Wireless Networking - Can see it, but cannot connect

10-30-2006, 11:16 PM

I have a new compaq presario.. DSL service with a wireless westell
modem/router.
I have turned off all security on the router... it is broadcasting the SSID.
The laptop sees it as an unsecured network... however When I click it to
connect... it says please wait while it connects.. but never does....
What could be the problem?

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10-31-2006, 03:30 AM

"Richard" wrote:

> I have a new compaq presario.. DSL service with a wireless westell
> modem/router.
> I have turned off all security on the router... it is broadcasting the SSID.
> The laptop sees it as an unsecured network... however When I click it to
> connect... it says please wait while it connects.. but never does....
> What could be the problem?

10-31-2006, 02:21 PM

It could be that the Westell wireless is set to only allow connections only
at "G" speeds and your Laptop does not support "G" speeds. Or it could be
that your Laptop is set to only connect at "G" speeds and the access point
does not support "G" speeds. Another option is you Westell may have Access
list enabled where the MAC address of your laptop must be registered with
the Westell before it can connect.

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"Richard" <> wrote in message
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>I have a new compaq presario.. DSL service with a wireless westell
> modem/router.
> I have turned off all security on the router... it is broadcasting the
> SSID.
> The laptop sees it as an unsecured network... however When I click it to
> connect... it says please wait while it connects.. but never does....
> What could be the problem?

ProjectD · 11-01-2006, 05:20 PM

Check to make sure you don't have the MAC Address Filter turn on for the router configuration. I have the same problem when I enable the MAC Address Filter. Setup your connection without any security enable. Once you have a good connection then enable the security settings one at a time. Hope this help.

10-31-2006, 03:30 AM	#2
=?Utf-8?B?U2hlaWxh?= Posts: n/a	RE: Can see it, but cannot connect "Richard" wrote: > I have a new compaq presario.. DSL service with a wireless westell > modem/router. > I have turned off all security on the router... it is broadcasting the SSID. > The laptop sees it as an unsecured network... however When I click it to > connect... it says please wait while it connects.. but never does.... > What could be the problem?

10-31-2006, 02:21 PM	#3
David Hettel Posts: n/a	Re: Can see it, but cannot connect It could be that the Westell wireless is set to only allow connections only at "G" speeds and your Laptop does not support "G" speeds. Or it could be that your Laptop is set to only connect at "G" speeds and the access point does not support "G" speeds. Another option is you Westell may have Access list enabled where the MAC address of your laptop must be registered with the Westell before it can connect. -- David Hettel Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups. Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program http://mvp.support.microsoft.com DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy, reliability or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and confers no rights. "Richard" <> wrote in message news:0A982F1C-E8EC-4E39-B68F-... >I have a new compaq presario.. DSL service with a wireless westell > modem/router. > I have turned off all security on the router... it is broadcasting the > SSID. > The laptop sees it as an unsecured network... however When I click it to > connect... it says please wait while it connects.. but never does.... > What could be the problem?

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10-30-2006, 11:16 PM	#1
	Can see it, but cannot connect I have a new compaq presario.. DSL service with a wireless westell modem/router. I have turned off all security on the router... it is broadcasting the SSID. The laptop sees it as an unsecured network... however When I click it to connect... it says please wait while it connects.. but never does.... What could be the problem? =?Utf-8?B?UmljaGFyZA==?=

11-01-2006, 05:20 PM	#4
ProjectD Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 10	Check to make sure you don't have the MAC Address Filter turn on for the router configuration. I have the same problem when I enable the MAC Address Filter. Setup your connection without any security enable. Once you have a good connection then enable the security settings one at a time. Hope this help.