Limited Connectivity or no internet

[DebbieM]

I have 2 laptops that are running Vista and get this message numerious times.
I also have 2 Windows XP pc's on the same network.
Why do the Vista pc's keep having this issue. My Linksys wireless router is
setup with no restictions so I can get this problem fixed.

 

[Mark L. Ferguson]

Try Method 2 in this article.
A device driver is not installed, or a hardware device does not function
correctly after you install Windows Vista Service Pack 1:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=948187

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[DebbieM]

I do not have SP1 on these laptops

Try Method 2 in this article.
A device driver is not installed, or a hardware device does not function
correctly after you install Windows Vista Service Pack 1:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=948187

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[Bob F.]

The problem you are noticing is in the subject, "Limited Connectivity or no
internet". It would be customary to copy this down so it's not missed. Are
you sure all the latest drivers and firmware are in the router and laptop
interface cards. Does you network work ok? That is, If you use direct
Ethernet wiring (if you can) do you get connectivity and speed? What model
Linksys and wireless laptop devices are you using. Any other anomalies you
notice that can help in the diagnosis? Is SSID turned on and are you sure
you are connected to YOUR Wireless Access Point (WAP)?

 

[DebbieM]

I have updated the firmware and drivers on 1 of the laptops to try to
diagnose the problem. I get the error only on the Vista pc's. They do work if
direct connected and they are trying to connect to our router. I have a
Linksys WRT54G wireless router. One of the laptops is an Acer, the other is a
gateway.

 

[Bob F.]

You saw your SSID and that was the one you tried to "connect " to, right?
Your XP PC's that connect are wireless?

 

[DebbieM]

Yes I saw the SSID. and yes the 2 XP machines are wireless. This one is
driving me nuts. I have heard or other people having similar issues so I
figured I would try to get this resolved.

 

[Bob F.]

Can you tell me the manufacturer and model of the wireless devices in your
laptops. There are tow network setup tool that you should have gotten with
your laptops. One is the Vista setup tool and the other is provided by you
wireless device manufacturer. The manufacturers management s/w may help.
Can you find that s/w? When you try to bring it up, you will get an error
that says something like, "this card is being managed by another manager",
You will need to find the option to tell it. "I'll manage it from here,
thanks" or equal. If you don't have the alternate s/w we may find it on the
manufacturers site. That's why I ask who that is. I'll see if I can find
it.

 

[PTravel]

The standard fixes are:

1. In Device Manager, Properties, [select wireless NIC], Properties, Power
Management, uncheck "Allow computer to turn off this device to save power."

2. a) type regedit and press enter

b) path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\Interfaces\

c) registry option: DhcpConnForceBroadcastFlag, double click on it, in
the value data box change the 1 to a 0

3. In Network & Sharing, select Manage Wireless Connections. Select your
wireless network and right click. Select properties. Uncheck Connect to a
more preferred network if available.

4. In Network & Sharing, select Manage Network Connections. Select the
Wireless Network Connection. Right click and select Properties. Uncheck
Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6). Uncheck QOS Packet Scheduler.
Click OK.

5. Don't listen to anyone who tells you your router isn't compatible --
Vista's wireless code has problems. The good news is, SP1 may address some
of them. It's always a good idea to make sure you have the latest drivers
for your NIC and the latest firmware for your router. However, this is the
last thing I would try, though it's always the first recommendation by the
Microsoft MVPs.

 

[Mr. Arnold]

I have 2 laptops that are running Vista and get this message numerious
times.
I also have 2 Windows XP pc's on the same network.
Why do the Vista pc's keep having this issue. My Linksys wireless router
is
setup with no restictions so I can get this problem fixed.

Some laptops that run Vista have a weak wireless card that can cause
problems in making or keeping a wireless connection.

If you can get a standalone wireless card, a USB wireless card and plug it
into the laptop , then you can see if the connection problem follows. If the
USB wireless card doesn't have problems, then you can point to the
integrated wireless card in the laptop as the culprit, and it's a weak card.

 

[Bob F.]

Debbie,

This list looks very promising. If one of these works for you please let us
know.

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Regards, BobF.

The standard fixes are:

1. In Device Manager, Properties, [select wireless NIC], Properties,
Power Management, uncheck "Allow computer to turn off this device to save
power."

2. a) type regedit and press enter

b) path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\Interfaces\

c) registry option: DhcpConnForceBroadcastFlag, double click on it,
in the value data box change the 1 to a 0

3. In Network & Sharing, select Manage Wireless Connections. Select
your wireless network and right click. Select properties. Uncheck
Connect to a more preferred network if available.

4. In Network & Sharing, select Manage Network Connections. Select the
Wireless Network Connection. Right click and select Properties. Uncheck
Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6). Uncheck QOS Packet Scheduler.
Click OK.

5. Don't listen to anyone who tells you your router isn't compatible --
Vista's wireless code has problems. The good news is, SP1 may address
some of them. It's always a good idea to make sure you have the latest
drivers for your NIC and the latest firmware for your router. However,
this is the last thing I would try, though it's always the first
recommendation by the Microsoft MVPs.

I do not have SP1 on these laptops