using netstumbler

mustbemad

Hi, I read about netstumbler when I was trying to find out why my dh's laptop keeps on getting a 'limited or no connectivity' message. I have downloaded it to see if other nearby networks are affecting ours. Problem is, I cant for the life of me work out how to use it . There is a yellow triangle at the bottom of the box and it says 'no wireless adaptor found' does this mean it wont work? I have tried it on our wired desktop too and get the same message. I would be really grateful if someone could tell me in non techie terms how to do it

MBM x

Chippy_Minton

Is the wireless adapter enabled? Control Panel - Network Connections and enable it if not.

On Network Stumbler Device menu click 'Use any suitable device'.

shandypants5

mustbemad wrote: »

Hi, I read about netstumbler when I was trying to find out why my dh's laptop keeps on getting a 'limited or no connectivity' message. I have downloaded it to see if other nearby networks are affecting ours. Problem is, I cant for the life of me work out how to use it . There is a yellow triangle at the bottom of the box and it says 'no wireless adaptor found' does this mean it wont work? I have tried it on our wired desktop too and get the same message. I would be really grateful if someone could tell me in non techie terms how to do it

MBM x

I have the same problem....
I am trying to see what chanell other local users are on so I can avoid them..
But net stumbler doesnt seem to see anyone..(there are 5 other wireless networks in range according to my laptop)..
i have any device ticked..

Any advice appreciated...

shandypants5

Does "anyone" know how to run/operate networkstumbler...??

I have a flashing symbol that says No APs active and another that says GPS disabled..

Should i be able to see all local networks.. or not..???

I think i am getting channel interference.. my wireless works fine most of the time, but in the evenings a lot more networks become visible to me and my router starts acting up..
drops connection.
wont connect.
says its connected but wont show the internet.
asks me for my wpa key..( doesnt normally ask, it just remembers.)

?????. help..

espresso

shandypants5 wrote: »

Does "anyone" know how to run/operate networkstumbler...??

Have you tried clicking on Help and reading the in-built help?

albertross_2

No APs active means it can't find any other wireless routers, including yours.

ManAtHome

Doesn't work with all WiFi cards (problems with some chip-sets), link to the NetStumbler forum http://www.netstumbler.org/forumdisplay.php?f=4

I had the same symptoms with a Linksys card.