Vista64 cannot connect to wifi network

[TomekB]

I have a problem with connecting Vista 64 Home Premium to wireless network.
Hardware - tried D-Link DWL-G510 and Edimax 7128 adapters with newest Vista
drivers
I have 2 wifi networks broadcasted by Linksys WRT54G and Airlive WP-5460AP
(latest firmware) - different channels set, both with WPA TKIP.
Vista connects from time to time to Linksys but either only locally with no
internet acces or with very poor internet transmission and then dropping
connection. Connection to Airlive is rejected as wrong passphrase (although
its correct). With no encryption only local connection to Airlive is
possible. XP computers work with no problems with both devices.
What can be wrong?

 

[Jack \(MVP-Networking\).]

Hi
Some older Routers/AP are Not fully compatible with Vista.
Check your Wireless Device support site.
Jack (MVP-Networking).

 

[Martin Brown]

I have a problem with connecting Vista 64 Home Premium to wireless network..
Hardware - tried D-Link DWL-G510 and Edimax 7128 adapters with newest Vista
drivers
I have 2 wifi networks broadcasted by Linksys WRT54G and Airlive WP-5460AP
(latest firmware) - different channels set, both with WPA TKIP.

WPA-PSK & TKIP seems to be a complete disaster with Vista in
combination with certain older routers. I am a bit surprised that the
Linksys fails though. See the longer adjacent thread titled WPA-PSK.
WPA2 seems to work OK & the much less secure WEP will probably work
too.

Vista connects from time to time to Linksys but either only locally with no
internet acces or with very poor internet transmission and then dropping
connection. Connection to Airlive is rejected as wrong passphrase (although
its correct). With no encryption only local connection to Airlive is
possible. XP computers work with no problems with both devices.
What can be wrong?

Vista support of WPA & TKIP encryption is somewhat flakey. My 3com
doesn't even get past exchanging the secondary keys. Worth trying AES
encryption if you have the option.

It would be interesting to know what chipsets used on the failing
cards...

Regards,
Martin Brown

 

[TomekB]

I have tried WPA2 and AES on Airlive connection - no result. Edimax uses
Ralink RT2500 chipset listed as compatible with Vista64, don't know D-Link
one. May Linksys firmware be an issue? Airlive access point is connected to
this router via cable.

 

[Jack \(MVP-Networking\).]

Hi
When having an arrangement like yours I usually go with one Brand solution.
In your case choosing a hardware that can handle Vista64 as the base.
There can be slight deviation in the way the variety of OS' and hardware
mange the Wireless connection and the encryption, which results in quirky
behavior.
Jack (MVP-Networking).

 

[TomekB]

So updating Linksys and disconnetcting Airlive temporarily should eliminate
the issue?