network troubleshooting

[Jehannette]

I have Sony Viao windows vista laptop. I always used to connect to the
internet using my netgear router. But for some reason, my laptop is unable
to connect with the existing network. When I tried to connect with my
wireless network, windows diagnose box appeared and told me to type the
correct network security key for my network. However, I have never changed
my network security key, and did retype in the correct key. But it still
won't connect. the laptop was able to connect to a non-security enabled
wireless network in my range successfully. And I checked to see that my
network adaptor was working properly. All the other laptops at my home are
all working (connecting to the router/network). I don't know if this is a
problem with my laptop or the network itself.

 

[Robert L. \(MS-MVP\)]

You may want to try WPA. Or this post may help.

Q & A: network key i used is invalid in Vista wireless
http://chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?t=252

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Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
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How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
http://www.HowToNetworking.com

 

[Jack \(MVP-Networking\).]

Hi
If you are using WEP, may be this can Help.
http://www.ezlan.net/faq.html#wep
Jack (MVP-Networking).