Attempting to upgrade to SP2 using MN-500 and BB network utility

I have a MN-500 wireless router with one laptop connected wireless using a
microsoft wireless network card. I would like to upgrade to SP2. I am still
using the Broadband Network Utility (with Windows XP sp1), but see from other
posts that this can be removed and allow Windows to manage the card. I have
already checked services to see that the Wireless Zero Configuration is
running. My question relates to the specific steps to accomplish upgrade and
then management of the card (i.e. would I remove the Broadband utility and
then try to get the card configured before upgrading to sp2, or upgrade to
sp2, lose internet connection, and then remove the broadband utility and try
to configure the card?). I would also ask then, how does the card get
configured? The only other time I did this was when it was first installed,
and the Microsoft software did all the work. Will an install wizard appear
or something? I presume I will have to enter my network information (e.g.
WEP key), but how is this done?

I did try this before (when sp2 first came out), and updated the broadband
network utility. Never was able to get it to work (security key issues), so
uninstalled SP2 and have been using sp1 ever since.

Thank you in advance for whatever assistance you can provide.

You don't need the pretty front end software to manage your LAN, but it is
that software which is in conflict with XP SP2 only. The information is
here: http://support.microsoft.com/msbbn For adapter cards, you can
install the drivers only, and, as you noted, use Wireless Zero Configuration
to administer the operation. Your base station can be managed from
192.168.2.1 (the default IP address, or whatever you gave it) from within
the address line in your browser. Updating to XP SP2 shouldn't change your
LAN configurations on the hardware.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"frustrated novice" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
message news:9BD41A62-F99A-4F70-9C7F-(E-Mail Removed)...
>I have a MN-500 wireless router with one laptop connected wireless using a
> microsoft wireless network card. I would like to upgrade to SP2. I am
> still
> using the Broadband Network Utility (with Windows XP sp1), but see from
> other
> posts that this can be removed and allow Windows to manage the card. I
> have
> already checked services to see that the Wireless Zero Configuration is
> running. My question relates to the specific steps to accomplish upgrade
> and
> then management of the card (i.e. would I remove the Broadband utility and
> then try to get the card configured before upgrading to sp2, or upgrade to
> sp2, lose internet connection, and then remove the broadband utility and
> try
> to configure the card?). I would also ask then, how does the card get
> configured? The only other time I did this was when it was first
> installed,
> and the Microsoft software did all the work. Will an install wizard
> appear
> or something? I presume I will have to enter my network information (e.g.
> WEP key), but how is this done?
>
> I did try this before (when sp2 first came out), and updated the broadband
> network utility. Never was able to get it to work (security key issues),
> so
> uninstalled SP2 and have been using sp1 ever since.
>
> Thank you in advance for whatever assistance you can provide.

Well here are several articles about configuring wireless in Windows XP
along with some for troubleshooting.

313242 How to Troubleshoot Wireless Network Connections in Windows XP

314897 How to set up your computer for wireless networking in Windows XP

822725 60-Second to 120-Second Delay Occurs in User Authentication When
You Log On to Windows XP in a Wireless Network

826239 Small Delay in Logon to Network When You Use a Wireless Network
Connection

831749 Support WebCast: How to Set Up and Improve the Security of Home
Wireless Networks

871122 Error message when you try to run the Wireless Network Setup
Wizard after you update to Windows XP Service Pack 2

I know that is a lot of information to read, but I think in the long run
it will help you. Please note these articles can all be read over at
http://support.microsoft.com if you decided to read any of them.

frustrated novice wrote:
> I have a MN-500 wireless router with one laptop connected wireless using a
> microsoft wireless network card. I would like to upgrade to SP2. I am still
> using the Broadband Network Utility (with Windows XP sp1), but see from other
> posts that this can be removed and allow Windows to manage the card. I have
> already checked services to see that the Wireless Zero Configuration is
> running. My question relates to the specific steps to accomplish upgrade and
> then management of the card (i.e. would I remove the Broadband utility and
> then try to get the card configured before upgrading to sp2, or upgrade to
> sp2, lose internet connection, and then remove the broadband utility and try
> to configure the card?). I would also ask then, how does the card get
> configured? The only other time I did this was when it was first installed,
> and the Microsoft software did all the work. Will an install wizard appear
> or something? I presume I will have to enter my network information (e.g.
> WEP key), but how is this done?
>
> I did try this before (when sp2 first came out), and updated the broadband
> network utility. Never was able to get it to work (security key issues), so
> uninstalled SP2 and have been using sp1 ever since.
>
> Thank you in advance for whatever assistance you can provide.

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Thanks for the help, successfully running SP2 now!

"Chris H." wrote:

> You don't need the pretty front end software to manage your LAN, but it is
> that software which is in conflict with XP SP2 only. The information is
> here: http://support.microsoft.com/msbbn For adapter cards, you can
> install the drivers only, and, as you noted, use Wireless Zero Configuration
> to administer the operation. Your base station can be managed from
> 192.168.2.1 (the default IP address, or whatever you gave it) from within
> the address line in your browser. Updating to XP SP2 shouldn't change your
> LAN configurations on the hardware.
> --
> Chris H.
> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> Associate Expert
> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>
>
> "frustrated novice" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
> message news:9BD41A62-F99A-4F70-9C7F-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >I have a MN-500 wireless router with one laptop connected wireless using a
> > microsoft wireless network card. I would like to upgrade to SP2. I am
> > still
> > using the Broadband Network Utility (with Windows XP sp1), but see from
> > other
> > posts that this can be removed and allow Windows to manage the card. I
> > have
> > already checked services to see that the Wireless Zero Configuration is
> > running. My question relates to the specific steps to accomplish upgrade
> > and
> > then management of the card (i.e. would I remove the Broadband utility and
> > then try to get the card configured before upgrading to sp2, or upgrade to
> > sp2, lose internet connection, and then remove the broadband utility and
> > try
> > to configure the card?). I would also ask then, how does the card get
> > configured? The only other time I did this was when it was first
> > installed,
> > and the Microsoft software did all the work. Will an install wizard
> > appear
> > or something? I presume I will have to enter my network information (e.g.
> > WEP key), but how is this done?
> >
> > I did try this before (when sp2 first came out), and updated the broadband
> > network utility. Never was able to get it to work (security key issues),
> > so
> > uninstalled SP2 and have been using sp1 ever since.
> >
> > Thank you in advance for whatever assistance you can provide.
>
>
>

Thanks for the help! Everything is working after upgrade.

"Joe Crown" wrote:

> Well here are several articles about configuring wireless in Windows XP
> along with some for troubleshooting.
>
> 313242 How to Troubleshoot Wireless Network Connections in Windows XP
>
> 314897 How to set up your computer for wireless networking in Windows XP
>
> 822725 60-Second to 120-Second Delay Occurs in User Authentication When
> You Log On to Windows XP in a Wireless Network
>
> 826239 Small Delay in Logon to Network When You Use a Wireless Network
> Connection
>
> 831749 Support WebCast: How to Set Up and Improve the Security of Home
> Wireless Networks
>
> 871122 Error message when you try to run the Wireless Network Setup
> Wizard after you update to Windows XP Service Pack 2
>
> I know that is a lot of information to read, but I think in the long run
> it will help you. Please note these articles can all be read over at
> http://support.microsoft.com if you decided to read any of them.
>
> frustrated novice wrote:
> > I have a MN-500 wireless router with one laptop connected wireless using a
> > microsoft wireless network card. I would like to upgrade to SP2. I am still
> > using the Broadband Network Utility (with Windows XP sp1), but see from other
> > posts that this can be removed and allow Windows to manage the card. I have
> > already checked services to see that the Wireless Zero Configuration is
> > running. My question relates to the specific steps to accomplish upgrade and
> > then management of the card (i.e. would I remove the Broadband utility and
> > then try to get the card configured before upgrading to sp2, or upgrade to
> > sp2, lose internet connection, and then remove the broadband utility and try
> > to configure the card?). I would also ask then, how does the card get
> > configured? The only other time I did this was when it was first installed,
> > and the Microsoft software did all the work. Will an install wizard appear
> > or something? I presume I will have to enter my network information (e.g.
> > WEP key), but how is this done?
> >
> > I did try this before (when sp2 first came out), and updated the broadband
> > network utility. Never was able to get it to work (security key issues), so
> > uninstalled SP2 and have been using sp1 ever since.
> >
> > Thank you in advance for whatever assistance you can provide.
>
> --
>
> Don't pay malware vendors - boycott Sony & Symantec for helping them
>
> Please do not contact me directly or ask me to contact you directly for
> assistance.
>
> If your question is worth asking, it's worth posting.
>
> If it’s not worth posting you should have done a search on
> http://www.google.com/ http://www.google.com/grphp?hl=en&tab=wg&q= or
> http://news.google.com/froogle?hl=en&tab=nf&ned=us&q= before wasting our
> time.
>
> If I sound hostile or arrogant you need to read the following before
> posting a question "How To Ask Questions The Smart Way" at
> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html (The site I've linked
> to just has this article I think people should read before posting a
> technical question.)
>

Awesome.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"frustrated novice" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
message news:F6CB4F12-F335-4511-B257-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Thanks for the help, successfully running SP2 now!
>
> "Chris H." wrote:
>
>> You don't need the pretty front end software to manage your LAN, but it
>> is
>> that software which is in conflict with XP SP2 only. The information is
>> here: http://support.microsoft.com/msbbn For adapter cards, you can
>> install the drivers only, and, as you noted, use Wireless Zero
>> Configuration
>> to administer the operation. Your base station can be managed from
>> 192.168.2.1 (the default IP address, or whatever you gave it) from within
>> the address line in your browser. Updating to XP SP2 shouldn't change
>> your
>> LAN configurations on the hardware.
>> --
>> Chris H.
>> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> Associate Expert
>> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>
>>
>> "frustrated novice" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
>> message news:9BD41A62-F99A-4F70-9C7F-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> >I have a MN-500 wireless router with one laptop connected wireless using
>> >a
>> > microsoft wireless network card. I would like to upgrade to SP2. I am
>> > still
>> > using the Broadband Network Utility (with Windows XP sp1), but see from
>> > other
>> > posts that this can be removed and allow Windows to manage the card. I
>> > have
>> > already checked services to see that the Wireless Zero Configuration is
>> > running. My question relates to the specific steps to accomplish
>> > upgrade
>> > and
>> > then management of the card (i.e. would I remove the Broadband utility
>> > and
>> > then try to get the card configured before upgrading to sp2, or upgrade
>> > to
>> > sp2, lose internet connection, and then remove the broadband utility
>> > and
>> > try
>> > to configure the card?). I would also ask then, how does the card get
>> > configured? The only other time I did this was when it was first
>> > installed,
>> > and the Microsoft software did all the work. Will an install wizard
>> > appear
>> > or something? I presume I will have to enter my network information
>> > (e.g.
>> > WEP key), but how is this done?
>> >
>> > I did try this before (when sp2 first came out), and updated the
>> > broadband
>> > network utility. Never was able to get it to work (security key
>> > issues),
>> > so
>> > uninstalled SP2 and have been using sp1 ever since.
>> >
>> > Thank you in advance for whatever assistance you can provide.
>>
>>
>>

I guess I don't understand. Can I still use my MN-500 Base station w/ MN-520
Notebook Adaptor in XP SP2? I just recently upgraded to SP2 and now it
doesn't connect.
I tried setting it up w/out WEP and change it later, but the Notebook
Adaptor will not connect to the base station. Please help. I'm not sure if
I have the same problem as "frustrated novice."

Tim

"Chris H." wrote:

> You don't need the pretty front end software to manage your LAN, but it is
> that software which is in conflict with XP SP2 only. The information is
> here: http://support.microsoft.com/msbbn For adapter cards, you can
> install the drivers only, and, as you noted, use Wireless Zero Configuration
> to administer the operation. Your base station can be managed from
> 192.168.2.1 (the default IP address, or whatever you gave it) from within
> the address line in your browser. Updating to XP SP2 shouldn't change your
> LAN configurations on the hardware.
> --
> Chris H.
> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> Associate Expert
> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>
>
> "frustrated novice" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
> message news:9BD41A62-F99A-4F70-9C7F-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >I have a MN-500 wireless router with one laptop connected wireless using a
> > microsoft wireless network card. I would like to upgrade to SP2. I am
> > still
> > using the Broadband Network Utility (with Windows XP sp1), but see from
> > other
> > posts that this can be removed and allow Windows to manage the card. I
> > have
> > already checked services to see that the Wireless Zero Configuration is
> > running. My question relates to the specific steps to accomplish upgrade
> > and
> > then management of the card (i.e. would I remove the Broadband utility and
> > then try to get the card configured before upgrading to sp2, or upgrade to
> > sp2, lose internet connection, and then remove the broadband utility and
> > try
> > to configure the card?). I would also ask then, how does the card get
> > configured? The only other time I did this was when it was first
> > installed,
> > and the Microsoft software did all the work. Will an install wizard
> > appear
> > or something? I presume I will have to enter my network information (e.g.
> > WEP key), but how is this done?
> >
> > I did try this before (when sp2 first came out), and updated the broadband
> > network utility. Never was able to get it to work (security key issues),
> > so
> > uninstalled SP2 and have been using sp1 ever since.
> >
> > Thank you in advance for whatever assistance you can provide.
>
>
>

Double-check your settings, and make sure your MN-520 is receiving an IP
address within your LAN (probably 192.168.1.x). You can check this by going
to the Command Prompt (not Start/Run) and typing in "ipconfig" without the
quotes. If it is reporting a 169.x.x.x address, then you're not seeing the
router.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"Tim" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:459F221D-6C5A-4597-98F9-(E-Mail Removed)...
>I guess I don't understand. Can I still use my MN-500 Base station w/
>MN-520
> Notebook Adaptor in XP SP2? I just recently upgraded to SP2 and now it
> doesn't connect.
> I tried setting it up w/out WEP and change it later, but the Notebook
> Adaptor will not connect to the base station. Please help. I'm not sure
> if
> I have the same problem as "frustrated novice."
>
> Tim
>
> "Chris H." wrote:
>
>> You don't need the pretty front end software to manage your LAN, but it
>> is
>> that software which is in conflict with XP SP2 only. The information is
>> here: http://support.microsoft.com/msbbn For adapter cards, you can
>> install the drivers only, and, as you noted, use Wireless Zero
>> Configuration
>> to administer the operation. Your base station can be managed from
>> 192.168.2.1 (the default IP address, or whatever you gave it) from within
>> the address line in your browser. Updating to XP SP2 shouldn't change
>> your
>> LAN configurations on the hardware.
>> --
>> Chris H.
>> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> Associate Expert
>> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>
>>
>> "frustrated novice" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
>> message news:9BD41A62-F99A-4F70-9C7F-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> >I have a MN-500 wireless router with one laptop connected wireless using
>> >a
>> > microsoft wireless network card. I would like to upgrade to SP2. I am
>> > still
>> > using the Broadband Network Utility (with Windows XP sp1), but see from
>> > other
>> > posts that this can be removed and allow Windows to manage the card. I
>> > have
>> > already checked services to see that the Wireless Zero Configuration is
>> > running. My question relates to the specific steps to accomplish
>> > upgrade
>> > and
>> > then management of the card (i.e. would I remove the Broadband utility
>> > and
>> > then try to get the card configured before upgrading to sp2, or upgrade
>> > to
>> > sp2, lose internet connection, and then remove the broadband utility
>> > and
>> > try
>> > to configure the card?). I would also ask then, how does the card get
>> > configured? The only other time I did this was when it was first
>> > installed,
>> > and the Microsoft software did all the work. Will an install wizard
>> > appear
>> > or something? I presume I will have to enter my network information
>> > (e.g.
>> > WEP key), but how is this done?
>> >
>> > I did try this before (when sp2 first came out), and updated the
>> > broadband
>> > network utility. Never was able to get it to work (security key
>> > issues),
>> > so
>> > uninstalled SP2 and have been using sp1 ever since.
>> >
>> > Thank you in advance for whatever assistance you can provide.
>>
>>
>>