[SOLVED] Going round in circles

Chris.Bateman · 12-20-2007, 05:16 AM

Hi,

I have a second desktop computer (OS Windows XP) connected to the internet via a Tenda TWL541U USB adapter and a Speedtouch (Thompson?) router wired to my main PC.

When I boot up, the wireless connection is active but I can't open any pages on the internet. To solve the problem I have to open the adapter's properties dialogue box and check the box next to "allow Windows to configure this wireless connection". Then all is well. Next time I switch off and on again I have to go through the same process, as the box has become unchecked. I've tried just sleeping or hibernating the computer but then the connection seems to break altogether on wakening and I have to reboot anyway.

Obviously I'm doing something wrong here but I'd love to know what it is!

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

**simpswr** · 12-20-2007, 05:34 AM

The software you installed for the USB adaptor should have options to allow Windows to manage the connection. If not, try disabling the software in msconfig startup. Hybernation causes problems with many USB devices . . they just will not "wake up" when asked to.

Chris.Bateman · 12-20-2007, 04:27 PM

Rich - that's brilliant, thanks. I couldn't work out how to change management options in the adapter software so I followed your advice and disabled it. So far everything works...!

The connection even wakes after hibernation now so is it possible the Tenda software was affecting that?

Anyway I'm really pleased - thanks again.

What would I do without this wonderful site??

Chris

**Cellus** · 12-20-2007, 05:26 PM

There are two common ways of connecting wireless through Windows - through third-party software (eg. the Tenda software), or through Windows with "Windows Zero Configuration" (WZC) which comes with Windows. It's usually a choice affair - either you use one or the other. If you were using the Tenda software it was probably overriding or interfering with WZC. You don't necessarily need to use third-party software to wireless connect in most cases, and sometimes it is preferable to just let Windows handle it as third-party software can sometimes be buggy or unreliable.

In otherwords, the Tenda software was probably affecting it. Since Windows Zero Configuration comes with Windows - it is native to Windows - it will handle re-connecting even after hibernation with little to no problems.

**simpswr** · 12-20-2007, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris.Bateman

Rich - that's brilliant, thanks. I couldn't work out how to change management options in the adapter software so I followed your advice and disabled it. So far everything works...!

The connection even wakes after hibernation now so is it possible the Tenda software was affecting that?

Anyway I'm really pleased - thanks again.

What would I do without this wonderful site??

Chris

**johnwill** · 12-21-2007, 09:27 AM

FWIW, I always try to use WZC for the wireless, and only drop back to the 3rd party client if it doesn't do the job.

Chris.Bateman · 12-22-2007, 01:58 AM

Lovely to have the problem solved and explained. I'll stick with WZC - everything is still working like a dream.

Merry Christmas everyone!

CATHERINE SMITH · 07-25-2008, 12:56 AM

This is a very good topic and very informative of all the details of the modem. I am looking to buy a new modem, can anyone tell me where to get one and which is the best brand for the modem.

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catherine smith

Wide Circles

anglejolie · 09-02-2008, 02:18 AM

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WideCircles

12-20-2007, 05:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
Chris.Bateman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ludlow, Shropshire, UK Posts: 9 OS: Vista; XP	[SOLVED] Going round in circles Hi, I have a second desktop computer (OS Windows XP) connected to the internet via a Tenda TWL541U USB adapter and a Speedtouch (Thompson?) router wired to my main PC. When I boot up, the wireless connection is active but I can't open any pages on the internet. To solve the problem I have to open the adapter's properties dialogue box and check the box next to "allow Windows to configure this wireless connection". Then all is well. Next time I switch off and on again I have to go through the same process, as the box has become unchecked. I've tried just sleeping or hibernating the computer but then the connection seems to break altogether on wakening and I have to reboot anyway. Obviously I'm doing something wrong here but I'd love to know what it is! Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

12-20-2007, 05:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
simpswr Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 12,197 OS: XP, Vista, Win 7	Re: Going round in circles The software you installed for the USB adaptor should have options to allow Windows to manage the connection. If not, try disabling the software in msconfig startup. Hybernation causes problems with many USB devices . . they just will not "wake up" when asked to. __________________ Rich MemTest86 \| BenchTest \| Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help How to post a Screen Shot \| PC running slow?

12-20-2007, 04:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chris.Bateman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ludlow, Shropshire, UK Posts: 9 OS: Vista; XP	Re: Going round in circles Rich - that's brilliant, thanks. I couldn't work out how to change management options in the adapter software so I followed your advice and disabled it. So far everything works...! The connection even wakes after hibernation now so is it possible the Tenda software was affecting that? Anyway I'm really pleased - thanks again. What would I do without this wonderful site?? Chris

12-20-2007, 05:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cellus Moderator Networking Team Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,664 OS: Windows Vista Business SP1, Windows XP Professional SP3 My System	Re: Going round in circles There are two common ways of connecting wireless through Windows - through third-party software (eg. the Tenda software), or through Windows with "Windows Zero Configuration" (WZC) which comes with Windows. It's usually a choice affair - either you use one or the other. If you were using the Tenda software it was probably overriding or interfering with WZC. You don't necessarily need to use third-party software to wireless connect in most cases, and sometimes it is preferable to just let Windows handle it as third-party software can sometimes be buggy or unreliable. In otherwords, the Tenda software was probably affecting it. Since Windows Zero Configuration comes with Windows - it is native to Windows - it will handle re-connecting even after hibernation with little to no problems. __________________ TSF Networking Team Virus/Trojan/Spyware Removal Help Donate!

12-21-2007, 09:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,607 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Going round in circles FWIW, I always try to use WZC for the wireless, and only drop back to the 3rd party client if it doesn't do the job. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

12-22-2007, 01:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
Chris.Bateman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ludlow, Shropshire, UK Posts: 9 OS: Vista; XP	Re: Going round in circles Lovely to have the problem solved and explained. I'll stick with WZC - everything is still working like a dream. Merry Christmas everyone!

07-25-2008, 12:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
CATHERINE SMITH Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1 OS: XP	Re: [SOLVED] Going round in circles This is a very good topic and very informative of all the details of the modem. I am looking to buy a new modem, can anyone tell me where to get one and which is the best brand for the modem. =============================== catherine smith Wide Circles

09-02-2008, 02:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
anglejolie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1 OS: vista	Re: [SOLVED] Going round in circles Hai this is angle, Its very useful article.This concept is diffrent from other website's and Its very nice for providing the information about the windows vista. ============================================= angle WideCircles