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Can't connect to Wireless Router

Author
15 Oct 2006 5:56 AM
Rock
Hi,

I have the Laptop 1 metre from the Router/Acces Gateway but I can't get it to
connect.

I have...

XP Pro
Netgear WGT 624v2 Gateway,Router connected via LAN to PC
Compex WLU11a USB wireless connected to Laptop

WGT 624 data in Netgear program
-----------------------------
'Wireless Settings' the WGT in this way..

Network Name SSID
Australia
Channel 11
g and b

WEP enabled
Auth Type Shared
Strength 64 bit
Generated encript 4 keys Default is #1
-------------------------------
'Advanced Settings'
Enabled wireless router radio
Enable SSID broadcast
Fragmentation 2346
Preamble Mode Automatic

Enabled Xtrened range feature
------------------------------------
'Wireless Card access List'

DEvice Name
Correct MAC address
Enabled Turn Access Control ON
-----------------------
Router Status

Region     Australia
Channel     11
Mode     g and b
Wireless AP     ON
Broadcast Name     ON
---------------------------------------

LAPTOP Settings

Wireless network Connect in XP
SSID is correct
Network Auth  Open
Data Encrypt  WEP
Network Key is #1 of 4 keys in WGT program
Key Index is 1

Any available Network is enabled to infrustructure
-----------------------------------

In Choose a Network Connection Panel I see the correct SSID with all green bars
full and a star. Says it is security enabled and to click 'Connect'

I then see the security panel with the WEP key already in it.
Click to Connect

See the panel with the connect animation and ''Waiting for the Network'...
This lasts for minute or two then..

'No wireless networks were found in range'
---------------------------------------------

Remember the laptop is only 1 metre from the Router/Access.

Hope you can help,


Oz

Author
15 Oct 2006 3:11 PM
Robert L [MVP - Networking]
Try to do basic settings without security. Can you access the wireless?

wireless issues When setup Ad Hoc mode, make sure all wireless clients use the same mode, channel, ... Don't setup wireless devices directly under a Wireless Router. ...
      www.chicagotech.net/wireless.htm 


Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
  "Rock" <1***@pobox.com> wrote in message news:erfP37B8GHA.4572@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
  Hi,

  I have the Laptop 1 metre from the Router/Acces Gateway but I can't get it to
  connect.

  I have...

  XP Pro
  Netgear WGT 624v2 Gateway,Router connected via LAN to PC
  Compex WLU11a USB wireless connected to Laptop

  WGT 624 data in Netgear program
  -----------------------------
  'Wireless Settings' the WGT in this way..

  Network Name SSID
  Australia
  Channel 11
  g and b

  WEP enabled
  Auth Type Shared
  Strength 64 bit
  Generated encript 4 keys Default is #1
  -------------------------------
  'Advanced Settings'
  Enabled wireless router radio
  Enable SSID broadcast
  Fragmentation 2346
  Preamble Mode Automatic

  Enabled Xtrened range feature
  ------------------------------------
  'Wireless Card access List'

  DEvice Name
  Correct MAC address
  Enabled Turn Access Control ON
  -----------------------
  Router Status

  Region Australia
  Channel 11
  Mode g and b
  Wireless AP ON
  Broadcast Name ON
  ---------------------------------------

  LAPTOP Settings

  Wireless network Connect in XP
  SSID is correct
  Network Auth  Open
  Data Encrypt  WEP
  Network Key is #1 of 4 keys in WGT program
  Key Index is 1

  Any available Network is enabled to infrustructure
  -----------------------------------

  In Choose a Network Connection Panel I see the correct SSID with all green bars
  full and a star. Says it is security enabled and to click 'Connect'

  I then see the security panel with the WEP key already in it.
  Click to Connect

  See the panel with the connect animation and ''Waiting for the Network'...
  This lasts for minute or two then..

  'No wireless networks were found in range'
  ---------------------------------------------

  Remember the laptop is only 1 metre from the Router/Access.

  Hope you can help,


  Oz