Wireless signals 100% but not connecting?

closed

what type of encryption? Tried different usb port? Which software is managing the wireless, windows or proprietary? Operating system?

Sarahjovi

closed wrote: »

what type of encryption? Tried different usb port? Which software is managing the wireless, windows or proprietary? Operating system?

The encryption is WPA TKIP
Tried all the USB ports
We have tried both Windows and the Dongles own software
Operating system is Windows XP

Thanks

Mark72_2

You say it connects then connects to the internet then drops off, so does that mean if you open your browser you actually get a few seconds of surfing the net before it dies?

johnmc

Google for Netstumbler which works on XP or "inSSIDer".

These will allow you to see not only your own but other local networks, even if they are not broadcasting their SSID.

Set your channel to be well away from any strong local systems.

Does the laptop work via a network cable attached direct to the router?

TwistedPsycho

Sorry. i missed the point that you replaced the broken dongle (ooppppsss)

You have installed any drivers that were included with the wifi dongle haven't you?

[Deleted User]

Hi,

Sarahjovi wrote: »

The wifi dongle broke (after he kicked it) on my sons computer, so I have bought a new one.

was there a reason for giving it the big welly?

Sarahjovi

Mark72 wrote: »

You say it connects then connects to the internet then drops off, so does that mean if you open your browser you actually get a few seconds of surfing the net before it dies?

I've never managed to get the browser open before it disconnects!

Sarahjovi

TwistedPsycho wrote: »

Sorry. i missed the point that you replaced the broken dongle (ooppppsss)

You have installed any drivers that were included with the wifi dongle haven't you?

Yes, and we've tried that and the Windows software

Sarahjovi

johnmc wrote: »

Google for Netstumbler which works on XP or "inSSIDer".

These will allow you to see not only your own but other local networks, even if they are not broadcasting their SSID.

Set your channel to be well away from any strong local systems.

Does the laptop work via a network cable attached direct to the router?

Have got InSSIDer and tried most channels available.

Sarahjovi

[Deleted User] wrote:

Hi,



was there a reason for giving it the big welly?

No! it was in a USB port that was on the front of the PC and it accidently kicked it when he walk past it!