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Bungleau · 01-31-2005, 12:31 AM

Greetz, all...

Okay, I've been racking my brain, and I can't figure it out. I've put upgraded one of my computers to XP with the intent of moving it upstairs. I put in a wireless NIC because I don't feel like running a wire all the way across the house.

I have had the worst time configuring this sucker! It seems to be related to XP (Home, to be specific) not being all that smart, and I'm at the end of my ropes! I finally got it to work tonight, but I had to violate one of my security laws to do it -- I'm broadcasting the SSID.

Here's what's been happening:

Installed the WNIC. I had a Belkin, but swapped it for a Linksys after all the trouble. The WAP is a Linksys, so compatibility should be greater. The WAP is running 802.11B, and the new WNIC is 802.11G (see recent posts about not buying B any more).

I could not get it to work unless I broadcast the SSID. If I didn't, then XP couldn't see it (even though it was the only preferred network. Hmmm... as I type, I don't think I ever told XP to look at preferred networks only... that may have fixed something, but I don't want to muck with it right now.

I could get the WNIC to recognize that the WAP was there, but although I had signal strength, I couldn't even ping it. I eventually took down all security and was able to connect, but as I added layers, it ultimately came down to the broadcast of the SSID -- if I didn't broadcast, nothing else worked.

Anyone have any suggestions on what silly thing I must have missed? I know I don't have to broadcast my SSID, and I'd rather not, but at this point, I have to

In any case, I think this computer is moving upstairs tomorrow, and I can start making space for the new drum set

01-31-2005, 12:31 AM	#1
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Greetz, all... Okay, I've been racking my brain, and I can't figure it out. I've put upgraded one of my computers to XP with the intent of moving it upstairs. I put in a wireless NIC because I don't feel like running a wire all the way across the house. I have had the worst time configuring this sucker! It seems to be related to XP (Home, to be specific) not being all that smart, and I'm at the end of my ropes! I finally got it to work tonight, but I had to violate one of my security laws to do it -- I'm broadcasting the SSID. Here's what's been happening: Installed the WNIC. I had a Belkin, but swapped it for a Linksys after all the trouble. The WAP is a Linksys, so compatibility should be greater. The WAP is running 802.11B, and the new WNIC is 802.11G (see recent posts about not buying B any more). I could not get it to work unless I broadcast the SSID. If I didn't, then XP couldn't see it (even though it was the only preferred network. Hmmm... as I type, I don't think I ever told XP to look at preferred networks only... that may have fixed something, but I don't want to muck with it right now. I could get the WNIC to recognize that the WAP was there, but although I had signal strength, I couldn't even ping it. I eventually took down all security and was able to connect, but as I added layers, it ultimately came down to the broadcast of the SSID -- if I didn't broadcast, nothing else worked. Anyone have any suggestions on what silly thing I must have missed? I know I don't have to broadcast my SSID, and I'd rather not, but at this point, I have to In any case, I think this computer is moving upstairs tomorrow, and I can start making space for the new drum set __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.