I just got a wireless D-link DWL-G520 Xtreme G Wireless PCI adapter,
installed the drivers and the card as the directions said...my computer is
saying im connected to the wireless network, yet im getting no online
activity...I cant use explorer, or anything else like that...why is it not
letting me connect when it says its connected...and how do I fix it?

thanks

Corey G wrote:
you may need to either shut the firewal down or open some ports.

atec wrote:

Doubtful that any firewall settings/ports need to be messed with. More
likely that the OP hasn't set up the encryption key properly.

To the OP: it isn't possible to give you an answer with so little
specific information from you. What operating system/Service Pack level
do you have? What encryption are you using? Did you enter the key into
the computer's wireless settings?

Here are some links to help you set up your wireless:

Wireless Network Setup Wizard SP2
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/columns/cableguy/cg0604.mspx

How to troubleshoot wireless network connections in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;313242

Wireless - Basic Configuration -
http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Config.html
Wireless - Basic Security -  http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html
MVP Barb Bowman on wireless security - http://tinyurl.com/56fc5

Malke

Hi Corey,

If you really get connected to the wireless network but cannot go to the
Internet, it can be thet you have no (or incorrect) gateway information
entered for that connection.

Try to see if your gateway information is correct.

Good Luck,
Engin


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