MSBN Wireless USB Adaptor

I installed Windows Vista on one of two hard drives in my computer. I have
XP on the other drive. When I installed Vista, the Microsoft MN-510 did not
work at first, but Vista set it up and it is working perfectly. However,
when I boot up on the XP drive, I can connect to my wireless network but can
no longer connect to the internet. I have tried setting up the adapter
numerous times, tried manually entering the IP address, reinstalling the MSB
software, but it will not connect to the internet when I boot up with XP.
Any suggestions?

Time to start the twenty questions game.

Does the MN-510 even get an IP address?

Can you connect using Windows XP any other way to the Internet?

What happens in steps 3-5 of this set of directions?

1> Go to start | run | type in "cmd" (without the quotes) | click on OK)
(No results from this other then a black Window opens up.)

2> Type in "ping www.google.com" (without the quotes) & press enter

3> Type in "ping www.netzero.net" (without the quotes) & press enter

4> Type in "ping 216.239.57.99" (without the quotes) & press enter (this
is www.google.com)

5> Type in "ping 64.136.29.230" (without the quotes) & press enter (this
is www.netzero.net)

What are you trying to connect the MN-510 to?

What kind of wireless security are you using?

Are you using the Microsoft Broadband Networking Utility to configure
the MN-510 on Windows XP?

Which version of Windows XP are you running?

Which service pack do you have on Windows XP?

Do you have any firewall software installed on your computer? (This
includes "disabled" firewall software too.)

If you have firewall software what firewall(s) are installed?

Do you have anti-virus software installed on this computer?

If you have antivirus software on this computer which one is it & what
is the version number?

If you have antivirus software is it up to date?

Have you typed in the SSID correctly? (Remember they are case sensitive.)

OK I'm out of questions for now. The more you answer the better I will
be able to help you. Answer none & google becomes your only hope.

Chandler wrote:
> I installed Windows Vista on one of two hard drives in my computer. I have
> XP on the other drive. When I installed Vista, the Microsoft MN-510 did not
> work at first, but Vista set it up and it is working perfectly. However,
> when I boot up on the XP drive, I can connect to my wireless network but can
> no longer connect to the internet. I have tried setting up the adapter
> numerous times, tried manually entering the IP address, reinstalling the MSB
> software, but it will not connect to the internet when I boot up with XP.
> Any suggestions?

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technical question.)

I can answer some of the questions now ( I am at work) but will have to
answer the others when I get home:

The MN-510 does get an IP address and does connect to the network (I get the
message that connectivity is excellent). The MSBN software does say it is
connected to the network but will not connect to the internet.

XP will not connect to the internet for any other program.

The MN-510 is connected via USB. I am also using the MN-700 wireless
router. I am trying to connect to my network on this router.

I am using WEP security. It sometimes tells me that I am not using the
correct WEP security code, but I saved the security settings to a floppy and
used that info when connecting to my network. I also entered it manually
multiple times and it is the same WEP security code that I use on the Vista
side where it does connect.

I am using the MSBBN software to configure the adapter.

I am using XP with service pack 2.

I have Norton Systems Works 2006 and am using this virus program and
firewall. I have the windows firewall off. I did uninstall NSW and tried to
access it with no firewall or virus program but it still would not connect.
It is up to date.

I didn't actually type in the SSID...I just viewed the available wireless
networks and chose my own.

What I don't understand is why it works on the Vista hard drive (which is on
the same computer) when all of the settings are the same. I assume it has
something to do with the TCP/IP settings because it does connect to the
network.

It actually worked fine until I added another computer to the network and it
told me there was a conflict. Are you allowed only so many IP addresses
because I now have four computers on my network with access to the network
where as I only had three before.

I won't be able to do steps 1-5 until later. I hope my answers have given
you something to work with!



"Joker" wrote:

> Time to start the twenty questions game.
>
> Does the MN-510 even get an IP address?
>
> Can you connect using Windows XP any other way to the Internet?
>
> What happens in steps 3-5 of this set of directions?
>
> 1> Go to start | run | type in "cmd" (without the quotes) | click on OK)
> (No results from this other then a black Window opens up.)
>
> 2> Type in "ping www.google.com" (without the quotes) & press enter
>
> 3> Type in "ping www.netzero.net" (without the quotes) & press enter
>
> 4> Type in "ping 216.239.57.99" (without the quotes) & press enter (this
> is www.google.com)
>
> 5> Type in "ping 64.136.29.230" (without the quotes) & press enter (this
> is www.netzero.net)
>
> What are you trying to connect the MN-510 to?
>
> What kind of wireless security are you using?
>
> Are you using the Microsoft Broadband Networking Utility to configure
> the MN-510 on Windows XP?
>
> Which version of Windows XP are you running?
>
> Which service pack do you have on Windows XP?
>
> Do you have any firewall software installed on your computer? (This
> includes "disabled" firewall software too.)
>
> If you have firewall software what firewall(s) are installed?
>
> Do you have anti-virus software installed on this computer?
>
> If you have antivirus software on this computer which one is it & what
> is the version number?
>
> If you have antivirus software is it up to date?
>
> Have you typed in the SSID correctly? (Remember they are case sensitive.)
>
> OK I'm out of questions for now. The more you answer the better I will
> be able to help you. Answer none & google becomes your only hope.
>
> Chandler wrote:
> > I installed Windows Vista on one of two hard drives in my computer. I have
> > XP on the other drive. When I installed Vista, the Microsoft MN-510 did not
> > work at first, but Vista set it up and it is working perfectly. However,
> > when I boot up on the XP drive, I can connect to my wireless network but can
> > no longer connect to the internet. I have tried setting up the adapter
> > numerous times, tried manually entering the IP address, reinstalling the MSB
> > software, but it will not connect to the internet when I boot up with XP.
> > Any suggestions?
>
> --
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>
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>
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>
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> http://news.google.com/froogle?hl=en&tab=nf&ned=us&q= before wasting our
> time.
>
> If I sound hostile or arrogant you need to read the following before
> posting a question "How To Ask Questions The Smart Way" at
> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html (The site I've linked
> to just has this article I think people should read before posting a
> technical question.)
>

As far as the default settings go the MN-700 is configured to give out
192.168.2.2 through 192.168.2.40 for IP addresses. This means you have
39 different IP addresses available to any devices on your network.

Well my first suggestions are the following.

1 Un-install the Microsoft Broadband Network Utility.
2 Use Windows to configure your wireless connection
3 Make sure that on the "authentication" tab for the MN-510 you have
disabled the option of use "802.1x authentication" (or something like that.)
4 Aside from results from 1-5 here are some more steps to find out where
the problem is. The results from 6 & 7 will answer more on the problem
with your connection.
5 Go to start | run | type in "cmd" (without the quotes) | click on OK)
(No results from this other then a black Window opens up.)

6 Type in "tracert 216.239.57.99" (without the quotes) & press enter
(this is www.google.com)

7 Type in "tracert 64.136.29.230" (without the quotes) & press enter
(this is www.netzero.net)

Chandler wrote:
> I can answer some of the questions now ( I am at work) but will have to
> answer the others when I get home:
>
> The MN-510 does get an IP address and does connect to the network (I get the
> message that connectivity is excellent). The MSBN software does say it is
> connected to the network but will not connect to the internet.
>
> XP will not connect to the internet for any other program.
>
> The MN-510 is connected via USB. I am also using the MN-700 wireless
> router. I am trying to connect to my network on this router.
>
> I am using WEP security. It sometimes tells me that I am not using the
> correct WEP security code, but I saved the security settings to a floppy and
> used that info when connecting to my network. I also entered it manually
> multiple times and it is the same WEP security code that I use on the Vista
> side where it does connect.
>
> I am using the MSBBN software to configure the adapter.
>
> I am using XP with service pack 2.
>
> I have Norton Systems Works 2006 and am using this virus program and
> firewall. I have the windows firewall off. I did uninstall NSW and tried to
> access it with no firewall or virus program but it still would not connect.
> It is up to date.
>
> I didn't actually type in the SSID...I just viewed the available wireless
> networks and chose my own.
>
> What I don't understand is why it works on the Vista hard drive (which is on
> the same computer) when all of the settings are the same. I assume it has
> something to do with the TCP/IP settings because it does connect to the
> network.
>
> It actually worked fine until I added another computer to the network and it
> told me there was a conflict. Are you allowed only so many IP addresses
> because I now have four computers on my network with access to the network
> where as I only had three before.
>
> I won't be able to do steps 1-5 until later. I hope my answers have given
> you something to work with!
>
>
>
> "Joker" wrote:
>
>> Time to start the twenty questions game.
>>
>> Does the MN-510 even get an IP address?
>>
>> Can you connect using Windows XP any other way to the Internet?
>>
>> What happens in steps 3-5 of this set of directions?
>>
>> 1> Go to start | run | type in "cmd" (without the quotes) | click on OK)
>> (No results from this other then a black Window opens up.)
>>
>> 2> Type in "ping www.google.com" (without the quotes) & press enter
>>
>> 3> Type in "ping www.netzero.net" (without the quotes) & press enter
>>
>> 4> Type in "ping 216.239.57.99" (without the quotes) & press enter (this
>> is www.google.com)
>>
>> 5> Type in "ping 64.136.29.230" (without the quotes) & press enter (this
>> is www.netzero.net)
>>
>> What are you trying to connect the MN-510 to?
>>
>> What kind of wireless security are you using?
>>
>> Are you using the Microsoft Broadband Networking Utility to configure
>> the MN-510 on Windows XP?
>>
>> Which version of Windows XP are you running?
>>
>> Which service pack do you have on Windows XP?
>>
>> Do you have any firewall software installed on your computer? (This
>> includes "disabled" firewall software too.)
>>
>> If you have firewall software what firewall(s) are installed?
>>
>> Do you have anti-virus software installed on this computer?
>>
>> If you have antivirus software on this computer which one is it & what
>> is the version number?
>>
>> If you have antivirus software is it up to date?
>>
>> Have you typed in the SSID correctly? (Remember they are case sensitive.)
>>
>> OK I'm out of questions for now. The more you answer the better I will
>> be able to help you. Answer none & google becomes your only hope.
>>
>> Chandler wrote:
>>> I installed Windows Vista on one of two hard drives in my computer. I have
>>> XP on the other drive. When I installed Vista, the Microsoft MN-510 did not
>>> work at first, but Vista set it up and it is working perfectly. However,
>>> when I boot up on the XP drive, I can connect to my wireless network but can
>>> no longer connect to the internet. I have tried setting up the adapter
>>> numerous times, tried manually entering the IP address, reinstalling the MSB
>>> software, but it will not connect to the internet when I boot up with XP.
>>> Any suggestions?
>> --
>>
>> Don't pay malware vendors - boycott Sony & Symantec
>>
>> Please do not contact me directly or ask me to contact you directly for
>> assistance.
>>
>> If your question is worth asking, it's worth posting.
>>
>> If it’s not worth posting you should have done a search on
>> http://www.google.com/ http://www.google.com/grphp?hl=en&tab=wg&q= or
>> http://news.google.com/froogle?hl=en&tab=nf&ned=us&q= before wasting our
>> time.
>>
>> If I sound hostile or arrogant you need to read the following before
>> posting a question "How To Ask Questions The Smart Way" at
>> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html (The site I've linked
>> to just has this article I think people should read before posting a
>> technical question.)
>>

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Please do not contact me directly or ask me to contact you directly for
assistance.

If your question is worth asking, it's worth posting.

If it’s not worth posting you should have done a search on
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http://news.google.com/froogle?hl=en&tab=nf&ned=us&q= before wasting our
time.

If I sound hostile or arrogant you need to read the following before
posting a question "How To Ask Questions The Smart Way" at
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html (The site I've linked
to just has this article I think people should read before posting a
technical question.)

When I ping the web name (google.com) it says it cant find that name. When I
ping the IP address, it sends four packets and receives four packets with no
loss.

"Joker" wrote:

> Time to start the twenty questions game.
>
> Does the MN-510 even get an IP address?
>
> Can you connect using Windows XP any other way to the Internet?
>
> What happens in steps 3-5 of this set of directions?
>
> 1> Go to start | run | type in "cmd" (without the quotes) | click on OK)
> (No results from this other then a black Window opens up.)
>
> 2> Type in "ping www.google.com" (without the quotes) & press enter
>
> 3> Type in "ping www.netzero.net" (without the quotes) & press enter
>
> 4> Type in "ping 216.239.57.99" (without the quotes) & press enter (this
> is www.google.com)
>
> 5> Type in "ping 64.136.29.230" (without the quotes) & press enter (this
> is www.netzero.net)
>
> What are you trying to connect the MN-510 to?
>
> What kind of wireless security are you using?
>
> Are you using the Microsoft Broadband Networking Utility to configure
> the MN-510 on Windows XP?
>
> Which version of Windows XP are you running?
>
> Which service pack do you have on Windows XP?
>
> Do you have any firewall software installed on your computer? (This
> includes "disabled" firewall software too.)
>
> If you have firewall software what firewall(s) are installed?
>
> Do you have anti-virus software installed on this computer?
>
> If you have antivirus software on this computer which one is it & what
> is the version number?
>
> If you have antivirus software is it up to date?
>
> Have you typed in the SSID correctly? (Remember they are case sensitive.)
>
> OK I'm out of questions for now. The more you answer the better I will
> be able to help you. Answer none & google becomes your only hope.
>
> Chandler wrote:
> > I installed Windows Vista on one of two hard drives in my computer. I have
> > XP on the other drive. When I installed Vista, the Microsoft MN-510 did not
> > work at first, but Vista set it up and it is working perfectly. However,
> > when I boot up on the XP drive, I can connect to my wireless network but can
> > no longer connect to the internet. I have tried setting up the adapter
> > numerous times, tried manually entering the IP address, reinstalling the MSB
> > software, but it will not connect to the internet when I boot up with XP.
> > Any suggestions?
>
> --
>
> Don't pay malware vendors - boycott Sony & Symantec
>
> Please do not contact me directly or ask me to contact you directly for
> assistance.
>
> If your question is worth asking, it's worth posting.
>
> If it’s not worth posting you should have done a search on
> http://www.google.com/ http://www.google.com/grphp?hl=en&tab=wg&q= or
> http://news.google.com/froogle?hl=en&tab=nf&ned=us&q= before wasting our
> time.
>
> If I sound hostile or arrogant you need to read the following before
> posting a question "How To Ask Questions The Smart Way" at
> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html (The site I've linked
> to just has this article I think people should read before posting a
> technical question.)
>

Sounds like a DNS issue then.

You might try http://support.microsoft.com/kb/299357

I personally recommend using the command "netsh int ip reset
c:\resetlog.txt". (Without the quotes of course. You can change the
path if you want, I just like knowing where the log file is.)

Chandler wrote:
> When I ping the web name (google.com) it says it cant find that name. When I
> ping the IP address, it sends four packets and receives four packets with no
> loss.
>
> "Joker" wrote:
>

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http://news.google.com/froogle?hl=en&tab=nf&ned=us&q= before wasting our
time.

If I sound hostile or arrogant you need to read the following before
posting a question "How To Ask Questions The Smart Way" at
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html (The site I've linked
to just has this article I think people should read before posting a
technical question.)

Thanks for your assistance. I will continue to work on this...

"Joker" wrote:

> Sounds like a DNS issue then.
>
> You might try http://support.microsoft.com/kb/299357
>
> I personally recommend using the command "netsh int ip reset
> c:\resetlog.txt". (Without the quotes of course. You can change the
> path if you want, I just like knowing where the log file is.)
>
> Chandler wrote:
> > When I ping the web name (google.com) it says it cant find that name. When I
> > ping the IP address, it sends four packets and receives four packets with no
> > loss.
> >
> > "Joker" wrote:
> >
>
> --
>
> Don't pay malware vendors - boycott Sony & Symantec
>
> Please do not contact me directly or ask me to contact you directly for
> assistance.
>
> If your question is worth asking, it's worth posting.
>
> If it’s not worth posting you should have done a search on
> http://www.google.com/ http://www.google.com/grphp?hl=en&tab=wg&q= or
> http://news.google.com/froogle?hl=en&tab=nf&ned=us&q= before wasting our
> time.
>
> If I sound hostile or arrogant you need to read the following before
> posting a question "How To Ask Questions The Smart Way" at
> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html (The site I've linked
> to just has this article I think people should read before posting a
> technical question.)
>

"Joker" <no-(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> As far as the default settings go the MN-700 is configured to give out
> 192.168.2.2 through 192.168.2.40 for IP addresses. This means you have 39
> different IP addresses available to any devices on your network.
>
> Well my first suggestions are the following.
>
> 1 Un-install the Microsoft Broadband Network Utility.
> 2 Use Windows to configure your wireless connection
> 3 Make sure that on the "authentication" tab for the MN-510 you have
> disabled the option of use "802.1x authentication" (or something like
> that.)
> 4 Aside from results from 1-5 here are some more steps to find out where
> the problem is. The results from 6 & 7 will answer more on the problem
> with your connection.
> 5 Go to start | run | type in "cmd" (without the quotes) | click on OK)
> (No results from this other then a black Window opens up.)
>
> 6 Type in "tracert 216.239.57.99" (without the quotes) & press enter (this
> is www.google.com)
>
> 7 Type in "tracert 64.136.29.230" (without the quotes) & press enter (this
> is www.netzero.net)
>
> Chandler wrote:
>> I can answer some of the questions now ( I am at work) but will have to
>> answer the others when I get home:
>>
>> The MN-510 does get an IP address and does connect to the network (I get
>> the message that connectivity is excellent). The MSBN software does say
>> it is connected to the network but will not connect to the internet.
>>
>> XP will not connect to the internet for any other program.
>>
>> The MN-510 is connected via USB. I am also using the MN-700 wireless
>> router. I am trying to connect to my network on this router.
>>
>> I am using WEP security. It sometimes tells me that I am not using the
>> correct WEP security code, but I saved the security settings to a floppy
>> and used that info when connecting to my network. I also entered it
>> manually multiple times and it is the same WEP security code that I use
>> on the Vista side where it does connect.
>>
>> I am using the MSBBN software to configure the adapter.
>>
>> I am using XP with service pack 2.
>>
>> I have Norton Systems Works 2006 and am using this virus program and
>> firewall. I have the windows firewall off. I did uninstall NSW and
>> tried to access it with no firewall or virus program but it still would
>> not connect. It is up to date.
>>
>> I didn't actually type in the SSID...I just viewed the available wireless
>> networks and chose my own.
>>
>> What I don't understand is why it works on the Vista hard drive (which is
>> on the same computer) when all of the settings are the same. I assume it
>> has something to do with the TCP/IP settings because it does connect to
>> the network. It actually worked fine until I added another computer to
>> the network and it told me there was a conflict. Are you allowed only so
>> many IP addresses because I now have four computers on my network with
>> access to the network where as I only had three before. I won't be able
>> to do steps 1-5 until later. I hope my answers have given you something
>> to work with!
>>
>>
>>
>> "Joker" wrote:
>>
>>> Time to start the twenty questions game.
>>>
>>> Does the MN-510 even get an IP address?
>>>
>>> Can you connect using Windows XP any other way to the Internet?
>>>
>>> What happens in steps 3-5 of this set of directions?
>>>
>>> 1> Go to start | run | type in "cmd" (without the quotes) | click on OK)
>>> (No results from this other then a black Window opens up.)
>>>
>>> 2> Type in "ping www.google.com" (without the quotes) & press enter
>>>
>>> 3> Type in "ping www.netzero.net" (without the quotes) & press enter
>>>
>>> 4> Type in "ping 216.239.57.99" (without the quotes) & press enter (this
>>> is www.google.com)
>>>
>>> 5> Type in "ping 64.136.29.230" (without the quotes) & press enter (this
>>> is www.netzero.net)
>>>
>>> What are you trying to connect the MN-510 to?
>>>
>>> What kind of wireless security are you using?
>>>
>>> Are you using the Microsoft Broadband Networking Utility to configure
>>> the MN-510 on Windows XP?
>>>
>>> Which version of Windows XP are you running?
>>>
>>> Which service pack do you have on Windows XP?
>>>
>>> Do you have any firewall software installed on your computer? (This
>>> includes "disabled" firewall software too.)
>>>
>>> If you have firewall software what firewall(s) are installed?
>>>
>>> Do you have anti-virus software installed on this computer?
>>>
>>> If you have antivirus software on this computer which one is it & what
>>> is the version number?
>>>
>>> If you have antivirus software is it up to date?
>>>
>>> Have you typed in the SSID correctly? (Remember they are case
>>> sensitive.)
>>>
>>> OK I'm out of questions for now. The more you answer the better I will
>>> be able to help you. Answer none & google becomes your only hope.
>>>
>>> Chandler wrote:
>>>> I installed Windows Vista on one of two hard drives in my computer. I
>>>> have XP on the other drive. When I installed Vista, the Microsoft
>>>> MN-510 did not work at first, but Vista set it up and it is working
>>>> perfectly. However, when I boot up on the XP drive, I can connect to
>>>> my wireless network but can no longer connect to the internet. I have
>>>> tried setting up the adapter numerous times, tried manually entering
>>>> the IP address, reinstalling the MSB software, but it will not connect
>>>> to the internet when I boot up with XP. Any suggestions?

on the wireless security have you got mac code filtering on? may not be
accepting the new device...unless it is specified....

WTF??? This is a dual boot system using the MN-510 for both versions of
Windows. Of course it isn't MAC filtering. I read the original post he
did the troubleshooting. It is a DNS issue. If you read the entire
thread before inserting your foot into your mouth you might not have me
telling you why you are wrong. Also if it was MAC filtering he wouldn't
be able to connect to the rest of his network on either operating system.

One last thing please learn to snip. I didn't on the last reply to this
because he answered inline instead of either top posting or bottom
posting. If you are going to bottom post have the decency to clean it
up t least a little bit.

Stu C wrote:
[snip]
>
> on the wireless security have you got mac code filtering on? may not be
> accepting the new device...unless it is specified....
>
>
>

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http://news.google.com/froogle?hl=en&tab=nf&ned=us&q= before wasting our
time.

If I sound hostile or arrogant you need to read the following before
posting a question "How To Ask Questions The Smart Way" at
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html (The site I've linked
to just has this article I think people should read before posting a
technical question.)

One last note on the use of 299357 that command may make it so you have
to uninstall & reinstall any application that connects to the Internet
that isn't part of the OS.

Chandler wrote:
> Thanks for your assistance. I will continue to work on this...
>
> "Joker" wrote:
>
>> Sounds like a DNS issue then.
>>
>> You might try http://support.microsoft.com/kb/299357
>>
>> I personally recommend using the command "netsh int ip reset
>> c:\resetlog.txt". (Without the quotes of course. You can change the
>> path if you want, I just like knowing where the log file is.)
>>

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