Connecting to Wireless Network

[Guest]

My computer was able to automatically connect to the internet until just
recently. I am trying to manually connect by doube clicking on my wireless
network. The network key or WEP key is already populated but the results are
the same if I leave this as it is or re-enter it myself. When I press
connect, a window pops up saying waiting for network. This stays on the
screen for a while before going back to the screen that displays the
available wireless networks. I know the internet is working because another
computer is connnected right now without any problems. Please reply if you
have any clue what might be causing this.

 

[Guest]

My computer was able to automatically connect to the internet until just
recently. I am trying to manually connect by doube clicking on my wireless
network. The network key or WEP key is already populated but the results are
the same if I leave this as it is or re-enter it myself. When I press
connect, a window pops up saying waiting for network. This stays on the
screen for a while before going back to the screen that displays the
available wireless networks. I know the internet is working because another
computer is connnected right now without any problems. Please reply if you
have any clue what might be causing this.

That means there is another Device somewhere if taking the IP assigned by
your Router or whatever server or Network device (DHCP) you are using to
Assign the IP.
It could be a printer, it could be another PC!.
Does your network assign Automatic IP address to your Laptop or Static IP?.
Does your Wireless secured by Encryption Key ( WPA,WEP) or any kind of
authentication to log only the real user not an intruder?.
Check that you don't have another connection created and connected before
the connection you want to use and taking the IP address, look in the Network
Connection.
HTH.
Let us know.
Regs,
nass

 

[Guest]

My network automatically obtains an IP address and my wireless is secured by
an encryption key. I don't think I have another connection created and
connected. I am currently connected via ethernet cable so I can use the
internet but this was happening before I did this. Under my Wireless Network
Connection Properties, there is only one network listed there. There were
others before but I removed them... I hope this answers your question.

Claire

 

[Guest]

Remove the Network Adapter from Device Manager then Reboot your computer and
try to Reinstall again.
One thing I want you to be sure is do you have the Wireless Software
Installed to manage the connection or are you using the WZC for windows.
It doesn't mean you delete the Connection that is gone, still there in the
background may be, when you open the Device manager you will see under
Network Adapter what NICs is there Disable the Ones you don't use for
wireless and leave the wireless Enabled just for a test and note the result.
Since you are able to Connect with Ethernet Cable, I will be looking for
restablishing or setting up the wireless again and make sure to select
another channel instead 11, say 4 or 5 or 6.
HTH.
Let us know.
nass