Found a Fix!

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.broadbandnet.hardware (More info?)

Sounds like you're (1) not using encryption and (2) using a generic network
name. Take a look in the User's Guide for WEP instructions, and you may
also be interested in some of the security suggestions in Microsoft MVP Barb
Bowman's columns on the Expert Zone here:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp [...] owman.mspx
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Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"ElKabong" <jomama@verizon.net> wrote in message
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>I dunno if this helps anyone but heretis:
> Our blinking adapter cards are probably caused by rude neighbors..I have
> found two interlopers on my network.
>
> Last nite (Reproduced this twice) I unplugged Modem...and MN500. Unplugged
> from the wall. After an hour I plugged em' back in....all was well. This
> dont last forever. After couple hours had to repeat. Hey I dont know. I
> just moved here about 4 months ago. Everything was wunderbar till night of
> 2nd debate...I logged on to say who I thought won...and no connection on
> laptops. Only base was waorking. This is the only thing that has worked.
>
> Beats me
> walt

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.broadbandnet.hardware (More info?)

Use 1 or 11 for your channels, change your LAN name from the generic and use
WEP. If you're in an apartment or other close neighbor situation, being on
the same channel can cause interference.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"ElKabong" <jomama@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> Chris H. wrote:
>> Sounds like you're (1) not using encryption and (2) using a generic
>> network name. Take a look in the User's Guide for WEP instructions, and
>> you may also be interested in some of the security suggestions in
>> Microsoft MVP Barb Bowman's columns on the Expert Zone here:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp [...] owman.mspx
> Ive had a prob initiating encryption cause when I go to setup, I get no
> further than recognizing card, but cant connect with Base Sta. SoI go back
> to base and set up encrypt, give it a password/number , go back to one of
> my laps, rerun(as directed) my setup, and I hang after recognizing card
> again. BUT I am seeing networks I dont know..like Linksys and another
> mshome..(I changed name of mine) And then I see that my channel is set on
> "12"???I use 6, like everyone.
> I would like to encrypt but if I encrypt, I cant connect. ANd if I
> hardwore, then theres no way to setup wireless connection, so I just dont
> encrypt. Im in a residential neighborhood and I dont really have any
> financial or anything on it. But it is a pisser, that my neighbors are
> encroaching, Ive asked them but all deny it.
> walt