> have configured wireless networks before but this one is giving me
> trouble.
> I'm at a complete loss.
> I tried using the Netgear utility - nothing.
> Signal strength is perfect, and it says its connected but I can't ping
> anything.
> Here is what I have. Could the encryption be incompatible? If the
> encryption wasn't working, then it wouldn't say it was connected,
> right?
> http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/9708/untitled1yf6.jpg
>
> http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/8774/untitle2bl5.jpg
>
> bny the way, I can bring up the router's page because I pop the
> network
> cable in for a minute just to bring it up and see what's there.
> I am using static IP addresses.

> Ben M. Schorr - MVP wrote:
>
>> Aloha Edward,
>>
>> What static IP address are you using for your workstation>
>>
>> -Ben-
>> Ben M. Schorr - MVP
>> Roland Schorr & Tower
>> http://www.rolandschorr.com
>> Microsoft OneNote FAQ: http://www.factplace.com/onenotefaq.htm
> 192.168.1.200
> I made sure it was different than the on board NIC. which is 201.

"Edward" <Edward.Nuxt***@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1163971860.205719.231900@m7g2000cwm.googlegroups.com...
> have configured wireless networks before but this one is giving me
> trouble.
> I'm at a complete loss.
> I tried using the Netgear utility - nothing.
> Signal strength is perfect, and it says its connected but I can't ping
> anything.
> Here is what I have. Could the encryption be incompatible? If the
> encryption wasn't working, then it wouldn't say it was connected,
> right?
>
> http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/9708/untitled1yf6.jpg
>
> http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/8774/untitle2bl5.jpg
>
> bny the way, I can bring up the router's page because I pop the network
> cable in for a minute just to bring it up and see what's there.
> I am using static IP addresses.
>

> have configured wireless networks before but this one is
> giving me trouble.
> I'm at a complete loss.
> I tried using the Netgear utility - nothing.
> Signal strength is perfect, and it says its connected but I
> can't ping anything.
> Here is what I have. Could the encryption be incompatible?
> If the encryption wasn't working, then it wouldn't say it
> was connected, right?
>
> http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/9708/untitled1yf6.jpg
>
> http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/8774/untitle2bl5.jpg
>
> bny the way, I can bring up the router's page because I pop
> the network cable in for a minute just to bring it up and
> see what's there.
> I am using static IP addresses.

> 1163971860.205719.231***@m7g2000cwm.googlegroups.com,
> Edward <Edward.Nuxt***@gmail.com> wrote:
> > have configured wireless networks before but this one is
> > giving me trouble.
> > I'm at a complete loss.
> > I tried using the Netgear utility - nothing.
> > Signal strength is perfect, and it says its connected but I
> > can't ping anything.
> > Here is what I have. Could the encryption be incompatible?
> > If the encryption wasn't working, then it wouldn't say it
> > was connected, right?
> >
> > http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/9708/untitled1yf6.jpg
> >
> > http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/8774/untitle2bl5.jpg
> >
> > bny the way, I can bring up the router's page because I pop
> > the network cable in for a minute just to bring it up and
> > see what's there.
> > I am using static IP addresses.
>
> I'm no networking expert but you might want to check the
> documentation for that Netgear adapter. It may not support WPA
> encryption. WEP may be your only option.
>
> NETGEAR WG311  54 MBPS WIRELESS PCI ADAPTER
> http://www.netgear.com/Products/Adapters/GWirelessAdapters/WG311.aspx?detail=Specifications
>
> Good luck
>
> Nepatsfan