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Old April 27th 08, 11:31 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.internet
Mike M
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Default Windows ME and Wireless Internet

Robin,

Knowing the router model would possibly help, especially so as you have
been unable to determine whether router is blocking access from your
hardware based on its MAC address. Alternatively have you been able to
connect to the router using the same hardware (usb or PCMIA) but installed
in another system which would mean that either the device is registered
with the router or that the router doesn't require device registration?

You might be better posting details of your problem to the
WindowsMe.Networking NG. (microsoft.public.windowsme.networking) where one
of the networking gurus might see your post, Steve Winograd is one who
comes to mind although I know he has recently cut down on his posting to
the NGs.

Incidentally if the router doesn't require hardware registration and you
are using WEP encryption this is a bit like having your front door kept
closed by a piece of string. As you may know it takes about 20 seconds to
break WEP using readily available tools.
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Mike Maltby



Robin CB wrote:

Thanks Mike,

I can confirm that the drivers and utilities have been installed for
both devices.

I have tried temporarily removing all WPA / WEP security from the
router, but this hasn't allowed connection.

Typing WinIPCfg tells me my Host Name, but the DNS Server is blank.
The Node Type is Broadcast, but the other Host Information is blank.
The Ethernet Adapter Information gives me an Adapter Address, but the
IP Address says "Media Disconnected". The Subnet Mask, Default
Gateway, etc are blank.

I cannot find anything about MAC on the router settings, but DHCP is
enabled. The Start Address and Server End Address are very close
together (only the last set of numbers is different ), but I can't
see a way of changing them.

Does this give you a clue?