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Spooky Posts: 26599 Joined: 11/11/1998 From: Middle Earth Status: offline	Linksys wireless - 10/6/2005 15:50:02 Ive swapped my old router for a Linksys wrt54 WirelessG broadband router (4 ports). 2 pc's are using the ports, but I want to get the laptop working wireless. Its got a wireless g card in it, but Ive no idea how to get it to see the router. I 'believe' the wireless is running on the laptop, its on in the bios, Ive got an icon in the taskbar (with a red x) , Im running it on channel 6 (the same as the router) and using the same SSID. The laptop just doesnt detect any running wireless networks - much less access it! The router wlan led is lit up, but doesnt show any activity. Ive read the readme, tried different configurations (security off, mac address only etc) Has any one got some tips that could lead to a eureka moment? _____________________________ If you arent part of the solution, then there is good money to be made prolonging the problem ��k� Database / DRW help Check out the Tutorials for Frontpage Databases Forum FAQ' s Developers Edition Spooky Login User Registration and Management tool Personalized Frontpage Hosting


bobby Posts: 11394 Joined: 8/15/1969 From: Seattle WA USA Status: offline	RE: Linksys wireless - 10/6/2005 16:39:14 fist make sure you have the router configured for wifi (you may have to turn it on) Also, if you're using WEP or WAP you'll need to load up the key to the laptop so it can gain access... and make sure DHCP is turned on (unless you've already set an IP for the MAC address on your laptop) Then you should just need to open a browser and type in the IP address for the router (through the laptop) As long as your wifi card is working on the laptop it should work. If it's not you will probably need to double check the drivers for it, and make sure it activates automatically (IOW you don't need to "turn it on") Some laptops keep wifi off until you use it (for power consumption and security, etc) _____________________________ If con is the opposite of pro, is Congress the opposite of progress? (in reply to Spooky)


Spooky Posts: 26599 Joined: 11/11/1998 From: Middle Earth Status: offline	RE: Linksys wireless - 10/6/2005 17:25:50 Thats the odd part - it refers to wifi and bluetooth as the same thing. FN + F2 turns bluetooth / wifi on/off at the same time. So if thats the case, its on The router appears to be on as the wlan led is on. Im pretty sure its at the notebook end. When you detect local networks, should they show even if you arent allowed to access them? _____________________________ If you arent part of the solution, then there is good money to be made prolonging the problem ��k� Database / DRW help Check out the Tutorials for Frontpage Databases Forum FAQ' s Developers Edition Spooky Login User Registration and Management tool Personalized Frontpage Hosting (in reply to bobby)


bobby Posts: 11394 Joined: 8/15/1969 From: Seattle WA USA Status: offline	RE: Linksys wireless - 10/6/2005 17:58:21 what software is the wifi card running? Windows should be able to sniff a wifi signal automatically... _____________________________ If con is the opposite of pro, is Congress the opposite of progress? (in reply to Spooky)


bobby Posts: 11394 Joined: 8/15/1969 From: Seattle WA USA Status: offline	RE: Linksys wireless - 10/6/2005 18:35:52 is this a built in wifi or an add-on card? I'm assuming built in... laptop brand, model? _____________________________ If con is the opposite of pro, is Congress the opposite of progress? (in reply to bobby)


Spooky Posts: 26599 Joined: 11/11/1998 From: Middle Earth Status: offline	RE: Linksys wireless - 10/6/2005 20:02:41 Its on my Dell, mini pci wireless card. Built in when I got it, so I guess its windows software? Heres a screen shot if that helps? Attachment (1) _____________________________ If you arent part of the solution, then there is good money to be made prolonging the problem ��k� Database / DRW help Check out the Tutorials for Frontpage Databases Forum FAQ' s Developers Edition Spooky Login User Registration and Management tool Personalized Frontpage Hosting (in reply to bobby)


rdouglass Posts: 9202 From: Biddeford, ME USA Status: offline	RE: Linksys wireless - 10/6/2005 21:57:53 I don't have Linksys routers but I do have wireless access points from Linksys. I've had to turn off the "Use Windows to configure.." many times in the past. Have you tried that? Going into the Advanced tab and putting the network in maually? Once it is in there, move it to the top of the list and see if that's any better. _____________________________ Don't take you're eye off your final destination. ASP Checkbox Function Tutorial. (in reply to Spooky)


Spooky Posts: 26599 Joined: 11/11/1998 From: Middle Earth Status: offline	RE: Linksys wireless - 10/6/2005 23:35:37 In the advanced tab, I only have firewall, ICS options? _____________________________ If you arent part of the solution, then there is good money to be made prolonging the problem ��k� Database / DRW help Check out the Tutorials for Frontpage Databases Forum FAQ' s Developers Edition Spooky Login User Registration and Management tool Personalized Frontpage Hosting (in reply to rdouglass)


Tailslide Posts: 5999 Joined: 5/10/2005 From: Out here on the raggedy edge Status: offline	RE: Linksys wireless - 10/7/2005 3:10:22 I agree with Roger - I've had to turn off the "use windows to configure" too. I had a couple of problems setting my wireless network up too. In the end I removed the lot and started again with the firewall switched off, the SSID switched off - just let it broadcast to the world and hopefully the laptop will "see" it. Once you've got that link set up you can slowly re-introduce the various security measures. I can't tell you how many times I've had to unplug the router and wait 20 seconds etc... _____________________________ "My strategy is so simple an idiot could have devised it" Little Blue Plane Web Design \| Blood, Sweat & Rust - A Land Rover restoration project (in reply to Spooky)


wilbilj Posts: 49 Joined: 2/19/2004 Status: offline	RE: Linksys wireless - 10/7/2005 5:14:46 this might help youreally long link... < Message edited by Spooky -- 10/9/2005 11:37:58 > (in reply to Spooky)


Reflect Posts: 4769 From: USA Status: offline	RE: Linksys wireless - 10/7/2005 10:27:44 Just poking fun... You named your laptop OutFront? You really need a vacation there Spooky . Take care, Brian _____________________________ (in reply to wilbilj)


bobby Posts: 11394 Joined: 8/15/1969 From: Seattle WA USA Status: offline	RE: Linksys wireless - 10/7/2005 14:23:57 It sounds to me like the laptop wifi isn't working... Do you have access to anothe wifi laptop or desktop that you could use to test it out? _____________________________ If con is the opposite of pro, is Congress the opposite of progress? (in reply to Reflect)

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RE: Linksys wireless - 10/7/2005 14:42:27

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You named your laptop OutFront? You really need a vacation there Spooky .

Brian

My main PC's called WOOLY

I must get out more

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bobby Posts: 11394 Joined: 8/15/1969 From: Seattle WA USA Status: offline	RE: Linksys wireless - 10/7/2005 15:32:26 I named the wifes machine (which is how I refer to the one remaining Windows machine in the house) 'Mutant Enemy 2' in homage to Joss Whedons production Co. _____________________________ If con is the opposite of pro, is Congress the opposite of progress? (in reply to Spooky)


Spooky Posts: 26599 Joined: 11/11/1998 From: Middle Earth Status: offline	RE: Linksys wireless - 10/8/2005 2:07:14 Sorted! Reinstalled the latest wifi drivers for the card and away! (in reply to bobby)


bitzi Posts: 3 Joined: 1/12/2006 Status: offline	RE: Linksys wireless - 1/13/2006 11:57:35 You did say in the first post that it had a "red X though it right"? Is this red X though the "Speed bars"? If it is, right click on them, then select "Enable radio" (in reply to Spooky)

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