DLink DWL-G510 won't autoconnect to DI-524 unless..

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Try reinstalling your winsock.

"David Whitney" <intrepid_dw@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> All:
>
> As the subject implies, I can't get the above card (PCI) to
> automatically connect (at boot) to my LAN unless I turn on SSID
> broadcast, disable authentication, and turn off encryption -- not my
> preferred choice.
>
> If I turn on WEP on both ends, it will connect only manually via the
> DLink config utility after I've logged in. This is not ideal, either,
> as without a prior connection clients logging in can't authenticate.
>
> XP's (Pro sp1) Wireless Zero Config won't work with this card; it says
> it connects (again, automatically only if no auth/encryp), but never
> sees any downstream packets - it transmits only, and generally only
> negotiates a 6mbps connection - the DLink utility usually connects at
> 38-54mbps.
>
> I'd like to think its possible to turn on encryption and still be able
> to automatically connect at boot time...any ideas?
>
> (Side note, I'm really just using the router as an access point -
> DHCP/WAN connect not being used -= because the router was cheaper)
>
> Thanks,
> David