >> >> >> > you get a virus or malware on your computer?
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > posting the text output of
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > ipconfig /all
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > will also help
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > On Sat, 10 Nov 2007 15:06:00 -0800, SAlders
> >> >> >> > <SAld***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > >Maybe someone can help this laymen out. My once, always reliable connection
> >> >> >> > >from my Dell Inspiron 700m to my Linksys router is now giving me a problem.
> >> >> >> > >The connection between the laptop & router becomes disconnected for no
> >> >> >> > >apparent reason. When I click on “available wireless networks” my router is
> >> >> >> > >there on the top with an excellent signal.  When I click reconnect it does
> >> >> >> > >not. Then I click “repair” and the message says, Windows could not finish
> >> >> >> > >repairing the problem, for assistance contact the person who manages your
> >> >> >> > >network”. I changed out the router and still have this problem. Could it be
> >> >> >> > >the wireless adapter is bad on my laptop?
> >> >> >> > >Can anybody help me with this problem?
> >> >> >> > >
> >> >> >> > >Dead in the water.
> >> >> >> > --
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > 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/
>

>Ok, but what will I need to know as far as configuration? I tried changing
>over to WPA the other day but the router/ browser asked me for info. I wasn't
>familiar with.
>I mean, I do, have the option for WPA2 & WPA, but there is some setup
>involved. Not just clicking on WPA, Right?
>Help
>
>"Barb Bowman" wrote:
>
>> WEP is not safe to begin with. Can you please reconfigure for WPA2
>> or at least WPA and see if this changes anything?
>>
>> On Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:48:03 -0800, SAlders
>> <SAld***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>
>> >Barb,
>> >Wireless-G Broadband Router   WRT54GL (Firmware Version: v4.30.11) 
>> >I've been getting very familiar with my router and the configuration browser.
>> >I upgraded the firmware, reset the router and still no results. The security
>> >I'm using is "WEP" which has always been in place since I got it .
>> >Speaking of WEP, I noticed that everytime I enable it,  in the
>> >router/browser I lose my connection on the laptop. When I go back in,  and
>> >disable the WEP, my connection comes back and everything works fine. It's
>> >beyond me.
>> >Maybe something is not configured right on my Laptop?
>> >We're getting close.
>> >
>> >Your help is much appreciated in this matter.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
>> >
>> >> You can log into most Linksys routers using a web browser and typing
>> >> in
>> >>
>> >> http://192.168.1.1
>> >>
>> >> what model Linksys router and hardware version do you have?
>> >>
>> >> what firmware is in the router?
>> >>
>> >> once you reply with the model and hardware version, I should be able
>> >> to direct you to the user manual for your router.
>> >>
>> >> On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 04:18:00 -0800, SAlders
>> >> <SAld***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> >I downloaded the drivers the other day, that didn't work.
>> >> >I'm using "WEP" security and I don't know how to change the channel on the
>> >> >router.
>> >> >Can you guide me on that one?
>> >> >
>> >> >Thanks again for your help in this matter.
>> >> >
>> >> >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> the newest drivers are from 11/7, you should try these:
>> >> >>
>> >> >> http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=N&Inst=Yes&ProductID=1847&DwnldID=13000&strOSs=44&OSFullName=Windows*%20XP%20Professional&lang=eng
>> >> >>
>> >> >> also, have you tried logging into the router and changing the
>> >> >> wireless channel? what kind of wireless security are you using?
>> >> >>
>> >> >> On Sun, 11 Nov 2007 12:09:00 -0800, SAlders
>> >> >> <SAld***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> >> >>
>> >> >> >Sorry, I gave you the wrong computer info, which is from my desktop. Please
>> >> >> >disregard the Ipcong/All I gave you earlier.
>> >> >> >Here is the info from the Laptop:
>> >> >> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>> >> >> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >C:\Documents and Settings\SAlders>ipconfig/all
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >Windows IP Configuration
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >        Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : SAMMY2
>> >> >> >        Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
>> >> >> >        Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcast
>> >> >> >        IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>> >> >> >        WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : Yes
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >        Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
>> >> >> >        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated
>> >> >> >Controller
>> >> >> >        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-12-3F-81-85-DF
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection:
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >        Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
>> >> >> >        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG
>> >> >> >Network Connection
>> >> >> >        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-13-CE-40-09-3F
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >"SAlders" wrote:
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> The answers to all of your questios is no, to the best of my knowlege.
>> >> >> >> The following is all the info you requested.
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Thanks for you help, its greatly appreciated.
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Wireless card - Intel Pro/Wireless 2915ABG
>> >> >> >> Driver Version - 9.0.4.37 Dated: 7/25/07 (downloaded yesterday)
>> >> >> >> IPConfig -
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>> >> >> >> (C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> C:\Documents and Settings\Santo Alders>ipconfig/all
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Windows IP Configuration
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>         Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : SAMMY
>> >> >> >>         Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
>> >> >> >>         Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
>> >> >> >>         IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>> >> >> >>         WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>> >> >> >>         DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : nj.rr.com
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>         Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . : nj.rr.com
>> >> >> >>         Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit
>> >> >> >> Ethernet
>> >> >> >>         Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-10-18-09-54-AC
>> >> >> >>         Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
>> >> >> >>         Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
>> >> >> >>         IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.100
>> >> >> >>         Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
>> >> >> >>         Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
>> >> >> >>         DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
>> >> >> >>         DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 24.29.103.10
>> >> >> >>                                             24.29.103.11
>> >> >> >>         Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Sunday, November 11, 2007
>> >> >> >> 2:38:24 PM
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>         Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Monday, November 12, 2007
>> >> >> >> 2:38:24 PM
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> "Barb Bowman" wrote:
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> > for starters, post info on what brand wireless card, what version
>> >> >> >> > drive and which windows operating system.
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > did anything change in your environment? cordless phone? did a
>> >> >> >> > neighbor install a wireless router? did a driver get upgraded? did
>> >> >> >> > you get a virus or malware on your computer?
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > posting the text output of
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > ipconfig /all
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > will also help
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > On Sat, 10 Nov 2007 15:06:00 -0800, SAlders
>> >> >> >> > <SAld***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > >Maybe someone can help this laymen out. My once, always reliable connection
>> >> >> >> > >from my Dell Inspiron 700m to my Linksys router is now giving me a problem.
>> >> >> >> > >The connection between the laptop & router becomes disconnected for no
>> >> >> >> > >apparent reason. When I click on “available wireless networks” my router is
>> >> >> >> > >there on the top with an excellent signal.  When I click reconnect it does
>> >> >> >> > >not. Then I click “repair” and the message says, Windows could not finish
>> >> >> >> > >repairing the problem, for assistance contact the person who manages your
>> >> >> >> > >network”. I changed out the router and still have this problem. Could it be
>> >> >> >> > >the wireless adapter is bad on my laptop?
>> >> >> >> > >Can anybody help me with this problem?
>> >> >> >> > >
>> >> >> >> > >Dead in the water.
>> >> >> >> > --
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > 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:

> just start by using a strong passphrase in the router - select WPA2
> and then enter it.
>
> then perhaps
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/expert/bowman_wirelesssecurity.mspx
> will help with what to do on the computer.
>
> On Thu, 15 Nov 2007 06:49:06 -0800, SAlders
> <SAld***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >Ok, but what will I need to know as far as configuration? I tried changing
> >over to WPA the other day but the router/ browser asked me for info. I wasn't
> >familiar with.
> >I mean, I do, have the option for WPA2 & WPA, but there is some setup
> >involved. Not just clicking on WPA, Right?
> >Help
> >
> >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
> >
> >> WEP is not safe to begin with. Can you please reconfigure for WPA2
> >> or at least WPA and see if this changes anything?
> >>
> >> On Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:48:03 -0800, SAlders
> >> <SAld***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >Barb,
> >> >Wireless-G Broadband Router   WRT54GL (Firmware Version: v4.30.11) 
> >> >I've been getting very familiar with my router and the configuration browser.
> >> >I upgraded the firmware, reset the router and still no results. The security
> >> >I'm using is "WEP" which has always been in place since I got it .
> >> >Speaking of WEP, I noticed that everytime I enable it,  in the
> >> >router/browser I lose my connection on the laptop. When I go back in,  and
> >> >disable the WEP, my connection comes back and everything works fine. It's
> >> >beyond me.
> >> >Maybe something is not configured right on my Laptop?
> >> >We're getting close.
> >> >
> >> >Your help is much appreciated in this matter.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> You can log into most Linksys routers using a web browser and typing
> >> >> in
> >> >>
> >> >> http://192.168.1.1
> >> >>
> >> >> what model Linksys router and hardware version do you have?
> >> >>
> >> >> what firmware is in the router?
> >> >>
> >> >> once you reply with the model and hardware version, I should be able
> >> >> to direct you to the user manual for your router.
> >> >>
> >> >> On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 04:18:00 -0800, SAlders
> >> >> <SAld***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> >I downloaded the drivers the other day, that didn't work.
> >> >> >I'm using "WEP" security and I don't know how to change the channel on the
> >> >> >router.
> >> >> >Can you guide me on that one?
> >> >> >
> >> >> >Thanks again for your help in this matter.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
> >> >> >
> >> >> >> the newest drivers are from 11/7, you should try these:
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=N&Inst=Yes&ProductID=1847&DwnldID=13000&strOSs=44&OSFullName=Windows*%20XP%20Professional&lang=eng
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> also, have you tried logging into the router and changing the
> >> >> >> wireless channel? what kind of wireless security are you using?
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> On Sun, 11 Nov 2007 12:09:00 -0800, SAlders
> >> >> >> <SAld***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >Sorry, I gave you the wrong computer info, which is from my desktop. Please
> >> >> >> >disregard the Ipcong/All I gave you earlier.
> >> >> >> >Here is the info from the Laptop:
> >> >> >> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> >> >> >> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >C:\Documents and Settings\SAlders>ipconfig/all
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >Windows IP Configuration
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >        Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : SAMMY2
> >> >> >> >        Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
> >> >> >> >        Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcast
> >> >> >> >        IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
> >> >> >> >        WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : Yes
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >        Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
> >> >> >> >        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated
> >> >> >> >Controller
> >> >> >> >        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-12-3F-81-85-DF
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection:
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >        Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
> >> >> >> >        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG
> >> >> >> >Network Connection
> >> >> >> >        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-13-CE-40-09-3F
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >"SAlders" wrote:
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> The answers to all of your questios is no, to the best of my knowlege.
> >> >> >> >> The following is all the info you requested.
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> Thanks for you help, its greatly appreciated.
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> Wireless card - Intel Pro/Wireless 2915ABG
> >> >> >> >> Driver Version - 9.0.4.37 Dated: 7/25/07 (downloaded yesterday)
> >> >> >> >> IPConfig -
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> >> >> >> >> (C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> C:\Documents and Settings\Santo Alders>ipconfig/all
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> Windows IP Configuration
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >>         Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : SAMMY
> >> >> >> >>         Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
> >> >> >> >>         Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
> >> >> >> >>         IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
> >> >> >> >>         WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
> >> >> >> >>         DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : nj.rr.com
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >>         Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . : nj.rr.com
> >> >> >> >>         Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit
> >> >> >> >> Ethernet
> >> >> >> >>         Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-10-18-09-54-AC
> >> >> >> >>         Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
> >> >> >> >>         Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
> >> >> >> >>         IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.100
> >> >> >> >>         Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
> >> >> >> >>         Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
> >> >> >> >>         DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
> >> >> >> >>         DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 24.29.103.10
> >> >> >> >>                                             24.29.103.11
> >> >> >> >>         Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Sunday, November 11, 2007
> >> >> >> >> 2:38:24 PM
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >>         Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Monday, November 12, 2007
> >> >> >> >> 2:38:24 PM
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> "Barb Bowman" wrote:
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> > for starters, post info on what brand wireless card, what version
> >> >> >> >> > drive and which windows operating system.
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> > did anything change in your environment? cordless phone? did a
> >> >> >> >> > neighbor install a wireless router? did a driver get upgraded? did
> >> >> >> >> > you get a virus or malware on your computer?
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> > posting the text output of
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> > ipconfig /all
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> > will also help
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> > On Sat, 10 Nov 2007 15:06:00 -0800, SAlders
> >> >> >> >> > <SAld***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> > >Maybe someone can help this laymen out. My once, always reliable connection
> >> >> >> >> > >from my Dell Inspiron 700m to my Linksys router is now giving me a problem.
> >> >> >> >> > >The connection between the laptop & router becomes disconnected for no
> >> >> >> >> > >apparent reason. When I click on “available wireless networks” my router is
> >> >> >> >> > >there on the top with an excellent signal.  When I click reconnect it does
> >> >> >> >> > >not. Then I click “repair” and the message says, Windows could not finish
> >> >> >> >> > >repairing the problem, for assistance contact the person who manages your
> >> >> >> >> > >network”. I changed out the router and still have this problem. Could it be
> >> >> >> >> > >the wireless adapter is bad on my laptop?
> >> >> >> >> > >Can anybody help me with this problem?
> >> >> >> >> > >
> >> >> >> >> > >Dead in the water.
> >> >> >> >> > --
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> > 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,
>That seemed to have worked. We finally corrected the problem. I am very
>grateful to you for seeing this thru with me.
>A Thousand Thanks. Your Great!!
>
>Sam
>
>
>
>"Barb Bowman" wrote:
>
>> just start by using a strong passphrase in the router - select WPA2
>> and then enter it.
>>
>> then perhaps
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/expert/bowman_wirelesssecurity.mspx
>> will help with what to do on the computer.
>>
>> On Thu, 15 Nov 2007 06:49:06 -0800, SAlders
>> <SAld***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>
>> >Ok, but what will I need to know as far as configuration? I tried changing
>> >over to WPA the other day but the router/ browser asked me for info. I wasn't
>> >familiar with.
>> >I mean, I do, have the option for WPA2 & WPA, but there is some setup
>> >involved. Not just clicking on WPA, Right?
>> >Help
>> >
>> >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
>> >
>> >> WEP is not safe to begin with. Can you please reconfigure for WPA2
>> >> or at least WPA and see if this changes anything?
>> >>
>> >> On Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:48:03 -0800, SAlders
>> >> <SAld***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> >Barb,
>> >> >Wireless-G Broadband Router   WRT54GL (Firmware Version: v4.30.11) 
>> >> >I've been getting very familiar with my router and the configuration browser.
>> >> >I upgraded the firmware, reset the router and still no results. The security
>> >> >I'm using is "WEP" which has always been in place since I got it .
>> >> >Speaking of WEP, I noticed that everytime I enable it,  in the
>> >> >router/browser I lose my connection on the laptop. When I go back in,  and
>> >> >disable the WEP, my connection comes back and everything works fine. It's
>> >> >beyond me.
>> >> >Maybe something is not configured right on my Laptop?
>> >> >We're getting close.
>> >> >
>> >> >Your help is much appreciated in this matter.
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> You can log into most Linksys routers using a web browser and typing
>> >> >> in
>> >> >>
>> >> >> http://192.168.1.1
>> >> >>
>> >> >> what model Linksys router and hardware version do you have?
>> >> >>
>> >> >> what firmware is in the router?
>> >> >>
>> >> >> once you reply with the model and hardware version, I should be able
>> >> >> to direct you to the user manual for your router.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 04:18:00 -0800, SAlders
>> >> >> <SAld***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> >> >>
>> >> >> >I downloaded the drivers the other day, that didn't work.
>> >> >> >I'm using "WEP" security and I don't know how to change the channel on the
>> >> >> >router.
>> >> >> >Can you guide me on that one?
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >Thanks again for your help in this matter.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> the newest drivers are from 11/7, you should try these:
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=N&Inst=Yes&ProductID=1847&DwnldID=13000&strOSs=44&OSFullName=Windows*%20XP%20Professional&lang=eng
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> also, have you tried logging into the router and changing the
>> >> >> >> wireless channel? what kind of wireless security are you using?
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> On Sun, 11 Nov 2007 12:09:00 -0800, SAlders
>> >> >> >> <SAld***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >Sorry, I gave you the wrong computer info, which is from my desktop. Please
>> >> >> >> >disregard the Ipcong/All I gave you earlier.
>> >> >> >> >Here is the info from the Laptop:
>> >> >> >> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>> >> >> >> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >C:\Documents and Settings\SAlders>ipconfig/all
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >Windows IP Configuration
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >        Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : SAMMY2
>> >> >> >> >        Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
>> >> >> >> >        Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcast
>> >> >> >> >        IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>> >> >> >> >        WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : Yes
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >        Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
>> >> >> >> >        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated
>> >> >> >> >Controller
>> >> >> >> >        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-12-3F-81-85-DF
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection:
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >        Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
>> >> >> >> >        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG
>> >> >> >> >Network Connection
>> >> >> >> >        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-13-CE-40-09-3F
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >"SAlders" wrote:
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >> The answers to all of your questios is no, to the best of my knowlege.
>> >> >> >> >> The following is all the info you requested.
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> Thanks for you help, its greatly appreciated.
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> Wireless card - Intel Pro/Wireless 2915ABG
>> >> >> >> >> Driver Version - 9.0.4.37 Dated: 7/25/07 (downloaded yesterday)
>> >> >> >> >> IPConfig -
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>> >> >> >> >> (C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> C:\Documents and Settings\Santo Alders>ipconfig/all
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> Windows IP Configuration
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >>         Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : SAMMY
>> >> >> >> >>         Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
>> >> >> >> >>         Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
>> >> >> >> >>         IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>> >> >> >> >>         WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>> >> >> >> >>         DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : nj.rr.com
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >>         Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . : nj.rr.com
>> >> >> >> >>         Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit
>> >> >> >> >> Ethernet
>> >> >> >> >>         Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-10-18-09-54-AC
>> >> >> >> >>         Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
>> >> >> >> >>         Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
>> >> >> >> >>         IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.100
>> >> >> >> >>         Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
>> >> >> >> >>         Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
>> >> >> >> >>         DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
>> >> >> >> >>         DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 24.29.103.10
>> >> >> >> >>                                             24.29.103.11
>> >> >> >> >>         Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Sunday, November 11, 2007
>> >> >> >> >> 2:38:24 PM
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >>         Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Monday, November 12, 2007
>> >> >> >> >> 2:38:24 PM
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> "Barb Bowman" wrote:
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> > for starters, post info on what brand wireless card, what version
>> >> >> >> >> > drive and which windows operating system.
>> >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >> > did anything change in your environment? cordless phone? did a
>> >> >> >> >> > neighbor install a wireless router? did a driver get upgraded? did
>> >> >> >> >> > you get a virus or malware on your computer?
>> >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >> > posting the text output of
>> >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >> > ipconfig /all
>> >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >> > will also help
>> >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >> > On Sat, 10 Nov 2007 15:06:00 -0800, SAlders
>> >> >> >> >> > <SAld***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >> > >Maybe someone can help this laymen out. My once, always reliable connection
>> >> >> >> >> > >from my Dell Inspiron 700m to my Linksys router is now giving me a problem.
>> >> >> >> >> > >The connection between the laptop & router becomes disconnected for no
>> >> >> >> >> > >apparent reason. When I click on “available wireless networks” my router is
>> >> >> >> >> > >there on the top with an excellent signal.  When I click reconnect it does
>> >> >> >> >> > >not. Then I click “repair” and the messa