why can i not hook m y husbands computer to the wireless broadband that im hooked to. please dont be rude im just learning
mine is hooked up but we cant get his to it says it will hook up 32 computers it is a belkin 54
2006-12-21 06:37:10 · 9 answers · asked by furby_lost 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
thank you got answer that worked
2006-12-21 07:34:32 · update #1
On his computer, you will need to set the wireless network settings to match yours. In particular, the network SSID (basically the network name) and WEP/WAP encryption key, if any.
Also, you didn't mention whether his computer is a desktop or portable? On laptops/notebooks, there is often a switch which turns the wireless card on/off. When that switch sits in the off position, you won't be able to see any wireless networks or connect to them.
2006-12-21 06:44:14 · answer #1 · answered by Proto 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Insure that the wireless card is turned ON. This can be either a physical switch or electronically in the control program for the wireless card.
2006-12-21 14:50:03 · answer #2 · answered by Jerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are positive that his computer has a wireless card, then you may need to set some options to tell it to use the wireless connection.
Ron
2006-12-21 14:42:07 · answer #3 · answered by Ron75 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the cd set up wizard doesn't do it, you may have call belkin tech support.
my lap top did almost the same thing, except I have one computer at home. I spent 20min on the phone w/tech support
to get my computer to read the router(Also Belkin). Hope this helps.
2006-12-21 14:45:08 · answer #4 · answered by David B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to wireless networks and then click search for available wireless networks....then click refresh network lists -- your wireless network should appear as an option....double click that wireless network as an option from the available ones and it should connect
it may ask you for a network secuirty key if you are set up on a secure wireless network
i hope this helps
2006-12-21 15:03:14 · answer #5 · answered by angihorn2006 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Checkout the wireless settings on your husband's computer ... specifically the ssid (network name).
Setup this same ssid on the new laptop under wireless settings.
good luck
2006-12-21 14:42:34 · answer #6 · answered by jamesonlagnaf 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
go in to da router control settings by explorer or firefox set up a network name with wep or wpa key hit on apply . then put that in on da new pc on da network then hit on connect
2006-12-21 14:41:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
does ur wireless has WPE/WPA key enabled? does it give u any error? let me know if u need more help
2006-12-21 14:44:12 · answer #8 · answered by Sagar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is your setting for sure. Go over soem of the setting you did.
2006-12-21 14:42:01 · answer #9 · answered by Garrett 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋