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Barb Bowman
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      11-15-2007
just start by using a strong passphrase in the router - select WPA2
and then enter it.

then perhaps
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...ssecurity.mspx
will help with what to do on the computer.

On Thu, 15 Nov 2007 06:49:06 -0800, SAlders
<> wrote:

>Ok, but what will I need to know as far as configuration? I tried changing
>over to WPA the other day but the router/ browser asked me for info. I wasn't
>familiar with.
>I mean, I do, have the option for WPA2 & WPA, but there is some setup
>involved. Not just clicking on WPA, Right?
>Help
>
>"Barb Bowman" wrote:
>
>> WEP is not safe to begin with. Can you please reconfigure for WPA2
>> or at least WPA and see if this changes anything?
>>
>> On Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:48:03 -0800, SAlders
>> <> wrote:
>>
>> >Barb,
>> >Wireless-G Broadband Router WRT54GL (Firmware Version: v4.30.11)
>> >I've been getting very familiar with my router and the configuration browser.
>> >I upgraded the firmware, reset the router and still no results. The security
>> >I'm using is "WEP" which has always been in place since I got it .
>> >Speaking of WEP, I noticed that everytime I enable it, in the
>> >router/browser I lose my connection on the laptop. When I go back in, and
>> >disable the WEP, my connection comes back and everything works fine. It's
>> >beyond me.
>> >Maybe something is not configured right on my Laptop?
>> >We're getting close.
>> >
>> >Your help is much appreciated in this matter.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
>> >
>> >> You can log into most Linksys routers using a web browser and typing
>> >> in
>> >>
>> >> http://192.168.1.1
>> >>
>> >> what model Linksys router and hardware version do you have?
>> >>
>> >> what firmware is in the router?
>> >>
>> >> once you reply with the model and hardware version, I should be able
>> >> to direct you to the user manual for your router.
>> >>
>> >> On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 04:18:00 -0800, SAlders
>> >> <> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> >I downloaded the drivers the other day, that didn't work.
>> >> >I'm using "WEP" security and I don't know how to change the channel on the
>> >> >router.
>> >> >Can you guide me on that one?
>> >> >
>> >> >Thanks again for your help in this matter.
>> >> >
>> >> >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> the newest drivers are from 11/7, you should try these:
>> >> >>
>> >> >> http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Deta...ional&lang=eng
>> >> >>
>> >> >> also, have you tried logging into the router and changing the
>> >> >> wireless channel? what kind of wireless security are you using?
>> >> >>
>> >> >> On Sun, 11 Nov 2007 12:09:00 -0800, SAlders
>> >> >> <> wrote:
>> >> >>
>> >> >> >Sorry, I gave you the wrong computer info, which is from my desktop. Please
>> >> >> >disregard the Ipcong/All I gave you earlier.
>> >> >> >Here is the info from the Laptop:
>> >> >> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>> >> >> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >C:\Documents and Settings\SAlders>ipconfig/all
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >Windows IP Configuration
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : SAMMY2
>> >> >> > Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
>> >> >> > Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcast
>> >> >> > IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>> >> >> > WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : Yes
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
>> >> >> > Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated
>> >> >> >Controller
>> >> >> > Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-12-3F-81-85-DF
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection:
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
>> >> >> > Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG
>> >> >> >Network Connection
>> >> >> > Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-13-CE-40-09-3F
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >"SAlders" wrote:
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> The answers to all of your questios is no, to the best of my knowlege.
>> >> >> >> The following is all the info you requested.
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Thanks for you help, its greatly appreciated.
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Wireless card - Intel Pro/Wireless 2915ABG
>> >> >> >> Driver Version - 9.0.4.37 Dated: 7/25/07 (downloaded yesterday)
>> >> >> >> IPConfig -
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>> >> >> >> (C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> C:\Documents and Settings\Santo Alders>ipconfig/all
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Windows IP Configuration
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : SAMMY
>> >> >> >> Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
>> >> >> >> Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
>> >> >> >> IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>> >> >> >> WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>> >> >> >> DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : nj.rr.com
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : nj.rr.com
>> >> >> >> Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit
>> >> >> >> Ethernet
>> >> >> >> Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-10-18-09-54-AC
>> >> >> >> Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
>> >> >> >> Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
>> >> >> >> IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.100
>> >> >> >> Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
>> >> >> >> Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
>> >> >> >> DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
>> >> >> >> DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 24.29.103.10
>> >> >> >> 24.29.103.11
>> >> >> >> Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Sunday, November 11, 2007
>> >> >> >> 2:38:24 PM
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Monday, November 12, 2007
>> >> >> >> 2:38:24 PM
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> "Barb Bowman" wrote:
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> > for starters, post info on what brand wireless card, what version
>> >> >> >> > drive and which windows operating system.
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > did anything change in your environment? cordless phone? did a
>> >> >> >> > neighbor install a wireless router? did a driver get upgraded? did
>> >> >> >> > you get a virus or malware on your computer?
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > posting the text output of
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > ipconfig /all
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > will also help
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > On Sat, 10 Nov 2007 15:06:00 -0800, SAlders
>> >> >> >> > <> wrote:
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > >Maybe someone can help this laymen out. My once, always reliable connection
>> >> >> >> > >from my Dell Inspiron 700m to my Linksys router is now giving me a problem.
>> >> >> >> > >The connection between the laptop & router becomes disconnected for no
>> >> >> >> > >apparent reason. When I click on “available wireless networks” my router is
>> >> >> >> > >there on the top with an excellent signal. When I click reconnect it does
>> >> >> >> > >not. Then I click “repair” and the message says, Windows could not finish
>> >> >> >> > >repairing the problem, for assistance contact the person who manages your
>> >> >> >> > >network”. I changed out the router and still have this problem. Could it be
>> >> >> >> > >the wireless adapter is bad on my laptop?
>> >> >> >> > >Can anybody help me with this problem?
>> >> >> >> > >
>> >> >> >> > >Dead in the water.
>> >> >> >> > --
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > Barb Bowman
>> >> >> >> > MS Windows-MVP
>> >> >> >> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/bowman.mspx
>> >> >> >> > http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> --
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Barb Bowman
>> >> >> MS Windows-MVP
>> >> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/bowman.mspx
>> >> >> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>> >> >>
>> >> --
>> >>
>> >> Barb Bowman
>> >> MS Windows-MVP
>> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/bowman.mspx
>> >> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>> >>

>> --
>>
>> Barb Bowman
>> MS Windows-MVP
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/bowman.mspx
>> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>>

--

Barb Bowman
MS Windows-MVP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/bowman.mspx
http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
 
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      11-16-2007
Barb,
That seemed to have worked. We finally corrected the problem. I am very
grateful to you for seeing this thru with me.
A Thousand Thanks. Your Great!!

Sam



"Barb Bowman" wrote:

> just start by using a strong passphrase in the router - select WPA2
> and then enter it.
>
> then perhaps
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...ssecurity.mspx
> will help with what to do on the computer.
>
> On Thu, 15 Nov 2007 06:49:06 -0800, SAlders
> <> wrote:
>
> >Ok, but what will I need to know as far as configuration? I tried changing
> >over to WPA the other day but the router/ browser asked me for info. I wasn't
> >familiar with.
> >I mean, I do, have the option for WPA2 & WPA, but there is some setup
> >involved. Not just clicking on WPA, Right?
> >Help
> >
> >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
> >
> >> WEP is not safe to begin with. Can you please reconfigure for WPA2
> >> or at least WPA and see if this changes anything?
> >>
> >> On Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:48:03 -0800, SAlders
> >> <> wrote:
> >>
> >> >Barb,
> >> >Wireless-G Broadband Router WRT54GL (Firmware Version: v4.30.11)
> >> >I've been getting very familiar with my router and the configuration browser.
> >> >I upgraded the firmware, reset the router and still no results. The security
> >> >I'm using is "WEP" which has always been in place since I got it .
> >> >Speaking of WEP, I noticed that everytime I enable it, in the
> >> >router/browser I lose my connection on the laptop. When I go back in, and
> >> >disable the WEP, my connection comes back and everything works fine. It's
> >> >beyond me.
> >> >Maybe something is not configured right on my Laptop?
> >> >We're getting close.
> >> >
> >> >Your help is much appreciated in this matter.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> You can log into most Linksys routers using a web browser and typing
> >> >> in
> >> >>
> >> >> http://192.168.1.1
> >> >>
> >> >> what model Linksys router and hardware version do you have?
> >> >>
> >> >> what firmware is in the router?
> >> >>
> >> >> once you reply with the model and hardware version, I should be able
> >> >> to direct you to the user manual for your router.
> >> >>
> >> >> On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 04:18:00 -0800, SAlders
> >> >> <> wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> >I downloaded the drivers the other day, that didn't work.
> >> >> >I'm using "WEP" security and I don't know how to change the channel on the
> >> >> >router.
> >> >> >Can you guide me on that one?
> >> >> >
> >> >> >Thanks again for your help in this matter.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
> >> >> >
> >> >> >> the newest drivers are from 11/7, you should try these:
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Deta...ional&lang=eng
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> also, have you tried logging into the router and changing the
> >> >> >> wireless channel? what kind of wireless security are you using?
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> On Sun, 11 Nov 2007 12:09:00 -0800, SAlders
> >> >> >> <> wrote:
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >Sorry, I gave you the wrong computer info, which is from my desktop. Please
> >> >> >> >disregard the Ipcong/All I gave you earlier.
> >> >> >> >Here is the info from the Laptop:
> >> >> >> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> >> >> >> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >C:\Documents and Settings\SAlders>ipconfig/all
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >Windows IP Configuration
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : SAMMY2
> >> >> >> > Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
> >> >> >> > Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcast
> >> >> >> > IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
> >> >> >> > WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : Yes
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
> >> >> >> > Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated
> >> >> >> >Controller
> >> >> >> > Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-12-3F-81-85-DF
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection:
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
> >> >> >> > Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG
> >> >> >> >Network Connection
> >> >> >> > Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-13-CE-40-09-3F
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >"SAlders" wrote:
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> The answers to all of your questios is no, to the best of my knowlege.
> >> >> >> >> The following is all the info you requested.
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> Thanks for you help, its greatly appreciated.
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> Wireless card - Intel Pro/Wireless 2915ABG
> >> >> >> >> Driver Version - 9.0.4.37 Dated: 7/25/07 (downloaded yesterday)
> >> >> >> >> IPConfig -
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> >> >> >> >> (C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> C:\Documents and Settings\Santo Alders>ipconfig/all
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> Windows IP Configuration
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : SAMMY
> >> >> >> >> Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
> >> >> >> >> Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
> >> >> >> >> IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
> >> >> >> >> WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
> >> >> >> >> DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : nj.rr.com
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : nj.rr.com
> >> >> >> >> Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit
> >> >> >> >> Ethernet
> >> >> >> >> Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-10-18-09-54-AC
> >> >> >> >> Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
> >> >> >> >> Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
> >> >> >> >> IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.100
> >> >> >> >> Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
> >> >> >> >> Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
> >> >> >> >> DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
> >> >> >> >> DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 24.29.103.10
> >> >> >> >> 24.29.103.11
> >> >> >> >> Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Sunday, November 11, 2007
> >> >> >> >> 2:38:24 PM
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Monday, November 12, 2007
> >> >> >> >> 2:38:24 PM
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> "Barb Bowman" wrote:
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> > for starters, post info on what brand wireless card, what version
> >> >> >> >> > drive and which windows operating system.
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> > did anything change in your environment? cordless phone? did a
> >> >> >> >> > neighbor install a wireless router? did a driver get upgraded? did
> >> >> >> >> > you get a virus or malware on your computer?
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> > posting the text output of
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> > ipconfig /all
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> > will also help
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> > On Sat, 10 Nov 2007 15:06:00 -0800, SAlders
> >> >> >> >> > <> wrote:
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> > >Maybe someone can help this laymen out. My once, always reliable connection
> >> >> >> >> > >from my Dell Inspiron 700m to my Linksys router is now giving me a problem.
> >> >> >> >> > >The connection between the laptop & router becomes disconnected for no
> >> >> >> >> > >apparent reason. When I click on “available wireless networks” my router is
> >> >> >> >> > >there on the top with an excellent signal. When I click reconnect it does
> >> >> >> >> > >not. Then I click “repair” and the message says, Windows could not finish
> >> >> >> >> > >repairing the problem, for assistance contact the person who manages your
> >> >> >> >> > >network”. I changed out the router and still have this problem. Could it be
> >> >> >> >> > >the wireless adapter is bad on my laptop?
> >> >> >> >> > >Can anybody help me with this problem?
> >> >> >> >> > >
> >> >> >> >> > >Dead in the water.
> >> >> >> >> > --
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> > Barb Bowman
> >> >> >> >> > MS Windows-MVP
> >> >> >> >> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/bowman.mspx
> >> >> >> >> > http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> --
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Barb Bowman
> >> >> >> MS Windows-MVP
> >> >> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/bowman.mspx
> >> >> >> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
> >> >> >>
> >> >> --
> >> >>
> >> >> Barb Bowman
> >> >> MS Windows-MVP
> >> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/bowman.mspx
> >> >> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
> >> >>
> >> --
> >>
> >> Barb Bowman
> >> MS Windows-MVP
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/bowman.mspx
> >> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
> >>

> --
>
> Barb Bowman
> MS Windows-MVP
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/bowman.mspx
> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>

 
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Barb Bowman
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      11-16-2007
Thanks for the update (and happy to see that this is resolved and
that you are now secure).

On Fri, 16 Nov 2007 04:11:00 -0800, SAlders
<> wrote:

>Barb,
>That seemed to have worked. We finally corrected the problem. I am very
>grateful to you for seeing this thru with me.
>A Thousand Thanks. Your Great!!
>
>Sam
>
>
>
>"Barb Bowman" wrote:
>
>> just start by using a strong passphrase in the router - select WPA2
>> and then enter it.
>>
>> then perhaps
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...ssecurity.mspx
>> will help with what to do on the computer.
>>
>> On Thu, 15 Nov 2007 06:49:06 -0800, SAlders
>> <> wrote:
>>
>> >Ok, but what will I need to know as far as configuration? I tried changing
>> >over to WPA the other day but the router/ browser asked me for info. I wasn't
>> >familiar with.
>> >I mean, I do, have the option for WPA2 & WPA, but there is some setup
>> >involved. Not just clicking on WPA, Right?
>> >Help
>> >
>> >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
>> >
>> >> WEP is not safe to begin with. Can you please reconfigure for WPA2
>> >> or at least WPA and see if this changes anything?
>> >>
>> >> On Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:48:03 -0800, SAlders
>> >> <> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> >Barb,
>> >> >Wireless-G Broadband Router WRT54GL (Firmware Version: v4.30.11)
>> >> >I've been getting very familiar with my router and the configuration browser.
>> >> >I upgraded the firmware, reset the router and still no results. The security
>> >> >I'm using is "WEP" which has always been in place since I got it .
>> >> >Speaking of WEP, I noticed that everytime I enable it, in the
>> >> >router/browser I lose my connection on the laptop. When I go back in, and
>> >> >disable the WEP, my connection comes back and everything works fine. It's
>> >> >beyond me.
>> >> >Maybe something is not configured right on my Laptop?
>> >> >We're getting close.
>> >> >
>> >> >Your help is much appreciated in this matter.
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> You can log into most Linksys routers using a web browser and typing
>> >> >> in
>> >> >>
>> >> >> http://192.168.1.1
>> >> >>
>> >> >> what model Linksys router and hardware version do you have?
>> >> >>
>> >> >> what firmware is in the router?
>> >> >>
>> >> >> once you reply with the model and hardware version, I should be able
>> >> >> to direct you to the user manual for your router.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 04:18:00 -0800, SAlders
>> >> >> <> wrote:
>> >> >>
>> >> >> >I downloaded the drivers the other day, that didn't work.
>> >> >> >I'm using "WEP" security and I don't know how to change the channel on the
>> >> >> >router.
>> >> >> >Can you guide me on that one?
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >Thanks again for your help in this matter.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >"Barb Bowman" wrote:
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> the newest drivers are from 11/7, you should try these:
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Deta...ional&lang=eng
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> also, have you tried logging into the router and changing the
>> >> >> >> wireless channel? what kind of wireless security are you using?
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> On Sun, 11 Nov 2007 12:09:00 -0800, SAlders
>> >> >> >> <> wrote:
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >Sorry, I gave you the wrong computer info, which is from my desktop. Please
>> >> >> >> >disregard the Ipcong/All I gave you earlier.
>> >> >> >> >Here is the info from the Laptop:
>> >> >> >> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>> >> >> >> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >C:\Documents and Settings\SAlders>ipconfig/all
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >Windows IP Configuration
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : SAMMY2
>> >> >> >> > Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
>> >> >> >> > Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcast
>> >> >> >> > IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>> >> >> >> > WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : Yes
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
>> >> >> >> > Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated
>> >> >> >> >Controller
>> >> >> >> > Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-12-3F-81-85-DF
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection:
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
>> >> >> >> > Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG
>> >> >> >> >Network Connection
>> >> >> >> > Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-13-CE-40-09-3F
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >"SAlders" wrote:
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >> The answers to all of your questios is no, to the best of my knowlege.
>> >> >> >> >> The following is all the info you requested.
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> Thanks for you help, its greatly appreciated.
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> Wireless card - Intel Pro/Wireless 2915ABG
>> >> >> >> >> Driver Version - 9.0.4.37 Dated: 7/25/07 (downloaded yesterday)
>> >> >> >> >> IPConfig -
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>> >> >> >> >> (C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> C:\Documents and Settings\Santo Alders>ipconfig/all
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> Windows IP Configuration
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : SAMMY
>> >> >> >> >> Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
>> >> >> >> >> Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
>> >> >> >> >> IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>> >> >> >> >> WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>> >> >> >> >> DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : nj.rr.com
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : nj.rr.com
>> >> >> >> >> Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit
>> >> >> >> >> Ethernet
>> >> >> >> >> Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-10-18-09-54-AC
>> >> >> >> >> Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
>> >> >> >> >> Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
>> >> >> >> >> IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.100
>> >> >> >> >> Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
>> >> >> >> >> Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
>> >> >> >> >> DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
>> >> >> >> >> DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 24.29.103.10
>> >> >> >> >> 24.29.103.11
>> >> >> >> >> Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Sunday, November 11, 2007
>> >> >> >> >> 2:38:24 PM
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Monday, November 12, 2007
>> >> >> >> >> 2:38:24 PM
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> "Barb Bowman" wrote:
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> > for starters, post info on what brand wireless card, what version
>> >> >> >> >> > drive and which windows operating system.
>> >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >> > did anything change in your environment? cordless phone? did a
>> >> >> >> >> > neighbor install a wireless router? did a driver get upgraded? did
>> >> >> >> >> > you get a virus or malware on your computer?
>> >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >> > posting the text output of
>> >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >> > ipconfig /all
>> >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >> > will also help
>> >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >> > On Sat, 10 Nov 2007 15:06:00 -0800, SAlders
>> >> >> >> >> > <> wrote:
>> >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >> > >Maybe someone can help this laymen out. My once, always reliable connection
>> >> >> >> >> > >from my Dell Inspiron 700m to my Linksys router is now giving me a problem.
>> >> >> >> >> > >The connection between the laptop & router becomes disconnected for no
>> >> >> >> >> > >apparent reason. When I click on “available wireless networks” my router is
>> >> >> >> >> > >there on the top with an excellent signal. When I click reconnect it does
>> >> >> >> >> > >not. Then I click “repair” and the message says, Windows could not finish
>> >> >> >> >> > >repairing the problem, for assistance contact the person who manages your
>> >> >> >> >> > >network”. I changed out the router and still have this problem. Could it be
>> >> >> >> >> > >the wireless adapter is bad on my laptop?
>> >> >> >> >> > >Can anybody help me with this problem?
>> >> >> >> >> > >
>> >> >> >> >> > >Dead in the water.
>> >> >> >> >> > --
>> >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >> > Barb Bowman
>> >> >> >> >> > MS Windows-MVP
>> >> >> >> >> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/bowman.mspx
>> >> >> >> >> > http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>> >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> --
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Barb Bowman
>> >> >> >> MS Windows-MVP
>> >> >> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/bowman.mspx
>> >> >> >> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> --
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Barb Bowman
>> >> >> MS Windows-MVP
>> >> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/bowman.mspx
>> >> >> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>> >> >>
>> >> --
>> >>
>> >> Barb Bowman
>> >> MS Windows-MVP
>> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/bowman.mspx
>> >> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>> >>

>> --
>>
>> Barb Bowman
>> MS Windows-MVP
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/bowman.mspx
>> http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
>>

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http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/bowman.mspx
http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
 
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