Wireless Connection Issues

lancer1 · 06-26-2009, 06:36 PM

I have a problem with my wireless connection.

When my computer first starts up it can't find any wireless networks (not mine or the one next door as it usually does). Wifi is turned on. If I then plug in my network cable from the modem it starts to connect to the modem. Once connected I can pull the network cable out and use wirelss - it starts then to pick up neighbouring networks as well. The problem occurs again when the computer is shut down or restarted.

I am using a Dell Inspiron 6400 with Vista Home Premium. The wireless modem I am using is a Netcomm NB6PLUS4W Wireless ADSL2 + Router.

Any advice/fixes will be appreciated

Cheers,

Lance

**lorjack** · 06-28-2009, 03:27 PM

So it doesn't find any networks until you use a cable? That is a first.

Disable all security software. Reinstall the latest drivers for the card.

help4u · 07-06-2009, 12:04 PM

Next time u switch on the comp check this, Goto start->run->type "services.msc"->scroll down, double click wlan auto configuration, check if it has started and check if it is automatic, if not, set it to automatic and click on the start button in that window. Try and let me know if it works now.

lancer1 · 07-07-2009, 12:57 AM

I checked that and it was already set to automatic. I've also found that if the laptop sits idle for the 1st 10-15 min it will connect automatically, it's just immediately after it starts!

help4u · 07-08-2009, 12:16 PM

Do this step n tell me know if it works,
<>Go to Start->Control panel->Network & Sharing center ->Networks->Manage wireless networks( You will find it on the left hand side)
<>You will find Wireless connection icon, Right click on, click on properties
<>Click on wireless tab, Tick the check box which says "Use windows to configure my wireless settings"
<>Below that you will find Prefered n/ws, remove all prefered n/ws and click on OK
<>Right click on wireless connections icon again, select view available n/ws
<>Click on "Refresh the list"
<>Select ur n/w and click connect, if security is enabled it will ask for password, enter it

If this works, well and good else i will give you some more steps

06-26-2009, 06:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
lancer1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2 OS: Vista Home Premium	Wireless Connection Issues I have a problem with my wireless connection. When my computer first starts up it can't find any wireless networks (not mine or the one next door as it usually does). Wifi is turned on. If I then plug in my network cable from the modem it starts to connect to the modem. Once connected I can pull the network cable out and use wirelss - it starts then to pick up neighbouring networks as well. The problem occurs again when the computer is shut down or restarted. I am using a Dell Inspiron 6400 with Vista Home Premium. The wireless modem I am using is a Netcomm NB6PLUS4W Wireless ADSL2 + Router. Any advice/fixes will be appreciated Cheers, Lance

06-28-2009, 03:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
lorjack TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,205 OS: Windows 2K, XP Pro sp3, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Ubuntu	Re: Wireless Connection Issues So it doesn't find any networks until you use a cable? That is a first. Disable all security software. Reinstall the latest drivers for the card. __________________ Those who can't write, write manuals. Don't trouble trouble until trouble troubles you...

07-06-2009, 12:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
help4u Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 14 OS: xp	Re: Wireless Connection Issues Next time u switch on the comp check this, Goto start->run->type "services.msc"->scroll down, double click wlan auto configuration, check if it has started and check if it is automatic, if not, set it to automatic and click on the start button in that window. Try and let me know if it works now.

07-07-2009, 12:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
lancer1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2 OS: Vista Home Premium	Re: Wireless Connection Issues I checked that and it was already set to automatic. I've also found that if the laptop sits idle for the 1st 10-15 min it will connect automatically, it's just immediately after it starts!

07-08-2009, 12:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
help4u Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 14 OS: xp	Re: Wireless Connection Issues Do this step n tell me know if it works, <>Go to Start->Control panel->Network & Sharing center ->Networks->Manage wireless networks( You will find it on the left hand side) <>You will find Wireless connection icon, Right click on, click on properties <>Click on wireless tab, Tick the check box which says "Use windows to configure my wireless settings" <>Below that you will find Prefered n/ws, remove all prefered n/ws and click on OK <>Right click on wireless connections icon again, select view available n/ws <>Click on "Refresh the list" <>Select ur n/w and click connect, if security is enabled it will ask for password, enter it If this works, well and good else i will give you some more steps