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(Off topic) XP SP 2 problems-wireless connectivity

From	Quentin Crivon
Posted	2005-03-10 15:46:08 UTC ago
Subject	(Off topic) XP SP 2 problems-wireless connectivity

I have just solved another one of the problems that I mentioned before, this
time relating to notebook built-in wireless non-connectivity and it is a
very simple solution. Whilst the solution may only apply to Acer notebooks,
it may be of assistance to other users who have this problem.

I was reading the manual, and looking at the reference to the hot keys
beside the power button on the laptop. The 6th key on my notebook is for the
wireless network connection. The manual doesn't say anything about using it
to get connected and in fact gives no information as to how to connect.

I pressed the key on. Then clicked the wireless connection which I had put
on Desktop.

It came up with the usual "no connection found" message. I right-clicked on
the taskbar wireless icon, then clicked on "view available wireless
connections". This time it found my router and connected.

To then copperfasten it, I ran http:// [network address] (this could
192.168.1.1 or similar) , and got into my router settings. I then went
through all the settings, and without making any alterations, saved each of
them. I presume that these all registered somewhere in the computer.

I am now able to enable and disable at will.

Hopefully this will help all those who have encountered the same problem.

Quentin Crivon

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From	Chuck Runquist
Posted	2005-03-10 21:13:27 UTC ago
Subject	(Off topic) XP SP 2 problems-wireless connectivity

Quentin,

When using a wireless network router there are a couple of additional
points.

First, most, if not all, simple routers use the standard Default Gateway
address 192.168.1.1 to access their hardware/firmware configuration
settings. You can also assign a password and there is a default master
password if you forget your password. If there are others using your
network, it is a good idea to set a password so that only those
authorized can into the router settings.

Second, the router settings are not saved on your computer. They are
saved in the router e-prom. This is similar to your computer BIOS.

Third, unless you understand the purpose and reason for the settings for
your router, don't mess with the defaults. Changing router settings
without knowing what they do and what they are for can lock you out of
your network, and this is a support call, not something the average
person can fix.

Fourth, the button on your laptop is a connection reset button. If the
connection is not enabled, it will not do anything. If it is, it
functions the same as the reset button on your computer. It simply
refreshes the network connections if they hang or are not functioning.

Fifth, what you did was to re-enable your network connection. That is
you forced your system to search for the router again.

Lastly, this happens from time to time. You may end up having to do it
again at some point. Often this results when there is some change to the
network settings, such as installing AOL or changing your Broadband
connection (DSL or Cable if you have one), as well as a number of other
issues. You can check to see whether your router is working by clicking
Start | Run and executing the command prompt (cmd). In the command
prompt screen, type ipconfig /all. If your router is working properly,
you will see something like the following: (obviously I blocked out my
DNS servers because I don't want anyone to know that info, but there
would be an IP address there similar to the server IP address, such as
202.122.3.341)

Windows IP Configuration

        Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : p4320
        Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
        Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid
        IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : Yes
        WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection 3:

        Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/1000 CT Network
Connect
ion
        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-0C-F1-C0-A8-E7
        Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
        Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
        IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.100
        Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
        Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
        DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
        DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : xxx.xxx.x.xxx
                                                   xxx.xxx.x.xxx
                                                   xxx.xxx.x.xxx
        Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Thursday, March 10, 2005
3:38:15 PM
        Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Friday, March 11, 2005
3:38:15 PM

Chuck

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(Off topic) XP SP 2 problems-wireless connectivity

I have just solved another one of the problems that I mentioned before,

this time relating to notebook built-in wireless non-connectivity and it
is a very simple solution. Whilst the solution may only apply to Acer
notebooks, it may be of assistance to other users who have this problem.

I was reading the manual, and looking at the reference to the hot keys
beside the power button on the laptop. The 6th key on my notebook is for
the wireless network connection. The manual doesn't say anything about
using it to get connected and in fact gives no information as to how to
connect.

I pressed the key on. Then clicked the wireless connection which I had
put on Desktop.

It came up with the usual "no connection found" message. I right-clicked
on the taskbar wireless icon, then clicked on "view available wireless
connections". This time it found my router and connected.

To then copperfasten it, I ran http:// [network address] (this could
192.168.1.1 or similar) , and got into my router settings. I then went
through all the settings, and without making any alterations, saved each
of them. I presume that these all registered somewhere in the computer.

I am now able to enable and disable at will.

Hopefully this will help all those who have encountered the same
problem.

Quentin Crivon

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From	Quentin Crivon
Posted	2005-03-11 12:22:10 UTC ago
Subject	(Off topic) XP SP 2 problems-wireless connectivity

Chuck,

First thing is that I never had any problem with the router. This is
correctly set up and the network is fine.

The thing that I was pointing out was that a lot of people were complaining
that internal wireless cards in notebooks were not working, and that the
solution is simple.

My main gripe is that the notebook manuals do not clearly set out that you
must press the hot key before going online.

Quentin

>From: Chuck Runquist <no.spam@mail.pls>
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>To: no.spam@mail.pls
>CC: 'Quentin Crivon' <no.spam@mail.pls>
>Subject: RE: [VG] (Off topic) XP SP 2 problems-wireless connectivity
>Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2005 16:13:27 -0500
>
>Quentin,
>
>When using a wireless network router there are a couple of additional
>points.
>
>First, most, if not all, simple routers use the standard Default Gateway
>address 192.168.1.1 to access their hardware/firmware configuration
>settings. You can also assign a password and there is a default master
>password if you forget your password. If there are others using your
>network, it is a good idea to set a password so that only those
>authorized can into the router settings.
>
>Second, the router settings are not saved on your computer. They are
>saved in the router e-prom. This is similar to your computer BIOS.
>
>Third, unless you understand the purpose and reason for the settings for
>your router, don't mess with the defaults. Changing router settings
>without knowing what they do and what they are for can lock you out of
>your network, and this is a support call, not something the average
>person can fix.
>
>Fourth, the button on your laptop is a connection reset button. If the
>connection is not enabled, it will not do anything. If it is, it
>functions the same as the reset button on your computer. It simply
>refreshes the network connections if they hang or are not functioning.
>
>Fifth, what you did was to re-enable your network connection. That is
>you forced your system to search for the router again.
>
>Lastly, this happens from time to time. You may end up having to do it
>again at some point. Often this results when there is some change to the
>network settings, such as installing AOL or changing your Broadband
>connection (DSL or Cable if you have one), as well as a number of other
>issues. You can check to see whether your router is working by clicking
>Start | Run and executing the command prompt (cmd). In the command
>prompt screen, type ipconfig /all. If your router is working properly,
>you will see something like the following: (obviously I blocked out my
>DNS servers because I don't want anyone to know that info, but there
>would be an IP address there similar to the server IP address, such as
>202.122.3.341)
>
>Windows IP Configuration
>
> Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : p4320
> Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
> Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid
> IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : Yes
> WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>
>Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection 3:
>
> Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
> Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/1000 CT
Network
>Connect
>ion
> Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-0C-F1-C0-A8-E7
> Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
> Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
> IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.100
> Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
> Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
> DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
> DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : xxx.xxx.x.xxx
> xxx.xxx.x.xxx
> xxx.xxx.x.xxx
> Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Thursday, March 10, 2005
>3:38:15 PM
> Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Friday, March 11, 2005
>3:38:15 PM
>
>Chuck
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Quentin Crivon []
>Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2005 10:46 AM
>To: no.spam@mail.pls;
>no.spam@mail.pls
>Subject: [VG] (Off topic) XP SP 2 problems-wireless connectivity
>
>
>(Off topic) XP SP 2 problems-wireless connectivity
>
>I have just solved another one of the problems that I mentioned before,
>this time relating to notebook built-in wireless non-connectivity and it
>is a very simple solution. Whilst the solution may only apply to Acer
>notebooks, it may be of assistance to other users who have this problem.
>
>I was reading the manual, and looking at the reference to the hot keys
>beside the power button on the laptop. The 6th key on my notebook is for
>the wireless network connection. The manual doesn't say anything about
>using it to get connected and in fact gives no information as to how to
>connect.
>
>I pressed the key on. Then clicked the wireless connection which I had
>put on Desktop.
>
>It came up with the usual "no connection found" message. I
right-clicked
>on the taskbar wireless icon, then clicked on "view available
wireless
>connections". This time it found my router and connected.
>
>To then copperfasten it, I ran http:// [network address] (this could
>192.168.1.1 or similar) , and got into my router settings. I then went
>through all the settings, and without making any alterations, saved each
>of them. I presume that these all registered somewhere in the computer.
>
>I am now able to enable and disable at will.
>
>Hopefully this will help all those who have encountered the same
>problem.
>
>Quentin Crivon
>
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From	Martin Markoe
Posted	2005-03-11 12:50:39 UTC ago
Subject	(Off topic) XP SP 2 problems-wireless connectivity

Quentin,

> My main gripe is that the notebook manuals do not clearly set
> out that you must press the hot key before going online.

My partner Michael said he discovered the key recently on his Acer notebook.
However, it is not always needed to connect to the network.

The IBM ThinkPad T40 I use has connected wirelessly from New Hampshire (that is
a state about an hour north of the city of Boston) to Palm Beach, Florida and

while sailing the Caribbean to as far as Venezuela. All that was needed was to
find the network in the Windows standard network connections. No key needed.

Chuck's advice on wireless was great. I would like to add some things for

setting up your own wireless router.

1. Change the access password to 192.168.1.1. The default is "admin" and almost
every wireless router I tried it on got me in to play with the settings.*

2. Change the Wireless Network Name (SSID): On my street there are 3 Linsys

wireless networks that I could connect to if my system went down. Michael was
working at a site where he needed wireless access to download some drivers and
nobody knew how to give it to him. No problem, he logged onto BootyGirl and went
surfing away.

3. There is no reason the neighbors should see your wireless network name. Use
the Wireless SSID Broadcast setting to disable this.

4. Set up wireless security. We use WEP but there are even newer ones.

5. Record all the information in 1,2,3 and 4 into a Word document saved on your
desktop* as well as printed out and saved with your wireless router
documentation.

* We save several important Word documents on our desktop but password protect
them. Do this in Tools, Options, Security.

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From	Quentin Crivon
Posted	2005-03-11 14:35:09 UTC ago
Subject	(Off topic) XP SP 2 problems-wireless connectivity

Martin,

As I said in my e-mail response to Chuck, I have absolutely no problems with
my router, and it is set up with all the necessary security. However I think
your advice, and that of Chuck, given on this thread will be invaluable to
those who are setting up a wireless network.

Because of my sedentary occupation, the only times that I go on line are in
my office with wireless, and at home using basic ethernet.

However when I was in London recently, I had no problem connecting once I
was given the SSID and password of my host to input into my computer.

Quentin

< My main gripe is that the notebook manuals do not clearly set
> > out that you must press the hot key before going online.
>
>My partner Michael said he discovered the key recently on his Acer
notebook.
>However, it is not always needed to connect to the network.
>
>The IBM ThinkPad T40 I use has connected wirelessly from New Hampshire
(that is
>a state about an hour north of the city of Boston) to Palm Beach,
Florida and
>while sailing the Caribbean to as far as Venezuela. All that was needed
was to
>find the network in the Windows standard network connections. No key
needed.
>
>Chuck's advice on wireless was great. I would like to add some things
for
>setting up your own wireless router.
>
>1. Change the access password to 192.168.1.1. The default is
"admin" and almost
>every wireless router I tried it on got me in to play with the
settings.*
>
>2. Change the Wireless Network Name (SSID): On my street there are 3
Linsys
>wireless networks that I could connect to if my system went down.
Michael was
>working at a site where he needed wireless access to download some
drivers and
>nobody knew how to give it to him. No problem, he logged onto BootyGirl
and went
>surfing away.
>
>3. There is no reason the neighbors should see your wireless network
name. Use
>the Wireless SSID Broadcast setting to disable this.
>
>4. Set up wireless security. We use WEP but there are even newer ones.
>
>5. Record all the information in 1,2,3 and 4 into a Word document saved
on your
>desktop* as well as printed out and saved with your wireless router
>documentation.
>
>* We save several important Word documents on our desktop but password
protect
>them. Do this in Tools, Options, Security.
>
>--
>Martin Markoe, eMicrophones, Inc.
>The best microphones for Speech Recognition
>See us at: http://www.eMicrophones.com/index.asp
>Read, "Key Steps to High Speech Recognition Accuracy" at:
>http://www.emicrophones.com/docDetails.asp?DocumentID=38
>
>

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