Linksys Wireless Router B to Belkin USB Adapter G

10 Mar 2005 10:01 PM

SJC

I am trying to get this connection to talk. I have a Linksys Wireless router
(802.11b) and on the computer I am using a Belkin USB Wirelss Adapter.
(802.11G)

Will the router/AP(B protocol) work with a Belkin (G protocol)?

For some reason, I have a strong signal(very good to Excellent) but I get
the "limited or no connectivity" message.

I have tried with WEP and SSID enabled and disabled.

I am new to this wireless networking thing and could use any insight
available.

Thanks.

10 Mar 2005 10:09 PM

Tom Scales

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"SJC" <spud***@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
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>I am trying to get this connection to talk. I have a Linksys Wireless
>router (802.11b) and on the computer I am using a Belkin USB Wirelss
>Adapter. (802.11G)
>
> Will the router/AP(B protocol) work with a Belkin (G protocol)?
>
> For some reason, I have a strong signal(very good to Excellent) but I get
> the "limited or no connectivity" message.
>
> I have tried with WEP and SSID enabled and disabled.
>
> I am new to this wireless networking thing and could use any insight
> available.
>
> Thanks.
>

Sure, as your card is B/G and should autonegotiate

Tom

10 Mar 2005 10:21 PM

SJC

I thought as much. I just can'tfigureout why I cant connect. Argh!!
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"Tom Scales" <tom***@softhome.net> wrote in message
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> "SJC" <spud***@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
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>>I am trying to get this connection to talk. I have a Linksys Wireless
>>router (802.11b) and on the computer I am using a Belkin USB Wirelss
>>Adapter. (802.11G)
>>
>> Will the router/AP(B protocol) work with a Belkin (G protocol)?
>>
>> For some reason, I have a strong signal(very good to Excellent) but I get
>> the "limited or no connectivity" message.
>>
>> I have tried with WEP and SSID enabled and disabled.
>>
>> I am new to this wireless networking thing and could use any insight
>> available.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
> Sure, as your card is B/G and should autonegotiate
>
> Tom
>

10 Mar 2005 10:36 PM

BRG

"SJC" <spud***@bellsouth.net> wrote in news:yo3Yd.19967$Q83.9329

@bignews5.bellsouth.net:

> I have a strong signal(very good to Excellent)
> but I get the "limited or no connectivity" message.

....so the wireless link is recognised OK but the IP-level
connection isn't working. Hence your PC is not receiving an IP
address from the DHCP server in the router.

> I have tried with WEP and SSID enabled and disabled.

Disable WEP on both the router and PC (just to get started).
Set the same SSID on both router and PC.
Shut down your PC.
Power cycle the router.
Reboot your PC.

Once you get that working, apply WEP security
Select the same level of WEP security (64 or 128-bit) at each end
Choose a random WEP key of the right length and set that up at each
end.
Reboot your PC.

RTFM for details of precisely how to do all of this with your
particular systems and WLAN hardware.

10 Mar 2005 11:22 PM

SJC

BRG,

Thanks for taking the time.

Yes, I have a strong signal, but I can't get an IP. It comes out as the
default 169.xxx.x.x.

I am not clear on the disabling both the router and pc. I am using the web
based 192.168.1.1 software from Linksys through this PC I am typing on. I am
not sure what you mean by the computer AND the router as the software
controls the router. Right? I did disable encryption (WEP) on the the Belkin
PC under properties.

I apologize for my ignorance, but I am a complete novice on this.

My router is a BEFW11S4.

I tried to foward to you but it came back undeliverable.

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"BRG" <n**@invalid.jp> wrote in message
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> "SJC" <spud***@bellsouth.net> wrote in news:yo3Yd.19967$Q83.9329
> @bignews5.bellsouth.net:
>
>> I have a strong signal(very good to Excellent)
>> but I get the "limited or no connectivity" message.
> ...so the wireless link is recognised OK but the IP-level
> connection isn't working. Hence your PC is not receiving an IP
> address from the DHCP server in the router.
>
>> I have tried with WEP and SSID enabled and disabled.
> Disable WEP on both the router and PC (just to get started).
> Set the same SSID on both router and PC.
> Shut down your PC.
> Power cycle the router.
> Reboot your PC.
>
> Once you get that working, apply WEP security
> Select the same level of WEP security (64 or 128-bit) at each end
> Choose a random WEP key of the right length and set that up at each
> end.
> Reboot your PC.
>
> RTFM for details of precisely how to do all of this with your
> particular systems and WLAN hardware.
>

11 Mar 2005 6:27 PM

BRG

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"SJC" <spud***@bellsouth.net> wrote in
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> BRG,
>
> Thanks for taking the time.
>
> Yes, I have a strong signal, but I can't get an IP. It comes out
> as the default 169.xxx.x.x.
>
> I am not clear on the disabling both the router and pc. I am
> using the web based 192.168.1.1 software from Linksys through
> this PC I am typing on. I am not sure what you mean by the
> computer AND the router as the software controls the router.
> Right? I did disable encryption (WEP) on the the Belkin PC under
> properties.

There are two devices involved here: a router and a wireless
adapter. You have to set both to compatible settings. You use your
PC's browser to connect to the router and set it up. You use either
the built-in XP utility or Belkin's to set up the adapter.

>
> My router is a BEFW11S4.
>
> I tried to foward to you but it came back undeliverable.

Correct, it is delibrate.

11 Mar 2005 4:38 AM

JB

It sounds to me like the router is in B and the adapter driver is in G only.

The USB G adapter won't connect unless you configure it for B/G.

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"SJC" <spud***@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
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>I am trying to get this connection to talk. I have a Linksys Wireless
>router (802.11b) and on the computer I am using a Belkin USB Wirelss
>Adapter. (802.11G)
>
> Will the router/AP(B protocol) work with a Belkin (G protocol)?
>
> For some reason, I have a strong signal(very good to Excellent) but I get
> the "limited or no connectivity" message.
>
> I have tried with WEP and SSID enabled and disabled.
>
> I am new to this wireless networking thing and could use any insight
> available.
>
> Thanks.
>

11 Mar 2005 8:09 PM

SJC

Thanks for the replies. After countless hours of frustration, I was able to
get everything up and running.

Whew!

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"JB" <jbrandonbbrem***@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> It sounds to me like the router is in B and the adapter driver is in G
> only.
>
> The USB G adapter won't connect unless you configure it for B/G.
>
> "SJC" <spud***@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
> news:yo3Yd.19967$Q83.9329@bignews5.bellsouth.net...
>>I am trying to get this connection to talk. I have a Linksys Wireless
>>router (802.11b) and on the computer I am using a Belkin USB Wirelss
>>Adapter. (802.11G)
>>
>> Will the router/AP(B protocol) work with a Belkin (G protocol)?
>>
>> For some reason, I have a strong signal(very good to Excellent) but I get
>> the "limited or no connectivity" message.
>>
>> I have tried with WEP and SSID enabled and disabled.
>>
>> I am new to this wireless networking thing and could use any insight
>> available.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>
>