Wireless Networking - Week 8, 2005

Orinoco Wireless Adapter Problems

Mike Schumann - 19 Feb 2005 6:56 PM - 4 messages

I have two Sony laptops: An SRX-87 with a built in Orinoco mini PCI Wireless Card, and a R505TL with an Orinoco Gold PCMCIA card. Both laptops are running Windows XP SP2. In the last few days, I have been have a LOT of problems with the wireless ...

Error trying to set-up static DHCP on Dlink DI-524 wireless router

Rob Nicholson - 19 Feb 2005 6:40 PM - 10 messages

Another slight problem with setting up this DI-524. Working fine with a PC (via wire) and laptop (via wireless) connected to the internet. I wanted to reserve the IP address (192.168.0.100) that the PC has been given by DHCP as ...

MAC filter problem / incompatibility?

Dominique - 19 Feb 2005 4:54 PM - 7 messages

Hi, My router (DI-524 rev. A1, firmware 1.05) already works fine with one computer connected through the physical port, and another one through a wireless connection. I am using WEP (128 bits, Share key) and MAC filtering, ...

Just say NO to Bin Ladin!!!!

angelonmyshoulder61 - 18 Feb 2005 11:13 PM - 6 messages

Hi all I am helping a friend promote a web site. You see a childhood friend of hers lost her husband at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. She has run into some hard times and my freind wants to help her. ...

wireless intruder?

Befuddled - 18 Feb 2005 12:47 PM - 12 messages

Hopefully I am posting this in the correct group. I am a new DSL user and my router has wireless. I have noticed the the wireless connection light is always on steady. According to the user guide that indication means a link has been established. When I ...

Need simple outdoor antenna

Tony Lewis - 18 Feb 2005 12:20 PM - 13 messages

If I put my Linksys WAP54G out of the window I can get a signal from my remote site. Obviously I can't leave it outside so what is the easiest/simplest way of arranging it so I have an external antenna? ...

2Wire 1000HG and Netgear WG111T & WG511T connection

dloo89 - 18 Feb 2005 7:06 AM - 2 messages

I just got 2Wire 1000HG gatway and Netgear Wireless adapters UBS and PC card. I am having problems configuring both so that the wireless can connect to the internet. My laptop with the wireless card seems to be talking to the 1000HG but I don't get a internet connection. What need to be configured on both ends to work? Thanks, dloo -- dloo89 brought to you by [link] ...

WPA-PSK on Edimax PCMCIA card

Rob Nicholson - 17 Feb 2005 11:11 PM - 5 messages

Does the NIC have to support WPA-PSK authentication/encryption? Or is it purely a software protocol? Thanks, Rob. ...

Wireless network Klassy Network

Frank Hernandez - 17 Feb 2005 3:57 PM - 3 messages

Im in college apartment building and someone has wireless network. I dont know much about computers but I know I cant use their network because it must have a password. All I want to do is surf the Internet wireless, dont ...

Linksys WRT54G and WUSB54G Connection Problems

ajg_xch - 17 Feb 2005 9:07 AM - 4 messages

Wireless tech is very new to me and I'm struggling to understand some of the terminology here. Given the following, can someone explain in laymans terms what I need to be doing that I'm not (and whether this ...

Linksys WAP55AG Problems

Trikster - 17 Feb 2005 7:12 AM - 3 messages

I got a Linksys WAP55AG AP and a WCP55AG Network card a couple of months ago and despite having returned 1 card and 1 access point I've never been able to get them to work properly. Has anyone ever gotten one of these units to ...

Continuation of Belkin router bridging topology conundrum....

Bill Evans - 17 Feb 2005 4:22 AM - 11 messages

Jeff or anyone else who was reading that "Wireless Access point" thread: As previously discussed, all units are Belkin 54g routers, F5D7230-4's to be precise. I tried changing the bridging tables in the main router, or "Main #1" in ...

unidentified network

Brian Herriott - 17 Feb 2005 2:46 AM - 19 messages

I live in a small community and am seeing another wireless network, it is unsecured and i can connect to it. Is there any way to see other computers or printers on this. I want to find who it is so i can show them how to secure it. Like if i could send somthing to the printer or something. I did an ipconfig /all and it just shows the host name as myhome ...

Deciding on a consumer grade 802.11G wireless bridge?

Al Puzzuoli - 16 Feb 2005 10:27 PM - 2 messages

Hi, I'm in the market for one of these and wondering whether there are any significant differences? my router is a linksys WRT54GS. I would like to connect the bridge to at least one if not more devices on my entertainment center. Can I buy ...

Netgear 54 Mbps Wireless ADS Firewall Router DG 834G HELP

AJM - 16 Feb 2005 7:22 PM - 8 messages

Hi Guys, Here's my problem, I've been with BT Yahoo for about a year I connect to the internet via a 'Alcatel Speed touch USB modem' at 1Mb, the whole set up has been working fine. Now I had this idea to wirelessly connect my laptop, thus ...

winxp box with wireless router to win98se box with USB adapter

zZero - 16 Feb 2005 3:20 PM - 4 messages

I can't get this to work with Netgear equip't (tried 2 different adapters). The best I could do recently was pick up the signal, but no access. On first install of the adapter, it puts the correct static ip ...

108Mbps vs. 54Mbps

Mad_Unit - 16 Feb 2005 1:55 PM - 9 messages

Hello guys. I'm fairly new to wireless tech, but have set up a few basic systems for some of my customers. I have just purchased a laptop for my wife. The computer has Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG internal ...

DWL-G520+ Windows XP 64bit Edition

flipy - 16 Feb 2005 1:26 PM - 2 messages

So... I was wondering if anyone know a release of the DWL-G520+ PCI Wireless for windows xp 64bit... I've been googleing a little and found nothing so I guess it is in closed beta testing... -- flipy brought to you by [link] ...

Why won't my laptop and PC talk to each other?

Mark Lassmans - 15 Feb 2005 10:55 PM - 4 messages

I currently have a PC with XP Pro (SP2) installed with a Belkin 802.11g wireless desktop network card installed. It's hooked up to the internet via a USB cable to an NTL broadband modem. I have recently bought a new laptop which is running XPHome (SP2) and is fitted with a ...

Wireless Printserver and Multi Function Printers

Jacob Bagge - 15 Feb 2005 7:42 PM - 8 messages

I'm looking for a wireless printserver that are able to handle multi function printers, such as HP PSC2355. All of the wireless printservers I have been trying doesn't support such kind of printers. Anybody who can help me? ...

Wireless Network Security

Another Anonymous - 15 Feb 2005 7:11 PM - 7 messages

I have a WAP54G v2 and I think I have it locked down pretty tightly altho when I review the log for it it still says "Wireless PC connected..." on occasion with different MAC addresses that are not associated with my ...

new router that actually works!

Donna - 15 Feb 2005 5:57 PM - 6 messages

I pulled my hair out with D-Link routers and extenders for over a year. Common problems, dropped signals, power cycling etc. Since I have bought what seems to be the perfect router, I thought I would share the info with all. (No, I have absolutely no connection with this ...

Netgear DG834G problems

Danny - 15 Feb 2005 1:05 PM - 8 messages

Hi, a few days ago my DG834G router stopped accessing the internet, both wirelessly and normal wires, but the local network was still accessible! However, the next day everything had stopped working, the router was displaying all 4 ethernet port lights as being 'on' or plugged in (when ...

WRT54GS in bridge mode

Tor Tveitane - 15 Feb 2005 9:05 AM - 2 messages

Hi, Would it be possible to set one Linksys WRT54GS (with sveasoft firmware) in each end of a 5km wireless link to have an encrypted link allowing *anything* pass through just like if it was a cable (i.e. no router ports ...

warehouse wireless

Gregory W Zill - 15 Feb 2005 4:58 AM - 19 messages

anybody ever done a 60,000 sq ft warehouse with wireless pc's and wireless voip phones - not that many people but just a big, huge box. i am thinking about dividing the place up into 4 and one AP per ...

wireless with wired

keithdisco - 15 Feb 2005 12:13 AM - 3 messages

i have two pcs running xp pro with wireless pci cards which connect to wireless router for internet access and printer and files sharing but file transfer is painfully slow each pc also has a 100 mb network card is it possible to setup the file ...

Encore Wireless G USB, where to get drivers?

Al Puzzuoli - 14 Feb 2005 11:26 PM - 3 messages

Hi all, I just got this adaptor off of ebay. It came with a driver cd included, but if there is any reference to Encore's web site in the documentation, I can't find it. just wondering if anyone knows where to get the driver ...

WPC54G ssociates but no internet access

Marty - 14 Feb 2005 6:23 PM - 8 messages

My laptop had no problems untill yesterday connecting to the internet. My Accesspoint/Router is Linksys WRT54g and my adapter is the Linksys WPC54g. It associates just fine but cannot access the internet. If I swap out the adapter for the Cisco Aironet 350 I have no problems ...

wireless security question

ss - 14 Feb 2005 5:36 PM - 4 messages

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WAG54G - Cable ISP

kinjiru - 14 Feb 2005 2:58 PM - 4 messages

Hello there, I've got a WAG54G that comes with an ADSL modem. Well, since my ADSL isp havent activated yet my subscription, I stick with an Cable ISP. I would like to know how can I configure this Linksys to recieve cable net and let all computers surf in the web, including wireless ones. Any idea? Thank your for the time Rui -- kinjiru brought to you by [link] ...

D-link 624+ password

nelly - 14 Feb 2005 11:55 AM - 6 messages

Hi all. Bought my D-link 624+ today. Followed instruction to log into router: username: admin and password field left blank. I was allowed once only. Now when I type admin, router will not let me in. [link] can not be ...

Are WiFI calls Asynchronous?

Billy Boy - 14 Feb 2005 10:18 AM - 5 messages

I am current wifi (54g) throughout the house and I am currently setting up a media pc in the living room. I have opted for a 54g usb dongle type network adapter for the box and I have a few issues ...

is there any way...

whatever - 14 Feb 2005 8:23 AM - 3 messages

I can use my 4 port router connect it to a wireless accespoint at one port and connect it to a hub or switch and get my cabled network safe for brake ins from people driving by for open accespoints... (if people are determent ...

Wireless Access point

Mike Benz - 14 Feb 2005 2:46 AM - 16 messages

I have a Belkin F5D7230-4 router and the Belkin F5D7010 NIC. This is a 54g setup. I am looking to extend the range of the network by adding an access point. in looking to eBay for a Belkin access point I alos see other brnads ...

Catching a wireless camera broadcast

If there is an unsecure wireless camera broadcast in your immediate area, is there a way to detect this signal and view the camera? Thanks, John ...

Wep

Drew Peacock - 13 Feb 2005 11:32 PM - 5 messages

Can someone help, done searches but still cannot figure it out. I.m using a Linksys WRT54gs wireless network, sharing internet,printing and file sharing between 2 PC's and a Apple iBook with airport card. All are working fine and can see each other.Router is attached to PC 1. ...

Where can I find info explaining all the diiferent modes ?

steviephilips - 13 Feb 2005 10:40 PM - 5 messages

Can anyone suggest a website (or even a book) that will explain the various modes and topologies in which access points and bridges etc can be configured ? ...

Wireless Repeater

taylorza - 13 Feb 2005 5:20 PM - 6 messages

I have a combination of Wired + Wireless network. The wireless network is running in ad hoc mode, I have DLink hardware DWL-G650+ and DWL-G520+. My house has 2 floors the wireless connectivity is 100% on the upper floor but my signal is spotty at the bottom floor. ...

Signal through stone building

Jeff Mowatt - 13 Feb 2005 4:29 PM - 4 messages

Hi all, I installed a netgear FWAG114 hotspot in my loft with the aim of reaching neighbouring buildings within 100m Surprisingly I have managed to connect indoors on all floors, which I don't need to do but the signal just outside is very weak. The building itself, ...

Belkin network configuration tells lies

Neil Lucock - 13 Feb 2005 1:07 PM - 3 messages

Hi, My daughter has a Win XP machine with a Belkin wireless network card. I've got a Belkin 802.11g range extender plugged into the Speedtouch ADSL modem/router that acts as a DHCP server for the network. The Belkin software provided says that I'm getting a strong signal and shows ...

What kit do I need? Joining 2 networks

brodders - 13 Feb 2005 12:53 PM - 3 messages

Hi, Helping a friend out here - but wireless kit is not my forte... He runs a small business with two long (400 ft) buildings some 500 feet apart - with a road running between them. Essentially, the buildings are end-to-end with the road seperating ...

Networking Question

Joey_ - 13 Feb 2005 8:11 AM - 7 messages

Hi, I have both an Ethernet card and a wifi card installed on my Toshiba Tecra 8000 laptop, and they're both connected to my Ethernet Switch/Wifi Access Point router (Westell VersaLink Model 327W). When I open Internet ...

WUSB54GS causing system to freeze?

Al Puzzuoli - 13 Feb 2005 4:27 AM - 2 messages

Hello, I recently purchased this adaptor for use on my Systemax 2.5GHZ desktop running XP Pro. This machine used to be rock solid but starting at or near the time I installed the adaptor, I began to noticed that the ...

Netgear MA401 with Windows 98 Problem

Joey_ - 13 Feb 2005 2:50 AM - 3 messages

Hi, I get the following problems after installing the Netgear MA401 802.11b WiFi card in a Toshiba Tecra8000 laptop: 1. on opening Outlook Express 6.00: Msimn: this program has performed an illegal operation and will be shut ...

Belkin F5D7050 oddity

Allan Anderson - 13 Feb 2005 12:21 AM - 9 messages

In my XPSP2 laptop, I have a Belkin F5D7070 USB wireless dongle adapter connecting to a Linksys WAG54G a few feet away. The Belkin monitor utility displays an animated representation of the adapter correctly connecting to the router and thence to the internet. Every 60 seconds, it shows the ...