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    Wireless network failing with desktop antenna.

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by nate_ohio, Oct 21, 2007.

  1. nate_ohio

    nate_ohio Notebook Consultant

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    Here is the situation folks:

    I am at my dad's house and am able to connect to his wireless network using my laptop, my sister is also able to log onto it using MacBook Pro. He is using a Linksys WRT54GS wirless router and an WMP54GS wireless antenna for his desktop. The antenna is recognized by device manager, but the computer cannot recognize the wireless network in the house. THe router has a clear line of sight to the antenna and only 20 feet between the two.

    I think there is something wrong with the windows based wireless networking solution (Windows Zero Configuration). Any help would truly be appreciated. I have tried a few regedits and a few other tricks I know of and so far have been unsuccessful.
     
    nate_ohio, Oct 21, 2007
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Vista, I presume.

    You may need to manually configure the connection. Vista wouldn't see my home network where SSID broadcast is turned off.

    Also, I needed one of the 1st October Vista patches before it would remember and automatically restart the connection.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Oct 21, 2007
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  3. nate_ohio

    nate_ohio Notebook Consultant

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    Sorry, i should have mentioned that it was an XP system
     
    nate_ohio, Oct 21, 2007
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  4. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    Verify the wireless security on the desktop matches the settings on the operational MacBook. A common connection problem is mismatched security settings.
     
    kegobeer, Oct 23, 2007
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