Cannot connect to wireless network or standby

after removing vista (because my laptop was too slow) i reinstalled XP Home
edition on it but all my drivers were removed, so i went on another computer
and downloaded sound drivers and network drivers, but there is a problem with
the wireless network drivers:

- I cannot connect to my wireless network, but the computer shows it in the
avalible networks, so i have to use a network cable

- my laptop does not have the option to standby or hibernate anymore

any suggestions?

note: my computer is a Dell Inspiron 6000 laptop with XP Home

Hi
Take a close look at the DEll support page, there is probably more Drivers
that are Dell Laptop specific that need to be Downloaded and installed.
Jack (MVP-Networking).

"CrowMaster" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:4306B879-46BC-4F98-A104-(E-Mail Removed)...
> after removing vista (because my laptop was too slow) i reinstalled XP
> Home
> edition on it but all my drivers were removed, so i went on another
> computer
> and downloaded sound drivers and network drivers, but there is a problem
> with
> the wireless network drivers:
>
> - I cannot connect to my wireless network, but the computer shows it in
> the
> avalible networks, so i have to use a network cable
>
> - my laptop does not have the option to standby or hibernate anymore
>
> any suggestions?
>
> note: my computer is a Dell Inspiron 6000 laptop with XP Home

i have downloaded the drivers and software for the wireless card, but i still
can only see the wireless network, not connect to it.

in the properties of the driver under device manager, it states that the
device is running properly

"Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:

> Hi
> Take a close look at the DEll support page, there is probably more Drivers
> that are Dell Laptop specific that need to be Downloaded and installed.
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
> "CrowMaster" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:4306B879-46BC-4F98-A104-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > after removing vista (because my laptop was too slow) i reinstalled XP
> > Home
> > edition on it but all my drivers were removed, so i went on another
> > computer
> > and downloaded sound drivers and network drivers, but there is a problem
> > with
> > the wireless network drivers:
> >
> > - I cannot connect to my wireless network, but the computer shows it in
> > the
> > avalible networks, so i have to use a network cable
> >
> > - my laptop does not have the option to standby or hibernate anymore
> >
> > any suggestions?
> >
> > note: my computer is a Dell Inspiron 6000 laptop with XP Home
>
>
>

Hi
Seeing the signal and not be able to connect can result of few issues.
1. The Firewall blocks some aspect of the connection, try to temporarily
disable the Firewall and see if it then connects.
2. The Wireless seeing of the computer do not match the one in the Router.
Unfortunately I do not have yet clear instructions and Screen for Vista
(would have then in a week or two) these page discuss WinXP the principles
are the same but the menu structure might be different. Give a try by
sticking to the principles.
My New Wireless does not work - http://www.ezlan.net/wireless.html
Wireless - Basic Configuration: http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Config.html
Wireless - Basic Security: http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html
Jack (MVP-Networking)

"CrowMaster" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:E024B7DF-ECFB-4B8B-82B1-(E-Mail Removed)...
>i have downloaded the drivers and software for the wireless card, but i
>still
> can only see the wireless network, not connect to it.
>
> in the properties of the driver under device manager, it states that the
> device is running properly
>
> "Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:
>
>> Hi
>> Take a close look at the DEll support page, there is probably more
>> Drivers
>> that are Dell Laptop specific that need to be Downloaded and installed.
>> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>>
>> "CrowMaster" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:4306B879-46BC-4F98-A104-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> > after removing vista (because my laptop was too slow) i reinstalled XP
>> > Home
>> > edition on it but all my drivers were removed, so i went on another
>> > computer
>> > and downloaded sound drivers and network drivers, but there is a
>> > problem
>> > with
>> > the wireless network drivers:
>> >
>> > - I cannot connect to my wireless network, but the computer shows it in
>> > the
>> > avalible networks, so i have to use a network cable
>> >
>> > - my laptop does not have the option to standby or hibernate anymore
>> >
>> > any suggestions?
>> >
>> > note: my computer is a Dell Inspiron 6000 laptop with XP Home
>>
>>
>>

thanks for the links, i tried everything they suggested but it still wont work.

im pretty sure it is to do with the driver - after installing XP home i had
to install sound and video drivers that i downloaded from dell off another
computer, and i got all the recommended network drivers, but i think there
still may be something missing

"Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:

> Hi
> Seeing the signal and not be able to connect can result of few issues.
> 1. The Firewall blocks some aspect of the connection, try to temporarily
> disable the Firewall and see if it then connects.
> 2. The Wireless seeing of the computer do not match the one in the Router.
> Unfortunately I do not have yet clear instructions and Screen for Vista
> (would have then in a week or two) these page discuss WinXP the principles
> are the same but the menu structure might be different. Give a try by
> sticking to the principles.
> My New Wireless does not work - http://www.ezlan.net/wireless.html
> Wireless - Basic Configuration: http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Config.html
> Wireless - Basic Security: http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html
> Jack (MVP-Networking)
>
> "CrowMaster" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:E024B7DF-ECFB-4B8B-82B1-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >i have downloaded the drivers and software for the wireless card, but i
> >still
> > can only see the wireless network, not connect to it.
> >
> > in the properties of the driver under device manager, it states that the
> > device is running properly
> >
> > "Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:
> >
> >> Hi
> >> Take a close look at the DEll support page, there is probably more
> >> Drivers
> >> that are Dell Laptop specific that need to be Downloaded and installed.
> >> Jack (MVP-Networking).
> >>
> >> "CrowMaster" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> >> news:4306B879-46BC-4F98-A104-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >> > after removing vista (because my laptop was too slow) i reinstalled XP
> >> > Home
> >> > edition on it but all my drivers were removed, so i went on another
> >> > computer
> >> > and downloaded sound drivers and network drivers, but there is a
> >> > problem
> >> > with
> >> > the wireless network drivers:
> >> >
> >> > - I cannot connect to my wireless network, but the computer shows it in
> >> > the
> >> > avalible networks, so i have to use a network cable
> >> >
> >> > - my laptop does not have the option to standby or hibernate anymore
> >> >
> >> > any suggestions?
> >> >
> >> > note: my computer is a Dell Inspiron 6000 laptop with XP Home
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>

Hi there,

if you have all the lastest drive {confirm by you}. Check your router setting again, make sure you have the right key {you never know}. if you see the ball going back and forth trying to connect to your wireless network... 99% you have the key wrong.
~~~~~
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yes i have rebooted the router - i used to have the same problem ocassionally
with my other PC but i have tried that several times and still no luck with
making the connection : (

"Silvabod" wrote:

> This might be too simple, but - have you switched off then re-booted the
> ROUTER?
> My daughter's pc keeps "losing" her wireless connection to our network -
> this works every time.
> Apols if you've already tried this!
>
> "CrowMaster" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:4306B879-46BC-4F98-A104-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > after removing vista (because my laptop was too slow) i reinstalled XP
> > Home
> > edition on it but all my drivers were removed, so i went on another
> > computer
> > and downloaded sound drivers and network drivers, but there is a problem
> > with
> > the wireless network drivers:
> >
> > - I cannot connect to my wireless network, but the computer shows it in
> > the
> > avalible networks, so i have to use a network cable
> >
> > - my laptop does not have the option to standby or hibernate anymore
> >
> > any suggestions?
> >
> > note: my computer is a Dell Inspiron 6000 laptop with XP Home
>
>
>

thanks - i have got the latest drivers and tried the key many times (and
double checked on onther computers) but still i cant connect!!?

"Ryan. Chau" wrote:

> Hi there,
>
> if you have all the lastest drive {confirm by you}. Check your router setting again, make sure you have the right key {you never know}. if you see the ball going back and forth trying to connect to your wireless network... 99% you have the key wrong.
> ~~~~~
> Keep us post. this is enteresting.
>
>
>
> EggHeadCafe.com - .NET Developer Portal of Choice
> http://www.eggheadcafe.com
>