WIreless Router - Complex Problem ! (Guru's Only !!)?

Question

Hi I have an odd wireless network Problem.
I have an orange wireless router (Live box) this is connected to the internet and working OK, I have 2 PC’s working fine (Both wireless)

I have tried to set up a third machine also wireless, but I have a problem, this machine has a wireless card installed and the card is fine, but however when I try to connect to the wireless network WPA PSK Secured - it attempts to connect, but doesn’t ask for PSK ? and fails to connect. I have tried a different Wireless card (Same Result) and also tried setting it up manually by entering the SSID Name & Pre – shared key – again no luck ? This is a bog standard XP Home installation No other programs installed No Norton/Mcaffe/Virus stuff on it. I have disabled Windows firewall (The only firewall on it) Again same results, I have tried to use the Wireless card utility , and let windows control the network
I am now scratching My Head as I have been in to PC’s for 20 Years and thought I knew my stuff.

Answer 1

What you need to do is tear this down to basics, get it working, then add security back in one step at a time so you can see where the problem comes up. So first you need to reconfigure your wireless router to be open - have the SSID broadcasting, take the default channel, no security whatsoever. Then connect one machine wirelessly. If it works, shut it down and do the next, then again for the last pc. If they all work independently at this level, next you try them two at a time. Then all three at once. If all 3 get on at once w/o problem, now add a level of security. Start with WEP. Continue in this way until you've isolated the problem.

Good luck - post a new ?? if you locate the problem and need further help.

Answer 2

The wireless NIC probably doesn't recognize WPA-PSK encryption. Check for an updated driver and management utility from the manufacturer's website. There's also an update from Microsoft that adds WPA support to Windows Wireless Zero Configuration system if you'd prefer to let Windows manage wireless connections.

Answer 3

Disconnect the Ethernet cable. Down on the backside remarkable of your demonstrate screen there could desire to be 2 overlapping bins with a crimson go. this means your interior of sight section community (LAN) port isn't linked to something. in case you won't be able to discover the icon then your LAN port could be disabled. as quickly as you come across the icon, activate the router and reconnect the cable. If the go disappears or the icon disappears altogether then you definately are linked to the router. Now study the router training for what to do next. you mustn't connect by skill of USB and that i could be stunned if your router has a USB port so you might hook up with.

Answer 4

I think there are two WPA standards. It is possible the third PC's wireless nic can't handle the same version as the other two. Another possibility is you've setup MAC address filtering and forgotten about it (I've done that!)

Answer 5

make sure you have your "Zero Wireless" service on in XP, if you don't you can have all sorts of problems connecting. (right-click my computer>management>Services)