Corrupt wireless network object? Always listed as (manual).

2 Nov 2006 1:53 AM

nicough

BADLAPTOP cannot connect to our wireless network "MyWireless". All
other laptops can connect to this wireless network.
BADLAPTOP can connect to many other wireless networks.

On BADLAPTOP, I have tried removing all of the "Preferred Networks" and
restarting the laptop. It didnt help.

On this "Preferred Networks" screen, the "MyWireless" network says
Manual, rather than Automatic - even after deleting it and redecting
the network.
What does Manual mean in this context? I believe this entry is corrupt,
and would like to purge it from the system, so that it appears as
automatic. How can I do that?

WXP,SP2. Latest Intel Pro/Wireless 2200BG driver.
I have tried "repairing" my wireless network.
I have tried disabling all suspicious services, and unticking
everything from msconfig startup.

Thanks
Nick

2 Nov 2006 3:32 PM

Lem

nico***@gmail.com wrote:
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> BADLAPTOP cannot connect to our wireless network "MyWireless". All
> other laptops can connect to this wireless network.
> BADLAPTOP can connect to many other wireless networks.
>
> On BADLAPTOP, I have tried removing all of the "Preferred Networks" and
> restarting the laptop. It didnt help.
>
> On this "Preferred Networks" screen, the "MyWireless" network says
> Manual, rather than Automatic - even after deleting it and redecting
> the network.
> What does Manual mean in this context? I believe this entry is corrupt,
> and would like to purge it from the system, so that it appears as
> automatic. How can I do that?
>
> WXP,SP2. Latest Intel Pro/Wireless 2200BG driver.
> I have tried "repairing" my wireless network.
> I have tried disabling all suspicious services, and unticking
> everything from msconfig startup.
>
> Thanks
> Nick
>

Highlight "MyWireless" in the list of "Preferred networks" and click the
"Properties" button. You'll get a "MyWireless Properties" dialog with 3
tabs.

On the "Association" tab, make sure that your encryption/security
settings are correct.

On the "Authentication" tab, make sure that the box next to "Enable IEEE
802.1x authentication for this network" is UNchecked.

On the "Connection" tab, make sure that the box next to "Connect when
this network is in range" is checked.

Click OK. You should be back at the list of "Preferred networks," and
"MyWireless" should now show as automatic. Click on the "Advanced" button.

Select one of the top two radio buttons (default is "Any available
network (access point preferred)) and click OK.

OK your way out.

--
Lem MS MVP -- Networking

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