Wireless Computer Router

January 21st, 2012 by Samuel Davis Leave a reply »

I have set up a wireless network before. Using Windows XP, it's fun and easy. But, for some reason, I cannot seem to get this new wireless network working. I have two computers using Windows XP, a Linksys G wirless router (newest firmware), a PCI wireless network adapter in one computer connected to the router, and a ethernet adatapter in the other computer that is wired into the router. When I ping the router from the computer wired into the router, it works perfectly, however, when I attempt to ping the router with the wireless computer, it does not work. DHCP is enabled in the router and both computers are set up to obtain an IP address automatically. What could possibly be the problem? I have a feeling that it is some small Windows configuration issue. Someone please help. What I found out was – No computer expert here, but had the same probably over the last two weeks. I had to disable security (norton,mcafee); not change the WEP key – which once it rotates it will drop your wireless esp if there are other wireless networks available; go the linksys wireless router settings – check the channel, security settings. I finally got so frustrated I hardwired the desktops & made provisions for a laptop.

READ THIS: IF YOU DONT KNOW IF YOU HAVE BUILT IN WIFI THEN FOLLOW THESE STEPS AND YOU WILL KNOW. 1. Go into the control panel and click Network Connections 2. If you have a connection there named Wireless networkconnection or something like that then just right click and click enable or something like that, and then your wifi is turned on :) If you have done this, and still dont know if you have built in wifi, then post a comment WITH YOUR COMPUTER NAME AND BRAND and I will check if you have wifi and then I reply on your comment.


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2 comments

  1. Valen Eaddy says:

    some routers like the linksys have something called the mac address filter . each and every wireless and lan cards have a unique mac address. the router checks for these mac address and only allows known mac address. so just check for this and try disabling the security in the router configuration.
    even anti-virus softwares may be responsible.
    it can also be the problem of the wireless card also. ry putting it into someone elses computer

  2. Lyz Durham709 says:

    Try it with your AV and firewall disabled.

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