Hi
It is usually a sign that the signal is weak (or noisy), it is detected but
Not good enough to provide a solid IP.
I would try another Router.
Jack (MVP-Networking).
"Andreas" <> wrote in message
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>I agree with the 1st one although it is not reasonable again. Even the
> weakest router should work at least 2 rooms nearby. This one only works in
> the same room. Also it is advertised as 2-3x extended range.
>
> What about the 2nd issue. (The XP client discovers but stays on "Please
> Wait..". This should connect in 2 seconds). Could this be an issue with
> XP?
>
>
> "Jack (MVP-Networking)." <> wrote in message
> news:...
>> Hi
>> The probability is that the specific Router (or the all the Routers of
> this
>> Model) provide poor coverage.
>> However without a frame of reference there is No way to an End User to
> know.
>> I.e. if your laptop works well in other locations; then it is the Router,
> or
>> a very strong 2.4GHz noise in your environment, or a lot of metal in the
>> walls.
>> Alternatively if you can borrow a Router that is known to work well and
> try
>> it in your environment it might shed more light on the problem to.
>> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>>
>> "Andreas Y." <> wrote in message
>> news:9708BD5B-E988-493F-AB3D-...
>> >I installed a new tp-link router (I am sure I configured it correctly)
> and
>> >the following were the initial symptoms:
>> > 1) The laptop which successfully connected to the network at the
>> > beginning, could only use the network in the same room and a few feet
>> > outside the room. A few meters further (i.e. in the next room, the
> network
>> > could not be seem). I used my pda which showed good signal inside the
> room
>> > but poor signal outside the room, no signal in the 3rd room)
>> > 2) I changed channel, upgraded firmware, made a few changes in
>> > configuration, but with no effect. After a while, even with the same
>> > settings, the laptop which is Windows XP SP2, cannot connect to this
>> > network. The network is now detected but if you try to connect, it says
>> > "please wait......." and after 2 minutes nothing happens.it doesn't
>> > connect at all but with no error message.
>> >
>> > I have tried all possible solutions that I am aware of. The only
>> > strange
>> > thing about this router is that it has an option for country which
>> > controls frequencies. I tried to use USA as well but I cannot conect at
>> > all now anyway.
>> >
>> > Can someone explain if this is a problem with the laptop or the router?
>>
>
>
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