No wireless connection

I can't connect to wireless the internet any more since yesterday (I cannot
think why, I've done nothing special). With a cable from a port of the
router to the notebook (LAN) it works.

I'm running Windows XP on a notebook, and when I search for available
networks, none is found ("no network available").
The router (Linksys WRTG 54) is OK, as I can connect wireless with my
desktop pc.
The SSID signal is broadcasted, and found on the desktop, but not on the
notebook.

Is there anyone who knows a possible reason for it ?

Thanks,
Pol

"Pol" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>I can't connect to wireless the internet any more since yesterday (I cannot
>think why, I've done nothing special). With a cable from a port of the
>router to the notebook (LAN) it works.
>
> I'm running Windows XP on a notebook, and when I search for available
> networks, none is found ("no network available").
> The router (Linksys WRTG 54) is OK, as I can connect wireless with my
> desktop pc.
> The SSID signal is broadcasted, and found on the desktop, but not on the
> notebook.
>
> Is there anyone who knows a possible reason for it ?

You didn't say what kind of notebook, but my Dell Latitude has a
function-key combo that disables wireless. While trying frantically one
night to get it to reboot I inadvertently hit that combo without realizing
it. It caused a similar error message to yours. I'm running Vista on that
laptop...

"Pol" <(E-Mail Removed)> hath wroth:

>I can't connect to wireless the internet any more since yesterday (I cannot
>think why, I've done nothing special). With a cable from a port of the
>router to the notebook (LAN) it works.
>
>I'm running Windows XP on a notebook, and when I search for available
>networks, none is found ("no network available").
>The router (Linksys WRTG 54) is OK, as I can connect wireless with my
>desktop pc.
>The SSID signal is broadcasted, and found on the desktop, but not on the
>notebook.
>
>Is there anyone who knows a possible reason for it ?

Sure. Are you using WEP encryption? If so, use the Hex encryption
instead of the ASCII (text) key.

However, if you can't see the SSID on the notebook, there's probably
something worng there. Since you didn't bother to supply the maker
and model number of the notebook, I can't supply specific hardware
instructions. Check the Device Manager and make sure that the
wireless device is enabled. Many laptops have a switch buried
somewhere that turns the wireless on and off. Others have a
<funct><key> combination to turn the wireless off. Some have both. In
addition, the wireless can be turned off with the applet in the system
tray, the properties for the device in the control panel, and various
3rd party connection managers.

Incidentally, it's a WRT54G and there are about 6 differerent hardware
versions. It's not necessary for this question, but in the future,
please include the harward version (see serial number tag on bottom)
and if possible, the firmware version.


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Thanks both of you, and sorry for my stupidity !
It's my daughters notebook, and there is a function key (Fn + F2) to disable
/ enable the wireless LAN !
I asked her for the manual and everything works fine now.
Thanks again,
Pol