Laptop Network problem

SunTzu · *Last edited by SunTzu : 04-09-2008 at 13:40.*

It should negotiate the channel automatically.

Are you using the correct drivers etc? Also if you're using the netgear software make sure "use windows to configure my wireless settings" is unselected otherwise they will constantly compete with each other and what you are experiencing will happen as both windows and the netgear software try and take ownership of the wireless card.

Bit of info here: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../cc780845.aspx

thfc andyp3

All the drivers should be correct and ive just selected windows to configure my wireless settings but now its not connecting at all

SunTzu

Was it selected before? If not unselect it again and go back to the netgear software. Then try changing the channel on the router and rebooting the pc and the router once you've done it.

thfc andyp3

It wasnt selected before, i can't change the channel either it just randomly changes

On installation i had a choice wether to use the xp software or the netgear hence why it was not selected before

guerilla

i use the windows software as the net gear one kept disconnecting me. try using the windows software instead.

thfc andyp3

I've reinstalled it using the windows software instead

This time it won't connect and says the wireless card is unavailable

maddogb

There some netgear adapters don't work well with vista, try getting lattest drivers from netgear web page

thfc andyp3

maddogb:
There some netgear adapters don't work well with vista, try getting lattest drivers from netgear web page

I have xp installed so it can't be that and how can i download the latest drivers?

thfc andyp3

Still not working

The only thing it could be is the wep key but when i type in what it actually is, it says its not long enough or something

maddogb

thfc andyp3:
Still not working

The only thing it could be is the wep key but when i type in what it actually is, it says its not long enough or something

would have though most modern routers would be using wpa not wep, plus that wouldn't cause connection drops, you wouldn't get a full connection at all.
Easiest method for keys is to create one your self in a text file on your desktop, then cut and paste into the routers page, then into the adapters, makes sure both are identical.

thfc andyp3

Will try that out later on thanks

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