Connecting to unwanted network

A colleague has a Belkin wireless modem/router with 64 bit wep key in the
same room as his HP wireless enabled laptop. He can connect to the Belkin
no problem for a short period but then the laptop "drops" this connection
and tries to connect to a much poorer unsecured wireless network in a
neighbour's house.
Is this a problem with the Belkin, the laptop or what? Is it possible for
him to get his PC to ignore the other network?

TIA
Mike H

Hi



Old WEP hardware can be unstable. If the hardware is WPA capable, it is
better to use WPA.

In order to avoid casual attempts to connect to the other Networks they
should be removed from the WZC Wireless Networks leaving your Wireless only,
http://www.ezlan.net/example/prefnet.jpg

This might provide additional help as well, http://www.ezlan.net/faq#sudden

Jack (MVP-Networking).


"Mike Hyndman" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>A colleague has a Belkin wireless modem/router with 64 bit wep key in the
>same room as his HP wireless enabled laptop. He can connect to the Belkin
>no problem for a short period but then the laptop "drops" this connection
>and tries to connect to a much poorer unsecured wireless network in a
>neighbour's house.
> Is this a problem with the Belkin, the laptop or what? Is it possible for
> him to get his PC to ignore the other network?
>
> TIA
> Mike H
>

"Jack (MVP-Networking)." <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hi
>
>
>
> Old WEP hardware can be unstable. If the hardware is WPA capable, it is
> better to use WPA.

Hello Jack,

Many thanks, will give the above a try.
>
> In order to avoid casual attempts to connect to the other Networks they
> should be removed from the WZC Wireless Networks leaving your Wireless
> only, http://www.ezlan.net/example/prefnet.jpg

Once removed they stay removed?
>
> This might provide additional help as well,
> http://www.ezlan.net/faq#sudden

Very interesting, particularly the bit about a cordless 'phone.

Again, many thnks, much appreciated

Regards

Mike H
>
> "Mike Hyndman" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:eoir29$bn9$1$(E-Mail Removed)...
>>A colleague has a Belkin wireless modem/router with 64 bit wep key in the
>>same room as his HP wireless enabled laptop. He can connect to the Belkin
>>no problem for a short period but then the laptop "drops" this connection
>>and tries to connect to a much poorer unsecured wireless network in a
>>neighbour's house.
>> Is this a problem with the Belkin, the laptop or what? Is it possible for
>> him to get his PC to ignore the other network?
>>
>> TIA
>> Mike H
>>
>
>