"sonnyusa" <sonny***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C5DCC3CF-375D-43B5-ACA3-2676EE6B1FD9@microsoft.com...
>I have an Acer 802.11g Wireless LAN USB Dongle and am on AO, L Silver
> Broadband Package so have a Thomson SpeedTouch 585 Modem Router and I am
> trying to set up my only computer a Advent 7095 Laptop to go Wireless.
> I set up the Broadband connection OK and installed the Dongle Driver OK
> but
> cannot sign onto AOL using this Wirelessly.
> I get as far as Configuration Tool Plus, then Current Network Information
> and the Link Status says Connecting but nothing happens.
> I wonder if someone could tell me what setting I should install at the
> places marked STATION, CHANNEL, TYPE, SSID,TX RATE, and weather the WEP
> should be on or off.
> I would  be very grateful if someone could tell me how to configurate it.
> Thanks.
> Son
> I have Windows XP.

"David Hettel" wrote:

> Ok can you tell me the hardware version you have of the Speed Touch and the
> firmware version you are running. Not all support AOL. Normally you would
> want WPA or WEP on, but while you are trying to connect it may make more
> sense to leave it off. One less thing to go wrong. SSID should be on. The
> other settings should work in the default settings.
>
> --
> David Hettel
>
> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for everyone
> to see.  I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me in
> E-mail or news groups.
>
> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>
> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any kind,
> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy, reliability
> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any direct,
> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or
> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and confers
> no rights.
>
>
>
> "sonnyusa" <sonny***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:C5DCC3CF-375D-43B5-ACA3-2676EE6B1FD9@microsoft.com...
> >I have an Acer 802.11g Wireless LAN USB Dongle and am on AO, L Silver
> > Broadband Package so have a Thomson SpeedTouch 585 Modem Router and I am
> > trying to set up my only computer a Advent 7095 Laptop to go Wireless.
> > I set up the Broadband connection OK and installed the Dongle Driver OK
> > but
> > cannot sign onto AOL using this Wirelessly.
> > I get as far as Configuration Tool Plus, then Current Network Information
> > and the Link Status says Connecting but nothing happens.
> > I wonder if someone could tell me what setting I should install at the
> > places marked STATION, CHANNEL, TYPE, SSID,TX RATE, and weather the WEP
> > should be on or off.
> > I would  be very grateful if someone could tell me how to configurate it.
> > Thanks.
> > Son
> > I have Windows XP.
>
>

"sonnyusa" <sonny***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:4A10B72A-15AA-4D90-A2D9-A5EE389E26D6@microsoft.com...
> Its a SpeedTouch 585 v6 D427E0 and do you mean by firmware the DVD/CD-ROM
> DRIVES which are HL-DT-ST DVD-RW but I was able to use this to install AOL
> Broadband with the CD they supplied.
> Thanks
> Son
>
> "David Hettel" wrote:
>
>> Ok can you tell me the hardware version you have of the Speed Touch and
>> the
>> firmware version you are running. Not all support AOL. Normally you would
>> want WPA or WEP on, but while you are trying to connect it may make more
>> sense to leave it off. One less thing to go wrong. SSID should be on. The
>> other settings should work in the default settings.
>>
>> --
>> David Hettel
>>
>> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for
>> everyone
>> to see.  I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me
>> in
>> E-mail or news groups.
>>
>> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>>
>> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any
>> kind,
>> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy,
>> reliability
>> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any direct,
>> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of,
>> or
>> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and
>> confers
>> no rights.
>>
>>
>>
>> "sonnyusa" <sonny***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:C5DCC3CF-375D-43B5-ACA3-2676EE6B1FD9@microsoft.com...
>> >I have an Acer 802.11g Wireless LAN USB Dongle and am on AO, L Silver
>> > Broadband Package so have a Thomson SpeedTouch 585 Modem Router and I
>> > am
>> > trying to set up my only computer a Advent 7095 Laptop to go Wireless.
>> > I set up the Broadband connection OK and installed the Dongle Driver OK
>> > but
>> > cannot sign onto AOL using this Wirelessly.
>> > I get as far as Configuration Tool Plus, then Current Network
>> > Information
>> > and the Link Status says Connecting but nothing happens.
>> > I wonder if someone could tell me what setting I should install at the
>> > places marked STATION, CHANNEL, TYPE, SSID,TX RATE, and weather the WEP
>> > should be on or off.
>> > I would  be very grateful if someone could tell me how to configurate
>> > it.
>> > Thanks.
>> > Son
>> > I have Windows XP.
>>
>>

"David Hettel" wrote:

> You may find these instructions helpful;
>
> How to Set Up Home Networking
> Make sure to save any unsaved work and close any other open programs before
> beginning this process.
>
> To set up home networking:
> 1. Sign onto the AOL® service.
> 2. Go to AOL® Keyword: Home Networking.
> 3. Click the How to Get Started option. Here you will find an overview of
> how to setup a home network. Click the X box to close that window when you
> are ready to proceed.
> 4. Click the Quick Start Video option and follow the steps provided. Use the
> Pause button when necessary to complete the hardware setup.
>
>
> How to Set Up Network Magic
> To set up the AOL® Network Magic software:
> 1. Go to AOL Keyword: Network Magic.
> 2. Click the Download Now button.
> 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
>
> *********************************************************
>
> Note that the following is from AOL UK:
> http://info.aol.co.uk/help/broadband/router_drivers_install.html
>
>
> Firmware is what controls the Thomson SpeedTouch in this case, and it
> appears that not all SpeedTouch routers come with firmware that supports
> connecting to AOL. Did you get your SpeedTouch from AOL? If so AOL should
> have the ability to walk you through connecting your SpeedTouch.
>
> --
> David Hettel
>
> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for everyone
> to see.  I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me in
> E-mail or news groups.
>
> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>
> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any kind,
> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy, reliability
> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any direct,
> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or
> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and confers
> no rights.
>
>
>
> "sonnyusa" <sonny***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:4A10B72A-15AA-4D90-A2D9-A5EE389E26D6@microsoft.com...
> > Its a SpeedTouch 585 v6 D427E0 and do you mean by firmware the DVD/CD-ROM
> > DRIVES which are HL-DT-ST DVD-RW but I was able to use this to install AOL
> > Broadband with the CD they supplied.
> > Thanks
> > Son
> >
> > "David Hettel" wrote:
> >
> >> Ok can you tell me the hardware version you have of the Speed Touch and
> >> the
> >> firmware version you are running. Not all support AOL. Normally you would
> >> want WPA or WEP on, but while you are trying to connect it may make more
> >> sense to leave it off. One less thing to go wrong. SSID should be on. The
> >> other settings should work in the default settings.
> >>
> >> --
> >> David Hettel
> >>
> >> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for
> >> everyone
> >> to see.  I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me
> >> in
> >> E-mail or news groups.
> >>
> >> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> >> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
> >>
> >> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any
> >> kind,
> >> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy,
> >> reliability
> >> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any direct,
> >> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of,
> >> or
> >> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and
> >> confers
> >> no rights.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> "sonnyusa" <sonny***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:C5DCC3CF-375D-43B5-ACA3-2676EE6B1FD9@microsoft.com...
> >> >I have an Acer 802.11g Wireless LAN USB Dongle and am on AO, L Silver
> >> > Broadband Package so have a Thomson SpeedTouch 585 Modem Router and I
> >> > am
> >> > trying to set up my only computer a Advent 7095 Laptop to go Wireless.
> >> > I set up the Broadband connection OK and installed the Dongle Driver OK
> >> > but
> >> > cannot sign onto AOL using this Wirelessly.
> >> > I get as far as Configuration Tool Plus, then Current Network
> >> > Information
> >> > and the Link Status says Connecting but nothing happens.
> >> > I wonder if someone could tell me what setting I should install at the
> >> > places marked STATION, CHANNEL, TYPE, SSID,TX RATE, and weather the WEP
> >> > should be on or off.
> >> > I would  be very grateful if someone could tell me how to configurate
> >> > it.
> >> > Thanks.
> >> > Son
> >> > I have Windows XP.
> >>
> >>
>
>

"sonnyusa" <sonny***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:ED3839D2-A7AF-44D7-B7D4-7EB0B137F5C1@microsoft.com...
> Thanks I tried Network Magic and I have been able to get as far as the
> Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Plus Screen which shows the following:
> NETWORK ADAPTER: (ZD1211B)IEEE802.11 b+g USB Adapter
> MODE: Station
> AVAILABLE NETWORK: Nothing is showing
> CURRENT NETWORK INFORMATION
> CHANNEL: 6
> TYPE: AD-HOC
> SSID: ANY
> TX RATE: 11 Mbps
> ENCRYPT: WEP
> LINK STATUS: Connected to AD-HOC BBSSID= F6 97 95 5A 80 99
> SIGNAL STRENGTH: 7%
> LINK QUALITY: 28%
> TX FRAME: 440 but this is rising slowly
> RX FRAME: nothing there
> It has been running for over three hours should it take this long or
> should
> I stop it and press the MORE SETTINGS button and change things. If so what
> should I change the Settings too.
> Son
>
> "David Hettel" wrote:
>
>> You may find these instructions helpful;
>>
>> How to Set Up Home Networking
>> Make sure to save any unsaved work and close any other open programs
>> before
>> beginning this process.
>>
>> To set up home networking:
>> 1. Sign onto the AOL® service.
>> 2. Go to AOL® Keyword: Home Networking.
>> 3. Click the How to Get Started option. Here you will find an overview of
>> how to setup a home network. Click the X box to close that window when
>> you
>> are ready to proceed.
>> 4. Click the Quick Start Video option and follow the steps provided. Use
>> the
>> Pause button when necessary to complete the hardware setup.
>>
>>
>> How to Set Up Network Magic
>> To set up the AOL® Network Magic software:
>> 1. Go to AOL Keyword: Network Magic.
>> 2. Click the Download Now button.
>> 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
>>
>> *********************************************************
>>
>> Note that the following is from AOL UK:
>> http://info.aol.co.uk/help/broadband/router_drivers_install.html
>>
>>
>> Firmware is what controls the Thomson SpeedTouch in this case, and it
>> appears that not all SpeedTouch routers come with firmware that supports
>> connecting to AOL. Did you get your SpeedTouch from AOL? If so AOL should
>> have the ability to walk you through connecting your SpeedTouch.
>>
>> --
>> David Hettel
>>
>> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for
>> everyone
>> to see.  I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me
>> in
>> E-mail or news groups.
>>
>> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>>
>> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any
>> kind,
>> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy,
>> reliability
>> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any direct,
>> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of,
>> or
>> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and
>> confers
>> no rights.
>>
>>
>>
>> "sonnyusa" <sonny***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:4A10B72A-15AA-4D90-A2D9-A5EE389E26D6@microsoft.com...
>> > Its a SpeedTouch 585 v6 D427E0 and do you mean by firmware the
>> > DVD/CD-ROM
>> > DRIVES which are HL-DT-ST DVD-RW but I was able to use this to install
>> > AOL
>> > Broadband with the CD they supplied.
>> > Thanks
>> > Son
>> >
>> > "David Hettel" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Ok can you tell me the hardware version you have of the Speed Touch
>> >> and
>> >> the
>> >> firmware version you are running. Not all support AOL. Normally you
>> >> would
>> >> want WPA or WEP on, but while you are trying to connect it may make
>> >> more
>> >> sense to leave it off. One less thing to go wrong. SSID should be on.
>> >> The
>> >> other settings should work in the default settings.
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> David Hettel
>> >>
>> >> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for
>> >> everyone
>> >> to see.  I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to
>> >> me
>> >> in
>> >> E-mail or news groups.
>> >>
>> >> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
>> >> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>> >>
>> >> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any
>> >> kind,
>> >> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy,
>> >> reliability
>> >> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any
>> >> direct,
>> >> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use
>> >> of,
>> >> or
>> >> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and
>> >> confers
>> >> no rights.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "sonnyusa" <sonny***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:C5DCC3CF-375D-43B5-ACA3-2676EE6B1FD9@microsoft.com...
>> >> >I have an Acer 802.11g Wireless LAN USB Dongle and am on AO, L Silver
>> >> > Broadband Package so have a Thomson SpeedTouch 585 Modem Router and
>> >> > I
>> >> > am
>> >> > trying to set up my only computer a Advent 7095 Laptop to go
>> >> > Wireless.
>> >> > I set up the Broadband connection OK and installed the Dongle Driver
>> >> > OK
>> >> > but
>> >> > cannot sign onto AOL using this Wirelessly.
>> >> > I get as far as Configuration Tool Plus, then Current Network
>> >> > Information
>> >> > and the Link Status says Connecting but nothing happens.
>> >> > I wonder if someone could tell me what setting I should install at
>> >> > the
>> >> > places marked STATION, CHANNEL, TYPE, SSID,TX RATE, and weather the
>> >> > WEP
>> >> > should be on or off.
>> >> > I would  be very grateful if someone could tell me how to
>> >> > configurate
>> >> > it.
>> >> > Thanks.
>> >> > Son
>> >> > I have Windows XP.
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>

"David Hettel" wrote:

> Looks like you have a security problem. From what you have posted, (Type
> Ad-Hoc) you are NOT connecting to your SpeedTouch 585, but to another
> computer. If you where connecting to the SpeedTouch you should be getting an
> IP address from it, and you would be in Infrastructure mode.
>
> Do you have the wireless enabled, and is the SSID enabled in the SpeedTouch?
>
> --
> David Hettel
>
> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for everyone
> to see.  I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me in
> E-mail or news groups.
>
> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>
> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any kind,
> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy, reliability
> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any direct,
> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or
> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and confers
> no rights.
>
>
>
> "sonnyusa" <sonny***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:ED3839D2-A7AF-44D7-B7D4-7EB0B137F5C1@microsoft.com...
> > Thanks I tried Network Magic and I have been able to get as far as the
> > Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Plus Screen which shows the following:
> > NETWORK ADAPTER: (ZD1211B)IEEE802.11 b+g USB Adapter
> > MODE: Station
> > AVAILABLE NETWORK: Nothing is showing
> > CURRENT NETWORK INFORMATION
> > CHANNEL: 6
> > TYPE: AD-HOC
> > SSID: ANY
> > TX RATE: 11 Mbps
> > ENCRYPT: WEP
> > LINK STATUS: Connected to AD-HOC BBSSID= F6 97 95 5A 80 99
> > SIGNAL STRENGTH: 7%
> > LINK QUALITY: 28%
> > TX FRAME: 440 but this is rising slowly
> > RX FRAME: nothing there
> > It has been running for over three hours should it take this long or
> > should
> > I stop it and press the MORE SETTINGS button and change things. If so what
> > should I change the Settings too.
> > Son
> >
> > "David Hettel" wrote:
> >
> >> You may find these instructions helpful;
> >>
> >> How to Set Up Home Networking
> >> Make sure to save any unsaved work and close any other open programs
> >> before
> >> beginning this process.
> >>
> >> To set up home networking:
> >> 1. Sign onto the AOL® service.
> >> 2. Go to AOL® Keyword: Home Networking.
> >> 3. Click the How to Get Started option. Here you will find an overview of
> >> how to setup a home network. Click the X box to close that window when
> >> you
> >> are ready to proceed.
> >> 4. Click the Quick Start Video option and follow the steps provided. Use
> >> the
> >> Pause button when necessary to complete the hardware setup.
> >>
> >>
> >> How to Set Up Network Magic
> >> To set up the AOL® Network Magic software:
> >> 1. Go to AOL Keyword: Network Magic.
> >> 2. Click the Download Now button.
> >> 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
> >>
> >> *********************************************************
> >>
> >> Note that the following is from AOL UK:
> >> http://info.aol.co.uk/help/broadband/router_drivers_install.html
> >>
> >>
> >> Firmware is what controls the Thomson SpeedTouch in this case, and it
> >> appears that not all SpeedTouch routers come with firmware that supports
> >> connecting to AOL. Did you get your SpeedTouch from AOL? If so AOL should
> >> have the ability to walk you through connecting your SpeedTouch.
> >>
> >> --
> >> David Hettel
> >>
> >> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for
> >> everyone
> >> to see.  I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me
> >> in
> >> E-mail or news groups.
> >>
> >> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> >> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
> >>
> >> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any
> >> kind,
> >> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy,
> >> reliability
> >> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any direct,
> >> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of,
> >> or
> >> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and
> >> confers
> >> no rights.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> "sonnyusa" <sonny***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:4A10B72A-15AA-4D90-A2D9-A5EE389E26D6@microsoft.com...
> >> > Its a SpeedTouch 585 v6 D427E0 and do you mean by firmware the
> >> > DVD/CD-ROM
> >> > DRIVES which are HL-DT-ST DVD-RW but I was able to use this to install
> >> > AOL
> >> > Broadband with the CD they supplied.
> >> > Thanks
> >> > Son
> >> >
> >> > "David Hettel" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> Ok can you tell me the hardware version you have of the Speed Touch
> >> >> and
> >> >> the
> >> >> firmware version you are running. Not all support AOL. Normally you
> >> >> would
> >> >> want WPA or WEP on, but while you are trying to connect it may make
> >> >> more
> >> >> sense to leave it off. One less thing to go wrong. SSID should be on.
> >> >> The
> >> >> other settings should work in the default settings.
> >> >>
> >> >> --
> >> >> David Hettel
> >> >>
> >> >> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for
> >> >> everyone
> >> >> to see.  I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to
> >> >> me
> >> >> in
> >> >> E-mail or news groups.
> >> >>
> >> >> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> >> >> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
> >> >>
> >> >> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any
> >> >> kind,
> >> >> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy,
> >> >> reliability
> >> >> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any
> >> >> direct,
> >> >> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use
> >> >> of,
> >> >> or
> >> >> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and
> >> >> confers
> >> >> no rights.
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> "sonnyusa" <sonny***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> >> news:C5DCC3CF-375D-43B5-ACA3-2676EE6B1FD9@microsoft.com...
> >> >> >I have an Acer 802.11g Wireless LAN USB Dongle and am on AO, L Silver
> >> >> > Broadband Package so have a Thomson SpeedTouch 585 Modem Router and
> >> >> > I
> >> >> > am
> >> >> > trying to set up my only computer a Advent 7095 Laptop to go
> >> >> > Wireless.
> >> >> > I set up the Broadband connection OK and installed the Dongle Driver
> >> >> > OK
> >> >> > but
> >> >> > cannot sign onto AOL using this Wirelessly.
> >> >> > I get as far as Configuration Tool Plus, then Current Network
> >> >> > Information
> >> >> > and the Link Status says Connecting but nothing happens.
> >> >> > I wonder if someone could tell me what setting I should install at
> >> >> > the
> >> >> > places marked STATION, CHANNEL, TYPE, SSID,TX RATE, and weather the
> >> >> > WEP
> >> >> > should be on or off.
> >> >> > I would  be very grateful if someone could tell me how to
> >> >> > configurate
> >> >> > it.
> >> >> > Thanks.
> >> >> > Son
> >> >> > I have Windows XP.
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>

"sonnyusa" <sonny***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C43C85F8-39BE-4BEA-8230-77151F7BF60A@microsoft.com...
> How do I check that I have the wireless enabled, and the SSID enabled in
> the
> SpeedTouch router.
> I was told when I bought the laptop that it was Wireless enabled.
> Thankyou for your help.
> Son
>
> "David Hettel" wrote:
>
>> Looks like you have a security problem. From what you have posted, (Type
>> Ad-Hoc) you are NOT connecting to your SpeedTouch 585, but to another
>> computer. If you where connecting to the SpeedTouch you should be getting
>> an
>> IP address from it, and you would be in Infrastructure mode.
>>
>> Do you have the wireless enabled, and is the SSID enabled in the
>> SpeedTouch?
>>
>> --
>> David Hettel
>>
>> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for
>> everyone
>> to see.  I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me
>> in
>> E-mail or news groups.
>>
>> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>>
>> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any
>> kind,
>> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy,
>> reliability
>> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any direct,
>> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of,
>> or
>> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and
>> confers
>> no rights.
>>
>>
>>
>> "sonnyusa" <sonny***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:ED3839D2-A7AF-44D7-B7D4-7EB0B137F5C1@microsoft.com...
>> > Thanks I tried Network Magic and I have been able to get as far as the
>> > Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Plus Screen which shows the following:
>> > NETWORK ADAPTER: (ZD1211B)IEEE802.11 b+g USB Adapter
>> > MODE: Station
>> > AVAILABLE NETWORK: Nothing is showing
>> > CURRENT NETWORK INFORMATION
>> > CHANNEL: 6
>> > TYPE: AD-HOC
>> > SSID: ANY
>> > TX RATE: 11 Mbps
>> > ENCRYPT: WEP
>> > LINK STATUS: Connected to AD-HOC BBSSID= F6 97 95 5A 80 99
>> > SIGNAL STRENGTH: 7%
>> > LINK QUALITY: 28%
>> > TX FRAME: 440 but this is rising slowly
>> > RX FRAME: nothing there
>> > It has been running for over three hours should it take this long or
>> > should
>> > I stop it and press the MORE SETTINGS button and change things. If so
>> > what
>> > should I change the Settings too.
>> > Son
>> >
>> > "David Hettel" wrote:
>> >
>> >> You may find these instructions helpful;
>> >>
>> >> How to Set Up Home Networking
>> >> Make sure to save any unsaved work and close any other open programs
>> >> before
>> >> beginning this process.
>> >>
>> >> To set up home networking:
>> >> 1. Sign onto the AOL® service.
>> >> 2. Go to AOL® Keyword: Home Networking.
>> >> 3. Click the How to Get Started option. Here you will find an overview
>> >> of
>> >> how to setup a home network. Click the X box to close that window when
>> >> you
>> >> are ready to proceed.
>> >> 4. Click the Quick Start Video option and follow the steps provided.
>> >> Use
>> >> the
>> >> Pause button when necessary to complete the hardware setup.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> How to Set Up Network Magic
>> >> To set up the AOL® Network Magic software:
>> >> 1. Go to AOL Keyword: Network Magic.
>> >> 2. Click the Download Now button.
>> >> 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
>> >>
>> >> *********************************************************
>> >>
>> >> Note that the following is from AOL UK:
>> >> http://info.aol.co.uk/help/broadband/router_drivers_install.html
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Firmware is what controls the Thomson SpeedTouch in this case, and it
>> >> appears that not all SpeedTouch routers come with firmware that
>> >> supports
>> >> connecting to AOL. Did you get your SpeedTouch from AOL? If so AOL
>> >> should
>> >> have the ability to walk you through connecting your SpeedTouch.
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> David Hettel
>> >>
>> >> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for
>> >> everyone
>> >> to see.  I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to
>> >> me
>> >> in
>> >> E-mail or news groups.
>> >>
>> >> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
>> >> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>> >>
>> >> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any
>> >> kind,
>> >> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy,
>> >> reliability
>> >> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any
>> >> direct,
>> >> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use
>> >> of,
>> >> or
>> >> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and
>> >> confers
>> >> no rights.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "sonnyusa" <sonny***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:4A10B72A-15AA-4D90-A2D9-A5EE389E26D6@microsoft.com...
>> >> > Its a SpeedTouch 585 v6 D427E0 and do you mean by firmware the
>> >> > DVD/CD-ROM
>> >> > DRIVES which are HL-DT-ST DVD-RW but I was able to use this to
>> >> > install
>> >> > AOL
>> >> > Broadband with the CD they supplied.
>> >> > Thanks
>> >> > Son
>> >> >
>> >> > "David Hettel" wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> Ok can you tell me the hardware version you have of the Speed Touch
>> >> >> and
>> >> >> the
>> >> >> firmware version you are running. Not all support AOL. Normally you
>> >> >> would
>> >> >> want WPA or WEP on, but while you are trying to connect it may make
>> >> >> more
>> >> >> sense to leave it off. One less thing to go wrong. SSID should be
>> >> >> on.
>> >> >> The
>> >> >> other settings should work in the default settings.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> --
>> >> >> David Hettel
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for
>> >> >> everyone
>> >> >> to see.  I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly
>> >> >> to
>> >> >> me
>> >> >> in
>> >> >> E-mail or news groups.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
>> >> >> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>> >> >>
>> >> >> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of
>> >> >> any
>> >> >> kind,
>> >> >> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy,
>> >> >> reliability
>> >> >> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any
>> >> >> direct,
>> >> >> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the
>> >> >> use
>> >> >> of,
>> >> >> or
>> >> >> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post
>> >> >> and
>> >> >> confers
>> >> >> no rights.
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> "sonnyusa" <sonny***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> >> news:C5DCC3CF-375D-43B5-ACA3-2676EE6B1FD9@microsoft.com...
>> >> >> >I have an Acer 802.11g Wireless LAN USB Dongle and am on AO, L
>> >> >> >Silver
>> >> >> > Broadband Package so have a Thomson SpeedTouch 585 Modem Router
>> >> >> > and
>> >> >> > I
>> >> >> > am
>> >> >> > trying to set up my only computer a Advent 7095 Laptop to go
>> >> >> > Wireless.
>> >> >> > I set up the Broadband connection OK and installed the Dongle
>> >> >> > Driver
>> >> >> > OK
>> >> >> > but
>> >> >> > cannot sign onto AOL using this Wirelessly.
>> >> >> > I get as far as Configuration Tool Plus, then Current Network
>> >> >> > Information
>> >> >> > and the Link Status says Connecting but nothing happens.
>> >> >> > I wonder if someone could tell me what setting I should install
>> >> >> > at
>> >> >> > the
>> >> >> > places marked STATION, CHANNEL, TYPE, SSID,TX RATE, and weather
>> >> >> > the
>> >> >> > WEP
>> >> >> > should be on or off.
>> >> >> > I would  be very grateful if someone could tell me how to
>> >> >> > configurate
>> >> >> > it.
>> >> >> > Thanks.
>> >> >> > Son
>> >> >> > I have Windows XP.
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>

"David Hettel" wrote:

> Normally there is either a program supplied with the router that allows you
> to make changes, or you can plug a wired connection into the router and
> enter you default gateway address into Internet Explorer and get to a web
> page where you can make changes in the routers configuration. As you do not
> appear to be connected to your router wirelessly, you'll need to connect by
> a wired connection.
>
> --
> David Hettel
>
> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for everyone
> to see.  I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me in
> E-mail or news groups.
>
> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>
> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any kind,
> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy, reliability
> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any direct,
> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or
> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and confers
> no rights.
>
>
>
> "sonnyusa" <sonny***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:C43C85F8-39BE-4BEA-8230-77151F7BF60A@microsoft.com...
> > How do I check that I have the wireless enabled, and the SSID enabled in
> > the
> > SpeedTouch router.
> > I was told when I bought the laptop that it was Wireless enabled.
> > Thankyou for your help.
> > Son
> >
> > "David Hettel" wrote:
> >
> >> Looks like you have a security problem. From what you have posted, (Type
> >> Ad-Hoc) you are NOT connecting to your SpeedTouch 585, but to another
> >> computer. If you where connecting to the SpeedTouch you should be getting
> >> an
> >> IP address from it, and you would be in Infrastructure mode.
> >>
> >> Do you have the wireless enabled, and is the SSID enabled in the
> >> SpeedTouch?
> >>
> >> --
> >> David Hettel
> >>
> >> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for
> >> everyone
> >> to see.  I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me
> >> in
> >> E-mail or news groups.
> >>
> >> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> >> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
> >>
> >> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any
> >> kind,
> >> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy,
> >> reliability
> >> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any direct,
> >> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of,
> >> or
> >> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and
> >> confers
> >> no rights.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> "sonnyusa" <sonny***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:ED3839D2-A7AF-44D7-B7D4-7EB0B137F5C1@microsoft.com...
> >> > Thanks I tried Network Magic and I have been able to get as far as the
> >> > Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Plus Screen which shows the following:
> >> > NETWORK ADAPTER: (ZD1211B)IEEE802.11 b+g USB Adapter
> >> > MODE: Station
> >> > AVAILABLE NETWORK: Nothing is showing
> >> > CURRENT NETWORK INFORMATION
> >> > CHANNEL: 6
> >> > TYPE: AD-HOC
> >> > SSID: ANY
> >> > TX RATE: 11 Mbps
> >> > ENCRYPT: WEP
> >> > LINK STATUS: Connected to AD-HOC BBSSID= F6 97 95 5A 80 99
> >> > SIGNAL STRENGTH: 7%
> >> > LINK QUALITY: 28%
> >> > TX FRAME: 440 but this is rising slowly
> >> > RX FRAME: nothing there
> >> > It has been running for over three hours should it take this long or
> >> > should
> >> > I stop it and press the MORE SETTINGS button and change things. If so
> >> > what
> >> > should I change the Settings too.
> >> > Son
> >> >
> >> > "David Hettel" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> You may find these instructions helpful;
> >> >>
> >> >> How to Set Up Home Networking
> >> >> Make sure to save any unsaved work and close any other open programs
> >> >> before
> >> >> beginning this process.
> >> >>
> >> >> To set up home networking:
> >> >> 1. Sign onto the AOL® service.
> >> >> 2. Go to AOL® Keyword: Home Networking.
> >> >> 3. Click the How to Get Started option. Here you will find an overview
> >> >> of
> >> >> how to setup a home network. Click the X box to close that window when
> >> >> you
> >> >> are ready to proceed.
> >> >> 4. Click the Quick Start Video option and follow the steps provided.
> >> >> Use
> >> >> the
> >> >> Pause button when necessary to complete the hardware setup.
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> How to Set Up Network Magic
> >> >> To set up the AOL® Network Magic software:
> >> >> 1. Go to AOL Keyword: Network Magic.
> >> >> 2. Click the Download Now button.
> >> >> 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
> >> >>
> >> >> *********************************************************
> >> >>
> >> >> Note that the following is from AOL UK:
> >> >> http://info.aol.co.uk/help/broadband/router_drivers_install.html
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> Firmware is what controls the Thomson SpeedTouch in this case, and it
> >> >> appears that not all SpeedTouch routers come with firmware that
> >> >> supports
> >> >> connecting to AOL. Did you get your SpeedTouch from AOL? If so AOL
> >> >> should
> >> >> have the ability to walk you through connecting your SpeedTouch.
> >> >>
> >> >> --
> >> >> David Hettel
> >> >>
> >> >> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for
> >> >> everyone
> >> >> to see.  I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to
> >> >> me
> >> >> in
> >> >> E-mail or news groups.
> >> >>
> >> >> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> >> >> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
> >> >>
> >> >> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any
> >> >> kind,
> >> >> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy,
> >> >> reliability
> >> >> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any
> >> >> direct,
> >> >> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use
> >> >> of,
> >> >> or
> >> >> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and
> >> >> confers
> >> >> no rights.
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> "sonnyusa" <sonny***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> >> news:4A10B72A-15AA-4D90-A2D9-A5EE389E26D6@microsoft.com...
> >> >> > Its a SpeedTouch 585 v6 D427E0 and do you mean by firmware the
> >> >> > DVD/CD-ROM
> >> >> > DRIVES which are HL-DT-ST DVD-RW but I was able to use this to
> >> >> > install
> >> >> > AOL
> >> >> > Broadband with the CD they supplied.
> >> >> > Thanks
> >> >> > Son
> >> >> >
> >> >> > "David Hettel" wrote:
> >> >> >
> >> >> >> Ok can you tell me the hardware version you have of the Speed Touch
> >> >> >> and
> >> >> >> the
> >> >> >> firmware version you are running. Not all support AOL. Normally you
> >> >> >> would
> >> >> >> want WPA or WEP on, but while you are trying to connect it may make
> >> >> >> more
> >> >> >> sense to leave it off. One less thing to go wrong. SSID should be
> >> >> >> on.
> >> >> >> The
> >> >> >> other settings should work in the default settings.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> --
> >> >> >> David Hettel
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for
> >> >> >> everyone
> >> >> >> to see.  I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly
> >> >> >> to
> >> >> >> me
> >> >> >> in
> >> >> >> E-mail or news groups.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> >> >> >> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of
> >> >> >> any
> >> >> >> kind,
> >> >> >> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy,
> >> >> >> reliability
> >> >> >> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any
> >> >> >> direct,
> >> >> >> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the
> >> >> >> use
> >> >> >> of,
> >> >> >> or
> >> >> >> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post
> >> >> >> and
> >> >> >> confers
> >> >> >> no rights.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> "sonnyusa" <sonny***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> >> >> news:C5DCC3CF-375D-43B5-ACA3-2676EE6B1FD9@microsoft.com...
> >> >> >> >I have an Acer 802.11g Wireless LAN USB Dongle and am on AO, L
> >> >> >> >Silver
> >> >> >> > Broadband Package so have a Thomson SpeedTouch 585 Modem Router
> >> >> >> > and
> >> >> >> > I
> >> >> >> > am
> >> >> >> > trying to set up my only computer a Advent 7095 Laptop to go
> >> >> >> > Wireless.
> >> >> >> > I set up the Broadband connection OK and installed the Dongle
> >> >> >> > Driver
> >> >> >> > OK
> >> >> >> > but
> >> >> >> > cannot sign onto AOL using this Wirelessly.
> >> >> >> > I get as far as Configuration Tool Plus, then Current Network
> >> >> >> > Information
> >> >> >> > and the Link Status says Connecting but nothing happens.
> >> >> >> > I wonder if someone could tell me what setting I should install
> >> >> >> > at
> >> >> >> > the
> >> >> >> > places marked STATION, CHANNEL, TYPE, SSID,TX RATE, and weather
> >> >> >> > the
> >> >> >> > WEP
> >> >> >> > should be on or off.
> >> >> >> > I would  be very grateful if someone could tell me how to
> >> >> >> > configurate
> >> >> >> > it.
> >> >> >> > Thanks.
> >> >> >> > Son
> >> >> >> > I have Windows XP.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>

"sonnyusa" <sonny***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C5DCC3CF-375D-43B5-ACA3-2676EE6B1FD9@microsoft.com...
>I have an Acer 802.11g Wireless LAN USB Dongle and am on AO, L Silver
> Broadband Package so have a Thomson SpeedTouch 585 Modem Router and I am
> trying to set up my only computer a Advent 7095 Laptop to go Wireless.
> I set up the Broadband connection OK and installed the Dongle Driver OK
> but
> cannot sign onto AOL using this Wirelessly.
> I get as far as Configuration Tool Plus, then Current Network Information
> and the Link Status says Connecting but nothing happens.
> I wonder if someone could tell me what setting I should install at the
> places marked STATION, CHANNEL, TYPE, SSID,TX RATE, and weather the WEP
> should be on or off.
> I would  be very grateful if someone could tell me how to configurate it.
> Thanks.
> Son
> I have Windows XP.