Cant connect to my WiFi

http_me · 11-11-2006, 10:04 AM

I currently have a Wireless Router set up on a cable internet connection, and one Laptop running WinXP that can connect to the internet. I'm in the process of setting up a computer running WinME on that wireless network with a Belkin USB adaptor.

Now, the trouble is that according to the Belkin Wireless Monitor, I'm not getting through to the internet. It says that I'm connected to the Router, but that's where it stops.

Upon logging into my router and checking, it doesn't show the WinME box as connected.

I am running the WPA-PSK encryption over my network (TKIP)

I would appreciate any help that you all can give me.

dai · 11-11-2006, 11:29 AM

moving you to networking,try setting it up first without the encryption

**JamesO** · 11-12-2006, 06:54 AM

Advanced WEP encryption is not always compatible with all wireless devices. Some manufacturers have small incompatibilities.

I would fall back to a basic, plain vanilla, 64 bit WEP and also check both the router and client vendors support sites for possible firmware updates.

I do not usually implement higher security WEP on networks that have a lot of variation in end user equipment to avoid future conflicts.

JamesO

**johnwill** · 11-12-2006, 03:32 PM

If all the devices support WPA, it "should" work. As James says, try different types of encryption to see where the problem lies. Also, try updating the drivers for the machine with the problem.

11-11-2006, 10:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
http_me Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1 OS: WinXP/Ubuntu Linux	Cant connect to my WiFi I currently have a Wireless Router set up on a cable internet connection, and one Laptop running WinXP that can connect to the internet. I'm in the process of setting up a computer running WinME on that wireless network with a Belkin USB adaptor. Now, the trouble is that according to the Belkin Wireless Monitor, I'm not getting through to the internet. It says that I'm connected to the Router, but that's where it stops. Upon logging into my router and checking, it doesn't show the WinME box as connected. I am running the WPA-PSK encryption over my network (TKIP) I would appreciate any help that you all can give me.

11-11-2006, 11:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,637 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	moving you to networking,try setting it up first without the encryption __________________

11-12-2006, 03:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,748 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	If all the devices support WPA, it "should" work. As James says, try different types of encryption to see where the problem lies. Also, try updating the drivers for the machine with the problem. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

11-12-2006, 06:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
JamesO Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfax, VA USA Posts: 2,289 OS: 98SE, W2k Pro, XP Pro	Advanced WEP encryption is not always compatible with all wireless devices. Some manufacturers have small incompatibilities. I would fall back to a basic, plain vanilla, 64 bit WEP and also check both the router and client vendors support sites for possible firmware updates. I do not usually implement higher security WEP on networks that have a lot of variation in end user equipment to avoid future conflicts. JamesO