Problem with my wireless network connection

DimHalo · 06-28-2005, 10:11 PM

yes, i did unplug and plugged it back in.

and now, my computer won't even connect to the network. I was able to connect to the router but just couldn't get any web pages to work. now it won't connect at all.

Bond · 06-28-2005, 10:21 PM

Is your router set at it's default factory settings or did you change them when you bought it?

MuGen · 06-28-2005, 10:28 PM

Your wireless router should have an access IP address.

In any case, this usually happens if you have Ethernet connection enabled but you don't have a ethernet cable plugged in. Usually you have to disable your Ethernet connection "Disable" and not leave it as "Disconnected" so that your proxy settings default to the Wi Fi connection.

Possible Solution
Turn everything off, including your computer. Plug in the modem, plug in the router, let both run their course with the flashing lights. Then, turn on your computer.

If a bubble saying, "Windows has detected available wireless networks" click on it.
If not, go to Control Panel and View Wireless Network Connections.

If it detects them, connect to the router. Go to NETWORK CONNECTIONS and disable any other high-speed broadband connection except for the Wireless Network connection.

Dyne · 06-28-2005, 10:30 PM

Are you using special software for the network, or Windows XP?

I learned that not using the program that came with my card made connecting a lot easier.

MuGen · 06-29-2005, 01:55 AM

I only used the software with my Wireless Notebook Adapter to install the drivers for it. I used Windows XP to detect wi-fi.

LOL it detected like 6 other access points in my neighborhood but I had like 1 bar of signal on each of them.

DimHalo · 06-29-2005, 02:18 PM

Thanks for the suggestions guys but that is all stuff that I had already tried. Then I spent a few hours on the phone with the tech people for my computer and for my router. They don't know what is wrong. They're supposed to be calling me back but I think i'm just going to try to get the router exchanged. The company says that may be what needs to be done.

jeepnut · 06-29-2005, 02:36 PM

She even called me last night for help. That's how desperate she is. I'm clueless.

Bube · 06-29-2005, 03:19 PM

I have no experience whatsoever with wireless networks, but have you tried looking at your browsers connection settings? With my DSL modem, I have to choose "Never dial a number" and set my DSL connection as default.

Edit: Ooops.. I didn't see your post about not being able to connect to the network. I have no idea about that...