Problem establishing wireless LAN

Archived from groups: alt.internet.wireless (More info?)

On Sun, 16 May 2004 14:11:54 +0930, an amazing collection of words uttered
forth from MaChelle

> Hi, I've got a brand new LG M50-3 notebook, and a Netcom MP5400 Access
> point. Sometimes it manages to make a connection, but then it
> intermittently drops out, and I can't figure out why. I'm running XP
> Professional, have got all the latest upgrades drivers etc. The Access
> point is connected to an ADSL modem which works fine, and if browsing on
> other PCs in the network I can go to any sites I want without a problem,
> however some sites just refuse to come up using the Notebook. Originally I
> set it up with maximum security, but now in just trying to get the
> connection working, I have disabled all the security, and am not using a
> firewall of any sort.
> I had a friend come over, and they could connect using their Compaq laptop
> with minimal configuration - no problems.
> Unfortunately I don't know anyone else who has a wireless network
> established for me to test the notebook.
> Possible problems as I see it -
> The Access point is faulty - Possible, as I have since read reviews on
> Netcom which don't recommend them, however it did work fine with the Compaq.
> The Notebook is faulty - Possible but I have no way of testing it, I checked
> with the supplier and they have not had any problems with the networks, and
> have had no returns etc
> I have the configuration wrong - This is possible too, I'm pretty competent
> when it comes to networks in general, but this is the first time I've played
> around with wireless so I guess there's something I may be missing.
>

My guess is that the problem is with the internal wireless NIC in your
notebook computer. If you have a local Starbucks it might be worthwhile
to spend a few bucks to try accessing their wireless hotspot. If you
can't get in to a public wireless network, then you've got additional
evidence of a defective notebook card.

HTH


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Marc "Fearless" Feldesman

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