"wireless networks unavailable" ???

myxbox

hi there

I am using windows xp zero configuration , which is set to automatic.

The problem i have is when i click "view available networks" the network shows up fine, i then click the network type in the key, then it keeps reporting back "wireless networks unavailable" , how can this be when it can see the network in the first place, and i can log on to the network using wireless on my other xp machine fine.

many thanks

Psychofly

Sounds like your wireless key might be wrong or your signal quality is very poor. Try move your wireless PC closer to the router and see if the problem disappears.

myxbox

hi there the key is correct, the comp has worked fine in the same place for the last 2 yrs , logged on with my laptop next to computer that worked fine. , also when i view networks it is showing as 4 bar out of 5 on strength

chunter

1. If you go to
network connections
wireless networks
advanced ? (not sure)
delete your current settings for your network
Type in your password again.

OR

2. Switch off the router for a couple of minutes and switch on again. Sometimes routers huff.

[Deleted User]

If possible delete all saved wireless preferred networks. Sometimes they can get gummed up. Reboot, double click network, enter key and that hopefully should work.

myxbox

i have deleted the network , and started over , as if i was logging on to the network for the first time , but still get the same results "wireless networks unavailable"

free4440273

myxbox wrote: »

hi there

I am using windows xp zero configuration , which is set to automatic.

The problem i have is when i click "view available networks" the network shows up fine, i then click the network type in the key, then it keeps reporting back "wireless networks unavailable" , how can this be when it can see the network in the first place, and i can log on to the network using wireless on my other xp machine fine.

many thanks

is this problem pc using an identical wireless setup compared to the machines which are picking up wireless without problems? Is it using built-in wireless or external such as usb??

myxbox

free4440273 wrote: »

is this problem pc using an identical wireless setup compared to the machines which are picking up wireless without problems? Is it using built-in wireless or external such as usb??

hi there the machine that is not working has a d-link pci wireless card installed, windows reports that it is working correctly.

the laptop that is working fine has built-in wireless

many thanks for your help