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In article <nkhj70ddhth8q4bnq2bnfjcesv2vnukd4i@4ax.com>, Dick <LeadWinger> wrote:
>On Sat, 10 Apr 2004 16:37:38 GMT, rico_001@hotmail.com (Rico) wrote:
>
>>In article <avhd70llibldc0keaplusc7ibp02q3ii79@4ax.com>, Dick <LeadWinger>
> wrote:
>>>On Fri, 09 Apr 2004 13:55:51 GMT, James Knott <bit_bucket@rogers.com>
>>>wrote:
>>>
>>>>Dick <LeadWinger> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I just bought a new HP laptop with a built-in wireless adapter. It is
>>>>> a Broadcom 54g MaxPerformance 802.11g. I didn't know when I bought it
>>>>> that it was not g/b. My router, and most of my system is the b spec.
>>>>> Is there anything I can do besides replacing all my b hardware?
>>>>
>>>>You're fine. "g" hardware supports connections with "b", though only that
>>>>the lower "b" speed.
>>>
>>>Others have said the same, but the adapter is seeing two networks from
>>>neighbors, but doesn't see mine.
>>>
>>>Dick
>>
>>SSID turned on aa the AP? Get right next to your AP and rescan for networks
>>(card likely prefers the faster networks, but should see your fine). I know
>>this sounds silly, but the AP is turned on...
>
>I solved my problem , but don't know why. I changed the security key
>from 128-bit to 64-bit, and all computers now see each other. What is
>puzzling is that the router and all adapters are spec'd for 128-bit
>security. I had been using 128-bit all along with my "B" network.
>But when I added the new laptop with the Broadcom "G" adapter, it
>couldn't connect no matter what I did. It's fixed, so I'm happy, but
>would rather have 128-bit.
>
>Dick
Sounds like a vendor issue. I'd see if Broadcom has a new driver available.
Note also whenever you encounter a similar issue turn off all encryption
and such until things are seeing each other and working, then start
encryption and security. Until the thing works, there is nothing to
secure...