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wireless unable to connect on vista

Discussion in 'Networking (Hardware & Software)' started by naughtyboy, 2007/08/30.

  1. 2007/08/30
    naughtyboy

    naughtyboy Inactive Thread Starter

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    i just bought new laptop.
    my new laptop had built in wireless connection.
    I unable to connect to my netgear wireless router.
    My old PC using XP still unable to connected.

    My new Laptop had no problem connect my neighbour's internet connection.
    My laptop can detect my wirless name but cannot connect.

    my router didn't set any password or block. anyone can connect. But why my new laptop cannot connect ? pls help
    sorry, my english not good
     
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  2. 2007/08/30
    JetstreamJim

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    See my post about my wireless problems - I bet they're similar since I have Vista also . Try right clicking on the double computer screen icon on your tray and select network sharing center , manage wireless networks . Make sure that your network is at the top by moving it up . Also delete all of the other ones . Another thing is to select your network and adapter properties on this same page . In this menu , select IPv4 and click properties . Make sure they're set to connect automatically ( IP address and DNS) . Now , this is what I've just been through but I don't know squat compared to what the regulars know on here !!:D GOOD LUCK !
     
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  4. 2007/08/31
    naughtyboy

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    my new laptop still unable to connect my netgear wireless router.
    i borrow my bros linksys wireless router, without any setting, i can surf net with it, So to be confirm, is it netgear cannot support netgear.
     
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  5. 2007/09/01
    Arie

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    What's the make & model of your laptop, and what are the specifications of the wireless card in the laptop?
    What's the model # of the netgear?
     
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  6. 2007/09/04
    naughtyboy

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    hi, my built in wirless : Atheros AR507EG
    my wireless router : netgear MR814v2
     
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  7. 2007/09/04
    Arie

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    Hmm... probably AR5007EG
    OK, your router is 802.11b only. Your wireless card in the laptop supports both 802.11b & g. I've never heard of Atheros before... Make sure that the Atheros is set to use 802.11b.

    Personally I would replace the router & get at least a model capable of 802.11g.
     
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  8. 2007/09/05
    TonyT

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    Atheros is the chipset manufacturer, not the adapter manufacturer. Many companies (computer manufacts and network component manufacts) are partners w/ Atheros and use the atheros chipsets in their adapters. The major wifi chipset manufacturers are:
    Atheros
    Intel
    Broadcom
    Marvel
    Agere
    Prism
    Intersil
    Ralink
    Realtek
    Zydas

    The major adapter manufacturers all use atheros chipsets in some of their computers and/or routers:
    Linksys, Netgear, Buffalo, Cisco, etc
     
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