Windows XP Vista Limited Connectivity

I have read issues with connecting Vista to a networking working correctly with XP. I am having the opposite problem. My vista laptop connects wirelessly, but the xp laptops display limited or no connectivity. Is there a work around?

 

Here is my list of "˜things to try’ if the wireless connection is misbehaving. They are in no particular sequence and some of them you may have already tried. Go through the list and try any that appear relevant to your problem:

1. Laptops have a wireless on/off switch, it’s either a physical switch or a combination of keys have to be pressed.
2. Shut down the computer, switch off the router for a few minutes. Reconnect the router, wait until all the lights are the correct colours then restart the computer.
3. Start > Run, type devmgmt.msc and press Enter. Expand Network Adapters, right-click the wireless adapter and select Uninstall. Restart the computer and Windows should reinstall it.
4. Have a look at the manufacturer’s website (and/or Windows Update) for an updated driver for your adapter.
5. Changing the channel number in the router sometimes helps with connection and speed problems. Change it by a factor of 6, e.g. if it’s currently 11 make it 5 or if it’s currently 1 make it 7.
6. Move the router to find out if nearby electrical or radio activity or something metallic is causing interference.
7. Delete the wireless connection and set it up again.
8. Reset the router to factory settings by pressing the recessed reset button for a few seconds. If you haven’t previously made a backup of the router’s configuration you will have to key in all the details after resetting.
9. Check that the firewall "˜likes’ the router.
10. If you’re using AOL make sure MTU (maximum transmission unit) is set to 1400 in the router settings.
11. Good wireless connection troubleshooting here http://www.ezlan.net/wireless.html
12. Start > Run, type devmgmt.msc and press Enter. Expand Network Adapters > double-click the wireless one > Power Management Tab and make sure the check box is cleared against "˜Allow the computer to turn off this device……’.
13. Try resetting the connection by clicking Start > All Programs > Accessories and right-click Command Prompt. Type "netsh int ip reset c:\resetlog.txt" (not the quotes but note the four spaces) and press Enter. Have a look here http://support.microsoft.com/kb/299357
14. Go to Start > Run, type cmd and press Enter. Now type IPCONFIG /ALL (the capitals are for clarity only) and press Enter.
-Are DHCP Enabled and Automatic Configuration Enabled both set to Yes? If so, look at the Default Gateway and DHCP Server addresses. They should be the same (it is usually 192.168.n.n).
-Now type PING 192.168.n.n (whatever the Default Gateway is). If you get any results then it means you can connect to the router. If the connection times out you will not have a connection.
-The steps above will tell you if there is a wireless signal and other relevant information. If PING works and DHCP is enabled, go to the command prompt and type in IPCONFIG /RELEASE and press Enter, then IPCONFIG /RENEW and press Enter.