Help to Set-up my Wireless Adapter

I have an Acer 802.11g Wireless LAN USB Dongle and am on AO, L Silver
Broadband Package so have a Thomson SpeedTouch 585 Modem Router and I am
trying to set up my only computer a Advent 7095 Laptop to go Wireless.
I set up the Broadband connection OK and installed the Dongle Driver OK but
cannot sign onto AOL using this Wirelessly.
I get as far as Configuration Tool Plus, then Current Network Information
and the Link Status says Connecting but nothing happens.
I wonder if someone could tell me what setting I should install at the
places marked STATION, CHANNEL, TYPE, SSID,TX RATE, and weather the WEP
should be on or off.
I would be very grateful if someone could tell me how to configurate it.
Thanks.
Son
I have Windows XP.

Ok can you tell me the hardware version you have of the Speed Touch and the
firmware version you are running. Not all support AOL. Normally you would
want WPA or WEP on, but while you are trying to connect it may make more
sense to leave it off. One less thing to go wrong. SSID should be on. The
other settings should work in the default settings.

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"sonnyusa" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:C5DCC3CF-375D-43B5-ACA3-(E-Mail Removed)...
>I have an Acer 802.11g Wireless LAN USB Dongle and am on AO, L Silver
> Broadband Package so have a Thomson SpeedTouch 585 Modem Router and I am
> trying to set up my only computer a Advent 7095 Laptop to go Wireless.
> I set up the Broadband connection OK and installed the Dongle Driver OK
> but
> cannot sign onto AOL using this Wirelessly.
> I get as far as Configuration Tool Plus, then Current Network Information
> and the Link Status says Connecting but nothing happens.
> I wonder if someone could tell me what setting I should install at the
> places marked STATION, CHANNEL, TYPE, SSID,TX RATE, and weather the WEP
> should be on or off.
> I would be very grateful if someone could tell me how to configurate it.
> Thanks.
> Son
> I have Windows XP.

Its a SpeedTouch 585 v6 D427E0 and do you mean by firmware the DVD/CD-ROM
DRIVES which are HL-DT-ST DVD-RW but I was able to use this to install AOL
Broadband with the CD they supplied.
Thanks
Son

"David Hettel" wrote:

> Ok can you tell me the hardware version you have of the Speed Touch and the
> firmware version you are running. Not all support AOL. Normally you would
> want WPA or WEP on, but while you are trying to connect it may make more
> sense to leave it off. One less thing to go wrong. SSID should be on. The
> other settings should work in the default settings.
>
> --
> David Hettel
>
> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for everyone
> to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me in
> E-mail or news groups.
>
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> no rights.
>
>
>
> "sonnyusa" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:C5DCC3CF-375D-43B5-ACA3-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >I have an Acer 802.11g Wireless LAN USB Dongle and am on AO, L Silver
> > Broadband Package so have a Thomson SpeedTouch 585 Modem Router and I am
> > trying to set up my only computer a Advent 7095 Laptop to go Wireless.
> > I set up the Broadband connection OK and installed the Dongle Driver OK
> > but
> > cannot sign onto AOL using this Wirelessly.
> > I get as far as Configuration Tool Plus, then Current Network Information
> > and the Link Status says Connecting but nothing happens.
> > I wonder if someone could tell me what setting I should install at the
> > places marked STATION, CHANNEL, TYPE, SSID,TX RATE, and weather the WEP
> > should be on or off.
> > I would be very grateful if someone could tell me how to configurate it.
> > Thanks.
> > Son
> > I have Windows XP.
>
>

Hi

AOL connection does not work with many standard hardware devices that are
available on the market.

If you got the Combo Modem/Wireless Router from AOL, it should work.

This page has on line instructions for the device,
http://www.speedtouchdsl.com/documen...sig&topic=init

If it does not help, you should call AOL, their logon process is not always
standard either. Unless some one has the type of service that you have we
would not know how to go about it.

Jack (MVP-Networking).



"sonnyusa" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:C5DCC3CF-375D-43B5-ACA3-(E-Mail Removed)...
>I have an Acer 802.11g Wireless LAN USB Dongle and am on AO, L Silver
> Broadband Package so have a Thomson SpeedTouch 585 Modem Router and I am
> trying to set up my only computer a Advent 7095 Laptop to go Wireless.
> I set up the Broadband connection OK and installed the Dongle Driver OK
> but
> cannot sign onto AOL using this Wirelessly.
> I get as far as Configuration Tool Plus, then Current Network Information
> and the Link Status says Connecting but nothing happens.
> I wonder if someone could tell me what setting I should install at the
> places marked STATION, CHANNEL, TYPE, SSID,TX RATE, and weather the WEP
> should be on or off.
> I would be very grateful if someone could tell me how to configurate it.
> Thanks.
> Son
> I have Windows XP.

You may find these instructions helpful;

How to Set Up Home Networking
Make sure to save any unsaved work and close any other open programs before
beginning this process.

To set up home networking:
1. Sign onto the AOL® service.
2. Go to AOL® Keyword: Home Networking.
3. Click the How to Get Started option. Here you will find an overview of
how to setup a home network. Click the X box to close that window when you
are ready to proceed.
4. Click the Quick Start Video option and follow the steps provided. Use the
Pause button when necessary to complete the hardware setup.


How to Set Up Network Magic
To set up the AOL® Network Magic software:
1. Go to AOL Keyword: Network Magic.
2. Click the Download Now button.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

************************************************** *******

Note that the following is from AOL UK:
http://info.aol.co.uk/help/broadband...s_install.html


Firmware is what controls the Thomson SpeedTouch in this case, and it
appears that not all SpeedTouch routers come with firmware that supports
connecting to AOL. Did you get your SpeedTouch from AOL? If so AOL should
have the ability to walk you through connecting your SpeedTouch.

--
David Hettel

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no rights.



"sonnyusa" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:4A10B72A-15AA-4D90-A2D9-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Its a SpeedTouch 585 v6 D427E0 and do you mean by firmware the DVD/CD-ROM
> DRIVES which are HL-DT-ST DVD-RW but I was able to use this to install AOL
> Broadband with the CD they supplied.
> Thanks
> Son
>
> "David Hettel" wrote:
>
>> Ok can you tell me the hardware version you have of the Speed Touch and
>> the
>> firmware version you are running. Not all support AOL. Normally you would
>> want WPA or WEP on, but while you are trying to connect it may make more
>> sense to leave it off. One less thing to go wrong. SSID should be on. The
>> other settings should work in the default settings.
>>
>> --
>> David Hettel
>>
>> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for
>> everyone
>> to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me
>> in
>> E-mail or news groups.
>>
>> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>>
>> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any
>> kind,
>> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy,
>> reliability
>> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any direct,
>> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of,
>> or
>> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and
>> confers
>> no rights.
>>
>>
>>
>> "sonnyusa" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:C5DCC3CF-375D-43B5-ACA3-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> >I have an Acer 802.11g Wireless LAN USB Dongle and am on AO, L Silver
>> > Broadband Package so have a Thomson SpeedTouch 585 Modem Router and I
>> > am
>> > trying to set up my only computer a Advent 7095 Laptop to go Wireless.
>> > I set up the Broadband connection OK and installed the Dongle Driver OK
>> > but
>> > cannot sign onto AOL using this Wirelessly.
>> > I get as far as Configuration Tool Plus, then Current Network
>> > Information
>> > and the Link Status says Connecting but nothing happens.
>> > I wonder if someone could tell me what setting I should install at the
>> > places marked STATION, CHANNEL, TYPE, SSID,TX RATE, and weather the WEP
>> > should be on or off.
>> > I would be very grateful if someone could tell me how to configurate
>> > it.
>> > Thanks.
>> > Son
>> > I have Windows XP.
>>
>>

Thanks I tried Network Magic and I have been able to get as far as the
Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Plus Screen which shows the following:
NETWORK ADAPTER: (ZD1211B)IEEE802.11 b+g USB Adapter
MODE: Station
AVAILABLE NETWORK: Nothing is showing
CURRENT NETWORK INFORMATION
CHANNEL: 6
TYPE: AD-HOC
SSID: ANY
TX RATE: 11 Mbps
ENCRYPT: WEP
LINK STATUS: Connected to AD-HOC BBSSID= F6 97 95 5A 80 99
SIGNAL STRENGTH: 7%
LINK QUALITY: 28%
TX FRAME: 440 but this is rising slowly
RX FRAME: nothing there
It has been running for over three hours should it take this long or should
I stop it and press the MORE SETTINGS button and change things. If so what
should I change the Settings too.
Son

"David Hettel" wrote:

> You may find these instructions helpful;
>
> How to Set Up Home Networking
> Make sure to save any unsaved work and close any other open programs before
> beginning this process.
>
> To set up home networking:
> 1. Sign onto the AOL® service.
> 2. Go to AOL® Keyword: Home Networking.
> 3. Click the How to Get Started option. Here you will find an overview of
> how to setup a home network. Click the X box to close that window when you
> are ready to proceed.
> 4. Click the Quick Start Video option and follow the steps provided. Use the
> Pause button when necessary to complete the hardware setup.
>
>
> How to Set Up Network Magic
> To set up the AOL® Network Magic software:
> 1. Go to AOL Keyword: Network Magic.
> 2. Click the Download Now button.
> 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
>
> ************************************************** *******
>
> Note that the following is from AOL UK:
> http://info.aol.co.uk/help/broadband...s_install.html
>
>
> Firmware is what controls the Thomson SpeedTouch in this case, and it
> appears that not all SpeedTouch routers come with firmware that supports
> connecting to AOL. Did you get your SpeedTouch from AOL? If so AOL should
> have the ability to walk you through connecting your SpeedTouch.
>
> --
> David Hettel
>
> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for everyone
> to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me in
> E-mail or news groups.
>
> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>
> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any kind,
> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy, reliability
> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any direct,
> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or
> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and confers
> no rights.
>
>
>
> "sonnyusa" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:4A10B72A-15AA-4D90-A2D9-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Its a SpeedTouch 585 v6 D427E0 and do you mean by firmware the DVD/CD-ROM
> > DRIVES which are HL-DT-ST DVD-RW but I was able to use this to install AOL
> > Broadband with the CD they supplied.
> > Thanks
> > Son
> >
> > "David Hettel" wrote:
> >
> >> Ok can you tell me the hardware version you have of the Speed Touch and
> >> the
> >> firmware version you are running. Not all support AOL. Normally you would
> >> want WPA or WEP on, but while you are trying to connect it may make more
> >> sense to leave it off. One less thing to go wrong. SSID should be on. The
> >> other settings should work in the default settings.
> >>
> >> --
> >> David Hettel
> >>
> >> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for
> >> everyone
> >> to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me
> >> in
> >> E-mail or news groups.
> >>
> >> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> >> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
> >>
> >> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any
> >> kind,
> >> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy,
> >> reliability
> >> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any direct,
> >> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of,
> >> or
> >> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and
> >> confers
> >> no rights.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> "sonnyusa" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> >> news:C5DCC3CF-375D-43B5-ACA3-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >> >I have an Acer 802.11g Wireless LAN USB Dongle and am on AO, L Silver
> >> > Broadband Package so have a Thomson SpeedTouch 585 Modem Router and I
> >> > am
> >> > trying to set up my only computer a Advent 7095 Laptop to go Wireless.
> >> > I set up the Broadband connection OK and installed the Dongle Driver OK
> >> > but
> >> > cannot sign onto AOL using this Wirelessly.
> >> > I get as far as Configuration Tool Plus, then Current Network
> >> > Information
> >> > and the Link Status says Connecting but nothing happens.
> >> > I wonder if someone could tell me what setting I should install at the
> >> > places marked STATION, CHANNEL, TYPE, SSID,TX RATE, and weather the WEP
> >> > should be on or off.
> >> > I would be very grateful if someone could tell me how to configurate
> >> > it.
> >> > Thanks.
> >> > Son
> >> > I have Windows XP.
> >>
> >>
>
>

Looks like you have a security problem. From what you have posted, (Type
Ad-Hoc) you are NOT connecting to your SpeedTouch 585, but to another
computer. If you where connecting to the SpeedTouch you should be getting an
IP address from it, and you would be in Infrastructure mode.

Do you have the wireless enabled, and is the SSID enabled in the SpeedTouch?

--
David Hettel

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no rights.



"sonnyusa" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:ED3839D2-A7AF-44D7-B7D4-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Thanks I tried Network Magic and I have been able to get as far as the
> Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Plus Screen which shows the following:
> NETWORK ADAPTER: (ZD1211B)IEEE802.11 b+g USB Adapter
> MODE: Station
> AVAILABLE NETWORK: Nothing is showing
> CURRENT NETWORK INFORMATION
> CHANNEL: 6
> TYPE: AD-HOC
> SSID: ANY
> TX RATE: 11 Mbps
> ENCRYPT: WEP
> LINK STATUS: Connected to AD-HOC BBSSID= F6 97 95 5A 80 99
> SIGNAL STRENGTH: 7%
> LINK QUALITY: 28%
> TX FRAME: 440 but this is rising slowly
> RX FRAME: nothing there
> It has been running for over three hours should it take this long or
> should
> I stop it and press the MORE SETTINGS button and change things. If so what
> should I change the Settings too.
> Son
>
> "David Hettel" wrote:
>
>> You may find these instructions helpful;
>>
>> How to Set Up Home Networking
>> Make sure to save any unsaved work and close any other open programs
>> before
>> beginning this process.
>>
>> To set up home networking:
>> 1. Sign onto the AOL® service.
>> 2. Go to AOL® Keyword: Home Networking.
>> 3. Click the How to Get Started option. Here you will find an overview of
>> how to setup a home network. Click the X box to close that window when
>> you
>> are ready to proceed.
>> 4. Click the Quick Start Video option and follow the steps provided. Use
>> the
>> Pause button when necessary to complete the hardware setup.
>>
>>
>> How to Set Up Network Magic
>> To set up the AOL® Network Magic software:
>> 1. Go to AOL Keyword: Network Magic.
>> 2. Click the Download Now button.
>> 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
>>
>> ************************************************** *******
>>
>> Note that the following is from AOL UK:
>> http://info.aol.co.uk/help/broadband...s_install.html
>>
>>
>> Firmware is what controls the Thomson SpeedTouch in this case, and it
>> appears that not all SpeedTouch routers come with firmware that supports
>> connecting to AOL. Did you get your SpeedTouch from AOL? If so AOL should
>> have the ability to walk you through connecting your SpeedTouch.
>>
>> --
>> David Hettel
>>
>> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for
>> everyone
>> to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me
>> in
>> E-mail or news groups.
>>
>> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>>
>> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any
>> kind,
>> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy,
>> reliability
>> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any direct,
>> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of,
>> or
>> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and
>> confers
>> no rights.
>>
>>
>>
>> "sonnyusa" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:4A10B72A-15AA-4D90-A2D9-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> > Its a SpeedTouch 585 v6 D427E0 and do you mean by firmware the
>> > DVD/CD-ROM
>> > DRIVES which are HL-DT-ST DVD-RW but I was able to use this to install
>> > AOL
>> > Broadband with the CD they supplied.
>> > Thanks
>> > Son
>> >
>> > "David Hettel" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Ok can you tell me the hardware version you have of the Speed Touch
>> >> and
>> >> the
>> >> firmware version you are running. Not all support AOL. Normally you
>> >> would
>> >> want WPA or WEP on, but while you are trying to connect it may make
>> >> more
>> >> sense to leave it off. One less thing to go wrong. SSID should be on.
>> >> The
>> >> other settings should work in the default settings.
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> David Hettel
>> >>
>> >> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for
>> >> everyone
>> >> to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to
>> >> me
>> >> in
>> >> E-mail or news groups.
>> >>
>> >> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
>> >> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>> >>
>> >> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any
>> >> kind,
>> >> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy,
>> >> reliability
>> >> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any
>> >> direct,
>> >> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use
>> >> of,
>> >> or
>> >> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and
>> >> confers
>> >> no rights.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "sonnyusa" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> >> news:C5DCC3CF-375D-43B5-ACA3-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> >> >I have an Acer 802.11g Wireless LAN USB Dongle and am on AO, L Silver
>> >> > Broadband Package so have a Thomson SpeedTouch 585 Modem Router and
>> >> > I
>> >> > am
>> >> > trying to set up my only computer a Advent 7095 Laptop to go
>> >> > Wireless.
>> >> > I set up the Broadband connection OK and installed the Dongle Driver
>> >> > OK
>> >> > but
>> >> > cannot sign onto AOL using this Wirelessly.
>> >> > I get as far as Configuration Tool Plus, then Current Network
>> >> > Information
>> >> > and the Link Status says Connecting but nothing happens.
>> >> > I wonder if someone could tell me what setting I should install at
>> >> > the
>> >> > places marked STATION, CHANNEL, TYPE, SSID,TX RATE, and weather the
>> >> > WEP
>> >> > should be on or off.
>> >> > I would be very grateful if someone could tell me how to
>> >> > configurate
>> >> > it.
>> >> > Thanks.
>> >> > Son
>> >> > I have Windows XP.
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>

How do I check that I have the wireless enabled, and the SSID enabled in the
SpeedTouch router.
I was told when I bought the laptop that it was Wireless enabled.
Thankyou for your help.
Son

"David Hettel" wrote:

> Looks like you have a security problem. From what you have posted, (Type
> Ad-Hoc) you are NOT connecting to your SpeedTouch 585, but to another
> computer. If you where connecting to the SpeedTouch you should be getting an
> IP address from it, and you would be in Infrastructure mode.
>
> Do you have the wireless enabled, and is the SSID enabled in the SpeedTouch?
>
> --
> David Hettel
>
> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for everyone
> to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me in
> E-mail or news groups.
>
> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>
> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any kind,
> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy, reliability
> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any direct,
> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or
> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and confers
> no rights.
>
>
>
> "sonnyusa" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:ED3839D2-A7AF-44D7-B7D4-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Thanks I tried Network Magic and I have been able to get as far as the
> > Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Plus Screen which shows the following:
> > NETWORK ADAPTER: (ZD1211B)IEEE802.11 b+g USB Adapter
> > MODE: Station
> > AVAILABLE NETWORK: Nothing is showing
> > CURRENT NETWORK INFORMATION
> > CHANNEL: 6
> > TYPE: AD-HOC
> > SSID: ANY
> > TX RATE: 11 Mbps
> > ENCRYPT: WEP
> > LINK STATUS: Connected to AD-HOC BBSSID= F6 97 95 5A 80 99
> > SIGNAL STRENGTH: 7%
> > LINK QUALITY: 28%
> > TX FRAME: 440 but this is rising slowly
> > RX FRAME: nothing there
> > It has been running for over three hours should it take this long or
> > should
> > I stop it and press the MORE SETTINGS button and change things. If so what
> > should I change the Settings too.
> > Son
> >
> > "David Hettel" wrote:
> >
> >> You may find these instructions helpful;
> >>
> >> How to Set Up Home Networking
> >> Make sure to save any unsaved work and close any other open programs
> >> before
> >> beginning this process.
> >>
> >> To set up home networking:
> >> 1. Sign onto the AOL® service.
> >> 2. Go to AOL® Keyword: Home Networking.
> >> 3. Click the How to Get Started option. Here you will find an overview of
> >> how to setup a home network. Click the X box to close that window when
> >> you
> >> are ready to proceed.
> >> 4. Click the Quick Start Video option and follow the steps provided. Use
> >> the
> >> Pause button when necessary to complete the hardware setup.
> >>
> >>
> >> How to Set Up Network Magic
> >> To set up the AOL® Network Magic software:
> >> 1. Go to AOL Keyword: Network Magic.
> >> 2. Click the Download Now button.
> >> 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
> >>
> >> ************************************************** *******
> >>
> >> Note that the following is from AOL UK:
> >> http://info.aol.co.uk/help/broadband...s_install.html
> >>
> >>
> >> Firmware is what controls the Thomson SpeedTouch in this case, and it
> >> appears that not all SpeedTouch routers come with firmware that supports
> >> connecting to AOL. Did you get your SpeedTouch from AOL? If so AOL should
> >> have the ability to walk you through connecting your SpeedTouch.
> >>
> >> --
> >> David Hettel
> >>
> >> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for
> >> everyone
> >> to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me
> >> in
> >> E-mail or news groups.
> >>
> >> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> >> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
> >>
> >> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any
> >> kind,
> >> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy,
> >> reliability
> >> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any direct,
> >> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of,
> >> or
> >> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and
> >> confers
> >> no rights.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> "sonnyusa" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> >> news:4A10B72A-15AA-4D90-A2D9-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >> > Its a SpeedTouch 585 v6 D427E0 and do you mean by firmware the
> >> > DVD/CD-ROM
> >> > DRIVES which are HL-DT-ST DVD-RW but I was able to use this to install
> >> > AOL
> >> > Broadband with the CD they supplied.
> >> > Thanks
> >> > Son
> >> >
> >> > "David Hettel" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> Ok can you tell me the hardware version you have of the Speed Touch
> >> >> and
> >> >> the
> >> >> firmware version you are running. Not all support AOL. Normally you
> >> >> would
> >> >> want WPA or WEP on, but while you are trying to connect it may make
> >> >> more
> >> >> sense to leave it off. One less thing to go wrong. SSID should be on.
> >> >> The
> >> >> other settings should work in the default settings.
> >> >>
> >> >> --
> >> >> David Hettel
> >> >>
> >> >> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for
> >> >> everyone
> >> >> to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to
> >> >> me
> >> >> in
> >> >> E-mail or news groups.
> >> >>
> >> >> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> >> >> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
> >> >>
> >> >> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any
> >> >> kind,
> >> >> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy,
> >> >> reliability
> >> >> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any
> >> >> direct,
> >> >> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use
> >> >> of,
> >> >> or
> >> >> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and
> >> >> confers
> >> >> no rights.
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> "sonnyusa" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> >> >> news:C5DCC3CF-375D-43B5-ACA3-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >> >> >I have an Acer 802.11g Wireless LAN USB Dongle and am on AO, L Silver
> >> >> > Broadband Package so have a Thomson SpeedTouch 585 Modem Router and
> >> >> > I
> >> >> > am
> >> >> > trying to set up my only computer a Advent 7095 Laptop to go
> >> >> > Wireless.
> >> >> > I set up the Broadband connection OK and installed the Dongle Driver
> >> >> > OK
> >> >> > but
> >> >> > cannot sign onto AOL using this Wirelessly.
> >> >> > I get as far as Configuration Tool Plus, then Current Network
> >> >> > Information
> >> >> > and the Link Status says Connecting but nothing happens.
> >> >> > I wonder if someone could tell me what setting I should install at
> >> >> > the
> >> >> > places marked STATION, CHANNEL, TYPE, SSID,TX RATE, and weather the
> >> >> > WEP
> >> >> > should be on or off.
> >> >> > I would be very grateful if someone could tell me how to
> >> >> > configurate
> >> >> > it.
> >> >> > Thanks.
> >> >> > Son
> >> >> > I have Windows XP.
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>

Normally there is either a program supplied with the router that allows you
to make changes, or you can plug a wired connection into the router and
enter you default gateway address into Internet Explorer and get to a web
page where you can make changes in the routers configuration. As you do not
appear to be connected to your router wirelessly, you'll need to connect by
a wired connection.

--
David Hettel

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for everyone
to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me in
E-mail or news groups.

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any kind,
either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy, reliability
or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any direct,
indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or
inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and confers
no rights.



"sonnyusa" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:C43C85F8-39BE-4BEA-8230-(E-Mail Removed)...
> How do I check that I have the wireless enabled, and the SSID enabled in
> the
> SpeedTouch router.
> I was told when I bought the laptop that it was Wireless enabled.
> Thankyou for your help.
> Son
>
> "David Hettel" wrote:
>
>> Looks like you have a security problem. From what you have posted, (Type
>> Ad-Hoc) you are NOT connecting to your SpeedTouch 585, but to another
>> computer. If you where connecting to the SpeedTouch you should be getting
>> an
>> IP address from it, and you would be in Infrastructure mode.
>>
>> Do you have the wireless enabled, and is the SSID enabled in the
>> SpeedTouch?
>>
>> --
>> David Hettel
>>
>> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for
>> everyone
>> to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me
>> in
>> E-mail or news groups.
>>
>> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>>
>> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any
>> kind,
>> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy,
>> reliability
>> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any direct,
>> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of,
>> or
>> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and
>> confers
>> no rights.
>>
>>
>>
>> "sonnyusa" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:ED3839D2-A7AF-44D7-B7D4-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> > Thanks I tried Network Magic and I have been able to get as far as the
>> > Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Plus Screen which shows the following:
>> > NETWORK ADAPTER: (ZD1211B)IEEE802.11 b+g USB Adapter
>> > MODE: Station
>> > AVAILABLE NETWORK: Nothing is showing
>> > CURRENT NETWORK INFORMATION
>> > CHANNEL: 6
>> > TYPE: AD-HOC
>> > SSID: ANY
>> > TX RATE: 11 Mbps
>> > ENCRYPT: WEP
>> > LINK STATUS: Connected to AD-HOC BBSSID= F6 97 95 5A 80 99
>> > SIGNAL STRENGTH: 7%
>> > LINK QUALITY: 28%
>> > TX FRAME: 440 but this is rising slowly
>> > RX FRAME: nothing there
>> > It has been running for over three hours should it take this long or
>> > should
>> > I stop it and press the MORE SETTINGS button and change things. If so
>> > what
>> > should I change the Settings too.
>> > Son
>> >
>> > "David Hettel" wrote:
>> >
>> >> You may find these instructions helpful;
>> >>
>> >> How to Set Up Home Networking
>> >> Make sure to save any unsaved work and close any other open programs
>> >> before
>> >> beginning this process.
>> >>
>> >> To set up home networking:
>> >> 1. Sign onto the AOL® service.
>> >> 2. Go to AOL® Keyword: Home Networking.
>> >> 3. Click the How to Get Started option. Here you will find an overview
>> >> of
>> >> how to setup a home network. Click the X box to close that window when
>> >> you
>> >> are ready to proceed.
>> >> 4. Click the Quick Start Video option and follow the steps provided.
>> >> Use
>> >> the
>> >> Pause button when necessary to complete the hardware setup.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> How to Set Up Network Magic
>> >> To set up the AOL® Network Magic software:
>> >> 1. Go to AOL Keyword: Network Magic.
>> >> 2. Click the Download Now button.
>> >> 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
>> >>
>> >> ************************************************** *******
>> >>
>> >> Note that the following is from AOL UK:
>> >> http://info.aol.co.uk/help/broadband...s_install.html
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Firmware is what controls the Thomson SpeedTouch in this case, and it
>> >> appears that not all SpeedTouch routers come with firmware that
>> >> supports
>> >> connecting to AOL. Did you get your SpeedTouch from AOL? If so AOL
>> >> should
>> >> have the ability to walk you through connecting your SpeedTouch.
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> David Hettel
>> >>
>> >> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for
>> >> everyone
>> >> to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to
>> >> me
>> >> in
>> >> E-mail or news groups.
>> >>
>> >> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
>> >> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>> >>
>> >> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any
>> >> kind,
>> >> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy,
>> >> reliability
>> >> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any
>> >> direct,
>> >> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use
>> >> of,
>> >> or
>> >> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and
>> >> confers
>> >> no rights.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "sonnyusa" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> >> news:4A10B72A-15AA-4D90-A2D9-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> >> > Its a SpeedTouch 585 v6 D427E0 and do you mean by firmware the
>> >> > DVD/CD-ROM
>> >> > DRIVES which are HL-DT-ST DVD-RW but I was able to use this to
>> >> > install
>> >> > AOL
>> >> > Broadband with the CD they supplied.
>> >> > Thanks
>> >> > Son
>> >> >
>> >> > "David Hettel" wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> Ok can you tell me the hardware version you have of the Speed Touch
>> >> >> and
>> >> >> the
>> >> >> firmware version you are running. Not all support AOL. Normally you
>> >> >> would
>> >> >> want WPA or WEP on, but while you are trying to connect it may make
>> >> >> more
>> >> >> sense to leave it off. One less thing to go wrong. SSID should be
>> >> >> on.
>> >> >> The
>> >> >> other settings should work in the default settings.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> --
>> >> >> David Hettel
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for
>> >> >> everyone
>> >> >> to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly
>> >> >> to
>> >> >> me
>> >> >> in
>> >> >> E-mail or news groups.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
>> >> >> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>> >> >>
>> >> >> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of
>> >> >> any
>> >> >> kind,
>> >> >> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy,
>> >> >> reliability
>> >> >> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any
>> >> >> direct,
>> >> >> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the
>> >> >> use
>> >> >> of,
>> >> >> or
>> >> >> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post
>> >> >> and
>> >> >> confers
>> >> >> no rights.
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> "sonnyusa" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> >> >> news:C5DCC3CF-375D-43B5-ACA3-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> >> >> >I have an Acer 802.11g Wireless LAN USB Dongle and am on AO, L
>> >> >> >Silver
>> >> >> > Broadband Package so have a Thomson SpeedTouch 585 Modem Router
>> >> >> > and
>> >> >> > I
>> >> >> > am
>> >> >> > trying to set up my only computer a Advent 7095 Laptop to go
>> >> >> > Wireless.
>> >> >> > I set up the Broadband connection OK and installed the Dongle
>> >> >> > Driver
>> >> >> > OK
>> >> >> > but
>> >> >> > cannot sign onto AOL using this Wirelessly.
>> >> >> > I get as far as Configuration Tool Plus, then Current Network
>> >> >> > Information
>> >> >> > and the Link Status says Connecting but nothing happens.
>> >> >> > I wonder if someone could tell me what setting I should install
>> >> >> > at
>> >> >> > the
>> >> >> > places marked STATION, CHANNEL, TYPE, SSID,TX RATE, and weather
>> >> >> > the
>> >> >> > WEP
>> >> >> > should be on or off.
>> >> >> > I would be very grateful if someone could tell me how to
>> >> >> > configurate
>> >> >> > it.
>> >> >> > Thanks.
>> >> >> > Son
>> >> >> > I have Windows XP.
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>

I have connected via the wired connection what do I do now to go wireless.

"David Hettel" wrote:

> Normally there is either a program supplied with the router that allows you
> to make changes, or you can plug a wired connection into the router and
> enter you default gateway address into Internet Explorer and get to a web
> page where you can make changes in the routers configuration. As you do not
> appear to be connected to your router wirelessly, you'll need to connect by
> a wired connection.
>
> --
> David Hettel
>
> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for everyone
> to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me in
> E-mail or news groups.
>
> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>
> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any kind,
> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy, reliability
> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any direct,
> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or
> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and confers
> no rights.
>
>
>
> "sonnyusa" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:C43C85F8-39BE-4BEA-8230-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > How do I check that I have the wireless enabled, and the SSID enabled in
> > the
> > SpeedTouch router.
> > I was told when I bought the laptop that it was Wireless enabled.
> > Thankyou for your help.
> > Son
> >
> > "David Hettel" wrote:
> >
> >> Looks like you have a security problem. From what you have posted, (Type
> >> Ad-Hoc) you are NOT connecting to your SpeedTouch 585, but to another
> >> computer. If you where connecting to the SpeedTouch you should be getting
> >> an
> >> IP address from it, and you would be in Infrastructure mode.
> >>
> >> Do you have the wireless enabled, and is the SSID enabled in the
> >> SpeedTouch?
> >>
> >> --
> >> David Hettel
> >>
> >> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for
> >> everyone
> >> to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me
> >> in
> >> E-mail or news groups.
> >>
> >> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> >> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
> >>
> >> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any
> >> kind,
> >> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy,
> >> reliability
> >> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any direct,
> >> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of,
> >> or
> >> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and
> >> confers
> >> no rights.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> "sonnyusa" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> >> news:ED3839D2-A7AF-44D7-B7D4-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >> > Thanks I tried Network Magic and I have been able to get as far as the
> >> > Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Plus Screen which shows the following:
> >> > NETWORK ADAPTER: (ZD1211B)IEEE802.11 b+g USB Adapter
> >> > MODE: Station
> >> > AVAILABLE NETWORK: Nothing is showing
> >> > CURRENT NETWORK INFORMATION
> >> > CHANNEL: 6
> >> > TYPE: AD-HOC
> >> > SSID: ANY
> >> > TX RATE: 11 Mbps
> >> > ENCRYPT: WEP
> >> > LINK STATUS: Connected to AD-HOC BBSSID= F6 97 95 5A 80 99
> >> > SIGNAL STRENGTH: 7%
> >> > LINK QUALITY: 28%
> >> > TX FRAME: 440 but this is rising slowly
> >> > RX FRAME: nothing there
> >> > It has been running for over three hours should it take this long or
> >> > should
> >> > I stop it and press the MORE SETTINGS button and change things. If so
> >> > what
> >> > should I change the Settings too.
> >> > Son
> >> >
> >> > "David Hettel" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> You may find these instructions helpful;
> >> >>
> >> >> How to Set Up Home Networking
> >> >> Make sure to save any unsaved work and close any other open programs
> >> >> before
> >> >> beginning this process.
> >> >>
> >> >> To set up home networking:
> >> >> 1. Sign onto the AOL® service.
> >> >> 2. Go to AOL® Keyword: Home Networking.
> >> >> 3. Click the How to Get Started option. Here you will find an overview
> >> >> of
> >> >> how to setup a home network. Click the X box to close that window when
> >> >> you
> >> >> are ready to proceed.
> >> >> 4. Click the Quick Start Video option and follow the steps provided.
> >> >> Use
> >> >> the
> >> >> Pause button when necessary to complete the hardware setup.
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> How to Set Up Network Magic
> >> >> To set up the AOL® Network Magic software:
> >> >> 1. Go to AOL Keyword: Network Magic.
> >> >> 2. Click the Download Now button.
> >> >> 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
> >> >>
> >> >> ************************************************** *******
> >> >>
> >> >> Note that the following is from AOL UK:
> >> >> http://info.aol.co.uk/help/broadband...s_install.html
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> Firmware is what controls the Thomson SpeedTouch in this case, and it
> >> >> appears that not all SpeedTouch routers come with firmware that
> >> >> supports
> >> >> connecting to AOL. Did you get your SpeedTouch from AOL? If so AOL
> >> >> should
> >> >> have the ability to walk you through connecting your SpeedTouch.
> >> >>
> >> >> --
> >> >> David Hettel
> >> >>
> >> >> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for
> >> >> everyone
> >> >> to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to
> >> >> me
> >> >> in
> >> >> E-mail or news groups.
> >> >>
> >> >> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> >> >> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
> >> >>
> >> >> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any
> >> >> kind,
> >> >> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy,
> >> >> reliability
> >> >> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any
> >> >> direct,
> >> >> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use
> >> >> of,
> >> >> or
> >> >> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and
> >> >> confers
> >> >> no rights.
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> "sonnyusa" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> >> >> news:4A10B72A-15AA-4D90-A2D9-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >> >> > Its a SpeedTouch 585 v6 D427E0 and do you mean by firmware the
> >> >> > DVD/CD-ROM
> >> >> > DRIVES which are HL-DT-ST DVD-RW but I was able to use this to
> >> >> > install
> >> >> > AOL
> >> >> > Broadband with the CD they supplied.
> >> >> > Thanks
> >> >> > Son
> >> >> >
> >> >> > "David Hettel" wrote:
> >> >> >
> >> >> >> Ok can you tell me the hardware version you have of the Speed Touch
> >> >> >> and
> >> >> >> the
> >> >> >> firmware version you are running. Not all support AOL. Normally you
> >> >> >> would
> >> >> >> want WPA or WEP on, but while you are trying to connect it may make
> >> >> >> more
> >> >> >> sense to leave it off. One less thing to go wrong. SSID should be
> >> >> >> on.
> >> >> >> The
> >> >> >> other settings should work in the default settings.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> --
> >> >> >> David Hettel
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for
> >> >> >> everyone
> >> >> >> to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly
> >> >> >> to
> >> >> >> me
> >> >> >> in
> >> >> >> E-mail or news groups.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> >> >> >> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of
> >> >> >> any
> >> >> >> kind,
> >> >> >> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy,
> >> >> >> reliability
> >> >> >> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any
> >> >> >> direct,
> >> >> >> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the
> >> >> >> use
> >> >> >> of,
> >> >> >> or
> >> >> >> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post
> >> >> >> and
> >> >> >> confers
> >> >> >> no rights.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> "sonnyusa" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> >> >> >> news:C5DCC3CF-375D-43B5-ACA3-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >> >> >> >I have an Acer 802.11g Wireless LAN USB Dongle and am on AO, L
> >> >> >> >Silver
> >> >> >> > Broadband Package so have a Thomson SpeedTouch 585 Modem Router
> >> >> >> > and
> >> >> >> > I
> >> >> >> > am
> >> >> >> > trying to set up my only computer a Advent 7095 Laptop to go
> >> >> >> > Wireless.
> >> >> >> > I set up the Broadband connection OK and installed the Dongle
> >> >> >> > Driver
> >> >> >> > OK
> >> >> >> > but
> >> >> >> > cannot sign onto AOL using this Wirelessly.
> >> >> >> > I get as far as Configuration Tool Plus, then Current Network
> >> >> >> > Information
> >> >> >> > and the Link Status says Connecting but nothing happens.
> >> >> >> > I wonder if someone could tell me what setting I should install
> >> >> >> > at
> >> >> >> > the
> >> >> >> > places marked STATION, CHANNEL, TYPE, SSID,TX RATE, and weather
> >> >> >> > the
> >> >> >> > WEP
> >> >> >> > should be on or off.
> >> >> >> > I would be very grateful if someone could tell me how to
> >> >> >> > configurate
> >> >> >> > it.
> >> >> >> > Thanks.
> >> >> >> > Son
> >> >> >> > I have Windows XP.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>