1. Try to add the router IP to the Trusted site. To do that, go to
IE>Tools|Internet Options>Security.
2. Can you ping the wireless printer IP?
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"SweetB" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Hi There
>
> I am using Windows XP - Server Pack 3 and installed a new wireless router
> and found that I have two issues I would like some help with:
>
>
> 1.
> I can connect to the router, however the link says "validating identity".
> I can view the internet and send/receive emails etc. however, this
> notification
> keeps popping up. Is this something to be concerned about and how can I
> fix it?
>
> 2.
> When I connect a different laptop, this laptop cannot connect to the
> wireless printer that is on the network. I have read through instructions
> etc. but cannot find how to change it. Any ideas?
>
> Many thanks
> Bianca
>