By the way, my laptop is trying to connect to the network using a Intel(R)
PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3A Mini PCI Adapter. I don't know if that might help,
but it won't hurt telling it anyway.
"DanR" wrote:
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> Louie wrote:
> > Hello everyone, I'm a rookie abnd could need some help adding my laptop to my
> > home network.
> >
> > My situation: I have a AirPlus G+ 2.4GHz Wireless Access Point delivered by
> > Dlink. I have broadband with a speed at about 2400 kbit/s connected to the
> > access point. I have two stationary computers in a network which both have
> > connection to the internet. Both of the stationary computers has one DWL-G122
> > Wireless USB adapter each which connects to the access point. For my laptop I
> > have a DBT-120 USB Bluetooth Adapter also delivered by Dlink.
> >
> > I have checked that the name of my laptop workgroup is the same as my two
> > stationary computers. I have checked that my «Wireless Network Connection»
> > has the same SSID and WEP and that all the other options are the same. When I
> > start my laptop, a bobble in the bottom right corner pops up with the
> > following text:
> >
> > «Wireless Network Connection
> >
> > One or more wireless networks are available.
> >
> > To see a list of available networks, click here.»
> >
> > I click the bobble. Under «Available wireless networks:» I see the name of
> > my home network which both of my stationary computers are connected to. The
> > network key is already typed in, and I click «Connect». Then I wait about 5
> > seconds and the same bobble opo up and I am still not connected to the
> > network, and hence I don't get connected to the internet either.
> >
> > Can anyone help me?
>
> Check the firewall settings on the laptop. If necessary turn off the firewall
> until the connection problem is fixed.
> If that doesn't help... turn OFF encryption at router and laptop. If you can
> then connect... you have some issue with the laptop security settings.
> Wait a minute. Did you say your laptop is using "Bluetooth" to connect to your
> network?
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