problem accessing wireless network

[cornsay]

I am trying to connect a Dell Inspiron 1501 laptop, running Vista Business,
to a wireless network set up on a desktop running XP(sp2). I have previously
connected the lappie to similar networks without problem. However...

The network shows up as 'available'. When I click on 'connect', it says it
can't, because it is not automatically configured to do so. So I manually
set up a profile for the connection under the list of sutomatic connections.
It then said it couldn't connect because the security settings were wrong.
Now, if you hover the mouse over the network in 'available connections', it
says the security type is WEP-PSK. This is not an option under the security
types listed under connection properties. I've tried using all the WEP
options available, with no success. The thing always says that the security
details are wrong. Any ideas?

Incidentally, as an experiment, I tried disabling all the security on the
network and then connecting. It said it had connected, but with 'limited
connectivity', and wouldn't let me access the network. Don't know if that
problem is connected...

 

[cornsay]

Hi John,

thanks for your reply. The router is an Edimax AR 7024-WG. I've checked
and it has no MAC filtering set up.

Things have changed slightly; it's no longer requiring me to manually set up
the connection. But still, when it prompts for the passphrase, and I enter
the correct characters, it refuses to connect.

Incidentally, other laptops running XP connect fine to the network, which
makes me suspect this is something to do with Vista.

Any other ideas?

 

[cornsay]

Hi John,

thanks again, and sorry it took me a while to get back; I had to wait till
nobody else was using the network before mucking around with the settings.

So, first thing: if I disable all security, I can connect fine. But
obviously, this isn't a long term solution.

The router uses a WPA pre-shared key, TKIP encryption. The only other
option available is WPA RADIUS, which isn't really an option for me. There
aren't any firmware updates available from the manufacturer (it's an Edimax
AR-7024WG).

I also can't see any way - as I have done on other routers - to specify the
IP addresses of the computers that are allowed to connect, and block the
rest; otherwise I'd just do that.

Any more ideas? I appreciate your help...

 

[Tom Lake]

Hi John,

thanks again, and sorry it took me a while to get back; I had to wait till
nobody else was using the network before mucking around with the settings.

So, first thing: if I disable all security, I can connect fine. But
obviously, this isn't a long term solution.

The router uses a WPA pre-shared key, TKIP encryption. The only other
option available is WPA RADIUS, which isn't really an option for me. There
aren't any firmware updates available from the manufacturer (it's an Edimax
AR-7024WG).

I also can't see any way - as I have done on other routers - to specify the
IP addresses of the computers that are allowed to connect, and block the
rest; otherwise I'd just do that.

Wireless routers are fairly cheap. If this is for a business, just get a better
router.

Tom Lake

 

[cornsay]

Hi John,

thanks once again. I've tried all those things, and no joy; so I guess I'll
have to take Tom's advice if I want to solve the problem.

I might upgrade to SP1 first though, in case that resolves it. I haven't
yet, because apparently, the upgrade can cause horrible problems with my
soundcard driver... but that's another story!

Thanks.