In article <449c21ae$0$1220$(E-Mail Removed)>, Dave says...
> My friend is running XP HE SP2, ZA Free, and Avast AV on a Dell Dimension
> PC. This was networked to a brand new Acer Aspire laptop with a built in
> wireless network switch. The router used is also brand new, a 3COM ADSL
> modem/router. (Sorry I don't have the model details). The wireless
> connection worked fine for a month, but now it's suddenly 'dropped' and
> won't connect.
>
> This is only the second wireless network I've ever set up, and I don't
> really know where to start troubleshooting it... I've tried the repair
> option, but no joy. The host PC has spyware on it (which I'm going to
> attempt to remove later) - would this have anything to do with it?
>
> I may start with rebooting the router, but if that doesn't work, could
> anyone please tell me where to go from there, please? Why should the
> connection suddenly be lost, what causes it? I'd really appreciate your
> help.
>
> Thanks, Dave. (not far from a newb)
>
Start from the beginning by disabling all WEP/WPA and making sure the
firewalls are configured properly.
Make sure that they can at first even recognise the SSID of the WiFi
network then take it from there.
Usual rules regarding latest drivers/firmware apply.
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Conor
Who the fuck said I was trying to endear myself to anyone?
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