From:
Scott H <ScottH@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: What happened?
Date:
04/17/2007 21:56:01
Thanks for the link. I'll try some of the techniques they list. I've
reinstalled the software and drivers for both the wireless router, and the
onboard adapter on my laptop, to no avail. I'll post any other nuisances I
come across, and I'd be thankful for any more advice.
"Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:
> Hi
> If you have a Wireless Router you do not use ICS.
> It is impossible to understand the topology of your system (what is
> connecting to what, and how it is configured).
> I would suggest that you should take a deep breath and configuring from
> scratch.
> May be some of these pages can help. http://www.ezlan.net
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
> "Scott H" <Scott H@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:ACF56ECD-047C-4679-A934-811D9260CDEF@microsoft.com...
> > My wireless connection worked fine 3 days ago. The other night I came home
> > from work, and it was all haywire. I managed to get my two desktops (both
> > manually connected to the modem, so there's an obvious guaranteed
> > connection)
> > working, but my laptop (Pavillion dv6k) is having problems. The laptop
> > notices the wireless connection, but they won't make a connection to the
> > internet. The Wireless Icon in the system tray says "Linksys Connection:
> > Acess- Local Only". What's up with this? I've fiddles with auto-creating
> > new
> > IPs, and even changing my ICS settings around, then back to normal- still
> > no
> > luck. I've reset both the router and the modem at least twice each, and
> > changed from channel 1 to 6, and finally to 11 on the wireless router
> > (Linksys Wireless-g 2.4ghz, only 2 weeks old). HP tech support is a joke,
> > can
> > you guys help?
>
>
>
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From:
Jim <me@null.net>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wi-fi setup for networking
Date:
05/18/2007 09:02:45
Tracey wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I have three computers all with Windows XP on them... When I go into
> the modem's home page, I can see all the computers in the devices
> page, but I cannot work out how to actually use the network... All
> three computers can access the internet. Can anyone help me to get
> my network fully functioning?
>
> Tracey
>
>
Two things come to mind.
Set all three computers to the same workgroup all ensure they all have
file and print sharing enabled.
-Jim
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From:
Lem <lemp40@hotmail.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wi-fi setup for networking
Date:
05/18/2007 09:54:56
Tracey wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I have three computers all with Windows XP on them. I have a Siemens
> SpeedStream 6520 Wi-fi modem, which supplies Broadband Internet to my
> computers - to the main computer by Ethernet connection, and to my laptop
> and the kids computer by Netgear WG111v2 Wireless USB adapters.
According
> to the specs with these, I should be able to share files and printers as
> well as the internet. When I go into the modem's home page, I can see
all
> the computers in the devices page, but I cannot work out how to actually use
> the network. The modem has disabled the Wireless Network Setup in
windows,
> so I cannot setup the network from there. All three computers can access
> the internet. Can anyone help me to get my network fully functioning?
>
> Tracey
>
>
If all three computers can access the Internet, you are already
networked. Here's the standard how-to from MS-MVP Malke:
Run the Network Setup Wizard on each computer, making sure to enable
File & Printer Sharing, and reboot. The only "gotcha" is that this will
turn on the XPSP2 Windows Firewall. If you aren't running a third-party
firewall or have an antivirus with "Internet Worm Protection" (like
Norton 2005/06) which acts as a firewall, then you're fine. If you have
third-party firewall software, configure it to allow the Local Area
Network traffic as trusted. I usually do this with my firewalls with an
IP range. Ex. would be 192.168.1.0-192.168.1.254. Obviously you would
substitute your correct subnet.
If one or more of the computers is XP Pro:
a. If you need Pro's ability to set fine-grained permissions, turn off
Simple File Sharing (Folder Options>View tab) and create identical user
accounts/passwords on all computers.
b. If you don't care about using Pro's advanced features, leave the
Simple File Sharing enabled.
Simple File Sharing means that Guest (network) is enabled. This means
that anyone without a user account on the target system can use its
resources. This is a security hole but only you can decide if it
matters in your situation.
Then create shares as desired. XP Home does not permit sharing of users'
home directories (My Documents) or Program Files, but you can share
folders inside those directories. A better choice is to simply use the
Shared Documents folder.
If that doesn't work for you, here is an excellent network
troubleshooter by MVP Hans-Georg Michna. Take the time to go through it
and it will usually pinpoint the problem area(s) -
http://winhlp.com/wxnet.htm
--
Lem -- MS-MVP - Networking
To the moon and back with 64 Kbits of RAM and 512 Kbits of ROM.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer
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From:
Jack \(MVP-Networking\). <Jack@discussiongroup.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wi-fi setup for networking
Date:
05/18/2007 10:38:30
Hi
Successful Sharing involves some general consideration in Network
settings,http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html As well as specific adjustment of
each computer according to what it is allowed to be shared.
Basic XP -
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/filesharing.mspx
Advanced XP - http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040
Printer Sharing XP -
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/honeycutt_july2.mspx
Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
Jack (MVP-Networking).
"Tracey" <tkkel1@student.monash.edu.au> wrote in message
news:OYCA1qTmHHA.2272@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Hi all,
>
> I have three computers all with Windows XP on them. I have a Siemens
> SpeedStream 6520 Wi-fi modem, which supplies Broadband Internet to my
> computers - to the main computer by Ethernet connection, and to my laptop
> and the kids computer by Netgear WG111v2 Wireless USB adapters.
According
> to the specs with these, I should be able to share files and printers as
> well as the internet. When I go into the modem's home page, I can see
all
> the computers in the devices page, but I cannot work out how to actually
> use the network. The modem has disabled the Wireless Network Setup in
> windows, so I cannot setup the network from there. All three computers
> can access the internet. Can anyone help me to get my network fully
> functioning?
>
> Tracey
>
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From:
Jack \(MVP-Networking\). <Jack@discussiongroup.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: WIFI activation
Date:
04/20/2007 20:21:59
Hi
If you are refereeing to a physical switch, or a combination of keyboard
function pressing that are not functioning any more, then you have to call
your Laptop technical support line. It is probably a Hardware problem.
Jack (MVP-Networking).
"SASGRANDMASTER" <SASGRANDMASTER@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E0A8FF1B-EDD7-4821-8173-1AFC8AA3FE20@microsoft.com...
> When I press the WIFI activation button on my laptop, it does appear to
> activate the function? It was previously working? How can I check what is
> blocking the function or reactivate it?
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From:
<g.incorporated@gmail.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: WiFi connects & works, then stops recieving
Date:
05/04/2007 05:23:42
One thing I forgot to mention, when I try to repair the connection, it
takes a while to, and then tells me:
"The following steps of the repair operation failed:
Renewing the IP address."
Very odd.. all this together makes no sense to me.
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From:
Jack \(MVP-Networking\). <Jack@discussiongroup.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: WiFi connects & works, then stops recieving
Date:
05/04/2007 09:35:06
Hi
Some thing is not working correctly, unfortunately it can be many things.
Go slow and carefully over all Wireless settings.
May be this can Help.
My New Wireless does not work - http://www.ezlan.net/wireless.html
Wireless, Basic Configuration - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Config.html
Wireless Security - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html
Jack (MVP-Networking).
<g.incorporated@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1178274222.454110.156280@l77g2000hsb.googlegroups.com...
> One thing I forgot to mention, when I try to repair the connection, it
> takes a while to, and then tells me:
>
> "The following steps of the repair operation failed:
> Renewing the IP address."
>
>
> Very odd.. all this together makes no sense to me.
>
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From:
<ato_zee@hotmail.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: WiFi connects & works, then stops recieving
Date:
05/04/2007 14:13:29
On 4-May-2007, "Jack \(MVP-Networking\)." <Jack@discussiongroup.com>
wrote:
> > One thing I forgot to mention, when I try to repair the connection, it
> > takes a while to, and then tells me:
> >
> > "The following steps of the repair operation failed:
> > Renewing the IP address."
> >
> > Very odd.. all this together makes no sense to me.
> >
Static IP addressing often solves this sort of problem.
Google for the command
ipconfig /all
there are many references.
When you run it it'll possibly show that your PC can't
find some of the addresses it needs for the connection to
work.
Things like gateway, subnet mask, DNS server.
Then Google for
static ip configuration
Again many references on how to do it.
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From:
<g.incorporated@gmail.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: WiFi connects & works, then stops recieving
Date:
05/04/2007 16:15:16
@ Jack \(MVP-Networking\)
Thanks for the links, however I've tried all that in the past and have
just tried it again, nothing.
@ ato_...@hotmail.com
Thanks for the reply, however I really need to solve this thing and
not just get around it because I will be using this laptop for
traveling and will need to be able to connect to various hot spots.
It seems as if the problem is not in the settings, nor is it in the
hardware, but is an internal error of some sort.
Any thing else I could try? Next thing I am doing is using my
recovery cds and rebooting this thing to the stock state, so anything
at all??
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From:
Jack \(MVP-Networking\). <Jack@discussiongroup.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wifi network in home system quit working
Date:
05/12/2007 09:24:33
Hi
The deciding encryption key is in the Wireless Router.
Log to the Router make a new key, and type this key into your wireless
devices.
How? It depends on the make and model, you need to read the instructions
that are written in your devices' manuals.
In general
From the weakest to the strongest, Wireless security capacity is.
No Security
MAC
WEP
WPA-PSK
WPA-AES
WPA2
The documentation of your Wireless devices (Wireless Router, and Wireless
Computers Card) should state the type of security that is available with
your Wireless hardware.
All devices MUST be set to the same security level using the same pass
phrase.
Therefore the security must be set according what ever is the best possible
of one of the Wireless devices.
I.e. even if most of your system might be capable to be configured to the
max. with WPA2, but one device is only capable to be configured to max . of
WEP, to whole system must be configured to WEP.
If you need more good security and one device (like a Wireless card that can
do WEP only) is holding better security for the whole Network, replace the
device with a better one.
Wireless Security - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html
Jack (MVP-Networking).
"Karisma Kigers" <KarismaKigers@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:05370F18-1641-4CB3-854D-54F903C21B96@microsoft.com...
> Tried to connect my Palm to the network via wifi. Now my wireless
network
> does not respond to the key. I can not log onto the network.
Perchance
> have
> I altered the key? How can I retrieve the key or repair the functionality
> of
> my system?
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From:
Jim <j.n@nospam.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wifi network in home system quit working
Date:
05/12/2007 10:48:35
"Jack (MVP-Networking)." <Jack@discussiongroup.com> wrote in message
news:%23dRzHFKlHHA.2272@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Hi
> The deciding encryption key is in the Wireless Router.
> Log to the Router make a new key, and type this key into your wireless
> devices.
> How? It depends on the make and model, you need to read the instructions
> that are written in your devices' manuals.
> In general
> From the weakest to the strongest, Wireless security capacity is.
> No Security
> MAC
> WEP
> WPA-PSK
> WPA-AES
> WPA2
> The documentation of your Wireless devices (Wireless Router, and Wireless
> Computers Card) should state the type of security that is available with
> your Wireless hardware.
> All devices MUST be set to the same security level using the same pass
> phrase.
> Therefore the security must be set according what ever is the best
> possible of one of the Wireless devices.
> I.e. even if most of your system might be capable to be configured to the
> max. with WPA2, but one device is only capable to be configured to max .
> of WEP, to whole system must be configured to WEP.
> If you need more good security and one device (like a Wireless card that
> can do WEP only) is holding better security for the whole Network, replace
> the device with a better one.
> Wireless Security - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
> "Karisma Kigers" <KarismaKigers@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> message news:05370F18-1641-4CB3-854D-54F903C21B96@microsoft.com...
>> Tried to connect my Palm to the network via wifi. Now my wireless
>> network
>> does not respond to the key. I can not log onto the network.
Perchance
>> have
>> I altered the key? How can I retrieve the key or repair the functionality
>> of
>> my system?
>
>
In addition, you need to understand that it can be quite difficult to get
the key on the computer to match the one on the router. There are lots of
characters to get wrong and being wrong on just one will cause your problem.
My suggestion is to leave the router alone and get the key on the computer
to match the one on the router. After that, leave both of them alone.
Jim
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From:
Jack \(MVP-Networking\). <Jack@discussiongroup.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wifi network in home system quit working
Date:
05/12/2007 17:10:18
Hi
Hmm.. Copy and Paste might help.
Jack (MVP-Networking).
"Jim" <j.n@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:pll1i.2438$LR5.1168@newssvr17.news.prodigy.net...
>>
> In addition, you need to understand that it can be quite difficult to get
> the key on the computer to match the one on the router. There are lots
of
> characters to get wrong and being wrong on just one will cause your
> problem.
>
> My suggestion is to leave the router alone and get the key on the computer
> to match the one on the router. After that, leave both of them alone.
>
> Jim
>
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From:
BruceM <bruce9950@@hotmail.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wifi network in home system quit working
Date:
05/12/2007 18:12:21
re-reading the OP's post, I'd say WZC has taken over? Can't change by
itself?
"Jack (MVP-Networking)." <Jack@discussiongroup.com> wrote in message
news:%23Su6YJOlHHA.1340@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Hi
> Hmm.. Copy and Paste might help.
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
> "Jim" <j.n@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:pll1i.2438$LR5.1168@newssvr17.news.prodigy.net...
>>>
>> In addition, you need to understand that it can be quite difficult to get
>> the key on the computer to match the one on the router. There are lots
>> of characters to get wrong and being wrong on just one will cause your
>> problem.
>>
>> My suggestion is to leave the router alone and get the key on the
>> computer to match the one on the router. After that, leave both of them
>> alone.
>>
>> Jim
>>
>
>
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From:
Jim <j.n@nospam.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wifi network in home system quit working
Date:
05/12/2007 18:16:01
"Jack (MVP-Networking)." <Jack@discussiongroup.com> wrote in message
news:%23Su6YJOlHHA.1340@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Hi
> Hmm.. Copy and Paste might help.
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
> "Jim" <j.n@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:pll1i.2438$LR5.1168@newssvr17.news.prodigy.net...
>>>
>> In addition, you need to understand that it can be quite difficult to get
>> the key on the computer to match the one on the router. There are lots
>> of characters to get wrong and being wrong on just one will cause your
>> problem.
>>
>> My suggestion is to leave the router alone and get the key on the
>> computer to match the one on the router. After that, leave both of them
>> alone.
>>
>> Jim
>>
>
>
The only problem with cut and paste is that you would need to cut on the
router and paste on the laptop. As the two will not connect, one might run
into a slight difficulty.
I succeeded after three tries.
Jim
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From:
Ron S <a@a.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wifi on Toshiba 1800 with Win2k
Date:
04/18/2007 10:08:18
I AM a professional. I've worked in IT for 27 years and I've resurrected
several PCs with no HDs as a hobby/side job. >>read and check all the
settings as mentioned in the pages<< isn't helping. All the settings on
these pages are correct. I think I may have missed installing some
Toshiba-specific or mini-pci-wireless-lan-card-specific piece of
software, or I have the wrong driver version, or something like that. I
was hoping someone out there might be able to give me something more
specific to check for.
Jack (MVP-Networking). wrote:
> Hi
> If there was only one simple thing that causes the error, the answer would
> be simple. However many problems that does not produce a solid connection
> between the computer and the Router can cause such a display.
> So you have to read and check all the settings as mentioned in the pages, if
> you can not find any thing or fell that this is not your "cup of tea" try to
> seek local professional advice.
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
> "Ron S" <a@a.com> wrote in message
> news:132c5ibnbpk8i93@corp.supernews.com...
>> I've looked at all this stuff. I actually found it kinda frustrating
>> looking at this stuff. Everything looks like what it's supposed to look
>> like, except for the "Network Cable Unplugged" thing, which I think is the
>> symptom I'm trying to troubleshoot.
>>
>> I don't see anything that appears out of the ordinary. Devices shows it to
>> be operational. Toshiba Wireless LAN Client Manager shows it to be
>> operational. Network and Dial-up Connections says "Network Cable
>> Unplugged". What would cause this?
>>
>> Jack (MVP-Networking). wrote:
>>> Hi
>>> Some where, some thing, is misconfigured.
>>> There is not enough info to pinpoint where. Read the following pages and
>>> check evry thing as suggeted.
>>> My New Wireless does not work - http://www.ezlan.net/wireless.html
>>> Wireless, Basic Configuration - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Config.html
>>> Wireless Security - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html
>>> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>>>
>>> "Ron S" <a@a.com> wrote in message
>>> news:131v1turk52nl7b@corp.supernews.com...
>>>> I'm trying to get the wifi working on a Toshiba Satellite 1800. This is
>>>> one that had no HD. I installed an HD and installed Win2k SP4 on it. I
>>>> downloaded the drivers from the web and got everything working except
>>>> the wifi. I can successfully connect to my LAN if I plug in the ethernet
>>>> cable. I know my wifi access point is working because I can connect
>>>> using my other laptops and PDA. The Toshiba Wireless LAN Client Manager
>>>> sees my wireless network ok, shows a good signal, and even shows the
>>>> right MAC address of the access point. It passes all of its diagnostics.
>>>> All the hardware seems to be working fine. I guess this is a Windows
>>>> networking configuration issue. I can't get Windows to connect to the
>>>> network using the wifi connection. In Network and Dial-up Connections I
>>>> have two entries. One is "Local Area Connection". This is the ethernet
>>>> connection. This works fine. The second one is "Local Area Connection
>>>> 2", which says Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card under Device Name.
>>>> This does appear to be the correct device that Wireless LAN Client
>>>> Manager is connected with. (If I disable that device in Device Manager,
>>>> the signal in LAN Client Manager disappears.) but the status is always
>>>> Network Cable Unplugged and I can't access the LAN or the Web or
>>>> anything. What I am I missing here?
>
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From:
Lem <lemp40@hotmail.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wifi on Toshiba 1800 with Win2k
Date:
04/18/2007 12:44:38
Ron S wrote:
> I AM a professional. I've worked in IT for 27 years and I've resurrected
> several PCs with no HDs as a hobby/side job. >>read and check all the
> settings as mentioned in the pages<< isn't helping. All the settings on
> these pages are correct. I think I may have missed installing some
> Toshiba-specific or mini-pci-wireless-lan-card-specific piece of
> software, or I have the wrong driver version, or something like that. I
> was hoping someone out there might be able to give me something more
> specific to check for.
>
> Jack (MVP-Networking). wrote:
>> Hi
>> If there was only one simple thing that causes the error, the answer
>> would be simple. However many problems that does not produce a solid
>> connection between the computer and the Router can cause such a display.
>> So you have to read and check all the settings as mentioned in the
>> pages, if you can not find any thing or fell that this is not your
>> "cup of tea" try to seek local professional advice.
>> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>>
>> "Ron S" <a@a.com> wrote in message
>> news:132c5ibnbpk8i93@corp.supernews.com...
>>> I've looked at all this stuff. I actually found it kinda frustrating
>>> looking at this stuff. Everything looks like what it's supposed to
>>> look like, except for the "Network Cable Unplugged" thing, which I
>>> think is the symptom I'm trying to troubleshoot.
>>>
>>> I don't see anything that appears out of the ordinary. Devices shows
>>> it to be operational. Toshiba Wireless LAN Client Manager shows it to
>>> be operational. Network and Dial-up Connections says "Network Cable
>>> Unplugged". What would cause this?
>>>
>>> Jack (MVP-Networking). wrote:
>>>> Hi
>>>> Some where, some thing, is misconfigured.
>>>> There is not enough info to pinpoint where. Read the following pages
>>>> and check evry thing as suggeted.
>>>> My New Wireless does not work - http://www.ezlan.net/wireless.html
>>>> Wireless, Basic Configuration -
>>>> http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Config.html
>>>> Wireless Security - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html
>>>> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>>>>
>>>> "Ron S" <a@a.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:131v1turk52nl7b@corp.supernews.com...
>>>>> I'm trying to get the wifi working on a Toshiba Satellite 1800.
>>>>> This is one that had no HD. I installed an HD and installed Win2k
>>>>> SP4 on it. I downloaded the drivers from the web and got everything
>>>>> working except the wifi. I can successfully connect to my LAN if I
>>>>> plug in the ethernet cable. I know my wifi access point is working
>>>>> because I can connect using my other laptops and PDA. The Toshiba
>>>>> Wireless LAN Client Manager sees my wireless network ok, shows a
>>>>> good signal, and even shows the right MAC address of the access
>>>>> point. It passes all of its diagnostics. All the hardware seems to
>>>>> be working fine. I guess this is a Windows networking configuration
>>>>> issue. I can't get Windows to connect to the network using the wifi
>>>>> connection. In Network and Dial-up Connections I have two entries.
>>>>> One is "Local Area Connection". This is the ethernet connection.
>>>>> This works fine. The second one is "Local Area Connection 2", which
>>>>> says Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card under Device Name. This
>>>>> does appear to be the correct device that Wireless LAN Client
>>>>> Manager is connected with. (If I disable that device in Device
>>>>> Manager, the signal in LAN Client Manager disappears.) but the
>>>>> status is always Network Cable Unplugged and I can't access the LAN
>>>>> or the Web or anything. What I am I missing here?
>>
Ron, although the name of this ng is "windows.networking.wireless" most
posters -- by far -- use some flavor of WinXP rather than Win2k. You
might get more relevant knowledge if you post in
microsoft.public.win2000.networking, and I'd use a topic like, "Wifi
shows Network Cable Unplugged but it isn't" or something like that.
For further diagnostic info, try running ipconfig /all from a command
prompt.
I'm not familiar enough with Win2k to tell you what's wrong, although it
does sound as if the wrong driver could be the issue. Double check that
you downloaded the correct Win2k driver. While you're waiting for a
response from the Win2k networking folks, you might try the procedure in
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/239924/en-us but back up the registry
first. And I suspect that it won't cure the underlying problem.
--
Lem MS MVP -- Networking
To the moon and back with 64 Kbits of RAM and 512 Kbits of ROM.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer
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From:
Jack \(MVP-Networking\). <Jack@discussiongroup.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wifi on Toshiba 1800 with Win2k
Date:
04/13/2007 15:48:42
Hi
Some where, some thing, is misconfigured.
There is not enough info to pinpoint where. Read the following pages and
check evry thing as suggeted.
My New Wireless does not work - http://www.ezlan.net/wireless.html
Wireless, Basic Configuration - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Config.html
Wireless Security - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html
Jack (MVP-Networking).
"Ron S" <a@a.com> wrote in message
news:131v1turk52nl7b@corp.supernews.com...
> I'm trying to get the wifi working on a Toshiba Satellite 1800. This is
> one that had no HD. I installed an HD and installed Win2k SP4 on it. I
> downloaded the drivers from the web and got everything working except the
> wifi. I can successfully connect to my LAN if I plug in the ethernet
> cable. I know my wifi access point is working because I can connect using
> my other laptops and PDA. The Toshiba Wireless LAN Client Manager sees my
> wireless network ok, shows a good signal, and even shows the right MAC
> address of the access point. It passes all of its diagnostics. All the
> hardware seems to be working fine. I guess this is a Windows networking
> configuration issue. I can't get Windows to connect to the network using
> the wifi connection. In Network and Dial-up Connections I have two
> entries. One is "Local Area Connection". This is the ethernet connection.
> This works fine. The second one is "Local Area Connection 2", which says
> Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card under Device Name. This does appear to
> be the correct device that Wireless LAN Client Manager is connected with.
> (If I disable that device in Device Manager, the signal in LAN Client
> Manager disappears.) but the status is always Network Cable Unplugged and
> I can't access the LAN or the Web or anything. What I am I missing here?
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From:
Ron S <a@a.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wifi on Toshiba 1800 with Win2k
Date:
04/18/2007 07:59:53
I've looked at all this stuff. I actually found it kinda frustrating
looking at this stuff. Everything looks like what it's supposed to look
like, except for the "Network Cable Unplugged" thing, which I think is
the symptom I'm trying to troubleshoot.
I don't see anything that appears out of the ordinary. Devices shows it
to be operational. Toshiba Wireless LAN Client Manager shows it to be
operational. Network and Dial-up Connections says "Network Cable
Unplugged". What would cause this?
Jack (MVP-Networking). wrote:
> Hi
> Some where, some thing, is misconfigured.
> There is not enough info to pinpoint where. Read the following pages and
> check evry thing as suggeted.
> My New Wireless does not work - http://www.ezlan.net/wireless.html
> Wireless, Basic Configuration - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Config.html
> Wireless Security - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
> "Ron S" <a@a.com> wrote in message
> news:131v1turk52nl7b@corp.supernews.com...
>> I'm trying to get the wifi working on a Toshiba Satellite 1800. This is
>> one that had no HD. I installed an HD and installed Win2k SP4 on it. I
>> downloaded the drivers from the web and got everything working except the
>> wifi. I can successfully connect to my LAN if I plug in the ethernet
>> cable. I know my wifi access point is working because I can connect using
>> my other laptops and PDA. The Toshiba Wireless LAN Client Manager sees my
>> wireless network ok, shows a good signal, and even shows the right MAC
>> address of the access point. It passes all of its diagnostics. All the
>> hardware seems to be working fine. I guess this is a Windows networking
>> configuration issue. I can't get Windows to connect to the network using
>> the wifi connection. In Network and Dial-up Connections I have two
>> entries. One is "Local Area Connection". This is the ethernet connection.
>> This works fine. The second one is "Local Area Connection 2", which says
>> Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card under Device Name. This does appear to
>> be the correct device that Wireless LAN Client Manager is connected with.
>> (If I disable that device in Device Manager, the signal in LAN Client
>> Manager disappears.) but the status is always Network Cable Unplugged and
>> I can't access the LAN or the Web or anything. What I am I missing here?
>
>
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From:
Jack \(MVP-Networking\). <Jack@discussiongroup.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wifi on Toshiba 1800 with Win2k
Date:
04/18/2007 09:47:01
Hi
If there was only one simple thing that causes the error, the answer would
be simple. However many problems that does not produce a solid connection
between the computer and the Router can cause such a display.
So you have to read and check all the settings as mentioned in the pages, if
you can not find any thing or fell that this is not your "cup of tea" try to
seek local professional advice.
Jack (MVP-Networking).
"Ron S" <a@a.com> wrote in message
news:132c5ibnbpk8i93@corp.supernews.com...
> I've looked at all this stuff. I actually found it kinda frustrating
> looking at this stuff. Everything looks like what it's supposed to look
> like, except for the "Network Cable Unplugged" thing, which I think is the
> symptom I'm trying to troubleshoot.
>
> I don't see anything that appears out of the ordinary. Devices shows it to
> be operational. Toshiba Wireless LAN Client Manager shows it to be
> operational. Network and Dial-up Connections says "Network Cable
> Unplugged". What would cause this?
>
> Jack (MVP-Networking). wrote:
>> Hi
>> Some where, some thing, is misconfigured.
>> There is not enough info to pinpoint where. Read the following pages and
>> check evry thing as suggeted.
>> My New Wireless does not work - http://www.ezlan.net/wireless.html
>> Wireless, Basic Configuration - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Config.html
>> Wireless Security - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html
>> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>>
>> "Ron S" <a@a.com> wrote in message
>> news:131v1turk52nl7b@corp.supernews.com...
>>> I'm trying to get the wifi working on a Toshiba Satellite 1800. This is
>>> one that had no HD. I installed an HD and installed Win2k SP4 on it. I
>>> downloaded the drivers from the web and got everything working except
>>> the wifi. I can successfully connect to my LAN if I plug in the ethernet
>>> cable. I know my wifi access point is working because I can connect
>>> using my other laptops and PDA. The Toshiba Wireless LAN Client Manager
>>> sees my wireless network ok, shows a good signal, and even shows the
>>> right MAC address of the access point. It passes all of its diagnostics.
>>> All the hardware seems to be working fine. I guess this is a Windows
>>> networking configuration issue. I can't get Windows to connect to the
>>> network using the wifi connection. In Network and Dial-up Connections I
>>> have two entries. One is "Local Area Connection". This is the ethernet
>>> connection. This works fine. The second one is "Local Area Connection
>>> 2", which says Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card under Device Name.
>>> This does appear to be the correct device that Wireless LAN Client
>>> Manager is connected with. (If I disable that device in Device Manager,
>>> the signal in LAN Client Manager disappears.) but the status is always
>>> Network Cable Unplugged and I can't access the LAN or the Web or
>>> anything. What I am I missing here?
>>
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From:
BruceM <bruce9950@@hotmail.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wifi problem
Date:
05/10/2007 18:18:43
1st step.
Either go in & turn WZC on or turn it off depending on which you WERE using
before.
"Dan" <Dan@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:401D7BF1-33C8-4A49-8E60-A72B046A202A@microsoft.com...
> My computer connecs to the internet if i take an ethernet cable and plug
> it
> into the router but the wifi stopped working. It used to and no longer
> works
> for either my college wireless network or my home wifi router. What do I
> do?
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From:
Jack \(MVP-Networking\). <Jack@discussiongroup.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wifi problem
Date:
05/12/2007 09:26:26
Hi
You question is too general and thus impossible to pinpoint a solution.
May be this can Help.
My New Wireless does not work - http://www.ezlan.net/wireless.html
Wireless, Basic Configuration - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Config.html
Wireless Security - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html
Jack (MVP-Networking).
"Dan" <Dan@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:401D7BF1-33C8-4A49-8E60-A72B046A202A@microsoft.com...
> My computer connecs to the internet if i take an ethernet cable and plug
> it
> into the router but the wifi stopped working. It used to and no longer
> works
> for either my college wireless network or my home wifi router. What do I
> do?
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From:
Barb Bowman <barb@nospam.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: WiFi quit working
Date:
05/12/2007 05:17:07
Probably the best thing would be to log into your router via
Ethernet and change the setting. Without more details, since you
didn't give info on operating system, router, or what can't log in
to what, it is tough to work towards a solution
On Fri, 11 May 2007 23:19:00 -0700, Karisma Kigers
<KarismaKigers@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>While trying to get my new Palm to link via WiFi to my wireless network the
>WiFi quit allowing me to log in. It nolonger recognizes the Key.
Did I per
>chance alter the key? How do I find the key? How do I restore function of my
>network?
--
Barb Bowman
MS Windows-MVP
Expert Zone & Vista Community Columnist
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
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From:
Karisma Kigers <KarismaKigers@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: WiFi quit working
Date:
05/12/2007 09:54:00
Ok, I'll try. Using an Acer Ferrari running XP Pro with WIFI built in.
I
have a BELKIN wireless router as well. At present I attach to it via
ethernet and and to the wireless modem for my clearwire internet access. I
have a home network set up so a MAC mini can access the internet. The Palm
is a new T/X that I was setting up. I was able to sync via USB cable just
fine. I tried to set up Bluetooth and never could figure that out so I
tried
to set up WiFi using the wizard on the palm. It repeatedly faild to log
on.
I used the same pass phrase that I used when I set up the WiFi a year ago.
The WiFi used to run autumatically and seamlessly now I get a popup window
requesting I enter the Key. When I enter the key it fails. So at the
moment
my wireless is not working. The ethernet does function just fine. I
leave
for Alaska on Monday for 6 months and rely on a PDA for much of my work so I
need to get this up and running fast.
"Barb Bowman" wrote:
> Probably the best thing would be to log into your router via
> Ethernet and change the setting. Without more details, since you
> didn't give info on operating system, router, or what can't log in
> to what, it is tough to work towards a solution
>
> On Fri, 11 May 2007 23:19:00 -0700, Karisma Kigers
> <KarismaKigers@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >While trying to get my new Palm to link via WiFi to my wireless network the
> >WiFi quit allowing me to log in. It nolonger recognizes the Key.
Did I per
> >chance alter the key? How do I find the key? How do I restore function of my
> >network?
> --
>
> Barb Bowman
> MS Windows-MVP
> Expert Zone & Vista Community Columnist
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>
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From:
Barb Bowman <barb@nospam.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: WiFi quit working
Date:
05/12/2007 12:57:58
this is still confusing. are you saying that both the Ferrari and
the Palm connect to the Belkin wireless router to exchange data? Or
are you saying you had an ad hoc connection between the Ferrari and
the Palm.
When you say "The WiFi used to run autumatically and seamlessly now
I get a popup window requesting I enter the Key. When I enter the
key it fails. So at the moment my wireless is not working" this
sound like the laptop. So I recommend you log into the Belkin router
and change the "key". You don't specify if this is WPA or WEP (but
hopefully all your devices support WPA). Make sure that the SSID
(wireless network name) is something unique and not the one that was
the default from the manufacturer.
On Sat, 12 May 2007 07:54:00 -0700, Karisma Kigers
<KarismaKigers@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>Ok, I'll try. Using an Acer Ferrari running XP Pro with WIFI built in.
I
>have a BELKIN wireless router as well. At present I attach to it via
>ethernet and and to the wireless modem for my clearwire internet access.
I
>have a home network set up so a MAC mini can access the internet. The
Palm
>is a new T/X that I was setting up. I was able to sync via USB cable just
>fine. I tried to set up Bluetooth and never could figure that out so I
tried
>to set up WiFi using the wizard on the palm. It repeatedly faild to log
on.
>I used the same pass phrase that I used when I set up the WiFi a year ago.
>The WiFi used to run autumatically and seamlessly now I get a popup window
>requesting I enter the Key. When I enter the key it fails. So at
the moment
>my wireless is not working. The ethernet does function just fine. I
leave
>for Alaska on Monday for 6 months and rely on a PDA for much of my work so I
>need to get this up and running fast.
>
>"Barb Bowman" wrote:
>
>> Probably the best thing would be to log into your router via
>> Ethernet and change the setting. Without more details, since you
>> didn't give info on operating system, router, or what can't log in
>> to what, it is tough to work towards a solution
>>
>> On Fri, 11 May 2007 23:19:00 -0700, Karisma Kigers
>> <KarismaKigers@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>
>> >While trying to get my new Palm to link via WiFi to my wireless network the
>> >WiFi quit allowing me to log in. It nolonger recognizes the Key.
Did I per
>> >chance alter the key? How do I find the key? How do I restore function of my
>> >network?
>> --
>>
>> Barb Bowman
>> MS Windows-MVP
>> Expert Zone & Vista Community Columnist
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
>> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>>
--
Barb Bowman
MS Windows-MVP
Expert Zone & Vista Community Columnist
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
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From:
Karisma Kigers <KarismaKigers@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: WiFi quit working
Date:
05/12/2007 17:13:00
Sorry for the confusion. The laptop connects to the belkin as does the mac
mini. The plam was trying to connect to the network via the laptop I
assume.
The network SSID is unique and set up by me. The Palm found the network
and
brought up the wizard to establish the connection. The wizard asked for
the
key and I entered it - or so I think- it tried to connect but failed. I
tried to use the WiFi on the laptop after the Palm failure and it failed.
In
the past it would find the network, I would hit connect and we were go.
Now
it asks for the key and doesnot seem to recognize the key. I'll try the
Belkin site to confirm or reset my key and see if that works. All this is
making me miss MACs and Linux.
"Barb Bowman" wrote:
> this is still confusing. are you saying that both the Ferrari and
> the Palm connect to the Belkin wireless router to exchange data? Or
> are you saying you had an ad hoc connection between the Ferrari and
> the Palm.
>
> When you say "The WiFi used to run autumatically and seamlessly now
> I get a popup window requesting I enter the Key. When I enter the
> key it fails. So at the moment my wireless is not working" this
> sound like the laptop. So I recommend you log into the Belkin router
> and change the "key". You don't specify if this is WPA or WEP (but
> hopefully all your devices support WPA). Make sure that the SSID
> (wireless network name) is something unique and not the one that was
> the default from the manufacturer.
>
> On Sat, 12 May 2007 07:54:00 -0700, Karisma Kigers
> <KarismaKigers@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >Ok, I'll try. Using an Acer Ferrari running XP Pro with WIFI built in.
I
> >have a BELKIN wireless router as well. At present I attach to it via
> >ethernet and and to the wireless modem for my clearwire internet access.
I
> >have a home network set up so a MAC mini can access the internet. The
Palm
> >is a new T/X that I was setting up. I was able to sync via USB cable
just
> >fine. I tried to set up Bluetooth and never could figure that out so I
tried
> >to set up WiFi using the wizard on the palm. It repeatedly faild to log
on.
> >I used the same pass phrase that I used when I set up the WiFi a year ago.
> >The WiFi used to run autumatically and seamlessly now I get a popup window
> >requesting I enter the Key. When I enter the key it fails. So at
the moment
> >my wireless is not working. The ethernet does function just fine.
I leave
> >for Alaska on Monday for 6 months and rely on a PDA for much of my work so I
> >need to get this up and running fast.
> >
> >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
> >
> >> Probably the best thing would be to log into your router via
> >> Ethernet and change the setting. Without more details, since you
> >> didn't give info on operating system, router, or what can't log in
> >> to what, it is tough to work towards a solution
> >>
> >> On Fri, 11 May 2007 23:19:00 -0700, Karisma Kigers
> >> <KarismaKigers@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >While trying to get my new Palm to link via WiFi to my wireless network
the
> >> >WiFi quit allowing me to log in. It nolonger recognizes the Key.
Did I per
> >> >chance alter the key? How do I find the key? How do I restore function of
my
> >> >network?
> >> --
> >>
> >> Barb Bowman
> >> MS Windows-MVP
> >> Expert Zone & Vista Community Columnist
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
> >> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
> >>
> --
>
> Barb Bowman
> MS Windows-MVP
> Expert Zone & Vista Community Columnist
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>
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From:
Barb Bowman <barb@nospam.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: WiFi quit working
Date:
05/13/2007 05:23:12
on the laptop, look at the list of wireless networks and remove the
ad-hoc connection (assuming there is one). now try connecting the
laptop again. if that works, shut the laptop down and establish a
new connection on the Palm to the router directly. For help on the
Palm, to do this, you probably should try a newsgroup that supports
your device.
On Sat, 12 May 2007 15:13:00 -0700, Karisma Kigers
<KarismaKigers@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>Sorry for the confusion. The laptop connects to the belkin as does the
mac
>mini. The plam was trying to connect to the network via the laptop I
assume.
> The network SSID is unique and set up by me. The Palm found the network
and
>brought up the wizard to establish the connection. The wizard asked for
the
>key and I entered it - or so I think- it tried to connect but failed. I
>tried to use the WiFi on the laptop after the Palm failure and it failed.
In
>the past it would find the network, I would hit connect and we were go.
Now
>it asks for the key and doesnot seem to recognize the key. I'll try the
>Belkin site to confirm or reset my key and see if that works. All this is
>making me miss MACs and Linux.
>
>"Barb Bowman" wrote:
>
>> this is still confusing. are you saying that both the Ferrari and
>> the Palm connect to the Belkin wireless router to exchange data? Or
>> are you saying you had an ad hoc connection between the Ferrari and
>> the Palm.
>>
>> When you say "The WiFi used to run autumatically and seamlessly now
>> I get a popup window requesting I enter the Key. When I enter the
>> key it fails. So at the moment my wireless is not working" this
>> sound like the laptop. So I recommend you log into the Belkin router
>> and change the "key". You don't specify if this is WPA or WEP (but
>> hopefully all your devices support WPA). Make sure that the SSID
>> (wireless network name) is something unique and not the one that was
>> the default from the manufacturer.
>>
>> On Sat, 12 May 2007 07:54:00 -0700, Karisma Kigers
>> <KarismaKigers@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>
>> >Ok, I'll try. Using an Acer Ferrari running XP Pro with WIFI built in.
I
>> >have a BELKIN wireless router as well. At present I attach to it via
>> >ethernet and and to the wireless modem for my clearwire internet access.
I
>> >have a home network set up so a MAC mini can access the internet. The
Palm
>> >is a new T/X that I was setting up. I was able to sync via USB cable
just
>> >fine. I tried to set up Bluetooth and never could figure that out so I
tried
>> >to set up WiFi using the wizard on the palm. It repeatedly faild to
log on.
>> >I used the same pass phrase that I used when I set up the WiFi a year ago.
>> >The WiFi used to run autumatically and seamlessly now I get a popup window
>> >requesting I enter the Key. When I enter the key it fails. So at
the moment
>> >my wireless is not working. The ethernet does function just fine.
I leave
>> >for Alaska on Monday for 6 months and rely on a PDA for much of my work so I
>> >need to get this up and running fast.
>> >
>> >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Probably the best thing would be to log into your router via
>> >> Ethernet and change the setting. Without more details, since you
>> >> didn't give info on operating system, router, or what can't log in
>> >> to what, it is tough to work towards a solution
>> >>
>> >> On Fri, 11 May 2007 23:19:00 -0700, Karisma Kigers
>> >> <KarismaKigers@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> >While trying to get my new Palm to link via WiFi to my wireless network
the
>> >> >WiFi quit allowing me to log in. It nolonger recognizes the Key.
Did I per
>> >> >chance alter the key? How do I find the key? How do I restore function of
my
>> >> >network?
>> >> --
>> >>
>> >> Barb Bowman
>> >> MS Windows-MVP
>> >> Expert Zone & Vista Community Columnist
>> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
>> >> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>> >>
>> --
>>
>> Barb Bowman
>> MS Windows-MVP
>> Expert Zone & Vista Community Columnist
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
>> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>>
--
Barb Bowman
MS Windows-MVP
Expert Zone & Vista Community Columnist
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
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From:
Robert L \(MS-MVP\) <noreply@chicagotech.net>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Windows Vista doesn't work with 3rd party radius server freeradius
Date:
04/28/2007 10:35:38
Thank you for the information.
--
Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
http://www.HowToNetworking.com
<devon.ambler@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1177694455.314096.64770@o40g2000prh.googlegroups.com...
> Using FreeRadius 1.1.5, PEAP authentication with MSCHAP v2
>
> After some time on the phone with microsoft they had us enable use of
> the Open SSL Cipher Suite which fixed our problem
>
> 1. Open gpedit.msc
> 2. Navigate to Computer Configuration\Administrative
Templates
> \Network\SSL Configuration Settings
> 3. Open SSL Cipher Suite Order from the right pane.
> 4. Check Enabled radio button.
> 5. Back up the string from the text box to a text
file.
> 6. Enter the following string without the quotes
> "TLS_RSA_WITH_RC4_128_SHA"
> 7. Reboot the machine
> 8. Retry authentication
>
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From:
Arkady Frenkel <arkadyf@hotmailxdotx.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Windows XP machine not recognized on network
Date:
04/16/2007 02:09:36
Maybe that f/w problem, switch it off on desktop and check permissions of
the share dir on desktop
Arkady
"RAS100" <RAS100@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:CE8F739B-346A-4A06-9813-4F73ACB61CAE@microsoft.com...
> I've got a desktop running Win XP connected by cable to a Linksys WRT54G
> router, and a laptop running Windows Vista. Internet access works fine on
> both machines, but I can only share files from the laptop - the desktop
> can
> access the shared folders on the laptop with no problem.
>
> Problem is that while "net view" on the laptop is listing the desktop, it
> can't see anything from the desktop and can't ping the desktop. In fact,
> the
> desktop can't even ping itself (I've tried by computer name and by static
> IP
> address). "net view" on the desktop yields "There are no entries in the
> list." There must be something fairly basic that I need to configure on
> the
> desktop's XP system, but I'm not sure what it is. (Apologies if this is
> answered elsewhere - I know there are a lot of threads on similar network
> config issues, but I couldn't find one that described my situation
> exactly.)
>
> Please help...
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From:
BruceM <bruce9950@@hotmail.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Windows Zero Configuration
Date:
04/13/2007 02:19:58
I suspect your linksys h200 has died. I'm not familiar with it so can't help
further.
Test it elsewhere is you can or re-install it.
"Hayden Marshall" <Hayden Marshall@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message news:99893061-F966-44CD-80AE-C218A7738813@microsoft.com...
> Hello , okay over the past year I have been using the Windows Zero
> Configuration to connect my linksys h200 @ home wireless adapter to my
> router (dlink)
> On the 3rd of april , the Windows Zero Configuration tab disappeared.
> I went to services and its started and automatic as normal...
> But in network connections theres nothing there.
> I restored to jan 27 and still nothing.
> All I did on 2nd april was browse websites and talk on msn messenger.
> I have tried everything ,
> I need help :(
> I have tried all the things on this website and others.. going to
> services.msc and control.exe and regedit.. and so on all this is the way
> its
> always been and the way people are telling me to set it.
> Its all normal/
> My computer is running Windows XP Home Edition SP2
> Its Hewlett-Packard (Pavilion) , (Intel Celeron) cpu : 2.53GHz
> 248 MB RAM
>
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From:
Jack \(MVP-Networking\). <Jack@DiscussIssues.net>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wireless Card constantly goes offline when unattended
Date:
05/04/2007 20:56:05
Hi
Make sure that the Power Saving in the Wireless Card Drivers is Unchecked
(I.e. No Power Saving).
Look at other Standby settings and get the Network components out of the
Standby "Loop".
I.e. make sure that as far as the Network is concerned every thing is kept
alive even when you are Not using the computer.
Jack (MVP-Networking).
"Matt M." <Matt M.@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:CD2F3B15-F752-4B2F-8556-A1E526654CD2@microsoft.com...
>I have a Dell Inspiron Laptop with an Intell WiFi card. It doesn't
>disconnect
> when I am in front of the computer, actively using it, but I walk away for
> an
> hour or so, it will disconnect from the Internet, and the only way I can
> get
> it back online is to Repair it.
>
> I've got WPA on my wireless router, so I'm pretty sure one of my neighbors
> isn't wardriving and knocking me off my own network.
>
> Any reason why this would be doing this?
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From:
dgarciape <dgarciape@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wireless Configuration
Date:
05/21/2007 17:28:01
Hi rangerboy.
I'm spanish guy and I've the same problem with xp servicepack2 and Norton. I
don't know who is the bad Microsoft or Symantech, but I don't have WZC from a
mounth abd nobody give me a answer to my question. HOW CAN I RETURN MY WZC IN
MY PC?
--
dagape
"rangerboy1999" wrote:
> For some reason I could not download those programs on the website and I have
> already run a selective startup, fixing one problem on her computer, but not
> the internet. All this mess started when I ran a windows update and it
> updated norton. The version she has is a bad one apparently and with the
> update, listed under symantec, things got worse. we have been trying
> different troublshooting for at least 2 months to fix it including system
> restore but nothing is working. any other advice for us to try?
>
> "Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:
>
> > Hi
> > Usually the manfefacturer Wireless manger is loaded at startup.
> > Read the manual, may be there is an explanation of the process there.
> > Otherwise, you can use this two utilities (Startup & Process Explorer to see
> > what runs at Startup and keep running there after.
> > http://www.ezlan.net/infestation#startup
> > It can be tricky since some manufactures load the Utility with the Drivers
> > and it is hard to separate the two, in such case it would be a good idea to
> > call the Wireless Card's Tech Support.
> > Jack (MVP-Networking).
> >
> > "rangerboy1999" <rangerboy1999@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:15514FD0-C950-4C61-81F4-2C783C4BA2DA@microsoft.com...
> > > How do I know if everything is configured properly? And the wireless
> > > network
> > > connection says that if another program is controlling the wireless
> > > connection to disasble it but no other program is set to control wireless
> > > networking. i have gone through a few troubleshooting things but
they
> > > have
> > > not helped.
> > >
> > > "Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:
> > >
> > >> Hi
> > >> Disabling WZC is an option only if there is another utility managing the
> > >> Wireless, other wise it is needed.
> > >> Check the Network configuration to make sure that the Card and Windows
> > >> Networking is configured correctly.
> > >> Jack (MVP-Networking).
> > >>
> > >> "rangerboy1999" <rangerboy1999@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> > >> message
> > >> news:6B809DAA-42B0-4DF9-927D-D1E020C84A9A@microsoft.com...
> > >> > My mom's computer used to have no problems connecting to the internet
> > >> > wirelessly, but about a month or so ago I updated her computer with the
> > >> > updates it said it needed. Since then network connections says
windows
> > >> > cannot configure wireless connection. I disable WZC and still it cannot
> > >> > connect to the internet.
> > >> >
> > >> > Any help on how to fix this will be greatly appreciated.
She is
> > >> > running
> > >> > Windows xp sp2
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> >
> >
> >
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From:
Jack \(MVP-Networking\). <Jack@discussiongroup.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wireless connection
Date:
05/08/2007 22:40:51
Hi
May be you should describe better how your system is connected, if you
disconnect the Modem you should not have Internet connection that . Do you
have Wireless card installed in the computer that expect to connect
wirelessly.
In general.
Jack (MVP-Networking).
"RNeb83" <RNeb83@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:07DC5C40-99CB-43EE-B1A5-0C2BEE48AD43@microsoft.com...
> Hi there,
> I'm having trouble with my wireless network connection. I have a comcast
> cable internet modem and a linksys wireless b router along with a sony
> vaio
> pcg-k13 running windows XP. I set up a wireless internet connection with
> WEP
> encryption, and the computer says that it is successfully connected to the
> wireless network at 11.0 Mbps, but whenever I unplug the modem cable from
> the
> computer to test out the wireless connection, my internet browser is
> unable
> to connect, and any other program that connects to the web (ie iTunes)
> says
> something similar. However, my Nintendo Wii has no trouble connecting to
> the
> internet via the same wireless router connection. This is really
> frustrating. What gives?
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From:
Jack \(MVP-Networking\). <Jack@discussiongroup.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wireless Connection Lock sesion problem -Vista-
Date:
04/17/2007 11:19:31
Hi
You have to provide technical information; by just stating that some thing
is Not working it is impossible to help.
If you want to do some read and use self help may be this can Help.
My New Wireless does not work - http://www.ezlan.net/wireless.html
Wireless, Basic Configuration - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Config.html
Wireless Security - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html
Jack (MVP-Networking).
"Gerard Juárez" <gerardjm@geyma.com> wrote in message
news:ewgVDpQgHHA.1388@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Hi, I have a problem with the connection when I unlock sesion after lock
> that, the wireless connection, disconnect an connect, and some times
> disconnect and can not connect another time until I disable Wireless and
> enable another time.
>
> Any clue???
>
> Thanks,
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From:
Gerard Juárez <gerardjm@geyma.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wireless Connection Lock sesion problem -Vista-
Date:
04/17/2007 11:30:18
What information do you want? Windows Vista Bussines, Vaio SZ4 with Intel
Wireless, I lock computer and unlock computer, put password session and at
that time wifi disconnect and reconnect.
Help this information?
"Jack (MVP-Networking)." <Jack@discussiongroup.com> escribió en el mensaje
de noticias news:eGIL5wQgHHA.3960@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Hi
> You have to provide technical information; by just stating that some thing
> is Not working it is impossible to help.
> If you want to do some read and use self help may be this can Help.
> My New Wireless does not work - http://www.ezlan.net/wireless.html
> Wireless, Basic Configuration - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Config.html
> Wireless Security - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
>
> "Gerard Juárez" <gerardjm@geyma.com> wrote in message
> news:ewgVDpQgHHA.1388@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> Hi, I have a problem with the connection when I unlock sesion after lock
>> that, the wireless connection, disconnect an connect, and some times
>> disconnect and can not connect another time until I disable Wireless and
>> enable another time.
>>
>> Any clue???
>>
>> Thanks,
>
>
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From:
Jack \(MVP-Networking\). <Jack@discussiongroup.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wireless Connection Lock sesion problem -Vista-
Date:
04/17/2007 11:50:10
Hi
Do you have your own Home Wireless or it is a Business controlled log on.
Jack (MVP-Networking).
"Gerard Juárez" <gerardjm@geyma.com> wrote in message
news:uoNzu2QgHHA.1312@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> What information do you want? Windows Vista Bussines, Vaio SZ4 with Intel
> Wireless, I lock computer and unlock computer, put password session and at
> that time wifi disconnect and reconnect.
>
> Help this information?
>
>
> "Jack (MVP-Networking)." <Jack@discussiongroup.com> escribió en el mensaje
> de noticias news:eGIL5wQgHHA.3960@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> Hi
>> You have to provide technical information; by just stating that some
>> thing is Not working it is impossible to help.
>> If you want to do some read and use self help may be this can Help.
>> My New Wireless does not work - http://www.ezlan.net/wireless.html
>> Wireless, Basic Configuration - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Config.html
>> Wireless Security - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html
>> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>>
>>
>> "Gerard Juárez" <gerardjm@geyma.com> wrote in message
>> news:ewgVDpQgHHA.1388@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>> Hi, I have a problem with the connection when I unlock sesion after lock
>>> that, the wireless connection, disconnect an connect, and some times
>>> disconnect and can not connect another time until I disable Wireless and
>>> enable another time.
>>>
>>> Any clue???
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>
>>
>
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From:
Gerard Juárez <gerardjm@geyma.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wireless Connection Lock sesion problem -Vista-
Date:
04/17/2007 11:54:57
This problem happend on any network, home and bussines
"Jack (MVP-Networking)." <Jack@discussiongroup.com> escribió en el mensaje
de noticias news:%23PuSBCRgHHA.4388@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> Hi
> Do you have your own Home Wireless or it is a Business controlled log on.
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
> "Gerard Juárez" <gerardjm@geyma.com> wrote in message
> news:uoNzu2QgHHA.1312@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> What information do you want? Windows Vista Bussines, Vaio SZ4 with Intel
>> Wireless, I lock computer and unlock computer, put password session and
>> at that time wifi disconnect and reconnect.
>>
>> Help this information?
>>
>>
>> "Jack (MVP-Networking)." <Jack@discussiongroup.com> escribió en el
>> mensaje de noticias news:eGIL5wQgHHA.3960@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>> Hi
>>> You have to provide technical information; by just stating that some
>>> thing is Not working it is impossible to help.
>>> If you want to do some read and use self help may be this can Help.
>>> My New Wireless does not work - http://www.ezlan.net/wireless.html
>>> Wireless, Basic Configuration -
>>> http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Config.html
>>> Wireless Security - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html
>>> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>>>
>>>
>>> "Gerard Juárez" <gerardjm@geyma.com> wrote in message
>>> news:ewgVDpQgHHA.1388@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>> Hi, I have a problem with the connection when I unlock sesion after
>>>> lock that, the wireless connection, disconnect an connect, and some
>>>> times disconnect and can not connect another time until I disable
>>>> Wireless and enable another time.
>>>>
>>>> Any clue???
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>
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From:
Gerard Juárez <gerardjm@geyma.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wireless Connection Lock sesion problem -Vista-
Date:
04/17/2007 11:58:20
I explain better, now I'm on my home with my home wireless and my worked
laptop that have in a domain, but the problem happend to in a bussines
wireless network.
"Gerard Juárez" <gerardjm@geyma.com> escribió en el mensaje de noticias
news:eeSHgERgHHA.5044@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> This problem happend on any network, home and bussines
>
>
> "Jack (MVP-Networking)." <Jack@discussiongroup.com> escribió en el mensaje
> de noticias news:%23PuSBCRgHHA.4388@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> Hi
>> Do you have your own Home Wireless or it is a Business controlled log on.
>> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>>
>> "Gerard Juárez" <gerardjm@geyma.com> wrote in message
>> news:uoNzu2QgHHA.1312@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>> What information do you want? Windows Vista Bussines, Vaio SZ4 with
>>> Intel Wireless, I lock computer and unlock computer, put password
>>> session and at that time wifi disconnect and reconnect.
>>>
>>> Help this information?
>>>
>>>
>>> "Jack (MVP-Networking)." <Jack@discussiongroup.com> escribió en el
>>> mensaje de noticias news:eGIL5wQgHHA.3960@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>> Hi
>>>> You have to provide technical information; by just stating that some
>>>> thing is Not working it is impossible to help.
>>>> If you want to do some read and use self help may be this can Help.
>>>> My New Wireless does not work - http://www.ezlan.net/wireless.html
>>>> Wireless, Basic Configuration -
>>>> http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Config.html
>>>> Wireless Security - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html
>>>> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Gerard Juárez" <gerardjm@geyma.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:ewgVDpQgHHA.1388@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Hi, I have a problem with the connection when I unlock sesion after
>>>>> lock that, the wireless connection, disconnect an connect, and some
>>>>> times disconnect and can not connect another time until I disable
>>>>> Wireless and enable another time.
>>>>>
>>>>> Any clue???
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
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From:
Jack \(MVP-Networking\). <Jack@discussiongroup.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wireless Connection Lock sesion problem -Vista-
Date:
04/17/2007 21:34:20
Hi
As far as the business environment goes you should take it with the local IT
guys. I do not know how it logs on, and or authenticates, you better of not
"playing around" with work settings.
If Laptop is set for for domain log on, it needs a second setting to log
onto peer to peer home Network.
This is written for WinXP, use some creativity (I do not have off hand Vista
instructions and screen shots), but the same can be done with Vista.
Configuring a Laptop (or any computer) to connect to more than one Network.
http://www.ezlan.net/faq#fewtcp-ip
Jack (MVP-Networking).
"Gerard Juárez" <gerardjm@geyma.com> wrote in message
news:Oah3YGRgHHA.1552@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>I explain better, now I'm on my home with my home wireless and my worked
>laptop that have in a domain, but the problem happend to in a bussines
>wireless network.
>
>
> "Gerard Juárez" <gerardjm@geyma.com> escribió en el mensaje de noticias
> news:eeSHgERgHHA.5044@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> This problem happend on any network, home and bussines
>>
>>
>> "Jack (MVP-Networking)." <Jack@discussiongroup.com> escribió en el
>> mensaje de noticias news:%23PuSBCRgHHA.4388@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>> Hi
>>> Do you have your own Home Wireless or it is a Business controlled log
>>> on.
>>> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>>>
>>> "Gerard Juárez" <gerardjm@geyma.com> wrote in message
>>> news:uoNzu2QgHHA.1312@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>> What information do you want? Windows Vista Bussines, Vaio SZ4 with
>>>> Intel Wireless, I lock computer and unlock computer, put password
>>>> session and at that time wifi disconnect and reconnect.
>>>>
>>>> Help this information?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Jack (MVP-Networking)." <Jack@discussiongroup.com> escribió en el
>>>> mensaje de noticias news:eGIL5wQgHHA.3960@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Hi
>>>>> You have to provide technical information; by just stating that some
>>>>> thing is Not working it is impossible to help.
>>>>> If you want to do some read and use self help may be this can Help.
>>>>> My New Wireless does not work - http://www.ezlan.net/wireless.html
>>>>> Wireless, Basic Configuration -
>>>>> http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Config.html
>>>>> Wireless Security - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html
>>>>> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "Gerard Juárez" <gerardjm@geyma.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:ewgVDpQgHHA.1388@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> Hi, I have a problem with the connection when I unlock sesion after
>>>>>> lock that, the wireless connection, disconnect an connect, and some
>>>>>> times disconnect and can not connect another time until I disable
>>>>>> Wireless and enable another time.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Any clue???
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
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From:
<ato_zee@hotmail.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wireless Connention does not work anymore after installing SP2 (W2
Date:
04/16/2007 05:40:39
On 16-Apr-2007, =?Utf-8?B?YWxleA==?= <alex@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> After installing SP2 on my Windows Server 2003 System I can not connect to my
> wireless lan anymore. The connection icon dispays:
>
> Wireless Network Connection 3
> Signal Strength : Very good
> Status: Acquiring network access
>
> The status never changed to connected.
>
> Have anybody an idea what to do?
Acquiring network address then it dies implies
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
has failed, probably because of failure to find
the DHCP server, that leases out addresses.
It's often easiest to try static addressing, where
you manually configure the IP address,
subnet mask, gateway and nameserver(s).
For XP it's done under network connection
properties, Server 2000 should be similar.
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From:
<gharmon1@kc.rr.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: wireless doesnt logon to domain because it comes up late
Date:
04/25/2007 00:11:53
Jim, had the same problem with our older notebooks. I bought an IBM
last month and it has a feature on it to enable a wireless connection
before login. Works like a champ.
Gary
On Wed, 28 Feb 2007 16:10:38 -0500, "Jim" <JamesLong@wowway.com>
wrote:
>
>Hi,
>
>I have a linksys wrt54g wireless router and
>a laptop with the matching pcmcia wireless card.
>
>I dont use the card utility from linksys. only the driver.
>
>the laptop is joined to a domain.
>
>only problem I have is netlogon happens before tcpip starts the wireless
>card.
>so it never logs onto the domain when it first starts.
>(event id 5719 from Netlogon - no domain controller is available).
>
>works just fine if I use the ethernet port instead.
>
>has anyone seen that and is there a way to fix it?
>
>Thanks in advance,
> Jim
>
>
>
>
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From:
Barb Bowman <barb@nospam.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wireless faster and wider if security turned off
Date:
05/22/2007 18:10:10
what router model and hardware rev? do you have the latest firmware
for this router? there should not be that much of a difference. what
type of security are you talking about? WEP/WPA/WPA2? what operating
system? what wireless NIC and what drivers?
On 22 May 2007 15:11:09 -0700, Simon <sisprr@googlemail.com> wrote:
>Why does the range of my wireless network and speed of connection both
>improve dramatically when I turn off security (i.e. make it open)?
>Without security on, I can access my wireless network one floor about
>40 feet away upstairs and at 54Mb/sec. With security on, I get at best
>patchy reception at 1Mb/sec.
>
>Does encryption slow down the network?
>
>I have a Belkin router.
--
Barb Bowman
MS Windows-MVP
Expert Zone & Vista Community Columnist
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
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From:
Jack \(MVP-Networking\). <Jack@discussiongroup.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wireless faster and wider if security turned off
Date:
05/22/2007 19:31:13
Hi
If it is an old Router working 802.11b it is a common phenomenon.
802.11b with WEP decreases significantly the Bandwidth, and thus the
distance too.
Jack (MVP-Networking).
"Simon" <sisprr@googlemail.com> wrote in message
news:1179871869.502062.69630@k79g2000hse.googlegroups.com...
> Why does the range of my wireless network and speed of connection both
> improve dramatically when I turn off security (i.e. make it open)?
> Without security on, I can access my wireless network one floor about
> 40 feet away upstairs and at 54Mb/sec. With security on, I get at best
> patchy reception at 1Mb/sec.
>
> Does encryption slow down the network?
>
> I have a Belkin router.
>
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From:
Jack \(MVP-Networking\). <Jack@discussiongroup.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wireless internet browsing - what else do I need?
Date:
05/09/2007 10:20:09
Hi
Wireless card (USB ot other) needs a computer connection, it can not work
with stand alone none computer devices.
You need a Wireless Cable/DSL Router to use a computer Wirelessly.
If your Modem is a regular Modem, you should use the Router as a Router, and
an Access Point.
If your Modem is a combo unit of Modem/Router you should use the Wireless
Router as an Access point (see here,
http://www.ezlan.net/router_AP.html ).
In general
My New Wireless does not work - http://www.ezlan.net/wireless.html
Wireless, Basic Configuration - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Config.html
Wireless Security - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html
Jack (MVP-Networking).
"Rob" <r_miller@ozemail.com.au> wrote in message
news:eiKC$0ekHHA.1240@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Hi,
>
> I have a laptop with a wireless card installed. At the moment, I use my
> ethernet connection for broadband internet use. My modem is not a wireless
> modem. Do I have to get a wireless modem to enable wireless internet use?
> Or is it possible to get a wireless adaptor to plug into my modems usb
> port?
>
> Thanks
> Rob
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From:
Jim <j.n@nospam.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wireless internet browsing - what else do I need?
Date:
05/09/2007 14:07:56
"Rob" <r_miller@ozemail.com.au> wrote in message
news:eiKC$0ekHHA.1240@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Hi,
>
> I have a laptop with a wireless card installed. At the moment, I use my
> ethernet connection for broadband internet use. My modem is not a wireless
> modem. Do I have to get a wireless modem to enable wireless internet use?
> Or is it possible to get a wireless adaptor to plug into my modems usb
> port?
>
> Thanks
> Rob
A wireless router will do the job quite well. You do realize that there is
far more than just connecting a device which has the correct hardware don't
you?
Jim
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From:
Jack \(MVP-Networking\). <Jack@discussiongroup.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wireless internet conection
Date:
04/25/2007 15:44:19
Hi
What type of Windows are you using?
What type of Internet connection you have and how the Wireless is setup?
Do you have other computers that use the connection and it is working?
Otherwise this site has many pages concerning Wireless issues may be it can
help you, http://www.ezlan.net
Jack (MVP-Networking).
"Luiz" <lnamati@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:65962D2B-075B-4EA7-9846-DBD93E08BE38@microsoft.com...
> Hi I just reformated my computer, and I have wireless conection I can see
> my
> lap top is conected but, I can not log in in the internet
> thanks
> luiz
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From:
Sooner Al [MVP] <SoonerAl@somewhere.net.invalid>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wireless is weak.. Can/SHould I add a WAP?
Date:
05/05/2007 12:41:22
"Spare" <mcahren@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1178385021.006798.233890@h2g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
> My Belkin Pre-N router covered every nook and cranny in my house, but
> it was recently replaced my new ISP installed a new D-Link router that
> is required (for viop and TV service), which doesn't provide reception
> in my home office (on the opposite side of the house and one level
> lower).
>
> So can I just add my Belkin Pre-N router to my network as an access
> point only? How do I go about doing that?
>
> Thanks!
>
Yes you can... In general terms you want to...
1. Disable the DHCP server in the Belkin Pre-N device.
2. Change the Belkin Pre-N devices LAN IP address to an IP in the same range
as the new D-Link, ie. for example if the D-Link router LAN uses 192.168.1.X
then change the Belkin to 192.168.1.10 or something similar. Make sure the
IP is not in the range of the IPs assigned by the D-Link DHCP server.
3. Connect the two routers LAN port to LAN port using a 10BaseT Ethernet
straight cable.
You might check the Belkin Pre-N devices manual. The Belkin F5D7230-4 I use
has a AP mode configuration area once you logon to the routers admin pages.
I have never played with mine so as always YMMV...
--
Al Jarvi (MS-MVP Windows Networking)
Please post *ALL* questions and replies to the news group for the
mutual benefit of all of us...
The MS-MVP Program - http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
rights...
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From:
Sooner Al [MVP] <SoonerAl@somewhere.net.invalid>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wireless is weak.. Can/SHould I add a WAP?
Date:
05/05/2007 12:49:26
"Sooner Al [MVP]" <SoonerAl@somewhere.net.invalid> wrote in message
news:D8184593-ED7C-4DF6-85DA-7D9DD3781821@microsoft.com...
> "Spare" <mcahren@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1178385021.006798.233890@h2g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
>> My Belkin Pre-N router covered every nook and cranny in my house, but
>> it was recently replaced my new ISP installed a new D-Link router that
>> is required (for viop and TV service), which doesn't provide reception
>> in my home office (on the opposite side of the house and one level
>> lower).
>>
>> So can I just add my Belkin Pre-N router to my network as an access
>> point only? How do I go about doing that?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>
> Yes you can... In general terms you want to...
>
> 1. Disable the DHCP server in the Belkin Pre-N device.
> 2. Change the Belkin Pre-N devices LAN IP address to an IP in the same
> range as the new D-Link, ie. for example if the D-Link router LAN uses
> 192.168.1.X then change the Belkin to 192.168.1.10 or something similar.
> Make sure the IP is not in the range of the IPs assigned by the D-Link
> DHCP server.
> 3. Connect the two routers LAN port to LAN port using a 10BaseT Ethernet
> straight cable.
>
> You might check the Belkin Pre-N devices manual. The Belkin F5D7230-4 I
> use has a AP mode configuration area once you logon to the routers admin
> pages. I have never played with mine so as always YMMV...
>
> --
>
> Al Jarvi (MS-MVP Windows Networking)
>
> Please post *ALL* questions and replies to the news group for the
> mutual benefit of all of us...
> The MS-MVP Program - http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
> rights...
>
If your router is the F5D8230-4 look at page 54 in the manual that you can
download from Belkin if you don't have a copy on CD...
http://www.belkin.com/support/dl/P74304-C_F5D8230-4_man.pdf
--
Al Jarvi (MS-MVP Windows Networking)
Please post *ALL* questions and replies to the news group for the
mutual benefit of all of us...
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From:
Sooner Al [MVP] <SoonerAl@somewhere.net.invalid>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wireless is weak.. Can/SHould I add a WAP?
Date:
05/05/2007 12:55:40
"Sooner Al [MVP]" <SoonerAl@somewhere.net.invalid> wrote in message
news:81B7AE31-DDC4-4FA1-96C0-5F585D83B850@microsoft.com...
> "Sooner Al [MVP]" <SoonerAl@somewhere.net.invalid> wrote in message
> news:D8184593-ED7C-4DF6-85DA-7D9DD3781821@microsoft.com...
>> "Spare" <mcahren@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1178385021.006798.233890@h2g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
>>> My Belkin Pre-N router covered every nook and cranny in my house, but
>>> it was recently replaced my new ISP installed a new D-Link router that
>>> is required (for viop and TV service), which doesn't provide reception
>>> in my home office (on the opposite side of the house and one level
>>> lower).
>>>
>>> So can I just add my Belkin Pre-N router to my network as an access
>>> point only? How do I go about doing that?
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>>
>>
>> Yes you can... In general terms you want to...
>>
>> 1. Disable the DHCP server in the Belkin Pre-N device.
>> 2. Change the Belkin Pre-N devices LAN IP address to an IP in the same
>> range as the new D-Link, ie. for example if the D-Link router LAN uses
>> 192.168.1.X then change the Belkin to 192.168.1.10 or something similar.
>> Make sure the IP is not in the range of the IPs assigned by the D-Link
>> DHCP server.
>> 3. Connect the two routers LAN port to LAN port using a 10BaseT Ethernet
>> straight cable.
>>
>> You might check the Belkin Pre-N devices manual. The Belkin F5D7230-4 I
>> use has a AP mode configuration area once you logon to the routers admin
>> pages. I have never played with mine so as always YMMV...
>>
>> --
>>
>> Al Jarvi (MS-MVP Windows Networking)
>>
>> Please post *ALL* questions and replies to the news group for the
>> mutual benefit of all of us...
>> The MS-MVP Program - http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
>> rights...
>>
>
> If your router is the F5D8230-4 look at page 54 in the manual that you can
> download from Belkin if you don't have a copy on CD...
>
> http://www.belkin.com/support/dl/P74304-C_F5D8230-4_man.pdf
>
> --
>
> Al Jarvi (MS-MVP Windows Networking)
>
> Please post *ALL* questions and replies to the news group for the
> mutual benefit of all of us...
> The MS-MVP Program - http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
> rights...
>
One last thing...
You should turn off the D-Link WiFi radio so as not to interfere with the
Belkin. What model D-Link is it?
--
Al Jarvi (MS-MVP Windows Networking)
Please post *ALL* questions and replies to the news group for the
mutual benefit of all of us...
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From:
Jack \(MVP-Networking\). <Jack@DiscussIssues.net>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wireless is weak.. Can/SHould I add a WAP?
Date:
05/05/2007 12:54:58
Hi
Just a Cable remark.
If the ports on either one of the Routers is MDX, then a Straight cable
would work, Otherwise LAN to LAN port needs Crossover cable.
Jack (MVP-Networking).
"Sooner Al [MVP]" <SoonerAl@somewhere.net.invalid> wrote in message
news:D8184593-ED7C-4DF6-85DA-7D9DD3781821@microsoft.com...
> "Spare" <mcahren@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1178385021.006798.233890@h2g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
>> My Belkin Pre-N router covered every nook and cranny in my house, but
>> it was recently replaced my new ISP installed a new D-Link router that
>> is required (for viop and TV service), which doesn't provide reception
>> in my home office (on the opposite side of the house and one level
>> lower).
>>
>> So can I just add my Belkin Pre-N router to my network as an access
>> point only? How do I go about doing that?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>
> Yes you can... In general terms you want to...
>
> 1. Disable the DHCP server in the Belkin Pre-N device.
> 2. Change the Belkin Pre-N devices LAN IP address to an IP in the same
> range as the new D-Link, ie. for example if the D-Link router LAN uses
> 192.168.1.X then change the Belkin to 192.168.1.10 or something similar.
> Make sure the IP is not in the range of the IPs assigned by the D-Link
> DHCP server.
> 3. Connect the two routers LAN port to LAN port using a 10BaseT Ethernet
> straight cable.
>
> You might check the Belkin Pre-N devices manual. The Belkin F5D7230-4 I
> use has a AP mode configuration area once you logon to the routers admin
> pages. I have never played with mine so as always YMMV...
>
> --
>
> Al Jarvi (MS-MVP Windows Networking)
>
> Please post *ALL* questions and replies to the news group for the
> mutual benefit of all of us...
> The MS-MVP Program - http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
> rights...
>
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From:
Spare <mcahren@gmail.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wireless is weak.. Can/SHould I add a WAP?
Date:
05/05/2007 14:18:01
On May 5, 12:55 pm, "Sooner Al [MVP]" <Soone...@somewhere.net.invalid>
wrote:
> "Sooner Al [MVP]" <Soone...@somewhere.net.invalid> wrote in
messagenews:81B7AE31-DDC4-4FA1-96C0-5F585D83B850@microsoft.com...
>
>
>
>
>
> > "Sooner Al [MVP]" <Soone...@somewhere.net.invalid> wrote in message
> >news:D8184593-ED7C-4DF6-85DA-7D9DD3781821@microsoft.com...
> >> "Spare" <mcah...@gmail.com> wrote in message
> >>news:1178385021.006798.233890@h2g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
> >>> My Belkin Pre-N router covered every nook and cranny in my house, but
> >>> it was recently replaced my new ISP installed a new D-Link router that
> >>> is required (for viop and TV service), which doesn't provide reception
> >>> in my home office (on the opposite side of the house and one level
> >>> lower).
>
> >>> So can I just add my Belkin Pre-N router to my network as an access
> >>> point only? How do I go about doing that?
>
> >>> Thanks!
>
> >> Yes you can... In general terms you want to...
>
> >> 1. Disable the DHCP server in the Belkin Pre-N device.
> >> 2. Change the Belkin Pre-N devices LAN IP address to an IP in the same
> >> range as the new D-Link, ie. for example if the D-Link router LAN uses
> >> 192.168.1.X then change the Belkin to 192.168.1.10 or something similar.
> >> Make sure the IP is not in the range of the IPs assigned by the D-Link
> >> DHCP server.
> >> 3. Connect the two routers LAN port to LAN port using a 10BaseT Ethernet
> >> straight cable.
>
> >> You might check the Belkin Pre-N devices manual. The Belkin F5D7230-4 I
> >> use has a AP mode configuration area once you logon to the routers admin
> >> pages. I have never played with mine so as always YMMV...
>
> >> --
>
> >> Al Jarvi (MS-MVP Windows Networking)
>
> >> Please post *ALL* questions and replies to the news group for the
> >> mutual benefit of all of us...
> >> The MS-MVP Program -http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
> >> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
> >> rights...
>
> > If your router is the F5D8230-4 look at page 54 in the manual that you can
> > download from Belkin if you don't have a copy on CD...
>
> >http://www.belkin.com/support/dl/P74304-C_F5D8230-4_man.pdf
>
> > --
>
> > Al Jarvi (MS-MVP Windows Networking)
>
> > Please post *ALL* questions and replies to the news group for the
> > mutual benefit of all of us...
> > The MS-MVP Program -http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
> > This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
> > rights...
>
> One last thing...
>
> You should turn off the D-Link WiFi radio so as not to interfere with the
> Belkin. What model D-Link is it?
>
> --
>
> Al Jarvi (MS-MVP Windows Networking)
>
> Please post *ALL* questions and replies to the news group for the
> mutual benefit of all of us...
> The MS-MVP Program -http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
> rights...- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
This is a D-Link DI-624 that came with my Verizon Fios, but I
understand that the firmware was customized a bit, so no flashing
allowed. My Belkin is indeed the F5D8230-4. Thanks a ton
for
helping me understand this, I will attempt to configure this later
today, and I will let you know how this goes.
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From:
Sooner Al [MVP] <SoonerAl@somewhere.net.invalid>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wireless is weak.. Can/SHould I add a WAP?
Date:
05/05/2007 17:55:54
"Spare" <mcahren@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1178392681.713796.90840@y80g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...
>
> This is a D-Link DI-624 that came with my Verizon Fios, but I
> understand that the firmware was customized a bit, so no flashing
> allowed. My Belkin is indeed the F5D8230-4. Thanks a
ton for
> helping me understand this, I will attempt to configure this later
> today, and I will let you know how this goes.
>
There is no flashing required. Just figure out how to turn off the D-Link
WiFi radio so it will not interfere with the Belkin. Check the users
manual...
--
Al Jarvi (MS-MVP Windows Networking)
Please post *ALL* questions and replies to the news group for the
mutual benefit of all of us...
The MS-MVP Program - http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
rights...
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From:
Jack \(MVP-Networking\). <Jack@discussiongroup.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wireless Network Connection Status window
Date:
04/24/2007 10:27:17
Hi
I think it depends on the way the Card's drivers are designed, and it can
not be changes.
There are a lot of small utilities that can add to the Network and would
show traffic in Bytes (example),
http://www.analogx.com/contents/download/network/nsl.htm
Jack (MVP-Networking).
"Bob L" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:udgEI3nhHHA.1312@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>I recently changed Linksys network adapters from a PCI card adapter to a
>USB adapter on my Windows XP computer. Before the change, the Wireless
>Network Connection Status window that appears when I double click the
>connection status icon would display the sent and receive activity in
>bytes. Now the activity is displayed as packets.
>
> Is there a way to change the display back to bytes?
>
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From:
Bob L <nospam@nospam.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wireless Network Connection Status window
Date:
04/24/2007 10:33:20
I was afraid of that. Thanks.
"Jack (MVP-Networking)." <Jack@discussiongroup.com> wrote in message
news:OdTFXUohHHA.1220@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> Hi
> I think it depends on the way the Card's drivers are designed, and it can
> not be changes.
> There are a lot of small utilities that can add to the Network and would
> show traffic in Bytes (example),
> http://www.analogx.com/contents/download/network/nsl.htm
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
> "Bob L" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:udgEI3nhHHA.1312@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>I recently changed Linksys network adapters from a PCI card adapter to a
>>USB adapter on my Windows XP computer. Before the change, the Wireless
>>Network Connection Status window that appears when I double click the
>>connection status icon would display the sent and receive activity in
>>bytes. Now the activity is displayed as packets.
>>
>> Is there a way to change the display back to bytes?
>>
>
>
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From:
Jack \(MVP-Networking\). <Jack@discussiongroup.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wireless Networking Confusion
Date:
05/10/2007 14:52:49
Hi
Almost all Routers can be log into by using the browser (I.E.) typing into
the address bar the Router's core address.
Default D-Link 524 is http://192.168.0.1 User= admin password blank (i.e
no
pw).
Once you are in the menu find the entry for Firmware upgrade.
As for Internet connection.
May be this can Help.
Cable Internet, http://www.ezlan.net/broadband.html
DSL, http://www.ezlan.net/PPPOE.html
Jack (MVP-Networking).
"Ascertain20" <Ascertain20@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:56B8B2BE-C753-4202-B843-E3CF5567F3AC@microsoft.com...
> We have a La Fonera router that broadcasts beautifully, but no internet.
> We've been having confusion as to how to set up one of the routers to
> broadcast a wireless signal from our main desktop computer to 2 laptops
> and a
> Nintendo Wii. We can get internet on the main computer, but we can't get
> internet on the other computers. Any help?
>
> Also, we have a D-Link DI-524 (revision A1) router which we're having
> trouble with as well trying to get internet while broadcasting a wireless
> signal to the other devices I mentioned.
>
> Also, does anyone know how to install firmware for the D-Link router
> without
> the disk, but still have the firmware on the desktop?
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From:
Jack \(MVP-Networking\). <Jack@discussiongroup.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wireless networking question
Date:
05/08/2007 14:16:59
Hi
Installation of network components on Win98 usuaually requires the CD.
No need for it in WinXP.
Jack (MVP-Networking).
"kent" <kent44@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1178648483.964573.66960@h2g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
> Hey everybody,
>
> I have never hooked up a wireless network before and I am running into
> a problem. Laptops are hooking up fine; however, I have a PC and have
> gotten a wireless PCI card from SMC. My problem is, in the
> instructions that come with it it says that I may need my original,
> licenced Windows CD in order to install the wireless card. I no
> longer have this CD. Is there any way around this? Or, are there
any
> wireless cards for PCs that do not have this requirement? Thanks.
>
> Kent
>
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From:
Pavel A. <pavel_a@NOwritemeNO.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wireless networking question
Date:
05/08/2007 16:01:02
Try to find a suitable win98 CD. It must be exactly same
version ("gold" or SR2) and same language version as your system.
No serial number is needed :)
But better get a decent new laptop and cut the trouble... seriously.
--PA
"Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:
> Hi
> Installation of network components on Win98 usuaually requires the CD.
> No need for it in WinXP.
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
> "kent" <kent44@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1178648483.964573.66960@h2g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
> > Hey everybody,
> >
> > I have never hooked up a wireless network before and I am running into
> > a problem. Laptops are hooking up fine; however, I have a PC and have
> > gotten a wireless PCI card from SMC. My problem is, in the
> > instructions that come with it it says that I may need my original,
> > licenced Windows CD in order to install the wireless card. I no
> > longer have this CD. Is there any way around this? Or, are there
any
> > wireless cards for PCs that do not have this requirement? Thanks.
> >
> > Kent
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From:
Jack \(MVP-Networking\). <Jack@discussiongroup.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wireless Password
Date:
05/02/2007 19:41:48
Hi
You don't need a Flash drive. Out of the hundreds of models that are sold,
very few has a Flash drive arrangement.
Read your Wireless Router (Access Point) manual it would explain how to
configure the security.
In general.
From the weakest to the strongest, Wireless security capacity is.
No Security
MAC
WEP
WPA-PSK
WPA-AES
WPA2
The documentation of your Wireless devices (Wireless Router, and Wireless
Computers Card) should state the type of security that is available with
your Wireless hardware.
All devices MUST be set to the same security level using the same pass
phrase.
Therefore the security must be set according what ever is the best possible
of one of the Wireless devices.
I.e. even if most of your system might be capable to be configured to the
max. with WPA2, but one device is only capable to be configured to max . of
WEP, to whole system must be configured to WEP.
If you need more good security and one device (like a Wireless card that can
do WEP only) is holding better security for the whole Network, replace the
device with a better one.
Wireless Security - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html
Jack (MVP-Networking).
"bosco" <bosco@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:6349DA25-0027-4570-AE56-2066D2B721BE@microsoft.com...
> I'm trying to give my wireless network a password so that my neighbors
> can't
> use it. What I was trying required that I use a flash drive, but I don't
> see
> any place for a flash drive on my router. Is there any way I can
> password-protect my already existing network?
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From:
Sooner Al [MVP] <SoonerAl@somewhere.net.invalid>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wireless Password
Date:
05/03/2007 04:23:38
"bosco" <bosco@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:6349DA25-0027-4570-AE56-2066D2B721BE@microsoft.com...
> I'm trying to give my wireless network a password so that my neighbors
> can't
> use it. What I was trying required that I use a flash drive, but I don't
> see
> any place for a flash drive on my router. Is there any way I can
> password-protect my already existing network?
You can use the flash drive to save your wireless encryption settings for
your use later or if friends and family want access to your wireless
network. If your wireless access point/router or clients do not support WCN
you can easily copy-n-paste the network key by opening the flash drive and
navigating to the \Smrtntky\Wsetting.txt file and copying the key to the
wireless access point/router or client.
--
Al Jarvi (MS-MVP Windows Networking)
Please post *ALL* questions and replies to the news group for the
mutual benefit of all of us...
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From:
<ato_zee@hotmail.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: wireless pc cannot connect to network
Date:
04/19/2007 03:47:21
On 19-Apr-2007, =?Utf-8?B?ZGI=?= <db@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> I can see my wireless network on my wireless pc when I "view available
> networks" but it will not connect. When I hit the "connect" icon it just says
> waiting to connect to network then eventually stops. I have tried connecting
> by making my network secured and unsecured but the same thing still happens.
> Any suggestions? I have heard there may be a problem with xp that I need to
> download a fix for, but am not sure which one to use.
If you are in the UK Netstumbler is frequently on various PC magazine
cover disks, but in any event is a free download. Tells you a lot about
what's around you and what you are trying to connect to.
Start -> Run -> then
ipconfig /all > C:\ipconfig.txt
and post results here.
XP with all the hotfixes and updates shouldn't have any problems.
Static IP addresses rather than WZC often fixes a lot of
problems.
Other thing to check is Hardware under system management
for the dreaded yellow warning icon that something is wrong,
but as you can see the network, it's probably ok.
As administrator you can look at your systems event logs
for warnings when you try to connect, you can also look at
Services to see what's running, stopped, disabled, started
automatically, etc.
Start troubleshooting in unsecured mode, and when that
works add security.
Use an RJ45 hardwied ethernet connection if you can,
get that working first, then start troubleshooting the
wireless issues.
It's also a good idea to have all the addresses in
the same IP address range, there are two common
defaults, and they don't mix too well if at all.
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From:
Jack \(MVP-Networking\). <Jack@discussiongroup.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wireless PC cannot see non wireless workgroup
Date:
04/12/2007 11:34:07
Hi
Wireless settings should not affect sharing unless there is some issues with
the Router per-se.
Look at the Router's Brand support site, if there is a updated firmware
update the Router.
Jack (MVP-Networking).
"Khartoum" <Khartoum@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:A31D3016-6CE1-4D8C-9470-429C7E430641@microsoft.com...
> Hi jack, i have been into the router to check they were all assigned ip
> addresses and they were. They are all in the same network group. I have
> set
> up all the shares. Thats why i am baffled, it was working fine until i
> replaced the router with a new one, not done anything different. i was
> wondering whether the wireless settings in any way can affect it
>
> "Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:
>
>> Hi
>> Assuming that all the computers have an IP assigned by the Router's DHCP
>> and
>> are in the same Network group.
>> Successful Sharing involves some general consideration in Network
>> settings,http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html As well as specific adjustment
>> of
>> each computer according to what it is allowed to be shared.
>> Vista File and Printer Sharing-
>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/network/evaluate/vista_fp.mspx
>> Basic XP -
>>
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/filesharing.mspx
>> Advanced XP -
>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040
>> Printer Sharing XP -
>>
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/honeycutt_july2.mspx
>> Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP -
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
>> Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista -
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120
>> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>>
>> "Khartoum" <Khartoum@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:51AEEDA6-E433-4DDF-83D3-8D4E1159F77F@microsoft.com...
>> >I have a network of 5 PC's, one is wireless, the other 4 connected via a
>> >hub.
>> > The hub is connected to a router. The router is also wireless enabled
>> > therfore the wireless pc connects via that route, but the wireless pc
>> > for
>> > some reason cannot see the workgroup and hence open shared files etc on
>> > the
>> > network. It is saying - you may not have permissions. This worked fine
>> > until
>> > i needed to renew the router due to a fault, it is the same type of
>> > router. I
>> > am thinking it is because the wireless pc attaches to the wireless
>> > network
>> > on
>> > start up but i still thought it would see the other workgroupo via the
>> > router. Any clues what i may have done wrong would be very much
>> > appreciated.
>>
>>
>>
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From:
Khartoum <Khartoum@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wireless PC cannot see non wireless workgroup
Date:
04/12/2007 15:14:06
I did upgrade firmware when i installed router but i'll check it was most
recent
thansk
"Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:
> Hi
> Wireless settings should not affect sharing unless there is some issues with
> the Router per-se.
> Look at the Router's Brand support site, if there is a updated firmware
> update the Router.
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
> "Khartoum" <Khartoum@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:A31D3016-6CE1-4D8C-9470-429C7E430641@microsoft.com...
> > Hi jack, i have been into the router to check they were all assigned ip
> > addresses and they were. They are all in the same network group. I have
> > set
> > up all the shares. Thats why i am baffled, it was working fine until i
> > replaced the router with a new one, not done anything different. i was
> > wondering whether the wireless settings in any way can affect it
> >
> > "Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:
> >
> >> Hi
> >> Assuming that all the computers have an IP assigned by the Router's DHCP
> >> and
> >> are in the same Network group.
> >> Successful Sharing involves some general consideration in Network
> >> settings,http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html As well as specific adjustment
> >> of
> >> each computer according to what it is allowed to be shared.
> >> Vista File and Printer Sharing-
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/network/evaluate/vista_fp.mspx
> >> Basic XP -
> >>
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/filesharing.mspx
> >> Advanced XP -
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040
> >> Printer Sharing XP -
> >>
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/honeycutt_july2.mspx
> >> Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP -
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
> >> Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista -
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120
> >> Jack (MVP-Networking).
> >>
> >> "Khartoum" <Khartoum@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:51AEEDA6-E433-4DDF-83D3-8D4E1159F77F@microsoft.com...
> >> >I have a network of 5 PC's, one is wireless, the other 4 connected via a
> >> >hub.
> >> > The hub is connected to a router. The router is also wireless enabled
> >> > therfore the wireless pc connects via that route, but the wireless pc
> >> > for
> >> > some reason cannot see the workgroup and hence open shared files etc on
> >> > the
> >> > network. It is saying - you may not have permissions. This worked fine
> >> > until
> >> > i needed to renew the router due to a fault, it is the same type of
> >> > router. I
> >> > am thinking it is because the wireless pc attaches to the wireless
> >> > network
> >> > on
> >> > start up but i still thought it would see the other workgroupo via the
> >> > router. Any clues what i may have done wrong would be very much
> >> > appreciated.
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>
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From:
Tammy <Tammy@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wireless printing is driving me nuts
Date:
04/27/2007 21:08:00
I have the WGPS606 and set it up like this on a laptop and a desktop both
using Windows XP SP2. I now have a laptop with Vista and it won't work.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Tammy
"Gordon" wrote:
> <scotaron@googlemail.com> wrote in message
> news:1170366736.624579.291200@v45g2000cwv.googlegroups.com...
> >I have a netgear dg834gt Wireless router and I am trying to get a
> > Netgear WGPS606 Wireless print server to work with it.
> > I am using Network magic for my networking It finds the Print Server
> > no problem at the pc end and I can access settings etc.In the print
> > server
> > I stupidly assumed it would show up in my printers list and I would
> > just print to it.
> > If i try to add a device in network magic It does not give me an
> > option to find a wireless printer.
> > But i cannot find it anywhere to print to HELP before it goes out the
> > window.
> > Ron
> >
>
> It might be that the "wireless" is a red herring here.
> have you set up a printer in "Printers and faxes" as follows:
> (You will need to know the IP address of the server, and AFAIK it doesn't
> make any difference whether it's wireless or not)
> Go to Start-Printers and faxes
> double-click on Add New Printer
> Click Next
> Select Local printer. (Make suer to DEselect "automatically detect etc etc)
> Click next
> Select "Create a New Port"
> at the pull-down menu select "Standard TCP/IP port"
> next
> Next
> Type in the IP address of the server. (The port name will be automatc)
> Select Custom
> Click on settings
> Select LPR
> Input the port name (found in the Print Server settings)
> Click OK
> Next
> Finish
> Then go on to install the printer in the normal way.
>
> HTH
>
>
>
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From:
bri@n <bri_competitions_N_0SpAm@yahoo.codotuk>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wireless problems
Date:
04/12/2007 16:33:24
Lem wrote:
> Lem wrote:
>> bri@n wrote:
>>> Lem wrote:
>>>> bri@n wrote:
>>>>> Lem wrote:
>>>>>> bri@n wrote:
>>>>>>> I have a couple of question about setting up a wireless system on
>>>>>>> my laptop. I'm using XP media centre
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I set up my laptop and router to go wireless and I'm getting
>>>>>>> Windows was unable to find a certificate to log you on the network.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> How can I fix this?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Also every time I go into the properties the settings have
>>>>>>> changed. I originally set it up to use WPA-PSK but it keeps going
>>>>>>> back to WPA
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> anyone know of a fix for these?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> In addition to Jack's advice, in the "Properties" screens for your
>>>>>> wireless adapter, select your network in the list of preferred
>>>>>> networks, click "Properties," and then the "Authentication" tab
>>>>>> and make sure that the box for "Enable IEEE 802.1x authentication
>>>>>> for this network" is UNchecked. OK your way out.
>>>>>
>>>>> thanks for the info guys, I've given it another go but I'm still
>>>>> getting the same results when I try WPA-psk.
>>>>>
>>>>> When I try to set up my laptop to use WPA-PSK the lap top reverts
>>>>> to WPA and I get the Windows was unable to find a certificate to
>>>>> log you on the network.
>>>>>
>>>>> So I think it's the router that's the problem, but why is the
>>>>> Network key and confirm options are greyed out as is the Enable
>>>>> IEEE 802.1x
>>>>>
>>>>> I can't even change the IEEE 802.1x in Authentication because that
>>>>> is greyed out and there is a tick
>>>>
>>>> It's not the router. The router has nothing to do with the ability
>>>> to make/change configuration settings on your laptop.
>>>>
>>>> Is this laptop used to connect to a corporate network (or has it
>>>> been used that way)? It's possible that there is a group policy
>>>> locking your configuration options.
>>>
>>> No I bought a few days ago, it's a brand new laptop
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> Is the box "The key is provided for me automatically" checked or
>>>> unchecked? It should be UNchecked.
>>>
>>> When I go to advanced settings in Choose a Wireless Network, I select
>>> Wireless Network and then add. Type in the name of the router change
>>> the network authentication to WPA-PSK, leave the AES and type in the
>>> network key and confirm key.
>>>
>>> The Key is provided automatically is greyed out and there's no tick.
>>> On the authentication tab every thing is greyed out
>>>
>>>
>>>> Have you tried to delete the network entirely from the list of
>>>> Preferred networks (using the "Remove" button), and then use the
>>>> "Add" button to re-create it using the proper settings?
>>>
>>> Yes I have deleted them many times but I remember that I first used
>>> set up a wireless network option below the refresh network list.
>>> Should I have done this?
>>
>> I'm sorry, I'm essentially out of ideas. The only other thing I can
>> think of to suggest is to make sure that there is no
>> manufacturer-supplied wireless configuration utility running at the
>> same time as Windows "wireless zero configuration." This situation
>> usually manifests with different problems than the one you describe,
>> but you should check anyway. You may have to do some investigation to
>> identify any manufacturer-supplied configuration utility. For more
>> info, see: http://www.ezlan.net/wzc.html
>>
> Two other long shots:
>
> - make sure that the box "Use Windows to configure my wireless network
> settings" (on the wireless network connection properties "wireless
> networks" tab) is checked.
That is ticked
> - click the "configure" button next to the name of your wireless adapter
> (on the wireless network connection properties "General" tab) and then
> click the "Advanced" button. Check the list of Properties and their
> values for an incompatible security setting.
>
I will have a look at the properties list. here's hopping something
jumps out at me?
Thanks for the help guys
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From:
DowntownDaleBrown <DowntownDaleBrown@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
RE: Wireless problems
Date:
04/26/2007 17:42:01
Important question: Do you have any 2.4Ghz phones in the area? These are
operating on the same frequency as your router and will interfere with your
signal. Even when you are seeing an "excellent" signal, a lot of this could
be surrounding "noise" as opposed to signal. The ideal would be switching to
a 5.8 or 900mhz phone, but even putting some distance between phone and
router will make a difference.
Another thing to keep in mind if you have other networks in the area is that
the default channel for routers seems to be 6. Changing your network to
channels 1 or 11 will be able to bypass any interference from these other
networks.
"Corrado 'Junior' Soprano" wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I connected my modem to a linksys router, and one of its net-port to a
> desktop with a patch cable.
> I have my laptop downstairs, for some reason the signal quality changes from
> excellent to poor, then it deconnects.
> The weirdest is, when this happens I can see other wireless networks in the
> area, from some of my neighborhoods, but my network (again, it's just
> upstairs!)
> Even when it's "excellent" the connection looks slow compared to what it
> should be.
> Both desktop and laptop are in DHCP mode.
>
> Thanks for help
>
>
>
>
>
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From:
Lem <lemp40@hotmail.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wireless Router for aircard
Date:
04/13/2007 10:30:51
SG wrote:
> Here is what you need:
>
> http://www.notebookreview.com/price/default.asp?cnetProductID=32092813
>
> or something similar...I think most of the major air card vendors support this
one or something like it
>
> EggHeadCafe.com - .NET Developer Portal of Choice
> http://www.eggheadcafe.com
Thanks for that info.
--
Lem MS MVP -- Networking
To the moon and back with 64 Kbits of RAM and 512 Kbits of ROM.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer
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From:
Jack \(MVP-Networking\). <Jack@discussiongroup.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wireless Router Near Speakers?
Date:
05/02/2007 09:38:31
Hi
If it is a huge Speakers with unshielded huge Magnet it might affect. If
you put the Antenna above the speakers it would be OK.
Jack (MVP-Networking).
"Pegleg" <Pegleg@usnavyret.mil> wrote in message
news:086h33dd82kr97gblmpss5uu6mh17ct6j1@4ax.com...
> Need to move my router for better coverage in the house. Is placing it
> near (within 18") speakers for my home theater system a bad idea
> interference-wise?
>
> TIA
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From:
Lem <lemp40@hotmail.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wireless Router Near Speakers?
Date:
05/02/2007 09:45:05
Pegleg wrote:
> Need to move my router for better coverage in the house. Is placing it
> near (within 18") speakers for my home theater system a bad idea
> interference-wise?
>
> TIA
A wireless network uses radio communication -- electromagnetic waves. A
speaker uses magnets to create sound (air pressure waves). The bigger
and better the speaker, the bigger and stronger the magnets. The
magnets and the electrical signals used to control them create an
electromagnetic field.
That said, most high quality speakers are shielded (especially speakers
intended to be used near computers), so that the electromagnetic fields
created by the speaker don't extend far, if at all, outside the speaker
enclosure.
Furthermore, the interference caused by speakers typically has more of
an effect on TV/monitor screens (which also use magnets to control the
display) than on wifi radios. Your wifi network is more likely to
suffer from interference from 2.4 GHz cordless telephones, Bluetooth
devices, microwave ovens, fluorescent lights, various wireless remote
controllers, and so on.
The best answer is to try it out. If placing the router where you want
to place it gives you the coverage you're looking for, then do it.
Otherwise, you'll have to try again.
--
Lem MS MVP -- Networking
To the moon and back with 64 Kbits of RAM and 512 Kbits of ROM.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer
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From:
Jack \(MVP-Networking\). <Jack@discussiongroup.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wireless Routers and Stronger Signals
Date:
05/19/2007 20:28:56
Hi
There is No magic Router that can overcome all environmental trepadation.
The typical solution is to create multiple Access Point with cables, or WDS
system.
May be this can Help.
Extending Distance - http://www.ezlan.net/Distance.html
Wireless Bridging - http://www.ezlan.net/bridging
Wireless Modes - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Modes.html
Wireless Router as an AP - http://www.ezlan.net/router_AP.html
Jack (MVP-Networking)
"Mark2006" <Mark2006@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E3285226-67F7-466D-9419-C2247BD4AA04@microsoft.com...
>I have a linksys wireless router in my office suite (about 1500 square
>feet),
> the walls are made of drywall. Despite this, the strength of the signal
> gets
> fairly week fairly quickly. The offices furthest from the router have
low
> signal sometimes causing web pages to load slowly and, for some, to time
> out.
> Are there any suggestions on how to handle this problem. I would be
> willing
> to upgrade my router.
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From:
Jim <j.n@nospam.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wireless Routers and Stronger Signals
Date:
05/19/2007 21:25:32
"Mark2006" <Mark2006@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E3285226-67F7-466D-9419-C2247BD4AA04@microsoft.com...
>I have a linksys wireless router in my office suite (about 1500 square
>feet),
> the walls are made of drywall. Despite this, the strength of the signal
> gets
> fairly week fairly quickly. The offices furthest from the router have
low
> signal sometimes causing web pages to load slowly and, for some, to time
> out.
> Are there any suggestions on how to handle this problem. I would be
> willing
> to upgrade my router.
It is the distance from the router than can make a difference. My house is
bigger than your office; however, my laptop is at least 25 feet from the
router. Most of the time, the router signal is excellent, but in times of
high humidity the laptop cannot connect to the router even when the laptop
is in the same room (i. e. no more than 8 feet away).
You can try installing higher gain antennas in addition to what Jack said.
Jim
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From:
Sooner Al [MVP] <SoonerAl@somewhere.net.invalid>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wireless security regarding files
Date:
04/20/2007 08:56:02
"John" <doesnotwork@aiabsdC.com> wrote in message
news:OMqdnSCYIru6XrXbnZ2dnUVZ8q6unZ2d@bt.com...
> My wireless network is secured using WPA-PSK TKIP but there has been some
> publicity here in the UK over the last few days regarding unsecured
> networks. Most of it revolves around the intruder gaining access to the
> internet through unsecured networks but there has been mention of people
> being able to gain access into the computer.
>
> My understanding is that no-one can get into my files or folders unless I
> *specifically and conciously* set up a share for those. I have "Printer
> and File Sharing" enabled and my printer is actively shared (as denoted by
> the "hand" icon under it) but I have not actively shared any other files
> or folders and I had always believed these to be "safe" - am I wrong?
>
> John
>
In addition to what you have done I also recommend configuring the XP SP2
Windows Firewall (or any other software firewall) to block all incoming
traffic, ie. set for No Exceptions, on any laptop you might own.
http://theillustratednetwork.mvps.org/ScreenShots/SP2WindowsFirewall/FirewallNoExceptions.JPG
As far as desktops are concerned I configure each desktop, wireless or
otherwise, to only allow File & Print Sharing access only from specific
local LAN IP addresses or VPN client addresses.
http://theillustratednetwork.mvps.org/ScreenShots/SP2WindowsFirewall/FirewallCustomScope.JPG
With Vista the OS is smart enough to change from a public network to a
private network when I connect to my home wireless LAN. The private network
completely blocks incoming probes, while the private network allows File &
Print Sharing, etc. That works very well IMHO...
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/columns/cableguy/cg0906.mspx
--
Al Jarvi (MS-MVP Windows Networking)
Please post *ALL* questions and replies to the news group for the
mutual benefit of all of us...
The MS-MVP Program - http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
rights...
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From:
Sooner Al [MVP] <SoonerAl@somewhere.net.invalid>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wireless security regarding files
Date:
04/20/2007 09:09:02
"Sooner Al [MVP]" <SoonerAl@somewhere.net.invalid> wrote in message
news:AE1DE878-B1B4-4E61-BBE7-AE9A41A21AE6@microsoft.com...
> "John" <doesnotwork@aiabsdC.com> wrote in message
> news:OMqdnSCYIru6XrXbnZ2dnUVZ8q6unZ2d@bt.com...
>> My wireless network is secured using WPA-PSK TKIP but there has been some
>> publicity here in the UK over the last few days regarding unsecured
>> networks. Most of it revolves around the intruder gaining access to the
>> internet through unsecured networks but there has been mention of people
>> being able to gain access into the computer.
>>
>> My understanding is that no-one can get into my files or folders unless I
>> *specifically and conciously* set up a share for those. I have "Printer
>> and File Sharing" enabled and my printer is actively shared (as denoted
>> by the "hand" icon under it) but I have not actively shared any other
>> files or folders and I had always believed these to be "safe" - am I
>> wrong?
>>
>> John
>>
>
> In addition to what you have done I also recommend configuring the XP SP2
> Windows Firewall (or any other software firewall) to block all incoming
> traffic, ie. set for No Exceptions, on any laptop you might own.
>
>
http://theillustratednetwork.mvps.org/ScreenShots/SP2WindowsFirewall/FirewallNoExceptions.JPG
>
> As far as desktops are concerned I configure each desktop, wireless or
> otherwise, to only allow File & Print Sharing access only from specific
> local LAN IP addresses or VPN client addresses.
>
>
http://theillustratednetwork.mvps.org/ScreenShots/SP2WindowsFirewall/FirewallCustomScope.JPG
>
> With Vista the OS is smart enough to change from a public network to a
> private network when I connect to my home wireless LAN. The private
> network completely blocks incoming probes, while the private network
> allows File & Print Sharing, etc. That works very well IMHO...
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/columns/cableguy/cg0906.mspx
>
> --
>
> Al Jarvi (MS-MVP Windows Networking)
>
> Please post *ALL* questions and replies to the news group for the
> mutual benefit of all of us...
> The MS-MVP Program - http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
> rights...
>
CORRECTION...
The last sentence should read... Note the change to "public" in the second
word...
"The public network completely blocks incoming probes, while the private
network allows File & Print Sharing, etc."
--
Al Jarvi (MS-MVP Windows Networking)
Please post *ALL* questions and replies to the news group for the
mutual benefit of all of us...
The MS-MVP Program - http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
rights...
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From:
Lem <lemp40@hotmail.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wireless security regarding files
Date:
04/20/2007 09:14:37
John wrote:
> My wireless network is secured using WPA-PSK TKIP but there has been some
> publicity here in the UK over the last few days regarding unsecured
> networks. Most of it revolves around the intruder gaining access to the
> internet through unsecured networks but there has been mention of people
> being able to gain access into the computer.
>
> My understanding is that no-one can get into my files or folders unless I
> *specifically and conciously* set up a share for those. I have "Printer and
> File Sharing" enabled and my printer is actively shared (as denoted by the
> "hand" icon under it) but I have not actively shared any other files or
> folders and I had always believed these to be "safe" - am I wrong?
>
> John
>
>
The only way to really protect a computer system from attack is to not
connect it to any other systems. And even then, it's vulnerable to
attack by an authorized insider.
Of course, disconnecting your computer from the Internet is antithetical
to what you probably bought your computer for in the first instance.
With a computer connected to the Internet, there is no way that you can
*guarantee* that information stored on the computer can not be accessed
or compromised by unauthorized intruders. The best that you can do is
to make such activity as difficult as possible. The recommended path to
achieving this goal is to use what is called a "layered" approach to
security. The NTFS file system available in Windows XP provides tools
-- access permissions -- to implement one layer of protection.
Encrypting your wireless transmissions provides another. For more
information, see
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/please-protect-yourself-layer-your.html
or
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en?
Are you "safe"? Depends on what you mean and how far you're willing to
go. Rent Marathon Man: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074860/
--
Lem MS MVP -- Networking
To the moon and back with 64 Kbits of RAM and 512 Kbits of ROM.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer
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From:
John <doesnotwork@aiabsdC.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Wireless security regarding files
Date:
04/20/2007 09:52:13
"Lem" <lemp40@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:uQe%237Y1gHHA.4600@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> John wrote:
>> My wireless network is secured using WPA-PSK TKIP but there has been some
>> publicity here in the UK over the last few days regarding unsecured
>> networks. Most of it revolves around the intruder gaining access to the
>> internet through unsecured networks but there has been mention of people
>> being able to gain access into the computer.
>>
>> My understanding is that no-one can get into my files or folders unless I
>> *specifically and conciously* set up a share for those. I have "Printer
>> and File Sharing" enabled and my printer is actively shared (as denoted
>> by the "hand" icon under it) but I have not actively shared any other
>> files or folders and I had always believed these to be "safe" - am I
>> wrong?
>>
>> John
>
> The only way to really protect a computer system from attack is to not
> connect it to any other systems. And even then, it's vulnerable to
attack
> by an authorized insider.
>
> Of course, disconnecting your computer from the Internet is antithetical
> to what you probably bought your computer for in the first instance.
>
> With a computer connected to the Internet, there is no way that you can
> *guarantee* that information stored on the computer can not be accessed or
> compromised by unauthorized intruders. The best that you can do is to
> make such activity as difficult as possible. The recommended path to
> achieving this goal is to use what is called a "layered" approach to
> security. The NTFS file system available in Windows XP provides tools --
> access permissions -- to implement one layer of protection. Encrypting
> your wireless transmissions provides another. For more information, see
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/please-protect-yourself-layer-your.html
> or
> http://www.google.com/search?hl=en?
>
> Are you "safe"? Depends on what you mean and how far you're willing to
> go. Rent Marathon Man: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074860/
Thanks Al, and you too Lem. I actually use the free version of ZoneAlarm as
my preferred firewall (rather than XP's own) because it monitors outgoing
traffic as well as incoming, but I was really just asking in a general
sense.
A piece on a TV news slot showed a guy sat in a car with a laptop getting
access into various folders and files of someone's machine, then knocking on
the door to alert the owner that they had a completely unprotected system. I
knew that it's possible to jump on an unencrypted wireless connection to get
out to the internet, but I didn't know it was possible to get in to the
computer without having specific shares set up. I'll have a good read of the
links you've provided.
Cheers,
John
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From:
Jack \(MVP-Networking\). <Jack@discussiongroup.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: wireless security set-up
Date:
05/15/2007 18:36:21
Hi
May be this can Help.
From the weakest to the strongest, Wireless security capacity is.
No Security
MAC
WEP
WPA-PSK
WPA-AES
WPA2
The documentation of your Wireless devices (Wireless Router, and Wireless
Computers Card) should state the type of security that is available with
your Wireless hardware.
All devices MUST be set to the same security level using the same pass
phrase.
Therefore the security must be set according what ever is the best possible
of one of the Wireless devices.
I.e. even if most of your system might be capable to be configured to the
max. with WPA2, but one device is only capable to be configured to max . of
WEP, to whole system must be configured to WEP.
If you need more good security and one device (like a Wireless card that can
do WEP only) is holding better security for the whole Network, replace the
device with a better one.
Wireless Security - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html
Jack (MVP-Networking).
"Ruthless" <mhfeliz@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:07ED7920-B935-4530-AFDF-7DF5E617681C@microsoft.com...
>i just installed a router so that i can access my internet from another
>room
> with my lap top. i was wondering how to set up some kind of security
> password
> settings so that others can not use my signal.. I would appreciate any
> help
> and thank you in advance
>
> ruthless
> --
> A word to the wise ain''t necessary, it''s the stupid ones who need the
> advice.
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From:
Microsoft News <exchange.mvp@nos.optushome.com.au>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: wireless security set-up
Date:
05/17/2007 06:19:42
Try this link
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/security/wireless.mspx
"Ruthless" <mhfeliz@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:07ED7920-B935-4530-AFDF-7DF5E617681C@microsoft.com...
>i just installed a router so that i can access my internet from another
>room
> with my lap top. i was wondering how to set up some kind of security
> password
> settings so that others can not use my signal.. I would appreciate any
> help
> and thank you in advance
>
> ruthless
> --
> A word to the wise ain''t necessary, it''s the stupid ones who need the
> advice.
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From:
dgarciape <dgarciape@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: wireless zero configuration
Date:
05/21/2007 18:19:00
I've the same problem. I've all these activates sevices, but I'm waiting WZC
in my PC, Isn't there other solution. If WZC depend of RPC and NDIS. It's my
question: If I've RPC activated, how can I activate NDIS? or How I can
instaled WZC like was new?
--
dagape
"Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:
> Hi
> Look at WinXP services and make sure that all the following services are
> turned on.. Application Layer Gateway Service
> . Network Connections
> . Network Location Awareness (NLA)
> . Plug and Play
> . Remote Access Auto Connection Manager
> . Remote Access Connection Manager
> . Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
> . Telephony
>
> This page describe how to handle the WZC service, similarly you can choose
> and configure the other services.
> http://www.ezlan.net/wzc.html
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
> "Marco" <Marco@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:BE164A6F-D5C3-4248-9075-4299639C80FE@microsoft.com...
> > When I start the wireless zero configuration, I get the following message
> > (translated from Dutch):
> > "Can't start the zerp configuration service on locat computer,
> > fault 1068. can't start the depended service or group"
> >
> > under depencies it says:
> > -I/O protocol of NDIS user modus
> > -Remote procedure Call
> >
> > What does that mean and what do I do to start the wireless zero
> > configuration?
> >
> >
>
>
>
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From:
MSNews <noreply@chicagotech.net>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Work VPN access from Windows XP
Date:
05/14/2007 21:45:07
What's the error code? If it is VPN error 721 or 800, you may want to check
the manufacturer for any new version of firmware. Or these search results
may help,
VPN error codeVPN Error 720 - the connection attempt failed because your
computer and the remote computer could not agree on PPP control protocol -
Case 2 ...
http://www.chicagotech.net/vpnerrors.htm
Case Studies - VPN error 721 and 800Case 1: When a user attempts to
access the Windows VPN server that is behind a Linksys WRT54G, he receives
VPN Error 800 or 721. ...
http://www.chicagotech.net/VPN/vpncase800.htm
--
Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
http://www.HowToNetworking.com
<sjobs12@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1179118145.410782.232210@e65g2000hsc.googlegroups.com...
> Here is my setup: I have a SpeedStream 5200 DSL Broadband modem. The
> DI-634M router is connected to it. There is a direct cable connection
> from another port on the router to a desktop. I also have a wireless
> enabled laptop using the wireless network. For several months, I was
> able to connect to this network using the laptop and my work VPN
> software. However, suddenly a few weeks ago, I could no longer
> connect. Since then I have pretty much tried everything to no avail.
>
> I CAN connect from both the laptop and the desktop to my work, when I
> took the router out of the picture, i.e., I do a direct connection
> from the DSL modem to the laptop or desktop. This problem only happens
> when I try to connect to my work, not for accessing the internet. I
> also called my broadband provider. They are not blocking any ports. I
> would appreciate any help.
>
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From:
<sjobs12@yahoo.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Work VPN access from Windows XP
Date:
05/19/2007 13:12:39
How do I find out which error code it is? I get a message that says
"Login failed due to remote host not responding". No detailed message
or error code. I looked in the log files. I don't see any error
numbers.
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From:
<ato_zee@hotmail.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Work VPN access from Windows XP
Date:
05/19/2007 13:45:06
On 19-May-2007, sjobs12@yahoo.com wrote:
> How do I find out which error code it is? I get a message that says
> "Login failed due to remote host not responding". No detailed message
> or error code. I looked in the log files. I don't see any error
> numbers.
The free public VPN's work with XP, so it's not an XP problem,
if XP is properly installed and up to date.
In the case of public VPN's you need an alive and pingable
IP address for the server you are connecting to, plus a
username and password, and of course it has to accept
incoming VPN connections.
Maybe for security reasons VPN is disabled at the remote
end.
If you can ping the remote host at least you know it is
there.
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From:
Lem <lemp40@hotmail.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Work VPN access from Windows XP
Date:
05/19/2007 17:51:42
sjobs12@yahoo.com wrote:
> Here is my setup: I have a SpeedStream 5200 DSL Broadband modem. The
> DI-634M router is connected to it. There is a direct cable connection
> from another port on the router to a desktop. I also have a wireless
> enabled laptop using the wireless network. For several months, I was
> able to connect to this network using the laptop and my work VPN
> software. However, suddenly a few weeks ago, I could no longer
> connect. Since then I have pretty much tried everything to no avail.
>
> I CAN connect from both the laptop and the desktop to my work, when I
> took the router out of the picture, i.e., I do a direct connection
> from the DSL modem to the laptop or desktop. This problem only happens
> when I try to connect to my work, not for accessing the internet. I
> also called my broadband provider. They are not blocking any ports. I
> would appreciate any help.
>
What happened a few weeks ago? Did you upgrade the router's firmware?
Did your workplace upgrade/change its VPN? Does the "everything" you've
tried include checking the router to make sure that VPN passthrough is
enabled (see the Tools | Misc screen in the router's config utility)?
--
Lem -- MS-MVP - Networking
To the moon and back with 64 Kbits of RAM and 512 Kbits of ROM.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer
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From:
Jack \(MVP-Networking\). <Jack@discussiongroup.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: workgroup and computer accessibility
Date:
05/14/2007 11:48:42
Win XP Home is capable only of simple filesharing.
WinXP has an Advance Sharing as well. Make sure that the two are matching.
Successful Sharing involves some general consideration in Network
settings,http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html As well as specific adjustment of
each computer according to what it is allowed to be shared.
Basic XP -
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/filesharing.mspx
Advanced XP - http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040
Printer Sharing XP -
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/honeycutt_july2.mspx
Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
Jack (MVP-Networking).
"Lorenzo Sandini" <lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi> wrote in message
news:5aqvpbF2iqu0rU1@mid.individual.net...
> Hello,
>
> Just a stupid question, but I have 5 machines in a workgroup that all see
> and talk to each other, sharing files and folders and printers, except
> one, and this one only partially. It's a toshiba laptop called "tosh".
>
> Calling \\tosh I get an error telling me I cannot access this computer's
> ressources. But if I type \\tosh\d I have no problem browsing the d
> partition and doing what I want with it. The same is true for all shared
> ressources on this machine, even \\tosh\c\shared stuff, etc...
>
> What is keeping me from listing the available ressources on that specific
> computer ? It's configured like all the others, by DHCP from a home
> router, but it's the only machine running XP home, the others using XP
> pro.
>
> Thanks for the help.
>
> Lorenzo
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From:
Barb Bowman <barb@nospam.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: WPA2 security ?
Date:
04/27/2007 05:07:01
a "dictionary" attack is the onlly real method for breaking WPA. Use
an extremely long random key (you probably have support for Windows
Connect Now so you can use the Network Wizard to generate one for
you).
I've got the same setup here with the same hardware (more or less).
On Fri, 27 Apr 2007 11:47:32 +0300, Lorenzo Sandini
<lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi> wrote:
>Hi,
>
>I just changed my old trusty D-Link DGL-4300 router for a DIR-655, that
>uses the 802.11n draft technology. Almost all my computers are wired,
>but I need that wireless link for a couple of them. I fitted those
>machines with D-Link 802.11n NICS (one PCI and one Cardbus), so WPA2
>will be used.
>
>Unfortunately, I have to keep a DWL-650G (108Mbps) in one machine,
>forcing me to use WPA too. The router negotiates WPA2 with machines that
>can, and falls back to WPA for the machine that cannot do WPA2.
>
>MAC address filtering is enabled, SSID hidden and changed on an
>irregular basis. Call me paranoid, but what is the possibility that
>someone intercepts packets in the air and cracks my key ? Finds a MAC
>address for one connected machine and uses it on his laptop to associate
>with the router ?
>
>Not that I have something to hide, or that any of my computers contains
>anything precious, but I know too much about WLAN insecurity to feel safe.
>
>Thanks
>
>Lorenzo
--
Barb Bowman
MS Windows-MVP
Expert Zone & Vista Community Columnist
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
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From:
Lorenzo Sandini <lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: WPA2 security ?
Date:
04/28/2007 12:28:49
I noticed that WPA2 must be enabled in order to get the maximum
throughput. When I chose WPA-TKIP, max speed is 54Mbps, while with
WPA2-AES I get 300Mbps. Is it by design ?
Lorenzo
Barb Bowman wrote:
> a "dictionary" attack is the onlly real method for breaking WPA. Use
> an extremely long random key (you probably have support for Windows
> Connect Now so you can use the Network Wizard to generate one for
> you).
>
> I've got the same setup here with the same hardware (more or less).
>
>
>
> On Fri, 27 Apr 2007 11:47:32 +0300, Lorenzo Sandini
> <lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi> wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I just changed my old trusty D-Link DGL-4300 router for a DIR-655, that
>> uses the 802.11n draft technology. Almost all my computers are wired,
>> but I need that wireless link for a couple of them. I fitted those
>> machines with D-Link 802.11n NICS (one PCI and one Cardbus), so WPA2
>> will be used.
>>
>> Unfortunately, I have to keep a DWL-650G (108Mbps) in one machine,
>> forcing me to use WPA too. The router negotiates WPA2 with machines that
>> can, and falls back to WPA for the machine that cannot do WPA2.
>>
>> MAC address filtering is enabled, SSID hidden and changed on an
>> irregular basis. Call me paranoid, but what is the possibility that
>> someone intercepts packets in the air and cracks my key ? Finds a MAC
>> address for one connected machine and uses it on his laptop to associate
>> with the router ?
>>
>> Not that I have something to hide, or that any of my computers contains
>> anything precious, but I know too much about WLAN insecurity to feel safe.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Lorenzo
> --
>
> Barb Bowman
> MS Windows-MVP
> Expert Zone & Vista Community Columnist
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
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From:
Barb Bowman <barb@nospam.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: WPA2 security ?
Date:
04/28/2007 12:53:30
must be something in the driver and/or router firmware. I don't
think that the draft N spec mandates WPA2 to trigger anything. I've
been running with WPA2 since I received the DIR655 so I haven't
experienced this. What firmware is in the router?
On Sat, 28 Apr 2007 20:28:49 +0300, Lorenzo Sandini
<lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi> wrote:
>I noticed that WPA2 must be enabled in order to get the maximum
>throughput. When I chose WPA-TKIP, max speed is 54Mbps, while with
>WPA2-AES I get 300Mbps. Is it by design ?
>
>Lorenzo
>
>
>Barb Bowman wrote:
>> a "dictionary" attack is the onlly real method for breaking WPA. Use
>> an extremely long random key (you probably have support for Windows
>> Connect Now so you can use the Network Wizard to generate one for
>> you).
>>
>> I've got the same setup here with the same hardware (more or less).
>>
>>
>>
>> On Fri, 27 Apr 2007 11:47:32 +0300, Lorenzo Sandini
>> <lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> I just changed my old trusty D-Link DGL-4300 router for a DIR-655, that
>>> uses the 802.11n draft technology. Almost all my computers are wired,
>>> but I need that wireless link for a couple of them. I fitted those
>>> machines with D-Link 802.11n NICS (one PCI and one Cardbus), so WPA2
>>> will be used.
>>>
>>> Unfortunately, I have to keep a DWL-650G (108Mbps) in one machine,
>>> forcing me to use WPA too. The router negotiates WPA2 with machines that
>>> can, and falls back to WPA for the machine that cannot do WPA2.
>>>
>>> MAC address filtering is enabled, SSID hidden and changed on an
>>> irregular basis. Call me paranoid, but what is the possibility that
>>> someone intercepts packets in the air and cracks my key ? Finds a MAC
>>> address for one connected machine and uses it on his laptop to associate
>>> with the router ?
>>>
>>> Not that I have something to hide, or that any of my computers contains
>>> anything precious, but I know too much about WLAN insecurity to feel safe.
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>> Lorenzo
>> --
>>
>> Barb Bowman
>> MS Windows-MVP
>> Expert Zone & Vista Community Columnist
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
>> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
--
Barb Bowman
MS Windows-MVP
Expert Zone & Vista Community Columnist
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
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From:
Lorenzo Sandini <lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: WPA2 security ?
Date:
04/28/2007 14:23:08
1.02, and connection "speed" is set to "Automatic best".
Could you check with yours please, if it's not too much asking?
Thanks
Lorenzo
Barb Bowman wrote:
> must be something in the driver and/or router firmware. I don't
> think that the draft N spec mandates WPA2 to trigger anything. I've
> been running with WPA2 since I received the DIR655 so I haven't
> experienced this. What firmware is in the router?
>
> On Sat, 28 Apr 2007 20:28:49 +0300, Lorenzo Sandini
> <lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi> wrote:
>
>> I noticed that WPA2 must be enabled in order to get the maximum
>> throughput. When I chose WPA-TKIP, max speed is 54Mbps, while with
>> WPA2-AES I get 300Mbps. Is it by design ?
>>
>> Lorenzo
>>
>>
>> Barb Bowman wrote:
>>> a "dictionary" attack is the onlly real method for breaking WPA. Use
>>> an extremely long random key (you probably have support for Windows
>>> Connect Now so you can use the Network Wizard to generate one for
>>> you).
>>>
>>> I've got the same setup here with the same hardware (more or less).
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Fri, 27 Apr 2007 11:47:32 +0300, Lorenzo Sandini
>>> <lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> I just changed my old trusty D-Link DGL-4300 router for a DIR-655, that
>>>> uses the 802.11n draft technology. Almost all my computers are wired,
>>>> but I need that wireless link for a couple of them. I fitted those
>>>> machines with D-Link 802.11n NICS (one PCI and one Cardbus), so WPA2
>>>> will be used.
>>>>
>>>> Unfortunately, I have to keep a DWL-650G (108Mbps) in one machine,
>>>> forcing me to use WPA too. The router negotiates WPA2 with machines that
>>>> can, and falls back to WPA for the machine that cannot do WPA2.
>>>>
>>>> MAC address filtering is enabled, SSID hidden and changed on an
>>>> irregular basis. Call me paranoid, but what is the possibility that
>>>> someone intercepts packets in the air and cracks my key ? Finds a MAC
>>>> address for one connected machine and uses it on his laptop to associate
>>>> with the router ?
>>>>
>>>> Not that I have something to hide, or that any of my computers contains
>>>> anything precious, but I know too much about WLAN insecurity to feel safe.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks
>>>>
>>>> Lorenzo
>>> --
>>>
>>> Barb Bowman
>>> MS Windows-MVP
>>> Expert Zone & Vista Community Columnist
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
>>> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
> --
>
> Barb Bowman
> MS Windows-MVP
> Expert Zone & Vista Community Columnist
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
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From:
Barb Bowman <barb@nospam.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: WPA2 security ?
Date:
04/29/2007 08:36:22
which NIC do you see this on? I use only N clients on the 655 and
have an AP for G only clients.
On Sat, 28 Apr 2007 22:23:08 +0300, Lorenzo Sandini
<lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi> wrote:
>1.02, and connection "speed" is set to "Automatic best".
>
>Could you check with yours please, if it's not too much asking?
>
>Thanks
>
>Lorenzo
>
>
>Barb Bowman wrote:
>> must be something in the driver and/or router firmware. I don't
>> think that the draft N spec mandates WPA2 to trigger anything. I've
>> been running with WPA2 since I received the DIR655 so I haven't
>> experienced this. What firmware is in the router?
>>
>> On Sat, 28 Apr 2007 20:28:49 +0300, Lorenzo Sandini
>> <lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi> wrote:
>>
>>> I noticed that WPA2 must be enabled in order to get the maximum
>>> throughput. When I chose WPA-TKIP, max speed is 54Mbps, while with
>>> WPA2-AES I get 300Mbps. Is it by design ?
>>>
>>> Lorenzo
>>>
>>>
>>> Barb Bowman wrote:
>>>> a "dictionary" attack is the onlly real method for breaking WPA. Use
>>>> an extremely long random key (you probably have support for Windows
>>>> Connect Now so you can use the Network Wizard to generate one for
>>>> you).
>>>>
>>>> I've got the same setup here with the same hardware (more or less).
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Fri, 27 Apr 2007 11:47:32 +0300, Lorenzo Sandini
>>>> <lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>
>>>>> I just changed my old trusty D-Link DGL-4300 router for a DIR-655, that
>>>>> uses the 802.11n draft technology. Almost all my computers are wired,
>>>>> but I need that wireless link for a couple of them. I fitted those
>>>>> machines with D-Link 802.11n NICS (one PCI and one Cardbus), so WPA2
>>>>> will be used.
>>>>>
>>>>> Unfortunately, I have to keep a DWL-650G (108Mbps) in one machine,
>>>>> forcing me to use WPA too. The router negotiates WPA2 with machines that
>>>>> can, and falls back to WPA for the machine that cannot do WPA2.
>>>>>
>>>>> MAC address filtering is enabled, SSID hidden and changed on an
>>>>> irregular basis. Call me paranoid, but what is the possibility that
>>>>> someone intercepts packets in the air and cracks my key ? Finds a MAC
>>>>> address for one connected machine and uses it on his laptop to associate
>>>>> with the router ?
>>>>>
>>>>> Not that I have something to hide, or that any of my computers contains
>>>>> anything precious, but I know too much about WLAN insecurity to feel safe.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>
>>>>> Lorenzo
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>> Barb Bowman
>>>> MS Windows-MVP
>>>> Expert Zone & Vista Community Columnist
>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
>>>> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>> --
>>
>> Barb Bowman
>> MS Windows-MVP
>> Expert Zone & Vista Community Columnist
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
>> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
--
Barb Bowman
MS Windows-MVP
Expert Zone & Vista Community Columnist
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
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From:
Lorenzo Sandini <lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: WPA2 security ?
Date:
04/29/2007 09:52:33
It's the DWA-645, http://www.dlink.com/products/?sec=0?. Nothing
specific in the user's guide I am afraid.
Apparently in Finland we don't have the DWA-652. I don't know exactly
what is the difference though. A hint maybe ?
Lorenzo
Barb Bowman wrote:
> which NIC do you see this on? I use only N clients on the 655 and
> have an AP for G only clients.
>
> On Sat, 28 Apr 2007 22:23:08 +0300, Lorenzo Sandini
> <lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi> wrote:
>
>> 1.02, and connection "speed" is set to "Automatic best".
>>
>> Could you check with yours please, if it's not too much asking?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Lorenzo
>>
>>
>> Barb Bowman wrote:
>>> must be something in the driver and/or router firmware. I don't
>>> think that the draft N spec mandates WPA2 to trigger anything. I've
>>> been running with WPA2 since I received the DIR655 so I haven't
>>> experienced this. What firmware is in the router?
>>>
>>> On Sat, 28 Apr 2007 20:28:49 +0300, Lorenzo Sandini
>>> <lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I noticed that WPA2 must be enabled in order to get the maximum
>>>> throughput. When I chose WPA-TKIP, max speed is 54Mbps, while with
>>>> WPA2-AES I get 300Mbps. Is it by design ?
>>>>
>>>> Lorenzo
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Barb Bowman wrote:
>>>>> a "dictionary" attack is the onlly real method for breaking WPA. Use
>>>>> an extremely long random key (you probably have support for Windows
>>>>> Connect Now so you can use the Network Wizard to generate one for
>>>>> you).
>>>>>
>>>>> I've got the same setup here with the same hardware (more or less).
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Fri, 27 Apr 2007 11:47:32 +0300, Lorenzo Sandini
>>>>> <lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I just changed my old trusty D-Link DGL-4300 router for a DIR-655, that
>>>>>> uses the 802.11n draft technology. Almost all my computers are wired,
>>>>>> but I need that wireless link for a couple of them. I fitted those
>>>>>> machines with D-Link 802.11n NICS (one PCI and one Cardbus), so WPA2
>>>>>> will be used.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Unfortunately, I have to keep a DWL-650G (108Mbps) in one machine,
>>>>>> forcing me to use WPA too. The router negotiates WPA2 with machines that
>>>>>> can, and falls back to WPA for the machine that cannot do WPA2.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> MAC address filtering is enabled, SSID hidden and changed on an
>>>>>> irregular basis. Call me paranoid, but what is the possibility that
>>>>>> someone intercepts packets in the air and cracks my key ? Finds a MAC
>>>>>> address for one connected machine and uses it on his laptop to associate
>>>>>> with the router ?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Not that I have something to hide, or that any of my computers contains
>>>>>> anything precious, but I know too much about WLAN insecurity to feel
safe.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Lorenzo
>>>>> --
>>>>>
>>>>> Barb Bowman
>>>>> MS Windows-MVP
>>>>> Expert Zone & Vista Community Columnist
>>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
>>>>> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>>> --
>>>
>>> Barb Bowman
>>> MS Windows-MVP
>>> Expert Zone & Vista Community Columnist
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
>>> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
> --
>
> Barb Bowman
> MS Windows-MVP
> Expert Zone & Vista Community Columnist
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
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From:
Barb Bowman <barb@nospam.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: WPA2 security ?
Date:
04/29/2007 13:56:59
the 645 is older. could be a firmware thing. i have a 652 and the
expresscard one. i don't know if the firmware for the router is
different in Europe either.
On Sun, 29 Apr 2007 17:52:33 +0300, Lorenzo Sandini
<lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi> wrote:
>It's the DWA-645, http://www.dlink.com/products/?sec=0?. Nothing
>specific in the user's guide I am afraid.
>
>Apparently in Finland we don't have the DWA-652. I don't know exactly
>what is the difference though. A hint maybe ?
>
>Lorenzo
>
>
>
>Barb Bowman wrote:
>> which NIC do you see this on? I use only N clients on the 655 and
>> have an AP for G only clients.
>>
>> On Sat, 28 Apr 2007 22:23:08 +0300, Lorenzo Sandini
>> <lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi> wrote:
>>
>>> 1.02, and connection "speed" is set to "Automatic best".
>>>
>>> Could you check with yours please, if it's not too much asking?
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>> Lorenzo
>>>
>>>
>>> Barb Bowman wrote:
>>>> must be something in the driver and/or router firmware. I don't
>>>> think that the draft N spec mandates WPA2 to trigger anything. I've
>>>> been running with WPA2 since I received the DIR655 so I haven't
>>>> experienced this. What firmware is in the router?
>>>>
>>>> On Sat, 28 Apr 2007 20:28:49 +0300, Lorenzo Sandini
>>>> <lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I noticed that WPA2 must be enabled in order to get the maximum
>>>>> throughput. When I chose WPA-TKIP, max speed is 54Mbps, while with
>>>>> WPA2-AES I get 300Mbps. Is it by design ?
>>>>>
>>>>> Lorenzo
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Barb Bowman wrote:
>>>>>> a "dictionary" attack is the onlly real method for breaking WPA. Use
>>>>>> an extremely long random key (you probably have support for Windows
>>>>>> Connect Now so you can use the Network Wizard to generate one for
>>>>>> you).
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I've got the same setup here with the same hardware (more or less).
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Fri, 27 Apr 2007 11:47:32 +0300, Lorenzo Sandini
>>>>>> <lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I just changed my old trusty D-Link DGL-4300 router for a DIR-655, that
>>>>>>> uses the 802.11n draft technology. Almost all my computers are wired,
>>>>>>> but I need that wireless link for a couple of them. I fitted those
>>>>>>> machines with D-Link 802.11n NICS (one PCI and one Cardbus), so WPA2
>>>>>>> will be used.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Unfortunately, I have to keep a DWL-650G (108Mbps) in one machine,
>>>>>>> forcing me to use WPA too. The router negotiates WPA2 with machines that
>>>>>>> can, and falls back to WPA for the machine that cannot do WPA2.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> MAC address filtering is enabled, SSID hidden and changed on an
>>>>>>> irregular basis. Call me paranoid, but what is the possibility that
>>>>>>> someone intercepts packets in the air and cracks my key ? Finds a MAC
>>>>>>> address for one connected machine and uses it on his laptop to associate
>>>>>>> with the router ?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Not that I have something to hide, or that any of my computers contains
>>>>>>> anything precious, but I know too much about WLAN insecurity to feel
safe.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Lorenzo
>>>>>> --
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Barb Bowman
>>>>>> MS Windows-MVP
>>>>>> Expert Zone & Vista Community Columnist
>>>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
>>>>>> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>> Barb Bowman
>>>> MS Windows-MVP
>>>> Expert Zone & Vista Community Columnist
>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
>>>> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>> --
>>
>> Barb Bowman
>> MS Windows-MVP
>> Expert Zone & Vista Community Columnist
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
>> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
--
Barb Bowman
MS Windows-MVP
Expert Zone & Vista Community Columnist
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
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From:
Lorenzo Sandini <lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: WPA2 security ?
Date:
04/29/2007 14:07:54
I'll ask D-link Finland and report back, in case this would serve
someone else too. I hope the DWA-652 will be available here too soon.
Lorenzo
Barb Bowman wrote:
> the 645 is older. could be a firmware thing. i have a 652 and the
> expresscard one. i don't know if the firmware for the router is
> different in Europe either.
>
> On Sun, 29 Apr 2007 17:52:33 +0300, Lorenzo Sandini
> <lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi> wrote:
>
>> It's the DWA-645, http://www.dlink.com/products/?sec=0?. Nothing
>> specific in the user's guide I am afraid.
>>
>> Apparently in Finland we don't have the DWA-652. I don't know exactly
>> what is the difference though. A hint maybe ?
>>
>> Lorenzo
>>
>>
>>
>> Barb Bowman wrote:
>>> which NIC do you see this on? I use only N clients on the 655 and
>>> have an AP for G only clients.
>>>
>>> On Sat, 28 Apr 2007 22:23:08 +0300, Lorenzo Sandini
>>> <lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi> wrote:
>>>
>>>> 1.02, and connection "speed" is set to "Automatic best".
>>>>
>>>> Could you check with yours please, if it's not too much asking?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks
>>>>
>>>> Lorenzo
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Barb Bowman wrote:
>>>>> must be something in the driver and/or router firmware. I don't
>>>>> think that the draft N spec mandates WPA2 to trigger anything. I've
>>>>> been running with WPA2 since I received the DIR655 so I haven't
>>>>> experienced this. What firmware is in the router?
>>>>>
>>>>> On Sat, 28 Apr 2007 20:28:49 +0300, Lorenzo Sandini
>>>>> <lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> I noticed that WPA2 must be enabled in order to get the maximum
>>>>>> throughput. When I chose WPA-TKIP, max speed is 54Mbps, while with
>>>>>> WPA2-AES I get 300Mbps. Is it by design ?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Lorenzo
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Barb Bowman wrote:
>>>>>>> a "dictionary" attack is the onlly real method for breaking WPA. Use
>>>>>>> an extremely long random key (you probably have support for Windows
>>>>>>> Connect Now so you can use the Network Wizard to generate one for
>>>>>>> you).
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I've got the same setup here with the same hardware (more or less).
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Fri, 27 Apr 2007 11:47:32 +0300, Lorenzo Sandini
>>>>>>> <lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I just changed my old trusty D-Link DGL-4300 router for a DIR-655, that
>>>>>>>> uses the 802.11n draft technology. Almost all my computers are wired,
>>>>>>>> but I need that wireless link for a couple of them. I fitted those
>>>>>>>> machines with D-Link 802.11n NICS (one PCI and one Cardbus), so WPA2
>>>>>>>> will be used.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Unfortunately, I have to keep a DWL-650G (108Mbps) in one machine,
>>>>>>>> forcing me to use WPA too. The router negotiates WPA2 with machines
that
>>>>>>>> can, and falls back to WPA for the machine that cannot do WPA2.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> MAC address filtering is enabled, SSID hidden and changed on an
>>>>>>>> irregular basis. Call me paranoid, but what is the possibility that
>>>>>>>> someone intercepts packets in the air and cracks my key ? Finds a MAC
>>>>>>>> address for one connected machine and uses it on his laptop to
associate
>>>>>>>> with the router ?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Not that I have something to hide, or that any of my computers contains
>>>>>>>> anything precious, but I know too much about WLAN insecurity to feel
safe.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Lorenzo
Top
From:
Lorenzo Sandini <lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: WPA2 security ?
Date:
05/02/2007 01:08:43
D-link's answer was useless I am afraid. It was in finnish, but in a
nutshell, it was like this:
"Your setup should work, load the latest firmware for the router and use
the latest drivers for the NICs."
Should work... what is that supposed to mean ?
Oh well...
Lorenzo
Lorenzo Sandini wrote:
> I'll ask D-link Finland and report back, in case this would serve
> someone else too. I hope the DWA-652 will be available here too soon.
>
> Lorenzo
>
> Barb Bowman wrote:
>> the 645 is older. could be a firmware thing. i have a 652 and the
>> expresscard one. i don't know if the firmware for the router is
>> different in Europe either.
>> On Sun, 29 Apr 2007 17:52:33 +0300, Lorenzo Sandini
>> <lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi> wrote:
>>
>>> It's the DWA-645, http://www.dlink.com/products/?sec=0?.
>>> Nothing specific in the user's guide I am afraid.
>>>
>>> Apparently in Finland we don't have the DWA-652. I don't know exactly
>>> what is the difference though. A hint maybe ?
>>>
>>> Lorenzo
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Barb Bowman wrote:
>>>> which NIC do you see this on? I use only N clients on the 655 and
>>>> have an AP for G only clients.
>>>> On Sat, 28 Apr 2007 22:23:08 +0300, Lorenzo Sandini
>>>> <lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> 1.02, and connection "speed" is set to "Automatic best".
>>>>>
>>>>> Could you check with yours please, if it's not too much asking?
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>
>>>>> Lorenzo
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Barb Bowman wrote:
>>>>>> must be something in the driver and/or router firmware. I don't
>>>>>> think that the draft N spec mandates WPA2 to trigger anything. I've
>>>>>> been running with WPA2 since I received the DIR655 so I haven't
>>>>>> experienced this. What firmware is in the router?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Sat, 28 Apr 2007 20:28:49 +0300, Lorenzo Sandini
>>>>>> <lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I noticed that WPA2 must be enabled in order to get the maximum
>>>>>>> throughput. When I chose WPA-TKIP, max speed is 54Mbps, while
>>>>>>> with WPA2-AES I get 300Mbps. Is it by design ?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Lorenzo
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Barb Bowman wrote:
>>>>>>>> a "dictionary" attack is the onlly real method for breaking WPA.
>>>>>>>> Use
>>>>>>>> an extremely long random key (you probably have support for Windows
>>>>>>>> Connect Now so you can use the Network Wizard to generate one for
>>>>>>>> you).
>>>>>>>> I've got the same setup here with the same hardware (more or less).
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On Fri, 27 Apr 2007 11:47:32 +0300, Lorenzo Sandini
>>>>>>>> <lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi> wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I just changed my old trusty D-Link DGL-4300 router for a
>>>>>>>>> DIR-655, that uses the 802.11n draft technology. Almost all my
>>>>>>>>> computers are wired, but I need that wireless link for a couple
>>>>>>>>> of them. I fitted those machines with D-Link 802.11n NICS (one
>>>>>>>>> PCI and one Cardbus), so WPA2 will be used.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Unfortunately, I have to keep a DWL-650G (108Mbps) in one
>>>>>>>>> machine, forcing me to use WPA too. The router negotiates WPA2
>>>>>>>>> with machines that can, and falls back to WPA for the machine
>>>>>>>>> that cannot do WPA2.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> MAC address filtering is enabled, SSID hidden and changed on an
>>>>>>>>> irregular basis. Call me paranoid, but what is the possibility
>>>>>>>>> that someone intercepts packets in the air and cracks my key ?
>>>>>>>>> Finds a MAC address for one connected machine and uses it on
>>>>>>>>> his laptop to associate with the router ?
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Not that I have something to hide, or that any of my computers
>>>>>>>>> contains anything precious, but I know too much about WLAN
>>>>>>>>> insecurity to feel safe.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Lorenzo
Top
From:
Barb Bowman <barb@nospam.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: WPA2 security ?
Date:
05/02/2007 05:01:18
I run WPA2 on everything here and have good speed and distance.
Numbers aside, different operating systems can report "speed"
differently. Depending on hardware/drivers etc.
On Wed, 02 May 2007 09:08:43 +0300, Lorenzo Sandini
<lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi> wrote:
>D-link's answer was useless I am afraid. It was in finnish, but in a
>nutshell, it was like this:
>
>"Your setup should work, load the latest firmware for the router and use
>the latest drivers for the NICs."
>
>Should work... what is that supposed to mean ?
>
>Oh well...
>
>Lorenzo
>
>
>
>Lorenzo Sandini wrote:
>> I'll ask D-link Finland and report back, in case this would serve
>> someone else too. I hope the DWA-652 will be available here too soon.
>>
>> Lorenzo
>>
>> Barb Bowman wrote:
>>> the 645 is older. could be a firmware thing. i have a 652 and the
>>> expresscard one. i don't know if the firmware for the router is
>>> different in Europe either.
>>> On Sun, 29 Apr 2007 17:52:33 +0300, Lorenzo Sandini
>>> <lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi> wrote:
>>>
>>>> It's the DWA-645, http://www.dlink.com/products/?sec=0?.
>>>> Nothing specific in the user's guide I am afraid.
>>>>
>>>> Apparently in Finland we don't have the DWA-652. I don't know exactly
>>>> what is the difference though. A hint maybe ?
>>>>
>>>> Lorenzo
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Barb Bowman wrote:
>>>>> which NIC do you see this on? I use only N clients on the 655 and
>>>>> have an AP for G only clients.
>>>>> On Sat, 28 Apr 2007 22:23:08 +0300, Lorenzo Sandini
>>>>> <lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> 1.02, and connection "speed" is set to "Automatic best".
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Could you check with yours please, if it's not too much asking?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Lorenzo
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Barb Bowman wrote:
>>>>>>> must be something in the driver and/or router firmware. I don't
>>>>>>> think that the draft N spec mandates WPA2 to trigger anything. I've
>>>>>>> been running with WPA2 since I received the DIR655 so I haven't
>>>>>>> experienced this. What firmware is in the router?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Sat, 28 Apr 2007 20:28:49 +0300, Lorenzo Sandini
>>>>>>> <lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I noticed that WPA2 must be enabled in order to get the maximum
>>>>>>>> throughput. When I chose WPA-TKIP, max speed is 54Mbps, while
>>>>>>>> with WPA2-AES I get 300Mbps. Is it by design ?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Lorenzo
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Barb Bowman wrote:
>>>>>>>>> a "dictionary" attack is the onlly real method for breaking WPA.
>>>>>>>>> Use
>>>>>>>>> an extremely long random key (you probably have support for Windows
>>>>>>>>> Connect Now so you can use the Network Wizard to generate one for
>>>>>>>>> you).
>>>>>>>>> I've got the same setup here with the same hardware (more or less).
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> On Fri, 27 Apr 2007 11:47:32 +0300, Lorenzo Sandini
>>>>>>>>> <lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> I just changed my old trusty D-Link DGL-4300 router for a
>>>>>>>>>> DIR-655, that uses the 802.11n draft technology. Almost all my
>>>>>>>>>> computers are wired, but I need that wireless link for a couple
>>>>>>>>>> of them. I fitted those machines with D-Link 802.11n NICS (one
>>>>>>>>>> PCI and one Cardbus), so WPA2 will be used.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Unfortunately, I have to keep a DWL-650G (108Mbps) in one
>>>>>>>>>> machine, forcing me to use WPA too. The router negotiates WPA2
>>>>>>>>>> with machines that can, and falls back to WPA for the machine
>>>>>>>>>> that cannot do WPA2.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> MAC address filtering is enabled, SSID hidden and changed on an
>>>>>>>>>> irregular basis. Call me paranoid, but what is the possibility
>>>>>>>>>> that someone intercepts packets in the air and cracks my key ?
>>>>>>>>>> Finds a MAC address for one connected machine and uses it on
>>>>>>>>>> his laptop to associate with the router ?
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Not that I have something to hide, or that any of my computers
>>>>>>>>>> contains anything precious, but I know too much about WLAN
>>>>>>>>>> insecurity to feel safe.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Lorenzo
--
Barb Bowman
MS Windows-MVP
Expert Zone & Vista Community Columnist
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
Top
From:
Lorenzo Sandini <lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: WPA2 security ?
Date:
05/03/2007 16:05:41
I removed the latest driver for the DWA-645 card, and re-installed from
the CD, along with the D-link wireless utility.
I disabled the windows wireless zero configuration, and configured the
encryption to WPA2-PSK (AES), with now a perfectly working setup and no
more warning bubbles. And 300Mbps is availbale even with WPA-PSK (TKIP)
now, while it sed to fall back to 54 Mbps with the "latest driver" from
D-link Finland.
Thanks to all for your input.
Lorenzo
Barb Bowman wrote:
> I run WPA2 on everything here and have good speed and distance.
> Numbers aside, different operating systems can report "speed"
> differently. Depending on hardware/drivers etc.
>
> On Wed, 02 May 2007 09:08:43 +0300, Lorenzo Sandini
> <lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi> wrote:
>
>> D-link's answer was useless I am afraid. It was in finnish, but in a
>> nutshell, it was like this:
>>
>> "Your setup should work, load the latest firmware for the router and use
>> the latest drivers for the NICs."
>>
>> Should work... what is that supposed to mean ?
>>
>> Oh well...
>>
>> Lorenzo
>>
>>
>>
>> Lorenzo Sandini wrote:
>>> I'll ask D-link Finland and report back, in case this would serve
>>> someone else too. I hope the DWA-652 will be available here too soon.
>>>
>>> Lorenzo
>>>
>>> Barb Bowman wrote:
>>>> the 645 is older. could be a firmware thing. i have a 652 and the
>>>> expresscard one. i don't know if the firmware for the router is
>>>> different in Europe either.
>>>> On Sun, 29 Apr 2007 17:52:33 +0300, Lorenzo Sandini
>>>> <lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> It's the DWA-645, http://www.dlink.com/products/?sec=0?.
>>>>> Nothing specific in the user's guide I am afraid.
>>>>>
>>>>> Apparently in Finland we don't have the DWA-652. I don't know exactly
>>>>> what is the difference though. A hint maybe ?
>>>>>
>>>>> Lorenzo
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Barb Bowman wrote:
>>>>>> which NIC do you see this on? I use only N clients on the 655 and
>>>>>> have an AP for G only clients.
>>>>>> On Sat, 28 Apr 2007 22:23:08 +0300, Lorenzo Sandini
>>>>>> <lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> 1.02, and connection "speed" is set to "Automatic best".
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Could you check with yours please, if it's not too much asking?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Lorenzo
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Barb Bowman wrote:
>>>>>>>> must be something in the driver and/or router firmware. I don't
>>>>>>>> think that the draft N spec mandates WPA2 to trigger anything. I've
>>>>>>>> been running with WPA2 since I received the DIR655 so I haven't
>>>>>>>> experienced this. What firmware is in the router?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On Sat, 28 Apr 2007 20:28:49 +0300, Lorenzo Sandini
>>>>>>>> <lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi> wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I noticed that WPA2 must be enabled in order to get the maximum
>>>>>>>>> throughput. When I chose WPA-TKIP, max speed is 54Mbps, while
>>>>>>>>> with WPA2-AES I get 300Mbps. Is it by design ?
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Lorenzo
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Barb Bowman wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> a "dictionary" attack is the onlly real method for breaking WPA.
>>>>>>>>>> Use
>>>>>>>>>> an extremely long random key (you probably have support for Windows
>>>>>>>>>> Connect Now so you can use the Network Wizard to generate one for
>>>>>>>>>> you).
>>>>>>>>>> I've got the same setup here with the same hardware (more or less).
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> On Fri, 27 Apr 2007 11:47:32 +0300, Lorenzo Sandini
>>>>>>>>>> <lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> I just changed my old trusty D-Link DGL-4300 router for a
>>>>>>>>>>> DIR-655, that uses the 802.11n draft technology. Almost all my
>>>>>>>>>>> computers are wired, but I need that wireless link for a couple
>>>>>>>>>>> of them. I fitted those machines with D-Link 802.11n NICS (one
>>>>>>>>>>> PCI and one Cardbus), so WPA2 will be used.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Unfortunately, I have to keep a DWL-650G (108Mbps) in one
>>>>>>>>>>> machine, forcing me to use WPA too. The router negotiates WPA2
>>>>>>>>>>> with machines that can, and falls back to WPA for the machine
>>>>>>>>>>> that cannot do WPA2.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> MAC address filtering is enabled, SSID hidden and changed on an
>>>>>>>>>>> irregular basis. Call me paranoid, but what is the possibility
>>>>>>>>>>> that someone intercepts packets in the air and cracks my key ?
>>>>>>>>>>> Finds a MAC address for one connected machine and uses it on
>>>>>>>>>>> his laptop to associate with the router ?
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Not that I have something to hide, or that any of my computers
>>>>>>>>>>> contains anything precious, but I know too much about WLAN
>>>>>>>>>>> insecurity to feel safe.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Lorenzo
> --
>
> Barb Bowman
> MS Windows-MVP
> Expert Zone & Vista Community Columnist
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
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From:
Sooner Al [MVP] <SoonerAl@somewhere.net.invalid>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: WPA2 security ?
Date:
04/27/2007 06:05:10
"Lorenzo Sandini" <lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi> wrote in message
news:59drl6F2khsc8U1@mid.individual.net...
> Hi,
>
> I just changed my old trusty D-Link DGL-4300 router for a DIR-655, that
> uses the 802.11n draft technology. Almost all my computers are wired, but
> I need that wireless link for a couple of them. I fitted those machines
> with D-Link 802.11n NICS (one PCI and one Cardbus), so WPA2 will be used.
>
> Unfortunately, I have to keep a DWL-650G (108Mbps) in one machine, forcing
> me to use WPA too. The router negotiates WPA2 with machines that can, and
> falls back to WPA for the machine that cannot do WPA2.
>
> MAC address filtering is enabled, SSID hidden and changed on an irregular
> basis. Call me paranoid, but what is the possibility that someone
> intercepts packets in the air and cracks my key ? Finds a MAC address for
> one connected machine and uses it on his laptop to associate with the
> router ?
>
> Not that I have something to hide, or that any of my computers contains
> anything precious, but I know too much about WLAN insecurity to feel safe.
>
> Thanks
>
> Lorenzo
To add to Barb's comments both MAC Address authentication and cloaking your
SSID broadcast are not considered viable security measures. Cloaking the
SSID broadcast can also lead to connectivity issues for some clients. Both
are easily discovered. You may be interested in this article...
http://blogs.zdnet.com/Ou/?p=454
The key to real security is using strong encryption and a long random key.
Personally I use a 63-character random ASCII key. Here are two key
generators that you might be interested in.
http://www.kurtm.net/wpa-pskgen/
https://www.grc.com/passwords.htm
My WiFi security recommendations...
http://theillustratednetwork.mvps.org/LAN/SoHoWirelessSecurity.html
--
Al Jarvi (MS-MVP Windows Networking)
Please post *ALL* questions and replies to the news group for the
mutual benefit of all of us...
The MS-MVP Program - http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
rights...
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From:
Jack \(MVP-Networking\). <Jack@discussiongroup.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: WPA2 security ?
Date:
04/27/2007 10:41:12
Hi
Whenever one uses his car no matter how carefull he is there is always the
probability to be involved in a car accident, however, it is Not a reason to
always stay home.
Jack (MVP-Networking).
"Lorenzo Sandini" <lorenzo.sandini@POISTA.uku.fi> wrote in message
news:59drl6F2khsc8U1@mid.individual.net...
> Hi,
>
> I just changed my old trusty D-Link DGL-4300 router for a DIR-655, that
> uses the 802.11n draft technology. Almost all my computers are wired, but
> I need that wireless link for a couple of them. I fitted those machines
> with D-Link 802.11n NICS (one PCI and one Cardbus), so WPA2 will be used.
>
> Unfortunately, I have to keep a DWL-650G (108Mbps) in one machine, forcing
> me to use WPA too. The router negotiates WPA2 with machines that can, and
> falls back to WPA for the machine that cannot do WPA2.
>
> MAC address filtering is enabled, SSID hidden and changed on an irregular
> basis. Call me paranoid, but what is the possibility that someone
> intercepts packets in the air and cracks my key ? Finds a MAC address for
> one connected machine and uses it on his laptop to associate with the
> router ?
>
> Not that I have something to hide, or that any of my computers contains
> anything precious, but I know too much about WLAN insecurity to feel safe.
>
> Thanks
>
> Lorenzo
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From:
Jack \(MVP-Networking\). <Jack@discussiongroup.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: WZC Does Not Appear
Date:
04/18/2007 22:51:52
Hi
May be this can Help, http://www.ezlan.net/wireless1#wzc
Jack (MVP-Networking).
"Aztroth" <Aztroth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:A618D552-D48E-4FEC-AD17-82B6BBC690C6@microsoft.com...
>I just bought this computer in December, and bought a new wireless adapter
>to
> go with it. Wireless Zero Configuration never showed up, and the option to
> add a wireless connection never appeared. The driver is installed
> properly,
> and it is 100% compatible with WZC, but nothing comes up. I have already
> installed wzc using the netwzc.inf file, as well, as started it in the
> administrative tools, but there is STILL nothing showing for me to even
> work
> with ANY wireless connection. At first I thought it was the adapter, so I
> took it back and exchanged it, but the new one that I have is doing the
> exact
> same thing (different adapter). The adapter is a Linksys WUSB300N, and
> when I
> search online for a solution, it appears that I am the only one having
> this
> issue. If you could give me any idea as to why this is happening, it would
> be
> EXTREMELY helpful. I the mean time, I am forced to use the third party
> application that came with it to get online. Thank you.
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From:
Aztroth <Aztroth@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: WZC Does Not Appear
Date:
04/19/2007 00:32:03
As I stated previously, I have done all of that. I have gone through the
regedit, I have used services.msc, I have installed wzc from the network
connections>properties using netwzc.inf, and STILL nothing. Im at a loss,
because it has done this with 3 separate adapters, and I know that they work,
because Im on the internet talking to you guys right now. It is NOT a driver
issue (with the adapter anyways), and I know to turn off the third party app
to use wzc, but when I do everything, I dont get any icon, or even a glimmer
of a connection shown through wzc.
this whole thing is just aggravating beyond belief, because the linksys
management app that was supplied is actually OVERRIDING other people on my
network and kicking them off, because they are using wzc, instead of the
linksys monitor (I don't know why, it just is. just a random phenomenas far
as I can tell.)
"Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:
> Hi
> May be this can Help, http://www.ezlan.net/wireless1#wzc
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
> "Aztroth" <Aztroth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:A618D552-D48E-4FEC-AD17-82B6BBC690C6@microsoft.com...
> >I just bought this computer in December, and bought a new wireless adapter
> >to
> > go with it. Wireless Zero Configuration never showed up, and the option to
> > add a wireless connection never appeared. The driver is installed
> > properly,
> > and it is 100% compatible with WZC, but nothing comes up. I have already
> > installed wzc using the netwzc.inf file, as well, as started it in the
> > administrative tools, but there is STILL nothing showing for me to even
> > work
> > with ANY wireless connection. At first I thought it was the adapter, so I
> > took it back and exchanged it, but the new one that I have is doing the
> > exact
> > same thing (different adapter). The adapter is a Linksys WUSB300N, and
> > when I
> > search online for a solution, it appears that I am the only one having
> > this
> > issue. If you could give me any idea as to why this is happening, it would
> > be
> > EXTREMELY helpful. I the mean time, I am forced to use the third party
> > application that came with it to get online. Thank you.
>
>
>
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From:
Barb Bowman <barb@nospam.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: WZC Does Not Appear
Date:
04/19/2007 04:33:19
uninstall the Linksys app and try using only WZC.
On Wed, 18 Apr 2007 22:32:03 -0700, Aztroth
<Aztroth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>As I stated previously, I have done all of that. I have gone through the
>regedit, I have used services.msc, I have installed wzc from the network
>connections>properties using netwzc.inf, and STILL nothing. Im at a loss,
>because it has done this with 3 separate adapters, and I know that they work,
>because Im on the internet talking to you guys right now. It is NOT a driver
>issue (with the adapter anyways), and I know to turn off the third party app
>to use wzc, but when I do everything, I dont get any icon, or even a glimmer
>of a connection shown through wzc.
>
>this whole thing is just aggravating beyond belief, because the linksys
>management app that was supplied is actually OVERRIDING other people on my
>network and kicking them off, because they are using wzc, instead of the
>linksys monitor (I don't know why, it just is. just a random phenomenas far
>as I can tell.)
>
>"Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:
>
>> Hi
>> May be this can Help, http://www.ezlan.net/wireless1#wzc
>> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>>
>> "Aztroth" <Aztroth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:A618D552-D48E-4FEC-AD17-82B6BBC690C6@microsoft.com...
>> >I just bought this computer in December, and bought a new wireless adapter
>> >to
>> > go with it. Wireless Zero Configuration never showed up, and the option to
>> > add a wireless connection never appeared. The driver is installed
>> > properly,
>> > and it is 100% compatible with WZC, but nothing comes up. I have already
>> > installed wzc using the netwzc.inf file, as well, as started it in the
>> > administrative tools, but there is STILL nothing showing for me to even
>> > work
>> > with ANY wireless connection. At first I thought it was the adapter, so I
>> > took it back and exchanged it, but the new one that I have is doing the
>> > exact
>> > same thing (different adapter). The adapter is a Linksys WUSB300N, and
>> > when I
>> > search online for a solution, it appears that I am the only one having
>> > this
>> > issue. If you could give me any idea as to why this is happening, it would
>> > be
>> > EXTREMELY helpful. I the mean time, I am forced to use the third party
>> > application that came with it to get online. Thank you.
>>
>>
>>
--
Barb Bowman
MS Windows-MVP
Expert Zone & Vista Community Columnist
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
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From:
vpc5fan <vpc5fan@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
RE: WZC Does Not Appear
Date:
04/19/2007 10:54:01
Have you looked at the User Guide? In particular Appendix B: Windows XP
Wireless Zero Configuration
If you don't have the users guide, go to the below URL and when the page
loads, choose your version from the dropdown and then there is a link to
download the User Guide:
http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_CASupport_C2?
John
"Aztroth" wrote:
> I just bought this computer in December, and bought a new wireless adapter to
> go with it. Wireless Zero Configuration never showed up, and the option to
> add a wireless connection never appeared. The driver is installed properly,
> and it is 100% compatible with WZC, but nothing comes up. I have already
> installed wzc using the netwzc.inf file, as well, as started it in the
> administrative tools, but there is STILL nothing showing for me to even work
> with ANY wireless connection. At first I thought it was the adapter, so I
> took it back and exchanged it, but the new one that I have is doing the exact
> same thing (different adapter). The adapter is a Linksys WUSB300N, and when I
> search online for a solution, it appears that I am the only one having this
> issue. If you could give me any idea as to why this is happening, it would be
> EXTREMELY helpful. I the mean time, I am forced to use the third party
> application that came with it to get online. Thank you.
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From:
vpc5fan <vpc5fan@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
RE: WZC Does Not Appear
Date:
04/19/2007 11:10:01
If you have have already looked at Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero
Configuration of the user guide, are you having the same issue with other
wireless adapters (if you have any others)? I.E does the issue appear to be a
Windows XP problem?
John
"vpc5fan" wrote:
> Have you looked at the User Guide? In particular Appendix B: Windows XP
> Wireless Zero Configuration
> If you don't have the users guide, go to the below URL and when the page
> loads, choose your version from the dropdown and then there is a link to
> download the User Guide:
>
> http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_CASupport_C2?
>
> John
>
> "Aztroth" wrote:
>
> > I just bought this computer in December, and bought a new wireless adapter
to
> > go with it. Wireless Zero Configuration never showed up, and the option to
> > add a wireless connection never appeared. The driver is installed properly,
> > and it is 100% compatible with WZC, but nothing comes up. I have already
> > installed wzc using the netwzc.inf file, as well, as started it in the
> > administrative tools, but there is STILL nothing showing for me to even work
> > with ANY wireless connection. At first I thought it was the adapter, so I
> > took it back and exchanged it, but the new one that I have is doing the
exact
> > same thing (different adapter). The adapter is a Linksys WUSB300N, and when
I
> > search online for a solution, it appears that I am the only one having this
> > issue. If you could give me any idea as to why this is happening, it would
be
> > EXTREMELY helpful. I the mean time, I am forced to use the third party
> > application that came with it to get online. Thank you.
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From:
Aztroth <Aztroth@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
RE: WZC Does Not Appear
Date:
04/19/2007 11:36:06
Again, I've done all of that. I have 4 separate adapters that I have tried
now, and it does this with ALL of them. 3 of them are linksys, 1 is netgear.
Look, it's not like I'm computer illiterate. I've been working with computers
since I was 6. I know my way around the OS, as well as third party software.
I've already looked at the manual, as well as uninstalled the linksys
software and driver, and reinstalled just the driver using the updated driver
from online. as a new hardware installation.
do you see now why I'm getting irritated? No one seems to know the answer,
or a way to find the right answer. I keep finding stuff I've already done.
Even when I message tech support themselves they just redirected me to stuff
I've already gone over.
Please stop treating me like I'm an idiot. I wouldn't have bothered posting
on here if the solution was so simple.
"vpc5fan" wrote:
> If you have have already looked at Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero
> Configuration of the user guide, are you having the same issue with other
> wireless adapters (if you have any others)? I.E does the issue appear to be a
> Windows XP problem?
> John
>
> "vpc5fan" wrote:
>
> > Have you looked at the User Guide? In particular Appendix B: Windows
XP
> > Wireless Zero Configuration
> > If you don't have the users guide, go to the below URL and when the page
> > loads, choose your version from the dropdown and then there is a link to
> > download the User Guide:
> >
> > http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_CASupport_C2?
> >
> > John
> >
> > "Aztroth" wrote:
> >
> > > I just bought this computer in December, and bought a new wireless adapter
to
> > > go with it. Wireless Zero Configuration never showed up, and the option to
> > > add a wireless connection never appeared. The driver is installed
properly,
> > > and it is 100% compatible with WZC, but nothing comes up. I have already
> > > installed wzc using the netwzc.inf file, as well, as started it in the
> > > administrative tools, but there is STILL nothing showing for me to even
work
> > > with ANY wireless connection. At first I thought it was the adapter, so I
> > > took it back and exchanged it, but the new one that I have is doing the
exact
> > > same thing (different adapter). The adapter is a Linksys WUSB300N, and
when I
> > > search online for a solution, it appears that I am the only one having
this
> > > issue. If you could give me any idea as to why this is happening, it would
be
> > > EXTREMELY helpful. I the mean time, I am forced to use the third party
> > > application that came with it to get online. Thank you.
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From:
Lem <lemp40@hotmail.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: WZC Does Not Appear
Date:
04/19/2007 12:44:03
Aztroth wrote:
> Again, I've done all of that. I have 4 separate adapters that I have tried
> now, and it does this with ALL of them. 3 of them are linksys, 1 is netgear.
> Look, it's not like I'm computer illiterate. I've been working with computers
> since I was 6. I know my way around the OS, as well as third party software.
>
> I've already looked at the manual, as well as uninstalled the linksys
> software and driver, and reinstalled just the driver using the updated driver
> from online. as a new hardware installation.
>
> do you see now why I'm getting irritated? No one seems to know the answer,
> or a way to find the right answer. I keep finding stuff I've already done.
> Even when I message tech support themselves they just redirected me to stuff
> I've already gone over.
>
> Please stop treating me like I'm an idiot. I wouldn't have bothered posting
> on here if the solution was so simple.
>
> "vpc5fan" wrote:
>
>> If you have have already looked at Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero
>> Configuration of the user guide, are you having the same issue with other
>> wireless adapters (if you have any others)? I.E does the issue appear to be a
>> Windows XP problem?
>> John
>>
>> "vpc5fan" wrote:
>>
>>> Have you looked at the User Guide? In particular Appendix B: Windows
XP
>>> Wireless Zero Configuration
>>> If you don't have the users guide, go to the below URL and when the page
>>> loads, choose your version from the dropdown and then there is a link to
>>> download the User Guide:
>>>
>>> http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_CASupport_C2?
>>>
>>> John
>>>
>>> "Aztroth" wrote:
>>>
>>>> I just bought this computer in December, and bought a new wireless adapter
to
>>>> go with it. Wireless Zero Configuration never showed up, and the option to
>>>> add a wireless connection never appeared. The driver is installed properly,
>>>> and it is 100% compatible with WZC, but nothing comes up. I have already
>>>> installed wzc using the netwzc.inf file, as well, as started it in the
>>>> administrative tools, but there is STILL nothing showing for me to even
work
>>>> with ANY wireless connection. At first I thought it was the adapter, so I
>>>> took it back and exchanged it, but the new one that I have is doing the
exact
>>>> same thing (different adapter). The adapter is a Linksys WUSB300N, and when
I
>>>> search online for a solution, it appears that I am the only one having this
>>>> issue. If you could give me any idea as to why this is happening, it would
be
>>>> EXTREMELY helpful. I the mean time, I am forced to use the third party
>>>> application that came with it to get online. Thank you.
Calm down. I realize that it's frustrating to be given suggestions that
you've already followed, but we don't know what "done all of that"
includes or doesn't include. And, we can't see your computer, so we
have to ask some seemingly basic questions.
Furthermore, some of the things you've written don't make any sense.
For example, "the linksys management app that was supplied is actually
OVERRIDING other people on my network and kicking them off, because they
are using wzc, instead of the linksys monitor." If users of other
computers, with different wireless adapters installed, are getting
"kicked off" your wireless network when you access it, that more likely
is a function of your use of "pre-n" hardware with older 802.11g or
802.11b hardware. What router are you using and what adapters are being
used by the people who are getting kicked off?
You do realize that so-called 802.11n devices are not standard because
the 802.11n standard has not yet been adopted, and that it isn't
scheduled to be adopted until at least October 2008? If you want to use
bleeding edge equipment, be prepared to bleed.
I assume that "I have already installed wzc using the netwzc.inf file,
as well, as started it in the administrative tools, but there is STILL
nothing showing" means that you found an entry for wireless
configuration services when you ran services.msc, and that you started
it manually. I also assume that because you said that you started it,
when you looked in the management console, it initially showed a status
of "Stopped." I also assume that you set the "Startup Type" to
"automatic" (if it wasn't already set that way). Assumptions correct?
Does "nothing showing" mean that there is (a) no Wireless Network
Connection icon for the WUSB300N in the Network Connections screen, (b)
no "Wireless Networks" tab when you view Wireless Network Connections
Properties for the WUSB300N, or (c) no Authentication tab in the
Wireless Network Connection properties?
After you start the wzc service, open a command prompt window and type
"sc query wzcsvc" (without quotes), then press Enter. What does it
indicate for "Status"? Are there any non-zero Exit Codes?
--
Lem MS MVP -- Networking
To the moon and back with 64 Kbits of RAM and 512 Kbits of ROM.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer
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From:
Aztroth <Aztroth@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: WZC Does Not Appear
Date:
04/19/2007 14:00:02
"Lem" wrote:
> Aztroth wrote:
> > Again, I've done all of that. I have 4 separate adapters that I have tried
> > now, and it does this with ALL of them. 3 of them are linksys, 1 is netgear.
> > Look, it's not like I'm computer illiterate. I've been working with
computers
> > since I was 6. I know my way around the OS, as well as third party software.
> >
> > I've already looked at the manual, as well as uninstalled the linksys
> > software and driver, and reinstalled just the driver using the updated
driver
> > from online. as a new hardware installation.
> >
> > do you see now why I'm getting irritated? No one seems to know the answer,
> > or a way to find the right answer. I keep finding stuff I've already done.
> > Even when I message tech support themselves they just redirected me to stuff
> > I've already gone over.
> >
> > Please stop treating me like I'm an idiot. I wouldn't have bothered posting
> > on here if the solution was so simple.
> >
>
> Calm down. I realize that it's frustrating to be given suggestions that
> you've already followed, but we don't know what "done all of that"
> includes or doesn't include. And, we can't see your computer, so we
> have to ask some seemingly basic questions.
>
> Furthermore, some of the things you've written don't make any sense.
> For example, "the linksys management app that was supplied is actually
> OVERRIDING other people on my network and kicking them off, because they
> are using wzc, instead of the linksys monitor." If users of other
> computers, with different wireless adapters installed, are getting
> "kicked off" your wireless network when you access it, that more likely
> is a function of your use of "pre-n" hardware with older 802.11g or
> 802.11b hardware. What router are you using and what adapters are being
> used by the people who are getting kicked off?
>
> You do realize that so-called 802.11n devices are not standard because
> the 802.11n standard has not yet been adopted, and that it isn't
> scheduled to be adopted until at least October 2008? If you want to use
> bleeding edge equipment, be prepared to bleed.
>
> I assume that "I have already installed wzc using the netwzc.inf file,
> as well, as started it in the administrative tools, but there is STILL
> nothing showing" means that you found an entry for wireless
> configuration services when you ran services.msc, and that you started
> it manually. I also assume that because you said that you started it,
> when you looked in the management console, it initially showed a status
> of "Stopped." I also assume that you set the "Startup Type" to
> "automatic" (if it wasn't already set that way). Assumptions correct?
>
> Does "nothing showing" mean that there is (a) no Wireless Network
> Connection icon for the WUSB300N in the Network Connections screen, (b)
> no "Wireless Networks" tab when you view Wireless Network Connections
> Properties for the WUSB300N, or (c) no Authentication tab in the
> Wireless Network Connection properties?
>
> After you start the wzc service, open a command prompt window and type
> "sc query wzcsvc" (without quotes), then press Enter. What does it
> indicate for "Status"? Are there any non-zero Exit Codes?
>
>
> --
> Lem MS MVP -- Networking
>
> To the moon and back with 64 Kbits of RAM and 512 Kbits of ROM.
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer
Well, the answer is 'a' on that one. and it's not because it's 802.11n (yes
I know the n series has some issues reported with it). the other 3 adapters I
have used were all 802.11g.
and what I meant when I said that I installed it, I mean that I added it as
a networking service/protocol, and the file name is netwzc.inf. and when I
started it in services.msc, I set it to automatic, and it wasn't stopped,
because it wasn't there before I added it as a service/protocol.
when I said that it's 'overriding them' I meant exactly that. for some
reason, when my computer is online using the third party app, everyone else
on my network gets kicked off. I dont know why, but thats why Im trying to
get wzc active so that I can fix that.
and to answer your last question:
Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner>sc query wzcsvc
SERVICE_NAME: wzcsvc
TYPE
: 20 WIN32_SHARE_PROCESS
STATE
: 1 STOPPED
(NOT_STOPPABLE,NOT_PAUSABLE,IGNORES_SHUTDOWN)
WIN32_EXIT_CODE : 0 (0x0)
SERVICE_EXIT_CODE : 0 (0x0)
CHECKPOINT : 0x0
WAIT_HINT : 0x0
it is currently stopped because I stopped it so that I could get back online
again using the linksys manager.
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From:
Lem <lemp40@hotmail.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: WZC Does Not Appear
Date:
04/19/2007 17:22:47
Aztroth wrote:
>
> "Lem" wrote:
>
>> Aztroth wrote:
>>> Again, I've done all of that. I have 4 separate adapters that I have tried
>>> now, and it does this with ALL of them. 3 of them are linksys, 1 is netgear.
>>> Look, it's not like I'm computer illiterate. I've been working with
computers
>>> since I was 6. I know my way around the OS, as well as third party software.
>>>
>>> I've already looked at the manual, as well as uninstalled the linksys
>>> software and driver, and reinstalled just the driver using the updated
driver
>>> from online. as a new hardware installation.
>>>
>>> do you see now why I'm getting irritated? No one seems to know the answer,
>>> or a way to find the right answer. I keep finding stuff I've already done.
>>> Even when I message tech support themselves they just redirected me to stuff
>>> I've already gone over.
>>>
>>> Please stop treating me like I'm an idiot. I wouldn't have bothered posting
>>> on here if the solution was so simple.
>>>
>> Calm down. I realize that it's frustrating to be given suggestions that
>> you've already followed, but we don't know what "done all of that"
>> includes or doesn't include. And, we can't see your computer, so we
>> have to ask some seemingly basic questions.
>>
>> Furthermore, some of the things you've written don't make any sense.
>> For example, "the linksys management app that was supplied is actually
>> OVERRIDING other people on my network and kicking them off, because they
>> are using wzc, instead of the linksys monitor." If users of other
>> computers, with different wireless adapters installed, are getting
>> "kicked off" your wireless network when you access it, that more likely
>> is a function of your use of "pre-n" hardware with older 802.11g or
>> 802.11b hardware. What router are you using and what adapters are being
>> used by the people who are getting kicked off?
>>
>> You do realize that so-called 802.11n devices are not standard because
>> the 802.11n standard has not yet been adopted, and that it isn't
>> scheduled to be adopted until at least October 2008? If you want to use
>> bleeding edge equipment, be prepared to bleed.
>>
>> I assume that "I have already installed wzc using the netwzc.inf file,
>> as well, as started it in the administrative tools, but there is STILL
>> nothing showing" means that you found an entry for wireless
>> configuration services when you ran services.msc, and that you started
>> it manually. I also assume that because you said that you started it,
>> when you looked in the management console, it initially showed a status
>> of "Stopped." I also assume that you set the "Startup Type" to
>> "automatic" (if it wasn't already set that way). Assumptions correct?
>>
>> Does "nothing showing" mean that there is (a) no Wireless Network
>> Connection icon for the WUSB300N in the Network Connections screen, (b)
>> no "Wireless Networks" tab when you view Wireless Network Connections
>> Properties for the WUSB300N, or (c) no Authentication tab in the
>> Wireless Network Connection properties?
>>
>> After you start the wzc service, open a command prompt window and type
>> "sc query wzcsvc" (without quotes), then press Enter. What does it
>> indicate for "Status"? Are there any non-zero Exit Codes?
>>
>>
>> --
>> Lem MS MVP -- Networking
>>
>> To the moon and back with 64 Kbits of RAM and 512 Kbits of ROM.
>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer
>
> Well, the answer is 'a' on that one. and it's not because it's 802.11n (yes
> I know the n series has some issues reported with it). the other 3 adapters I
> have used were all 802.11g.
>
> and what I meant when I said that I installed it, I mean that I added it as
> a networking service/protocol, and the file name is netwzc.inf. and when I
> started it in services.msc, I set it to automatic, and it wasn't stopped,
> because it wasn't there before I added it as a service/protocol.
>
> when I said that it's 'overriding them' I meant exactly that. for some
> reason, when my computer is online using the third party app, everyone else
> on my network gets kicked off. I dont know why, but thats why Im trying to
> get wzc active so that I can fix that.
>
> and to answer your last question:
> Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> (C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>
> C:\Documents and Settings\Owner>sc query wzcsvc
>
> SERVICE_NAME: wzcsvc
> TYPE
: 20 WIN32_SHARE_PROCESS
> STATE
: 1 STOPPED
>
(NOT_STOPPABLE,NOT_PAUSABLE,IGNORES_SHUTDOWN)
> WIN32_EXIT_CODE
: 0 (0x0)
> SERVICE_EXIT_CODE : 0
(0x0)
> CHECKPOINT
: 0x0
> WAIT_HINT
: 0x0
>
> it is currently stopped because I stopped it so that I could get back online
> again using the linksys manager.
I still don't understand how using Linksys software on one computer can
affect other computers, but let's pass that. It's also not helpful to
have run the sc query after you manually stopped wzc. The idea was to
see if something (other than you) was stopping it. Pass that also.
According to Microsoft at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/313242
<quote>
If you do not see the Wireless Connection icon in the Network
Connections folder or if you cannot view the properties, there is a
problem with the driver for the wireless network adapter. To
troubleshoot this problem, see the "Driver Installation Issues" section.
</quote>
The advice in the "Driver Installation Issues" section is not very
helpful and doesn't seem to be anything that you haven't done already.
Based on other comments in that KB article, however, it seems to me that
the issue is NOT wzc -- which could explain why your efforts to install
it and start it, etc., have not helped.
I know you said that this product is 100% compatible with wzc, and I
know that you said that you had both used the CD and downloaded the
driver directly, but there you go.
The only thing I can suggest is that you search/post in the forums at
http://www.linksysinfo.org/index.php (unless you have already done
that). Perhaps there is something idiosyncratic about the WUSB300N.
If
so, those guys probably know about it. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
Hold the phone. I almost missed the part where you said that you had
the same difficulty with 3 different 802.11g adapters. If these were
all USB adapters, then perhaps your problem is not with the adapters,
but with your USB ports. Have you checked Device Manager to see if the
USB ports and controller(s) are all working? No yellow ! or "ghost"
installations? Have you tried the adapter(s) in different USB ports?
Do other USB devices work OK? If you have a non-USB keyboard, you might
try uninstalling all of the USB controllers and re-boot to let Windows
find and re-install them (if you only have a USB keyboard, this is too
risky to try -- you will probably be asked for some input on the
re-boot, and if you don't have a working input device, you'll wish you did).
--
Lem MS MVP -- Networking
To the moon and back with 64 Kbits of RAM and 512 Kbits of ROM.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer
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From:
Jack \(MVP-Networking\). <Jack@discussiongroup.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: WZC Does Not Appear
Date:
04/19/2007 18:37:49
Hi
What kind of security you are using.
Jack (MVP-Networking).
"Aztroth" <Aztroth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:F471B72E-A1BB-4E45-871B-60FF37FBA556@microsoft.com...
>
>
> "Lem" wrote:
>
>> Aztroth wrote:
>> > Again, I've done all of that. I have 4 separate adapters that I have
>> > tried
>> > now, and it does this with ALL of them. 3 of them are linksys, 1 is
>> > netgear.
>> > Look, it's not like I'm computer illiterate. I've been working with
>> > computers
>> > since I was 6. I know my way around the OS, as well as third party
>> > software.
>> >
>> > I've already looked at the manual, as well as uninstalled the linksys
>> > software and driver, and reinstalled just the driver using the updated
>> > driver
>> > from online. as a new hardware installation.
>> >
>> > do you see now why I'm getting irritated? No one seems to know the
>> > answer,
>> > or a way to find the right answer. I keep finding stuff I've already
>> > done.
>> > Even when I message tech support themselves they just redirected me to
>> > stuff
>> > I've already gone over.
>> >
>> > Please stop treating me like I'm an idiot. I wouldn't have bothered
>> > posting
>> > on here if the solution was so simple.
>> >
>>
>> Calm down. I realize that it's frustrating to be given suggestions that
>> you've already followed, but we don't know what "done all of that"
>> includes or doesn't include. And, we can't see your computer, so we
>> have to ask some seemingly basic questions.
>>
>> Furthermore, some of the things you've written don't make any sense.
>> For example, "the linksys management app that was supplied is actually
>> OVERRIDING other people on my network and kicking them off, because they
>> are using wzc, instead of the linksys monitor." If users of other
>> computers, with different wireless adapters installed, are getting
>> "kicked off" your wireless network when you access it, that more likely
>> is a function of your use of "pre-n" hardware with older 802.11g or
>> 802.11b hardware. What router are you using and what adapters are being
>> used by the people who are getting kicked off?
>>
>> You do realize that so-called 802.11n devices are not standard because
>> the 802.11n standard has not yet been adopted, and that it isn't
>> scheduled to be adopted until at least October 2008? If you want to use
>> bleeding edge equipment, be prepared to bleed.
>>
>> I assume that "I have already installed wzc using the netwzc.inf file,
>> as well, as started it in the administrative tools, but there is STILL
>> nothing showing" means that you found an entry for wireless
>> configuration services when you ran services.msc, and that you started
>> it manually. I also assume that because you said that you started it,
>> when you looked in the management console, it initially showed a status
>> of "Stopped." I also assume that you set the "Startup Type" to
>> "automatic" (if it wasn't already set that way). Assumptions correct?
>>
>> Does "nothing showing" mean that there is (a) no Wireless Network
>> Connection icon for the WUSB300N in the Network Connections screen, (b)
>> no "Wireless Networks" tab when you view Wireless Network Connections
>> Properties for the WUSB300N, or (c) no Authentication tab in the
>> Wireless Network Connection properties?
>>
>> After you start the wzc service, open a command prompt window and type
>> "sc query wzcsvc" (without quotes), then press Enter. What does it
>> indicate for "Status"? Are there any non-zero Exit Codes?
>>
>>
>> --
>> Lem MS MVP -- Networking
>>
>> To the moon and back with 64 Kbits of RAM and 512 Kbits of ROM.
>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer
>
> Well, the answer is 'a' on that one. and it's not because it's 802.11n
> (yes
> I know the n series has some issues reported with it). the other 3
> adapters I
> have used were all 802.11g.
>
> and what I meant when I said that I installed it, I mean that I added it
> as
> a networking service/protocol, and the file name is netwzc.inf. and when I
> started it in services.msc, I set it to automatic, and it wasn't stopped,
> because it wasn't there before I added it as a service/protocol.
>
> when I said that it's 'overriding them' I meant exactly that. for some
> reason, when my computer is online using the third party app, everyone
> else
> on my network gets kicked off. I dont know why, but thats why Im trying to
> get wzc active so that I can fix that.
>
> and to answer your last question:
> Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> (C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>
> C:\Documents and Settings\Owner>sc query wzcsvc
>
> SERVICE_NAME: wzcsvc
> TYPE
: 20 WIN32_SHARE_PROCESS
> STATE
: 1 STOPPED
>
(NOT_STOPPABLE,NOT_PAUSABLE,IGNORES_SHUTDOWN)
> WIN32_EXIT_CODE :
0 (0x0)
> SERVICE_EXIT_CODE : 0
(0x0)
> CHECKPOINT
: 0x0
> WAIT_HINT
: 0x0
>
> it is currently stopped because I stopped it so that I could get back
> online
> again using the linksys manager.
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From:
vpc5fan <vpc5fan@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
RE: WZC Does Not Appear
Date:
04/20/2007 12:38:02
If you have installed different network adapters and they are not showing up
under network connections, it is likely due to a problem with Windows
Management Instrumentation (WMI). If you open System Information it may
complain that WMI isn't working. If you are having a problem with WMI
there
are ways to fix it short or repairing windows but given your previous reply
to me, this is as far as I am willing to go other than giving you a tip.
If
people that are trying to help you suggest you try something you have already
tried, you should just ignore it!
John
"Aztroth" wrote:
> Again, I've done all of that. I have 4 separate adapters that I have tried
> now, and it does this with ALL of them. 3 of them are linksys, 1 is netgear.
> Look, it's not like I'm computer illiterate. I've been working with computers
> since I was 6. I know my way around the OS, as well as third party software.
>
> I've already looked at the manual, as well as uninstalled the linksys
> software and driver, and reinstalled just the driver using the updated driver
> from online. as a new hardware installation.
>
> do you see now why I'm getting irritated? No one seems to know the answer,
> or a way to find the right answer. I keep finding stuff I've already done.
> Even when I message tech support themselves they just redirected me to stuff
> I've already gone over.
>
> Please stop treating me like I'm an idiot. I wouldn't have bothered posting
> on here if the solution was so simple.
>
> "vpc5fan" wrote:
>
> > If you have have already looked at Appendix B: Windows XP Wireless Zero
> > Configuration of the user guide, are you having the same issue with other
> > wireless adapters (if you have any others)? I.E does the issue appear to be
a
> > Windows XP problem?
> > John
> >
> > "vpc5fan" wrote:
> >
> > > Have you looked at the User Guide? In particular Appendix B: Windows
XP
> > > Wireless Zero Configuration
> > > If you don't have the users guide, go to the below URL and when the page
> > > loads, choose your version from the dropdown and then there is a link to
> > > download the User Guide:
> > >
> > > http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_CASupport_C2?
> > >
> > > John
> > >
> > > "Aztroth" wrote:
> > >
> > > > I just bought this computer in December, and bought a new wireless
adapter to
> > > > go with it. Wireless Zero Configuration never showed up, and the option
to
> > > > add a wireless connection never appeared. The driver is installed
properly,
> > > > and it is 100% compatible with WZC, but nothing comes up. I have already
> > > > installed wzc using the netwzc.inf file, as well, as started it in the
> > > > administrative tools, but there is STILL nothing showing for me to even
work
> > > > with ANY wireless connection. At first I thought it was the adapter, so
I
> > > > took it back and exchanged it, but the new one that I have is doing the
exact
> > > > same thing (different adapter). The adapter is a Linksys WUSB300N, and
when I
> > > > search online for a solution, it appears that I am the only one having
this
> > > > issue. If you could give me any idea as to why this is happening, it
would be
> > > > EXTREMELY helpful. I the mean time, I am forced to use the third party
> > > > application that came with it to get online. Thank you.
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From:
Arkady Frenkel <arkadyf@hotmailxdotx.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: WZC Keeps Stopping
Date:
04/16/2007 01:54:18
Maybe it have it's own configuration app in such way it have to stop WZC,
just stop it working ( or uninstall temporarily ) and check what happen
Arkady
"Rascal" <Rascal@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C35B4F46-A1C2-4FE6-B156-7A96F8A5C076@microsoft.com...
> I'm having a problem w/ my wireless network - Upon start up the wireless
> connection works fine - but the after using it for a bit I seem to lose my
> connection - web pages are simply not found. The connection is still
> reported
> as Very Good but the diagnostics tell me that Windows is not managing my
> network and when I check the WZC service I see that it stopped running for
> some reason.
>
> I start it again manually and all is well - only to be repeated again
> later.
>
> The log on type is automatic and the wzcsvc in the registry does have the
> Start Dword entry with a value of 2.
>
> I am using the Westell 327z router that came with Verison DSL. It worked
> fine in the past but has recently been having a problem.
>
> Two things that are new: added a SONOS wireless audio system to the
> network
> and installed Norton Internet Security 2007 (had to turn the firewall
> off...that was causing very very very slow emai...but that's a problem for
> another day).
>
> Does it make sense that the sonos would be causing interference that
> results
> in this behaviour?
>
>
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From:
Jon <Jon@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
RE: WZC Keeps Stopping
Date:
04/16/2007 15:22:08
Go to start, Run, type msconfig click ok. when window opens click services.
check hide all microsoft services and look for anything for anything running
wireless LAN. if you find it disable it. Then go to wzc and check it again.
Reboot and you should be ok.
"Rascal" wrote:
> I'm having a problem w/ my wireless network - Upon start up the wireless
> connection works fine - but the after using it for a bit I seem to lose my
> connection - web pages are simply not found. The connection is still reported
> as Very Good but the diagnostics tell me that Windows is not managing my
> network and when I check the WZC service I see that it stopped running for
> some reason.
>
> I start it again manually and all is well - only to be repeated again later.
>
> The log on type is automatic and the wzcsvc in the registry does have the
> Start Dword entry with a value of 2.
>
> I am using the Westell 327z router that came with Verison DSL. It worked
> fine in the past but has recently been having a problem.
>
> Two things that are new: added a SONOS wireless audio system to the network
> and installed Norton Internet Security 2007 (had to turn the firewall
> off...that was causing very very very slow emai...but that's a problem for
> another day).
>
> Does it make sense that the sonos would be causing interference that results
> in this behaviour?
>
>
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From:
Eduardo <Eduardo@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
RE: XP shares, Vista will not
Date:
04/22/2007 16:10:04
Fixed the problem. Turns out the Vista host was
using a different workgroup name (not sure how that happened), which
prevented the XP machines from having access. Not sure why Vista
could see
the
XP files under the same conditions, but maybe that's just a difference with
Vista. All 3 of the machines were using the same network name, just not
all
the same workgroup.
"Eduardo" wrote:
> New to wireless networking and need some guidance. Nothing exactly like
my
> problem in other posts.
>
> Have a wireless network with XP desktop, Linksys router, and Vista Laptop.
> The Vista laptop also has a guest XP running under VPC 2007. Everything
> seems to work except this one thing: Neither XP machine can see the
shared
> folders on the Vista machine, but can see shared folders on each other.
The
> Vista machine shows the folders as shared if you use Vista's network
> discovery center. The Vista machine can see both XP's shared folders.
No
> passwords are required to access shared folders on the LAN. The Vista
> firewall is set up to allow networking exceptions. I've run out of ideas
on
> what else to try. I sure it's something stupid, but any help would be
> appreciated !
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