pekoe1111 <(E-Mail Removed)> hath wroth:
>I have a laptop running Win2K and am using a Belkin wireless G card that
>works fine with the router it came with.
Does the Belkin wireless card have a model number and hardware version
or are you keeping it secret to make answering questions more
difficult. While you're at it, kindly disclose the maker and model
number of the wireless router. Extra credit for supplying the
hardware version (it's on the serial number tag).
>I am now at my dad's house and the wireless utility shows the wireless
>network and a strong signal, but I can't connect.
Are you using Wireless Zero Config or the connection manager than came
with the Belkin?
>I have checked the box that says connect me even though it is not
>secure. I have refreshed the network. I have removed and reinstalled
>the wireless card. I have rebooted the computer. The card has power
>because the LED is lit. The data transfer LED lights up sporatically.
>
>I cannot imagine what settings to mess with to get this working!
I have a good imagination. I have to with what little info you've
supplied.
1. Is he using WEP encryption? If so, use the Hex key, not the ASCII
key. There are problems with many vendors in learning how to convert
from ASCII to Hex. Hex always works, ASCII doesn't. I know you
implied that it's an open (no encryption) connection, but I'm not sure
from your description. WZC doesn't have such a box to check so you
must be using the Belkin connection manager.
2. Is there a MAC address filter setup in the router? If so, you'll
need to connect to the router with an ethernet cable, login to the
config page, and add your MAC address to the "allow" list.
3. Are you actually connecting to your fathers router or is it really
the neighbors? I wish I had a $1 for every time one of my customers
calls me on the cell phone with that problem. If you're not sure,
turn off the router and see if the signal goes away.
4. What do you mean by "removed and reinstalled" the wireless card?
Duz that mean you've reinstalled the Belkin wireless drivers? If so,
methinks you should check it with a known working access point before
proceeding to make sure you haven't made a mess of the reinstall.
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