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    Problem connecting to wireless internet

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Caligula, Oct 4, 2005.

  1. Caligula

    Caligula Notebook Enthusiast

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    I recently reinstalled Windows and the drivers on my one week old V2000z. But now, when I try to connect to my wireless router, it just sits at "aquiring network address." And my IP address is all zeros. I remember when I first got it, it connected right away. What did I do wrong or what do I need to do? Should I just try over again and reinstall XP?
     
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    led2112 Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    Did you try downloading your cards drivers directly from Compaq's website?
     
    led2112, Oct 4, 2005
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    vassil_98 Notebook Deity

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    Why don't you check the router? It's not easy to mess up a network card unless you have hit the notebook somewhere.
    Btw, if you have run Windows Update, why don't you try removing some updates. I had a problem with my sound card once after running Windows Update but I found the faulty update and simply uninstalled it.
     
    vassil_98, Oct 4, 2005
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    1st. What is your router.
    2nd. Try the setup agian. Thats what worked for my setup. For some odd reason it said it couldnt connect to the internet which i recall is your situiation.
     
    nickspohn, Oct 4, 2005
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    greebler Notebook Guru

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    We will assume you are trying to connect with a security protocol setup right?? Is it WEP or WPA? Since these broadcom wireless NICs are new with the Turion, there may be some issues. I have an issue with my D-Link (pos) wireless router when trying to connect via WPA encryption. However this is a documented issue with my specific router and not my wireless NIC.

    Do this,
    1 - Unsecure your wireless router and try to connect with it toally open (i.e. no security enabled)
    2 - Update the firmwear for the router via manuf. website.
    3 - go into advanced settings for the wireless card, find the list of used wireless networks. Delete yours and then refresh the avail. wireless networks.
    4 - MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SP2 INSTALLED!! WPA will NOT work unless you have this installed!!!!!
    4- Shorten your password
    5 - Give up on trying to get WPA to work, and just use WEP. WEP is not as prone to "hacking" as everyone leads you to believe. The likely hood is very slim, and doing it is a pain in the ass. Also requiring someing to A) use linux and know how to use linux B) lots of time on their hands C) requires 2gigs of traffic to even get anywhere. DON"T WORRIE ABOUT IT!

    Let me know if this doesn't work..


    Can I get a wittness (rep-point) !!
     
    greebler, Oct 4, 2005
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  6. Caligula

    Caligula Notebook Enthusiast

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    Actually I fixed the problem. It was stupid mistake as dumb as a password. Thanks for the help though.
     
    Caligula, Oct 5, 2005
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    greebler Notebook Guru

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    Hahahah, nice! Yea I did that the first time I set up a wireless router. I was all WTF!, why arn't you working! Its always good to type the pw in notepad or somthing.

    Have fun!
     
    greebler, Oct 6, 2005
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