Peter F wrote:
> Thanks for the reply Lem,
>
> I have checked points 1 and 2 and both are correct.
>
> As for the non default that is also correct which now leads me to the
> encryption option. Please could you let me know how to diable the wireless
> encryption on all the devices both USB adapter and Laptop/Desktop machines or
> point me to the right direction.
>
> If you can help me on this it will be very much appreciated.
>
> Kind Rgs.
>
> --
> Peter
>
> "Lem" wrote:
>
> > Peter F wrote:
> >
> > > Hi All,
> > >
> > > I recently installed a linsys Router/Modem model # WAG54GS along with a USB
> > > Lynksys Adapter. I have installed the Router successfully and can access the
> > > internet.
> > >
> > > Point 1.
> > > The problem is i have another PC which has the USB Adapter installed on it.
> > > When i attempt to get access to the wireless AP it comes up with connected to
> > > AP but internet is not available. I have noticed that it is getting an APIPA
> > > (Automatic Private IP Address) which is not in the IP range that the Router
> > > has 192.168. Could someone suggest what to do. I have checked most settings
> > > and they seem to be ok.
> > >
> > > Point 2.
> > > Up until recently on my built in Laptop i was connecting to the Router and
> > > accessing the internet ok with the built in wireless device on the Laptop.
> > > Now all of a sudden it is "acquiring network address" and will not connect to
> > > Internet.
> > >
> > > All PC's on the network are running XP SP2.
> > >
> > > Please could someone help
> > >
> > > Kind Rgs
> > > --
> > > Peter
> >
> > Your USB adapter is geting an APIPA address because it isn't getting an address
> > from the DHCP servier in the WAG54GS. Because your laptop is exhibiting similar
> > symptoms, the two most obvious places to look first are (1) is the radio in the
> > WAG54GS turned on (see manual p. 40 Fig 6-15 and make sure that "wireless network
> > mode" is set to "G-only" or "Mixed" if you have a wireless B device) and (2) is
> > the DHCP server in the WAP54GS turned on (see manual p. 35 Fig 6-10 and set DHCP
> > server to "enable").
> >
> > I assume that you also have ensured that the correct (non-default) SSID is
> > entered in the USB adapter and the laptop. Set the router to broadcast the SSID
> > (see manual p. 40, Fig 6-15)
> >
> > It's also possible that various encryption settings might cause these problems.
> > Best practice is to disable all wireless encryption (on all devices -- gateway,
> > usb adapter, and laptop) until you have things working the way you want them to
> > work. Then turn the encryption on.
> >
> >
I know it makes messages get longer and longer, but it's really a help to others who
try to follow things if you don't delete earlier information when you respond.
Did you enable encryption? If not, then it isn't enabled; if you did, then --
How one configures wireless connections (including encryption settings) depends on
whether you are using Windows to configure your wireless devices or are using a utility
provided by the manufacturer of the wireless device. If you are using Windows, the
exact screens differ depending on which version of WinXP you have. See generally
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u..._03july28.mspx
Essentially, you want to set "Network authentication" to "Open" and "Data Encryption"
to "Disabled" on a screen like Fig. 4 in the link above.
If you are using the Linksys Wireless Network Monitor to configure/use your USB
adapter, you can either turn that off and let Windows do the work (see manual p. 15) or
disable security as shown at manual p. 19.
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