i have a linksys wireless router that im trying to enable the security feature, but i cant get my laptop to connect to it. i set a password, and when asked for the password, i enter it, then it trys to connect, then it times out.
both computers running xp pro
laptop has a netgear PCMCIA card
what kind of linksys router?? is the card software installed in the labtop? How old is the labtop, and does it have wifi?
BEFW11S4 router
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not sure
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i should also mention that its has been working for over a year with an open connection.
so its been working with the same set up for a year.
Now your turning on the security, I'm guessing your password protecting it so no one can just tap off your internet?
Ok so you have the labtop connected to the internet when your activating the security?
heres the router
http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?childpagename=US%2FLayout&packedargs=c%3DL_Product_C2%26cid%3D1115416826220&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper
I would open the user guide and read up
did you try putting the MAC adress of the laptop in the router wireless security?
well, you're a lot of help.
chooglin:
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Have you tried disabling the security to verify that you don't have another issue?
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if i turn security off. it connects fine. turn it back on, and it wont connect. i cant get my pda to connect either, but like the laptop, it will connect if security is disabled.
is there an option to open it to specific IP addresses?
Wait u said PDA wont work either, ummmm How do you go about changing the security on the linksys? On my netgear, I am connected to the internet, and have a site that is my routers "homepage" so to speak, and change everything (as far as settings goes) while online. Have you tried connecting with it wired directly to the router, bypassing the wireless part?
the same you do on just about any router. type in 192.68.1.xx in your browser. by default you can only access it with a computer wired to thr router. wireless access is disabled. do you have a wireless connection in your house?
Okay, at least you know where the problem it is. I won't be much help because I don't lock down my stuff like that, but doesn't the install disk have a utility to walk you through securing the network?
Like daboss351 said, you should be able to go to a setup page on the router that accepts MAC numbers and/or gives you an SN (varies based on the level of encryption) for the connecting machines. When connecting to the network, the machine should be prompted for that number.
(Sorry if you've already tried this and I'm being redundant.)
i do have access to the utility. there's a page about MAC addresses, and its set to "allow all". i shouldnt have to add the MAC address of every device. im not securing the network that well. i just want it password protected.
on my wireless security,I do not have security enabled.
I simply use my wireless MAC filter to keep others out of my wireless connection.
perhaps this will not be enough security for you,but it will not allow anyone on your wireless connection,unless there Mac adress is on the list.
hope this helps.
i am most likely not the best one to give advice on this, but you may need a network key not a password. If that is the case then the key should be in the router documentation, or on a label affixed to the router.
that's what im talking about. i set a network key in the router for other pc's to log onto it.
ill try filtering the MAC adresses.
ok, so i was able to connect after disabling security, and restricting all other MAC addresses. now, im constantly losing connection.
i know a little bit about computers, so it shouldnt be this hard to keep a secured connection with this router. i cant figure it out.
yea i have wireless, and I can connect to it from any computer picking up the wireless signal. My desktop, and lab top are both wireless. I matched my netgear router to a net gear card in the desktop, and the labtop connects via WIFI. Ive never had this problem, I always have problems with the router being to secure. Wont let me play certain online games, or let PSP's connect to the internet anymore. I had to unblock ports and i still have problems with it. Try reseting it maybe then set up the security.
How long do you have the connection, before you lose it?
I know you won't like it and it wont be much help... but throw that Linksys as far out in the road as you can and only wish for the largest truck in town to run over it. After years of messing with cheap WAP's I gave up. Now I only use Enterasys WAP's.. I usually do work for large companies who can afford it, cause they cost $500 without antenna's. I have $2000 in a wireless bridge for work.... and in the year its been up and running I've had to power cycle one of the WAP's once. Only because of stupid power surges.
Now if only I could afford one for home, I would throw the dlink I have now in front of the dumpster so that next thursday morning it would be destroyed.
A couple of years ago, Linksys (Cisco?) started making some (bad) component changes in their routers, so not all Linksys routers are created equal.
Not sure how you're testing your setup, are all the components in the same room/area, and (long shot) are there any other networks in the area that might be interfering with your setup? You might need a physical component eg antenna. That said, I'm skeptical of this being anything other than a config issue.
If you would, answer my questions, I'll contact my expert resource, get back to you.
i have the laptop next to the pc and i show 1 other wireless network in my area.
One more thing, clarify what you mean by "constantly losing connection". Does it connect, drop, automatically reconnect etc. Do you have to manually reconnect? Do have to reboot or power cycle something?
Have you tried "ignoring" or "removing" (or whatever it's called), from the list?
I would go to the Linksys website and download the latest version of firmware for the router. Had a similar problem with an old router of mine and that fixed it.
what list?
connection ishiznit or miss. sometimes i have to reboot. sometimes i just have to go into the wireless network list(is that the list you're talking about?), and reconnect. windows and netgear have separate icons for when i have a connection.
ill see if any updated drivers are available.
Right click on the wireless connection icon > view available networks, > change advanced settings > "wireless networks" tab > "remove" any network that isn't yours.
+1 on updating the router. you might also consider running a windows update (ymmv, that's always a hit or miss situation).