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Old July 3rd 07, 01:32 PM posted to microsoft.public.win98.networking
Wendy
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Default Wireless networking

checked all of that and found nothing to be changed. set up the static IP
address on the laptop and winipcfg showed it 'took'. did a ping back to the
192.168.1.1 router and that fails. Did an IPCONFIG on "this computer" which
is also talking to the same router on a wireless Linksys-G setup (same as
what I'm trying to get on that laptop; variable is this computer is newer and
XP whereas the laptop is older and W98SE). Anyhow, the information matched
up with exception that of course this computer has an IP 'assigned' as
192.168.1.47.

Since I don't know what her network will end up being once she has Verizon
help her get her router set up for wireless, plus securing it (they don't
bother to help the user with an SSID and key password unless you ask).....
should I cease at this stage so as to not totally mess things up once I
return the laptop to her?

One other thing, WINIPCFG on the laptop showed TWO PPP entries. I did a
Release All on each of them. I also wondered if there is more listed in
the Networking than is needed. I know Windows has a tendency to load in
additional 'devices' or adapters than actually required within
"communications".



"James Egan" wrote:


On Mon, 2 Jul 2007 12:10:05 -0700, Wendy
wrote:

Frustrating. I know it's hard to help someone when you can't have actual
eyes and hands on the computer to see what's really going on.

I checked everything. The Westell router is in basement of our 2story
house. The computer I'm on right now connects through the same Linksys-G
wireless adapter which I have brought home from our office to try to get
wireless networking operational on my friend's older laptop. I have been
through all of the settings. MAC filtering was never turned on.

The laptop IS seeing our home network, I can select the network by name and
then get prompted to enter the pass key, but then it is still getting
"connected to Access point, but can't find the internet"...... yet I'm
sitting 5' away and connect just fine.

I have checked channels (6), WEP, enabled in the right places, disabled in
matching places.

any other ideas??


If you're sure the wireless is working correctly, the next stage is
the laptop getting an ip address from the router and it isn't.

Ensure that the router has dhcp enabled. If it has already and you
still get this 169.254.x.x address when you reboot, then you might try
the laptop with a static ip address.

That would entail going into the tcp/ip properties and making some
configuration changes.

IP Address: 192.168.1.50
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1

DNS Configuration:
Enable DNS
Host = computer's name (eg LAPTOP)
DNS Server = ip address of your ISP's nameservers

Then as a first step, try and ping the router at 192.168.1.1 and see
if you get a response. Post back the result.


Jim.



  #22  
Old July 3rd 07, 03:57 PM posted to microsoft.public.win98.networking
James Egan
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Default Wireless networking


On Tue, 3 Jul 2007 05:32:08 -0700, Wendy
wrote:

Since I don't know what her network will end up being once she has Verizon
help her get her router set up for wireless, plus securing it (they don't
bother to help the user with an SSID and key password unless you ask).....
should I cease at this stage so as to not totally mess things up once I
return the laptop to her?


You can change it back to dhcp assigned ip addresses.

It appears your tcp/ip stack is broken. You might be able to get away
with running one of the winsock repair programs listed on this page
http://cexx.org/lspfix.htm
but might need to do the following

1. Un-install Dial-Up Networking. Don't reboot.
2. Delete registry key HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Winsock2
3. Re-install Dial-Up Networking. Reboot.


One other thing, WINIPCFG on the laptop showed TWO PPP entries. I did a
Release All on each of them. I also wondered if there is more listed in
the Networking than is needed. I know Windows has a tendency to load in
additional 'devices' or adapters than actually required within
"communications".


That will probably be one for the wireless adapter and one for a
dialup adaptor?

If so it's unlikely to cause this problem.


Jim.

  #23  
Old July 3rd 07, 03:57 PM posted to microsoft.public.win98.networking
James Egan
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Posts: 339
Default Wireless networking


On Tue, 3 Jul 2007 05:32:08 -0700, Wendy
wrote:

Since I don't know what her network will end up being once she has Verizon
help her get her router set up for wireless, plus securing it (they don't
bother to help the user with an SSID and key password unless you ask).....
should I cease at this stage so as to not totally mess things up once I
return the laptop to her?


You can change it back to dhcp assigned ip addresses.

It appears your tcp/ip stack is broken. You might be able to get away
with running one of the winsock repair programs listed on this page
http://cexx.org/lspfix.htm
but might need to do the following

1. Un-install Dial-Up Networking. Don't reboot.
2. Delete registry key HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Winsock2
3. Re-install Dial-Up Networking. Reboot.


One other thing, WINIPCFG on the laptop showed TWO PPP entries. I did a
Release All on each of them. I also wondered if there is more listed in
the Networking than is needed. I know Windows has a tendency to load in
additional 'devices' or adapters than actually required within
"communications".


That will probably be one for the wireless adapter and one for a
dialup adaptor?

If so it's unlikely to cause this problem.


Jim.

  #24  
Old July 4th 07, 12:46 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.networking
Wendy
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Posts: 17
Default Wireless networking

Here's your laugh for the night..... the Linksys Adapter is the problem.
The hardware itself!!! Talk about look for the SIMPLE....the obvious....
like, is the thing plugged in???? I had it sitting beside another unit
we have at our weekend place. Decided to unplug the one which DOES work and
put it onto the USB cable into the laptop. Immediately got a good
connection and working internet! So, it was not the laptop. SO, the next
obvious step was to plug the one which we have been struggling with onto the
USC where things were working just fine... Went from WORKING JUST FINE to
not working at all. And VOILA!!! NO WORKIE!!! Proof positive. Put the
working adapter back in place, and immediate connection. Tried the 'broken'
one again, to confirm, and still no internet.

Now to get in touch with Linksys to see if anything can be done... as well
as get back to my eBay seller to let them know.

phew. THANKS for all your help and patience!

"James Egan" wrote:


On Tue, 3 Jul 2007 05:32:08 -0700, Wendy
wrote:

Since I don't know what her network will end up being once she has Verizon
help her get her router set up for wireless, plus securing it (they don't
bother to help the user with an SSID and key password unless you ask).....
should I cease at this stage so as to not totally mess things up once I
return the laptop to her?


You can change it back to dhcp assigned ip addresses.

It appears your tcp/ip stack is broken. You might be able to get away
with running one of the winsock repair programs listed on this page
http://cexx.org/lspfix.htm
but might need to do the following

1. Un-install Dial-Up Networking. Don't reboot.
2. Delete registry key HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Winsock2
3. Re-install Dial-Up Networking. Reboot.


One other thing, WINIPCFG on the laptop showed TWO PPP entries. I did a
Release All on each of them. I also wondered if there is more listed in
the Networking than is needed. I know Windows has a tendency to load in
additional 'devices' or adapters than actually required within
"communications".


That will probably be one for the wireless adapter and one for a
dialup adaptor?

If so it's unlikely to cause this problem.


Jim.


  #25  
Old July 4th 07, 12:46 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.networking
Wendy
External Usenet User
 
Posts: 17
Default Wireless networking

Here's your laugh for the night..... the Linksys Adapter is the problem.
The hardware itself!!! Talk about look for the SIMPLE....the obvious....
like, is the thing plugged in???? I had it sitting beside another unit
we have at our weekend place. Decided to unplug the one which DOES work and
put it onto the USB cable into the laptop. Immediately got a good
connection and working internet! So, it was not the laptop. SO, the next
obvious step was to plug the one which we have been struggling with onto the
USC where things were working just fine... Went from WORKING JUST FINE to
not working at all. And VOILA!!! NO WORKIE!!! Proof positive. Put the
working adapter back in place, and immediate connection. Tried the 'broken'
one again, to confirm, and still no internet.

Now to get in touch with Linksys to see if anything can be done... as well
as get back to my eBay seller to let them know.

phew. THANKS for all your help and patience!

"James Egan" wrote:


On Tue, 3 Jul 2007 05:32:08 -0700, Wendy
wrote:

Since I don't know what her network will end up being once she has Verizon
help her get her router set up for wireless, plus securing it (they don't
bother to help the user with an SSID and key password unless you ask).....
should I cease at this stage so as to not totally mess things up once I
return the laptop to her?


You can change it back to dhcp assigned ip addresses.

It appears your tcp/ip stack is broken. You might be able to get away
with running one of the winsock repair programs listed on this page
http://cexx.org/lspfix.htm
but might need to do the following

1. Un-install Dial-Up Networking. Don't reboot.
2. Delete registry key HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Winsock2
3. Re-install Dial-Up Networking. Reboot.


One other thing, WINIPCFG on the laptop showed TWO PPP entries. I did a
Release All on each of them. I also wondered if there is more listed in
the Networking than is needed. I know Windows has a tendency to load in
additional 'devices' or adapters than actually required within
"communications".


That will probably be one for the wireless adapter and one for a
dialup adaptor?

If so it's unlikely to cause this problem.


Jim.


 




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