Wireless Network problems

[d239113g]

Currently on AOL Broadband. Decided to buy a NETGEAR NEXT DG834N Router, so i could use a laptop downstairs for the internet connection.

I have gone through the step by step tutorial on the CD, and connected the router to my PC. everything works fine on the PC, can use the Internet. but my laptop, which has a bulit in wireless adapter, will not pick up the router. I use the laptop at work, there it just pops up saying new wireless connection found. but here at home, nothing can be found.

can anybody help me please ??

[risk_reversal]

In the first instance is the wireless functionality enabled in the router. It usually is by default but check.

Secondly, you will probably need to go into the routers wireless section and look for an item that says soemthing like 'Wireless station Access List' there should be a tab close to that which says 'Set up access List'. Click on it

There should be to sections to that page top and bottom. At the top of the page there should be an entry which says 'Turn Access Control on'. In the first instance place a tick in that box.

Now in the bottom box look for the mac of the wireless card form the bottom pane and click add.

Cheers

[d239113g]

got it working. there is a tiny switch on the base of the Sony Vaio laptop, that you can hardley see. WLAN on/off. Obviously this was at Off Doh :D. Switched it on, and it finds the network. all working just fine now cheers.

[risk_reversal]

Yes the laptop switch that change the ethernet connection from LAN (wired) to WLAN (wireless).

Well done enjoy the new router.

Cheers

[wirelessguy111]

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[Budfred]

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If you are legit, welcome to PCGuide...

[Paul Komski]

dity-fifi.com was only registered in January 2007 and its forum has just 11 members. IMHO this is a spam/searchbot trap and I have removed the active link.

[Variable]

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