"malinky" wrote:

> Hi
>
> I've just taken delivery today of a Fujitsu Siemens Amilo D1845 laptop with
> a Conexant PRISM 802.11g (3886) network adapter. OS is XP Home.
>
> Am able to connect to open network in my building but cannot get IE or
> Outlook Express to connect - error messages inc "Cannot find server". Signal
> strength is generally good and have Internet options configured to
> "Automatically detect settings".
>
> It is not running through a client at all, Windows is controlling the
> Wireless Network settings.
>
> A friend could connect with their HP laptop running an Intel PRO 2200BG
> wireless card no problem.
>
> What might I be doing wrong?
>
> I ran Network Diagnostics and here's the report - a few 'failed'
> items....sorry for pasting it all here but it's now beyond the realms of my
> "enthusiastic beginner" expertise....
>
> All suggestions greatly appreciated!
>
>
>
> Network Diagnostics
>
>
> Network Diagnostics scans your system to gather information about your
> hardware, software, and network connections.
> Tell me about Network Diagnostics
>
> Scan your system
> Set scanning options
> 99%
>  
>
> Formatting Results
> 
> 
>
>   
> Options 
>
> Actions
>  Ping
>  Connect
>  Show
>  Verbose
>  Save to Desktop
>
> Categories
>  Mail Service
>  News Service
>  Internet Proxy Server
>  Computer Information
>  Operating System
>  Windows Version
>  Modems
>  Network Clients
>  Network Adapters
>  Domain Name System (DNS)
>  Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
>  Default Gateways
>  Internet Protocol Address
>  Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS)
>
> Show Saved Files  
> Internet Service
>  Default Outlook Express Mail mail.malinky.com / mail.malinky.com FAILED
>  InBoundMailPort = 110
>  InBoundMailServer = mail.malinky.com (FAILED)
> Pinging malinky.com [80.71.2.98] with 32 bytes of data:
> Destination net unreachable.
> Destination net unreachable.
> Destination net unreachable.
> Destination net unreachable.
> Ping statistics for 80.71.2.98:
> Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss)
> Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
> Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 0ms, Average = 0ms
>  InBoundMailType = POP3
>  Successfully connected to mail.malinky.com port 110
>  OutBoundMailPort = 25
>  OutBoundMailServer = mail.malinky.com (FAILED)
> Pinging malinky.com [80.71.2.98] with 32 bytes of data:
> Request timed out.
> Destination net unreachable.
> Destination net unreachable.
> Destination net unreachable.
> Ping statistics for 80.71.2.98:
> Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 3, Lost = 1 (25% loss)
> Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
> Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 0ms, Average = 0ms
>  OutBoundMailType = SMTP
>  Successfully connected to mail.malinky.com port 25 
>  Default Outlook Express News Not Configured 
>  Internet Explorer Web Proxy Not Configured 
> Computer Information
>  Computer System STEVE_BYRNE 
>  AdminPasswordStatus = 3
>  AutomaticResetBootOption = TRUE
>  AutomaticResetCapability = TRUE
>  BootROMSupported = TRUE
>  BootupState = Normal boot
>  Caption = STEVE_BYRNE
>  ChassisBootupState = 3
>  CreationClassName = Win32_ComputerSystem
>  CurrentTimeZone = 60
>  DaylightInEffect = TRUE
>  Description = AT/AT COMPATIBLE
>  Domain = WORKGROUP
>  DomainRole = 0
>  EnableDaylightSavingsTime = TRUE
>  FrontPanelResetStatus = 3
>  InfraredSupported = TRUE
>  KeyboardPasswordStatus = 3
>  Manufacturer = FUJITSU SIEMENS
>  Model = Amilo D Series
>  Name = STEVE_BYRNE
>  NetworkServerModeEnabled = TRUE
>  NumberOfProcessors = 2
>  PartOfDomain = FALSE
>  PauseAfterReset = -1
>  PowerOnPasswordStatus = 3
>  PowerState = 0
>  PowerSupplyState = 3
>  PrimaryOwnerName = Steve Byrne
>  ResetCapability = 1
>  ResetCount = -1
>  ResetLimit = -1
>  Roles
>  LM_Workstation
>  LM_Server
>  NT
>  Status = OK
>  SupportContactDescription
>  For technical Support:
>  (empty)
>  Please contact your local Fujitsu Siemens Support Center.
>  You will find the phone number for your regional Hotline in the
>  warranty manual, which is shipped with your MOBILE system.
>  (empty)
>  Internet: www.mobile-cd.comwww.driver-cd.com
>  SystemStartupDelay = 30
>  SystemStartupOptions = "Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition" /noexecute=optin
> /fastdetect
>  SystemStartupSetting = 0
>  SystemType = X86-based PC
>  ThermalState = 3
>  TotalPhysicalMemory = 1073065984
>  UserName = STEVE_BYRNE\Steve Byrne
>  WakeUpType = 6 
>  Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 
>  BootDevice = \Device\HarddiskVolume1
>  BuildNumber = 2600
>  BuildType = Multiprocessor Free
>  Caption = Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
>  CodeSet = 1252
>  CountryCode = 1
>  CreationClassName = Win32_OperatingSystem
>  CSCreationClassName = Win32_ComputerSystem
>  CSDVersion = Service Pack 2
>  CSName = STEVE_BYRNE
>  CurrentTimeZone = 60
>  DataExecutionPrevention_32BitApplications = FALSE
>  DataExecutionPrevention_Available = FALSE
>  DataExecutionPrevention_Drivers = FALSE
>  DataExecutionPrevention_SupportPolicy = 2
>  Debug = FALSE
>  Distributed = FALSE
>  EncryptionLevel = 168
>  ForegroundApplicationBoost = 2
>  FreePhysicalMemory = 695108
>  FreeSpaceInPagingFiles = 2270112
>  FreeVirtualMemory = 2054160
>  InstallDate = 13:23:54 07/04/2005
>  LargeSystemCache = 0
>  LastBootUpTime = 10:27:37 08/04/2005
>  LocalDateTime = 11:11:26 08/04/2005
>  Locale = 0409
>  Manufacturer = Microsoft Corporation
>  MaxNumberOfProcesses = -1
>  MaxProcessMemorySize = 2097024
>  Name = Microsoft Windows XP Home
> Edition|C:\WINDOWS|\Device\Harddisk0\Partition1
>  NumberOfProcesses = 43
>  NumberOfUsers = 2
>  OSLanguage = 1033
>  OSType = 18
>  Primary = TRUE
>  ProductType = 1
>  QuantumLength = 0
>  QuantumType = 0
>  RegisteredUser = Steve Byrne
>  SerialNumber = 76477-OEM-0011903-00117
>  ServicePackMajorVersion = 2
>  ServicePackMinorVersion = 0
>  SizeStoredInPagingFiles = 2521004
>  Status = OK
>  SuiteMask = 784
>  SystemDevice = \Device\HarddiskVolume1
>  SystemDirectory = C:\WINDOWS\system32
>  SystemDrive = C:
>  TotalVirtualMemorySize = 2097024
>  TotalVisibleMemorySize = 1047916
>  Version = 5.1.2600
>  WindowsDirectory = C:\WINDOWS 
>  Version 5.1.2600 
>  Version = 5.1.2600
>  BuildVersion = 2600.0000 
> Modems and Network Adapters
>  Modems Smart Link 56K Modem 
>  AttachedTo = COM3
>  BlindOff = X4
>  BlindOn = X3
>  Caption = Smart Link 56K Modem
>  CompressionOff = %C0
>  CompressionOn = %C3
>  ConfigManagerErrorCode = 0
>  ConfigManagerUserConfig = FALSE
>  ConfigurationDialog = modemui.dll
>  CreationClassName = Win32_PotsModem
>  DCB
>  28
>  0
>  0
>  0
>  0
>  8
>  7
>  0
>  21
>  32
>  0
>  0
>  0
>  Default
>  60
>  0
>  0
>  0
>  0
>  0
>  0
>  0
>  0
>  0
>  Description = Smart Link 56K Modem
>  DeviceID = PCI\VEN_1039&DEV_7013&SUBSYS_106D1734&REV_A0\3&267A616A&0&16
>  DeviceType = Internal Modem
>  DriverDate = 01:00:00 19/04/2004
>  ErrorControlForced = \N2
>  ErrorControlOff = \N0
>  ErrorControlOn = \N3
>  FlowControlHard = &H1
>  FlowControlOff = &H0
>  InactivityScale = "3c000000"
>  InactivityTimeout = 0
>  Index = 0
>  MaxBaudRateToPhone = 56000
>  MaxBaudRateToSerialPort = 115200
>  Model = Smart Link 56K Modem
>  ModemInfPath = oem1.inf
>  ModemInfSection = Modem1
>  ModulationCCITT = B0
>  Name = Smart Link 56K Modem
>  PNPDeviceID = PCI\VEN_1039&DEV_7013&SUBSYS_106D1734&REV_A0\3&267A616A&0&16
>  PortSubClass = "02"
>  PowerManagementSupported = FALSE
>  Prefix = AT
>  Properties
>  0
>  1
>  0
>  0
>  255
>  0
>  0
>  0
>  255
>  0
>  0
>  0
>  7
>  0
>  0
>  0
>  ProviderName = Smart Link (www.smlink.com)
>  Pulse = P
>  Reset = ATZ
>  ResponsesKeyName = Smart Link 56K Modem::Smart Link (www.smlink.com)::Smart
> Link (www.smlink.com)
>  SpeakerModeDial = M1
>  SpeakerModeOff = M0
>  SpeakerModeOn = M2
>  SpeakerModeSetup = M3
>  SpeakerVolumeHigh = L3
>  SpeakerVolumeLow = L1
>  SpeakerVolumeMed = L2
>  Status = OK
>  StatusInfo = 3
>  StringFormat = UNICODE string format
>  SystemCreationClassName = Win32_ComputerSystem
>  SystemName = STEVE_BYRNE
>  Terminator =
>  Tone = T 
>  Network Adapters  FAILED
>  [00000003] SiS 900-Based PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter
>  Caption = [00000003] SiS 900-Based PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter
>  DatabasePath = %SystemRoot%\System32\drivers\etc
>  Description = SiS 900-Based PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter - Packet Scheduler
> Miniport
>  DHCPEnabled = TRUE
>  DNSEnabledForWINSResolution = FALSE
>  DNSHostName = STEVE_BYRNE
>  DomainDNSRegistrationEnabled = FALSE
>  FullDNSRegistrationEnabled = TRUE
>  Index = 3
>  IPConnectionMetric = 1
>  IPEnabled = TRUE
>  IPFilterSecurityEnabled = FALSE
>  IPSecPermitIPProtocols = 0
>  IPSecPermitTCPPorts = 0
>  IPSecPermitUDPPorts = 0
>  IPXEnabled = FALSE
>  MACAddress = 00:03:0D:27:F9:3D
>  ServiceName = SISNIC
>  SettingID = {9E09A9CD-984E-4E6B-852C-9B33A208DFB7}
>  TcpipNetbiosOptions = 0
>  WINSEnableLMHostsLookup = TRUE
>  [00524291] WAN Miniport (IP) (FAILED)
>  Caption = [00524291] WAN Miniport (IP)
>  DatabasePath = %SystemRoot%\System32\drivers\etc
>  DefaultIPGateway = 213.78.108.142(Same Subnet) (PASSED)
> Pinging 213.78.108.142 with 32 bytes of data:
> Reply from 213.78.108.142: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=0
> Reply from 213.78.108.142: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=0
> Reply from 213.78.108.142: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=0
> Reply from 213.78.108.142: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=0
> Ping statistics for 213.78.108.142:
> Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss)
> Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
> Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 0ms, Average = 0ms
>  Description = WAN (PPP/SLIP) Interface
>  DHCPEnabled = FALSE
>  DNSEnabledForWINSResolution = FALSE
>  DNSHostName = STEVE_BYRNE
>  DNSServerSearchOrder (FAILED)
>  212.67.96.129 (PASSED)
> Pinging 212.67.96.129 with 32 bytes of data:
> Reply from 212.67.96.129: bytes=32 time=214ms TTL=214
> Reply from 212.67.96.129: bytes=32 time=214ms TTL=214
> Reply from 212.67.96.129: bytes=32 time=214ms TTL=214
> Reply from 212.67.96.129: bytes=32 time=233ms TTL=233
> Ping statistics for 212.67.96.129:
> Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss)
> Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
> Minimum = 214ms, Maximum = 233ms, Average = 218ms
>  212.67.120.148 (FAILED)
> Pinging 212.67.120.148 with 32 bytes of data:
> Destination net unreachable.
> Destination net unreachable.
> Destination net unreachable.
> Destination net unreachable.
> Ping statistics for 212.67.120.148:
> Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss)
> Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
> Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 0ms, Average = 0ms
>  DomainDNSRegistrationEnabled = FALSE
>  FullDNSRegistrationEnabled = FALSE
>  GatewayCostMetric = 1
>  Index = 524291
>  IPAddress = 213.78.108.142 (PASSED)
> Pinging 213.78.108.142 with 32 bytes of data:
> Reply from 213.78.108.142: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=0
> Reply from 213.78.108.142: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=0
> Reply from 213.78.108.142: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=0
> Reply from 213.78.108.142: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=0
> Ping statistics for 213.78.108.142:
> Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss)
> Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
> Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 0ms, Average = 0ms
>  IPConnectionMetric = 50
>  IPEnabled = TRUE
>  IPFilterSecurityEnabled = FALSE
>  IPSubnet = 255.255.255.255
>  IPXEnabled = FALSE
>  MACAddress = 00:53:45:00:00:00
>  ServiceName = NdisWan
>  TcpipNetbiosOptions = 2
>  WINSEnableLMHostsLookup = TRUE
>  [00000011] PRISM 802.11g Adapter (3886) (FAILED)
>  Caption = [00000011] PRISM 802.11g Adapter (3886)
>  DatabasePath = %SystemRoot%\System32\drivers\etc
>  DefaultIPGateway = 10.0.0.2(Same Subnet) (FAILED)
> Pinging 10.0.0.2 with 32 bytes of data:
> Request timed out.
> Request timed out.
> Request timed out.
> Request timed out.
> Ping statistics for 10.0.0.2:
> Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 0, Lost = 4 (100% loss)
>  Description = PRISM 802.11g Adapter (3886) - Packet Scheduler Miniport
>  DHCPEnabled = TRUE
>  DHCPLeaseExpires = 11:07:52 09/04/2005
>  DHCPLeaseObtained = 11:07:52 08/04/2005
>  DHCPServer = 10.0.0.2 (FAILED)
> Pinging 10.0.0.2 with 32 bytes of data:
> Request timed out.
> Request timed out.
> Request timed out.
> Request timed out.
> Ping statistics for 10.0.0.2:
> Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 0, Lost = 4 (100% loss)
>  DNSEnabledForWINSResolution = FALSE
>  DNSHostName = STEVE_BYRNE
>  DNSServerSearchOrder = 10.0.0.2 (FAILED)
> Pinging 10.0.0.2 with 32 bytes of data:
> Request timed out.
> Request timed out.
> Request timed out.
> Request timed out.
> Ping statistics for 10.0.0.2:
> Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 0, Lost = 4 (100% loss)
>  DomainDNSRegistrationEnabled = FALSE
>  FullDNSRegistrationEnabled = TRUE
>  GatewayCostMetric = 31
>  Index = 11
>  IPAddress = 10.0.0.3 (PASSED)
> Pinging 10.0.0.3 with 32 bytes of data:
> Reply from 10.0.0.3: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=0
> Reply from 10.0.0.3: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=0
> Reply from 10.0.0.3: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=0
> Reply from 10.0.0.3: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=0
> Ping statistics for 10.0.0.3:
> Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss)
> Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
> Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 0ms, Average = 0ms
>  IPConnectionMetric = 30
>  IPEnabled = TRUE
>  IPFilterSecurityEnabled = FALSE
>  IPSecPermitIPProtocols = 0
>  IPSecPermitTCPPorts = 0
>  IPSecPermitUDPPorts = 0
>  IPSubnet = 255.0.0.0
>  IPXEnabled = FALSE
>  MACAddress = 00:90:4B:CF:2B:A8
>  ServiceName = PRISM_A00
>  SettingID = {1E01E2A5-3204-49E3-8377-A7783350207D}
>  TcpipNetbiosOptions = 0
>  WINSEnableLMHostsLookup = TRUE 
>  Network Clients  
>  Microsoft Terminal Services
>  Description = RDPNP
>  Manufacturer = Microsoft Corporation
>  Name = Microsoft Terminal Services
>  Status = Unknown
>  Microsoft Windows Network
>  Caption = Workstation
>  Description = Creates and maintains client network connections to remote
> servers. If this service is stopped, these connections will be unavailable.
> If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will
> fail to start.
>  Manufacturer = Microsoft Corporation
>  Name = Microsoft Windows Network
>  Status = OK
>  Web Client Network
>  Caption = WebClient
>  Description = Enables Windows-based programs to create, access, and modify
> Internet-based files. If this service is stopped, these functions will not be
> available. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend
> on it will fail to start.
>  Manufacturer = Microsoft Corporation
>  Name = Web Client Network
>  Status = OK
>  OdysseyNetProv 
> 
>