Unidentified Network direct connect BUT ok with Wireless

[Ron Boetger]

I have a user with a new laptop that is running Windows Vista Home
Edition. He as able to plug into the corporate system and get to the
internet with no problem. We purchased a new Linksys Wireless Router
for his home. He is able to connect with the wireless in his laptop
but NOT with a patch cord.

My laptop running Windows Vista Business Edition is able to connect
both with the Wireless and with a patch cable.

Any Ideas what is going on?

 

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

I would upgrade the NIC driver first. Or this search result may help. Please
post back with the result.

Resolution of Vista Unidentified NetworkThe Vista Unidentified Network or
Limited Connectivity could be hardware, TCP/IP configuration or security
issues. The following are some resolutions. ...
www.chicagotech.net/vista/unidentifirdnetwork.htm


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

 

[Ron Boetger]

I will try and find a upgrade to the NIC, But why can he connect at
the office and not at home? I could see the NIC being a problem but I
would think the laptop would not connect at both sites.

Thanks

 

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

Another option is installing Microsoft update.

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Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
http://www.HowToNetworking.com

 

[Ron Boetger]

I am pretty sure that I did that. I am on site Friday I will check.

Is there any know issues with Linksys Wireless Routers?

Thanks.