MN-500 Wireless Not Broadcasting Signal

Hi.
I've owned my MN-500 for a few years and I've never had a problem with
the wireless functionality of it. However, just yesterday, I was
suddenly no longer able to connect wirelessly with any of my wireless
devices(PSP, Wii, and laptop).
I've tried software resetting it, hardware resetting it, and installing
different firmware versions. None of these has worked. I've tried every
channel available.
After doing some searching with Google, I found quite a few people with
the exact same problem. Can anyone confirm that this is a hardware
defect that eventually shows itself in the MN-500? I'd hate to part
with this router, as it has served me well for so long. But I need my
wireless connectivity. The wired connections still work great, by the
way.
Thanks for any help.
-Tyson

Tyson, I'm not so sure it is a "defect" so much as a natural maturation for
the product reaching the end of its usefulness. 8-) I've had other routers
in the past - Microsoft's, Linksys and NetGear specifically - and
eventually, the wireless just seems to "go." In each case, the wired
connections continued to function for a while before also biting the dust.
They are just electronic devices, which, like a cordless phone, alarm clock
or even a microwave, eventually wear out.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"Tyson Collins" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Hi.
> I've owned my MN-500 for a few years and I've never had a problem with
> the wireless functionality of it. However, just yesterday, I was
> suddenly no longer able to connect wirelessly with any of my wireless
> devices(PSP, Wii, and laptop).
> I've tried software resetting it, hardware resetting it, and installing
> different firmware versions. None of these has worked. I've tried every
> channel available.
> After doing some searching with Google, I found quite a few people with
> the exact same problem. Can anyone confirm that this is a hardware
> defect that eventually shows itself in the MN-500? I'd hate to part
> with this router, as it has served me well for so long. But I need my
> wireless connectivity. The wired connections still work great, by the
> way.
> Thanks for any help.
> -Tyson
>

Tyson Collins wrote:
> Hi.
> I've owned my MN-500 for a few years and I've never had a problem with
> the wireless functionality of it. However, just yesterday, I was
> suddenly no longer able to connect wirelessly with any of my wireless
> devices(PSP, Wii, and laptop).
> I've tried software resetting it, hardware resetting it, and installing
> different firmware versions. None of these has worked. I've tried every
> channel available.
> After doing some searching with Google, I found quite a few people with
> the exact same problem. Can anyone confirm that this is a hardware
> defect that eventually shows itself in the MN-500? I'd hate to part
> with this router, as it has served me well for so long. But I need my
> wireless connectivity. The wired connections still work great, by the
> way.
> Thanks for any help.
> -Tyson

Tyson:
I am experiencing the EXACT SAME PROBLEM.
I have had my network for several years without incident. Bought a new
ACER laptop 6 weeks ago and it linked flawlessly as did my work laptop
which is an IBM.

Yesterday for some unknown reason, my Acer no longer "sees" MY network.
It sees Tyrone's next door and several others in the neighborhood but
not mine, which is sitting only feet away.

I reset everything but nothing works.

This morning I fire up the ACER and it connects perfectly. Sounds like
an intermintent problem.

I would appreciate any help.

Cheers,

Bojangles

Two days ago I had the similar problem, suddenly my MN-500 stops to transmit
only wireless signal (the cable connection is ok).
Looking the configuration, I found the wireless settings disabled (don´t ask
me how!!!), but when I change the settings to enable (including the name of
SSID, requested) the MN-500 does not answer until the page return the "time
out".
All other settings is still working only all related to wireless is not
working any more.
Maybe it is the same hardware problem, as reported by Tyson and Bojanjles.
Anyway, if anybody knows where can I find the MN-500 firmware to "upgrade"
or "downgrade" it, please, let me know.
thanks
Edson


"MrGBojangles" wrote:

>
> Tyson Collins wrote:
> > Hi.
> > I've owned my MN-500 for a few years and I've never had a problem with
> > the wireless functionality of it. However, just yesterday, I was
> > suddenly no longer able to connect wirelessly with any of my wireless
> > devices(PSP, Wii, and laptop).
> > I've tried software resetting it, hardware resetting it, and installing
> > different firmware versions. None of these has worked. I've tried every
> > channel available.
> > After doing some searching with Google, I found quite a few people with
> > the exact same problem. Can anyone confirm that this is a hardware
> > defect that eventually shows itself in the MN-500? I'd hate to part
> > with this router, as it has served me well for so long. But I need my
> > wireless connectivity. The wired connections still work great, by the
> > way.
> > Thanks for any help.
> > -Tyson
>
> Tyson:
> I am experiencing the EXACT SAME PROBLEM.
> I have had my network for several years without incident. Bought a new
> ACER laptop 6 weeks ago and it linked flawlessly as did my work laptop
> which is an IBM.
>
> Yesterday for some unknown reason, my Acer no longer "sees" MY network.
> It sees Tyrone's next door and several others in the neighborhood but
> not mine, which is sitting only feet away.
>
> I reset everything but nothing works.
>
> This morning I fire up the ACER and it connects perfectly. Sounds like
> an intermintent problem.
>
> I would appreciate any help.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Bojangles
>
>

Firmware updates are available here:
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;814445 You'll need
to read through the information and follow the appropriate link.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"EC" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:97FE041C-28EE-4EC5-AB5B-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Two days ago I had the similar problem, suddenly my MN-500 stops to
> transmit
> only wireless signal (the cable connection is ok).
> Looking the configuration, I found the wireless settings disabled (don´t
> ask
> me how!!!), but when I change the settings to enable (including the name
> of
> SSID, requested) the MN-500 does not answer until the page return the
> "time
> out".
> All other settings is still working only all related to wireless is not
> working any more.
> Maybe it is the same hardware problem, as reported by Tyson and Bojanjles.
> Anyway, if anybody knows where can I find the MN-500 firmware to "upgrade"
> or "downgrade" it, please, let me know.
> thanks
> Edson
>
>
> "MrGBojangles" wrote:
>
>>
>> Tyson Collins wrote:
>> > Hi.
>> > I've owned my MN-500 for a few years and I've never had a problem with
>> > the wireless functionality of it. However, just yesterday, I was
>> > suddenly no longer able to connect wirelessly with any of my wireless
>> > devices(PSP, Wii, and laptop).
>> > I've tried software resetting it, hardware resetting it, and installing
>> > different firmware versions. None of these has worked. I've tried every
>> > channel available.
>> > After doing some searching with Google, I found quite a few people with
>> > the exact same problem. Can anyone confirm that this is a hardware
>> > defect that eventually shows itself in the MN-500? I'd hate to part
>> > with this router, as it has served me well for so long. But I need my
>> > wireless connectivity. The wired connections still work great, by the
>> > way.
>> > Thanks for any help.
>> > -Tyson
>>
>> Tyson:
>> I am experiencing the EXACT SAME PROBLEM.
>> I have had my network for several years without incident. Bought a new
>> ACER laptop 6 weeks ago and it linked flawlessly as did my work laptop
>> which is an IBM.
>>
>> Yesterday for some unknown reason, my Acer no longer "sees" MY network.
>> It sees Tyrone's next door and several others in the neighborhood but
>> not mine, which is sitting only feet away.
>>
>> I reset everything but nothing works.
>>
>> This morning I fire up the ACER and it connects perfectly. Sounds like
>> an intermintent problem.
>>
>> I would appreciate any help.
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Bojangles
>>
>>

The model I have is not include in the list. May I use anyway?
Thks
Edson

"Chris H." wrote:

> Firmware updates are available here:
> http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;814445 You'll need
> to read through the information and follow the appropriate link.
> --
> Chris H.
> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> Associate Expert
> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>
>
> "EC" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:97FE041C-28EE-4EC5-AB5B-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Two days ago I had the similar problem, suddenly my MN-500 stops to
> > transmit
> > only wireless signal (the cable connection is ok).
> > Looking the configuration, I found the wireless settings disabled (dont
> > ask
> > me how!!!), but when I change the settings to enable (including the name
> > of
> > SSID, requested) the MN-500 does not answer until the page return the
> > "time
> > out".
> > All other settings is still working only all related to wireless is not
> > working any more.
> > Maybe it is the same hardware problem, as reported by Tyson and Bojanjles.
> > Anyway, if anybody knows where can I find the MN-500 firmware to "upgrade"
> > or "downgrade" it, please, let me know.
> > thanks
> > Edson
> >
> >
> > "MrGBojangles" wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> Tyson Collins wrote:
> >> > Hi.
> >> > I've owned my MN-500 for a few years and I've never had a problem with
> >> > the wireless functionality of it. However, just yesterday, I was
> >> > suddenly no longer able to connect wirelessly with any of my wireless
> >> > devices(PSP, Wii, and laptop).
> >> > I've tried software resetting it, hardware resetting it, and installing
> >> > different firmware versions. None of these has worked. I've tried every
> >> > channel available.
> >> > After doing some searching with Google, I found quite a few people with
> >> > the exact same problem. Can anyone confirm that this is a hardware
> >> > defect that eventually shows itself in the MN-500? I'd hate to part
> >> > with this router, as it has served me well for so long. But I need my
> >> > wireless connectivity. The wired connections still work great, by the
> >> > way.
> >> > Thanks for any help.
> >> > -Tyson
> >>
> >> Tyson:
> >> I am experiencing the EXACT SAME PROBLEM.
> >> I have had my network for several years without incident. Bought a new
> >> ACER laptop 6 weeks ago and it linked flawlessly as did my work laptop
> >> which is an IBM.
> >>
> >> Yesterday for some unknown reason, my Acer no longer "sees" MY network.
> >> It sees Tyrone's next door and several others in the neighborhood but
> >> not mine, which is sitting only feet away.
> >>
> >> I reset everything but nothing works.
> >>
> >> This morning I fire up the ACER and it connects perfectly. Sounds like
> >> an intermintent problem.
> >>
> >> I would appreciate any help.
> >>
> >> Cheers,
> >>
> >> Bojangles
> >>
> >>
>
>

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--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"EC" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:B7DB4170-42B7-4214-AA2B-(E-Mail Removed)...
> The model I have is not include in the list. May I use anyway?
> Thks
> Edson
>
> "Chris H." wrote:
>
>> Firmware updates are available here:
>> http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;814445 You'll
>> need
>> to read through the information and follow the appropriate link.
>> --
>> Chris H.
>> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> Associate Expert
>> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>
>>
>> "EC" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:97FE041C-28EE-4EC5-AB5B-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> > Two days ago I had the similar problem, suddenly my MN-500 stops to
>> > transmit
>> > only wireless signal (the cable connection is ok).
>> > Looking the configuration, I found the wireless settings disabled (dont
>> > ask
>> > me how!!!), but when I change the settings to enable (including the
>> > name
>> > of
>> > SSID, requested) the MN-500 does not answer until the page return the
>> > "time
>> > out".
>> > All other settings is still working only all related to wireless is not
>> > working any more.
>> > Maybe it is the same hardware problem, as reported by Tyson and
>> > Bojanjles.
>> > Anyway, if anybody knows where can I find the MN-500 firmware to
>> > "upgrade"
>> > or "downgrade" it, please, let me know.
>> > thanks
>> > Edson
>> >
>> >
>> > "MrGBojangles" wrote:
>> >
>> >>
>> >> Tyson Collins wrote:
>> >> > Hi.
>> >> > I've owned my MN-500 for a few years and I've never had a problem
>> >> > with
>> >> > the wireless functionality of it. However, just yesterday, I was
>> >> > suddenly no longer able to connect wirelessly with any of my
>> >> > wireless
>> >> > devices(PSP, Wii, and laptop).
>> >> > I've tried software resetting it, hardware resetting it, and
>> >> > installing
>> >> > different firmware versions. None of these has worked. I've tried
>> >> > every
>> >> > channel available.
>> >> > After doing some searching with Google, I found quite a few people
>> >> > with
>> >> > the exact same problem. Can anyone confirm that this is a hardware
>> >> > defect that eventually shows itself in the MN-500? I'd hate to part
>> >> > with this router, as it has served me well for so long. But I need
>> >> > my
>> >> > wireless connectivity. The wired connections still work great, by
>> >> > the
>> >> > way.
>> >> > Thanks for any help.
>> >> > -Tyson
>> >>
>> >> Tyson:
>> >> I am experiencing the EXACT SAME PROBLEM.
>> >> I have had my network for several years without incident. Bought a
>> >> new
>> >> ACER laptop 6 weeks ago and it linked flawlessly as did my work laptop
>> >> which is an IBM.
>> >>
>> >> Yesterday for some unknown reason, my Acer no longer "sees" MY
>> >> network.
>> >> It sees Tyrone's next door and several others in the neighborhood but
>> >> not mine, which is sitting only feet away.
>> >>
>> >> I reset everything but nothing works.
>> >>
>> >> This morning I fire up the ACER and it connects perfectly. Sounds
>> >> like
>> >> an intermintent problem.
>> >>
>> >> I would appreciate any help.
>> >>
>> >> Cheers,
>> >>
>> >> Bojangles
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>