Initial problems

I've installed a Linksys WRT54G router on my home PC, and it seems to work
OK -- lights on for Power, WLAN, 1 Ethernet, Internet. Internet access from
PC works normally.

I've got a Dell Inspiron 6400 that finds the network, but won't connect, or
connects then reports a problem with the IP address.

Do I need to run the network wizard on the Inspiron?

Bart

What is the exact error message you are recieving?
I have seen this problem before, but with machines that have personal
firewall software installed.
Are you running any anti-virus or personnal firewall software on your
Dell? If you are using personal firewall software, then you might need
to configure the software to recognize the new network address.

The message I see right now is:

"This connection has limited or no connectivity. You might not be able to
access the internet or some network resources."

The Inspiron came with 3 months McAfee Antivirus.

Bart


"Wraith" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> What is the exact error message you are recieving?
> I have seen this problem before, but with machines that have personal
> firewall software installed.
> Are you running any anti-virus or personnal firewall software on your
> Dell? If you are using personal firewall software, then you might need
> to configure the software to recognize the new network address.
>

"bwesley8" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> The message I see right now is:
>
> "This connection has limited or no connectivity. You might not be able to
> access the internet or some network resources."
>
> The Inspiron came with 3 months McAfee Antivirus.
>
> Bart
>
>
Next time it does it, right click on the connection icon by the clock and
select REPAIR. it will go through a procedure of disconnecting, flushing
the DNS cache etc, then reconnecting. It will be fine. If it isn't then it
means you haven't set your ISP details correctly. If you can use the
Internet by hooking up the computer to the router via a lead but can't via
the wireless part - you need to check the settings.

"bwesley8" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> The message I see right now is:
>
> "This connection has limited or no connectivity. You might not be able to
> access the internet or some network resources."
>
> The Inspiron came with 3 months McAfee Antivirus.
>
> Bart

What IP does the machine have when you enter IPconfg /all at the DOS command
prompt?

Linksys default IP(s) start with 192. and if the IP starts with 169, then
the machine is not getting an IP from the router that's going to allow it
to access the Internet. The personal FW is not interfering with the machines
problems, as the machine is making the initiating the contact with the
router to get an IP and the PFW is not going to stop it. McAfee av is not
interfering
in anyway or a PFW.

So, what's the IP that the machine has?

Duane




> news:(E-Mail Removed) oups.com...
>> What is the exact error message you are recieving?
>> I have seen this problem before, but with machines that have personal
>> firewall software installed.
>> Are you running any anti-virus or personnal firewall software on your
>> Dell? If you are using personal firewall software, then you might need
>> to configure the software to recognize the new network address.
>>
>
>

"bwesley8" <(E-Mail Removed)> hath wroth:

>The message I see right now is:
>
>"This connection has limited or no connectivity. You might not be able to
>access the internet or some network resources."

That's Microsloth's way of announcing that you've achieved a
connection, but failed to negotiate the encryption key. My crystal
ball suggests that you're using WEP instead of the more secure WPA. If
my crystal ball is correct, then please try the Hex key instead of the
ASCII key. That will probably work. However, I would strongly
suggest you use WPA instead of WEP.


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Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558

I did the REPAIR but that didn't solve the problem -- so the problem must be
ISP settings.

The router IP is 192.168.1.1. DHCP Server is Enabled, Starting IP Address:
192.168.1.100.

I tried changing the DHCP servere starting IP to 192.168.1.200 -- Inspiron
now says it cannot connect with the network.

I've also changed Encryption to WPA Personal.

Thanks for the assistance, because I don't have a lot of experience in wifi
(actually, none)..

Bart


"tony" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>
> "bwesley8" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:V3HXf.7496$t22.1518@dukeread08...
>> The message I see right now is:
>>
>> "This connection has limited or no connectivity. You might not be able to
>> access the internet or some network resources."
>>
>> The Inspiron came with 3 months McAfee Antivirus.
>>
>> Bart
>>
>>
> Next time it does it, right click on the connection icon by the clock and
> select REPAIR. it will go through a procedure of disconnecting, flushing
> the DNS cache etc, then reconnecting. It will be fine. If it isn't then
> it means you haven't set your ISP details correctly. If you can use the
> Internet by hooking up the computer to the router via a lead but can't via
> the wireless part - you need to check the settings.
>
>

Running IPconfig/all on the Inspiron yields:

Windows IP Configuration
Host Name BW-WSHC
Primary DSN Suffix
Node Type Hybrid
IP Routing Enabled No
WINS Proxy Enabled No
Ethernet Adapter Local Area Connection
Media State Media disconnected
Description Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated
Controller
Physical Address 00-15-C5-09-2F-4C
Ethernet Adapter Wireless Network Connection
Media State Media disconnected
Description Intel<R> PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Network Controller
Physical Address 00-13-02-20-F5-1B

The Linksys Router setup local IP address is 192.168.1.1.
DHCP Server is Enabled, Starting IP Address is 192.168.100.

Thanks for the assistance -- this is my first attempt at setting up wifi
(should be obvious...)

Bart




"Duane Arnold" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>
> "bwesley8" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:V3HXf.7496$t22.1518@dukeread08...
>> The message I see right now is:
>>
>> "This connection has limited or no connectivity. You might not be able to
>> access the internet or some network resources."
>>
>> The Inspiron came with 3 months McAfee Antivirus.
>>
>> Bart
>
> What IP does the machine have when you enter IPconfg /all at the DOS
> command prompt?
>
> Linksys default IP(s) start with 192. and if the IP starts with 169, then
> the machine is not getting an IP from the router that's going to allow it
> to access the Internet. The personal FW is not interfering with the
> machines problems, as the machine is making the initiating the contact
> with the router to get an IP and the PFW is not going to stop it. McAfee
> av is not interfering
> in anyway or a PFW.
>
> So, what's the IP that the machine has?
>
> Duane
>
>
>
>
>> news:(E-Mail Removed) oups.com...
>>> What is the exact error message you are recieving?
>>> I have seen this problem before, but with machines that have personal
>>> firewall software installed.
>>> Are you running any anti-virus or personnal firewall software on your
>>> Dell? If you are using personal firewall software, then you might need
>>> to configure the software to recognize the new network address.
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Your crystal ball was correct. This morning I changed it to WPA Personal.
The Inspiron sees the network, but says "Unable to Connect."
Thanks for the assistance,

Bart




"Jeff Liebermann" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> "bwesley8" <(E-Mail Removed)> hath wroth:
>
>>The message I see right now is:
>>
>>"This connection has limited or no connectivity. You might not be able to
>>access the internet or some network resources."
>
> That's Microsloth's way of announcing that you've achieved a
> connection, but failed to negotiate the encryption key. My crystal
> ball suggests that you're using WEP instead of the more secure WPA. If
> my crystal ball is correct, then please try the Hex key instead of the
> ASCII key. That will probably work. However, I would strongly
> suggest you use WPA instead of WEP.
>
>
> --
> Jeff Liebermann (E-Mail Removed)
> 150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
> Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com
> Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558

"bwesley8" <(E-Mail Removed)> hath wroth:

>Ethernet Adapter Wireless Network Connection
> Media State Media disconnected
> Description Intel<R> PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
>Network Controller
> Physical Address 00-13-02-20-F5-1B

1. Try it with encryption disabled. No WPA and no WEP and see if it
works. My crystal ball suggests that it's a typographical error in
the encryption key. If it works with no encryption, then try again
with WPA-PSK (also known as WPA Personal).

2. Check your version of the Intel Proset drivers. If it's 9.x
something, then I suggest an update to 10.x. See:
| http://www.intel.com/network/connect...t_software.htm
| http://www.intel.com/support/wireles.../cs-022104.htm
| http://support.intel.com/support/wir.../CS-010623.htm
This will do two things. It will update the underlying 3945ABG
driver. It will disable Microsoft's Wireless Zero Config and setup
Proset utilities as the default connection manager.

Although somewhat more complex with more features, methinks you'll
find Proset 10.1 superior to WZC. At least it has readable
diagnostics and logging that will display what part of the wireless
negotiation has failed.


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150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
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Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558