Ok, I've completed the following suggestions. Here are
the results:
Both router and adapter are set for channel 6.
Both workgroups are the same.
ipconfig shows: <media state.........:media disconnect>
(though I promise, it is not)
cannot perform ipconfig/release or ipconfig/renew because
computer DOES NOT have a network connection.
So the problem that remains that with the router running
properly (as confirmed by my sisters laptop accessing
wireless network with ease), my computer - with adapter
installed - fails to recognize the network. Periodically
the computer tells me that a network is available. (This
network has the correct name). However, when I go to sign
onto this network nothing happens. After another brief
interavle, the computer will again tell me that the
wireless network is available... and the cycle continues.
Microsoft broadband utility shows no signal. However,
there is definately a signal because my sisters computer
can use it. My adapter has power (the power LED is on
constantly), but the "wireless" steadly drones from on to
off at a steady pace.
PLEASE HELP. I'm very frustrated. Could this possibly be
a hardware compatability issue? I don't know what else to
try.
Thanks
>-----Original Message-----
>Go back to some basics. Check to make sure you're
looking on the correct
>Channel and you're part of the correct Workgroup. If
you're on Windows XP,
>you can quickly check the latter by right-clicking My
Computer, select
>Properties and then go to the Computer Name tab. The
Workgroup is listed in
>the center.
>
>If you go to the Command Prompt (not Start/Run) and type
in "ipconfig"
>without the quotes, are you seeing an IP number within
your own LAN range?
>If not, try typing "ipconfig /release" followed
by "ipconfig /renew" to
>reset the system. Restart your computer, and see if
it'll connect.
>--
>Chris H.
>Microsoft Windows MVP
>Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>Associate Expert
>Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>
>
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>> initially, yes I did. However, to make tinkering with
>> settings easier, I disabled it. HOWEVER, the wireless
>> card does not "see" the network regardless of security
>> settings. My notebook does recognize the adapter card.
>> The base station is not the problem. My sister has a
>> notebook with a built-in wireless G card, and has no
>> problem connecting to the network/internet.
>>
>> Does anyone have any clue what might be going on here?
>>
>>
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>Dumb Question... do you have encryption set up on your
>>>base station?
>>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>>I just purchased the mn-820 wireless connectivity pack,
>>>>and so far have just been frustrated.
>>>>
>>>>I installed the base station without trouble. However,
>> I
>>>>first ran into trouble when install the wireless
adapter
>>>>into my notebook (hp ze4125). My notebook does not
have
>>>a
>>>>floppy drive, so I was unable to load the network
>>>settings
>>>>from the disk onto the computer. I opened the disk on
>> my
>>>>base computer and had to manually input information. I
>>>>believe that I was able to input the correct
>> information.
>>>>
>>>>After doing this, the problem is that my notebook
>>>>w/adapter installed and powered does not recognize a
>>>>wireless network. The "wireless" light slowly blinks
on
>>>>and off, never indicating any change. My computer says
>>>>that a "wireless network is available," but when I
>>>attempt
>>>>to log onto the network, nothing happens. I remain
>>>unable
>>>>to view the network. Then, after a few seconds, a
>> bubble
>>>>will pop up saying that the "wireless network is
>>>>avaliable." The Microsoft Broadband Network Utility
>> does
>>>>not detect any signal, however, currently my laptop is
>>>>sitting 6 inches from the base state. I've done
>>>>everything I know to and am about to take this product
>>>>back to the store. Does anyone have any ideas?????
>>>>.
>>>>
>>>.
>>>
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