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we have two computers..one up the other down..
we're using infrastructure mode with liksys..
the computer down staires is working but the one upstairs is not, it stays connected a while then it says:"can not be connect with access point"
BUT a few weeks ago I tried this:
I brought the computer downstairs (It's actually a labtop)I brought it up..opened it connected to the net ..& IT'S WORKING...why the laptop worked but the com didn't??!!..PLEASE HELP..DESPRET FOR HELP..

I asked this one day & someone answered me he put a link it instrukted me to have windows EX pack 2(update I think)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/834525/en-us
do you think this is the right solution?if yes do I lose my files & stuf in the computer when I update??
or do you have another idea???

2006-11-01 03:42:22 · 4 answers · asked by P.Y.T. 3 in Computers & Internet Computer Networking

I don't think this is the problem cause when I got the laptop upstairs it was working perfect....I don't think it's signal problem..

2006-11-01 03:56:24 · update #1

when I got the laptop upstairs the net didn't just be thier for a while..it was on continuacly....

2006-11-01 04:16:51 · update #2

4 answers

your having signal issues. When you change floors its going to weekend, and also depending on how the house is built, it will causing interference. Also wireless house phones run on same frequency as the wireless networking equipment. You may need to relocate the wireless access point closer to the stairs or center of the house for better reception.

2006-11-01 03:52:34 · answer #1 · answered by thehatch2002 2 · 0 0

If it works when it is close but not far away then it is most likely a range/interference issue. You can try to find a place for the WAP that is half way between both computers.

Another thing it might be is that different wireless cards will work/not work/sometimes work with different manufacturers hardware. The 802.11 standard was not finalized before manufacturers started producing the hardware so there are compatibility issues even though the wireless cards may both be the same A/B/G standard. My brother-in-law had a similar problem with a D-link wireless card and an Apple Airport. If you can, try testing another wireless card (preferably from the same manufacturer) to see if that fixes your problem.

You may also want to try changing the channel if you live in a crowded urban environment with lots of wireless networks.

Last but not least make sure that you have the latest drivers for your wireless card. It may be an issue that was fixed with a driver update.

Hope this helps and GL :-)

To answer your additional information- it could still be a range issue even if it connects for a little bit.

2006-11-01 11:59:56 · answer #2 · answered by David C 2 · 0 0

If it's on and off, it's more likely to be a range issue. The wireless network card is probably more sensitive that the on installed on your computer. I would start by connecting the computer directly to the internet (use the Ethernet cable). If it works fine then you have a wireless connectivity issues. Otherwise, the problem is with your computer.

If you need to extend the wireless network:
http://www.geeks.com/products_sc.asp?cat=661

2006-11-01 13:16:48 · answer #3 · answered by techzone12 2 · 0 0

do you know your broadcast ID? it might seem that you are connected but you are not connected to your network some networks are encrypted and can not be accessed

if you are connected to your network check if you've properly logged in your encryption key

try to check the IP Address that you are pulling up

you can try to disconnect and reconnect from your network if still it does not work then call for help with your ISP tech support

2006-11-01 17:04:08 · answer #4 · answered by tina 2 · 0 0

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