I can't connect my 2nd desktop to a wireless connection?

Question

I have a main desktop that is connected to a Belkin router. I plugged a USB network adapter and installed all components in my 2nd desktop located in another room in the house. I cannot find a connection with any network. I also have a laptop that connects to my network perfectly. Why can't I connect my 2nd desktop to the internet like how my laptop connects it?

My 2nd desktop is running on Microsoft XP 2000 with SP2, exactly what my laptop is running on, yet it won't connect to the internet. Please help!

The USB network adapter is by Dynex and I have installed all updated drivers and it still won't work. What else can I do? Should I buy a desktop adapter to install inside of the PC?

Yes the router is a wireless G router.

Answer 1

The only thing I can think of is to see if it's possible to move either the 2nd desktop or your router so that there's less distance and/or fewer walls between them. Even half a room's worth of distance or one wall might make a difference.

It's been my experience that the PCI (and USB) wireless network cards you hook up to a desktop computer don't do as well as the wireless cards built into a laptop. Stinks, I know, but that's how it it's been for me.

Answer 2

1. "Microsoft XP 2000 with SP2" <-- no such critter. and this shouldn't matter.

2. move laptop to physical location of the 2nd computer and then power it up. does it connect to your Wi-Fi network??

if no, the issue is that your 2nd computer is in a radio wave 'dead zone' ... likely behind a metal object or wall. you'll have to move either the computer or the router until the laptop will connect.

if yes, you've localized the issue to something in the Wi-Fi adaptor you've plugged into the USB port. re-read directions and check each step carefully. also check that the adaptor operates on same band as your Wi-Fi router ['a' components will only work with 'a' components].

If this doesn't do it, check/re-check your computer and router for setup. Some routers refuse to broadcast the name of their service and so won't be found unless you already know the name and have it set into your computer's software. [security precaution]


if still no luck, write down all brands and model numbers you are using and then go to this website http://www.dslreports.com/ and search for your model numbers among the tens of thousands of products they've already had issues with and solved. more specific works better.

if you don't find anything, then post a question there and hope some techie guru knows the answer and is willing to respond.


GL

Answer 3

Most external USB Wireless Adapbters require Drivers to set them up, You will probably have to go to Belkins site to download the drivers before it will work, if it will work.
Just a side note that may be of interest.
Wireless Adapters of this type have shown that they are generally poor in preformance, and are very spotty at best.
Don

Answer 4

Your best bet is to call Dynex Support

Contact Dynex:

1-800-305-2204

Answer 5

is the router a wirless router. some are not. check your configuration page for your router and make sure the setting is on to give out a wireless connection.