Problem with netgear wireless

kossohead

DonDon wrote: »

I've always found that the best way to approach this is from the ground up.
Get the connection working with no security and the work forwards.
I'd suggest that you reset your Netgear to factory settings.

If you are already using the router for wired Internet access then you may not want to do that bit.

Do this by using a paper clip to press the recessed button on the back of the router (between the 4 LAN ports and the ADSL port).

Now turn the router off.

Unplug any cables from the LAN ports and unplug the ADSL line.

Now plug an ethernet cable from the back of your PC to one of the LAN ports turn on the router and do as Sco0ter says in post 17. At the same time, on the same screen change the SSID name at the top to something personal to you (I'll use WIBBLE as an example). Remember to press the APPLY button at the bottom of the page.
If you're unsure as to whether the settings have stuck then turn the router off and back on.

The wireless light next to the "1" light on the front panels should show green.

Then, in your browser do the http://192.168.0.1 bit again, logon (username "admin" Password "password").

Go back to the wireless page and check the SSID and security settings are as you set them.

Now, on the PC, goto Control Panel, Network Connections.
Highlight "Wireless Netwok Connection" and now in the lefthand panel click "View Available Wireless Networks".

The SSID you created WIBBLE should show up on the list as an "Unsecured Wireless Network".

If it's not there then PANIC.

Now from the "View Available Wireless Networks Screen", in the left hand panel click "Change order of preferred Networks". Unless there are any there you want, delete them all.

Now unplug your ethernet cable from the Netgear.

Click on WIBBLE to connect.

It should show connected at the top right of this window.
In the network connections screen, at the bottom left you should see an IP address (probably 192.168.0.2).

You won't be able to access the internet yet as the Internet connection settings got wiped out by the router reset (if you did this).

The only thing you will be able to do (hopefully) is to wirelessly connect to the Netgear by keying http://192.168.0.1 into your browser.

If this works then we are making progress.

Don't use the router for any lenght of time configured like this.

If this works then set the encyption back to WPA-PSK.
The manual is a bit unclear here.
My key is 56 characters long consisting of 0-9 and A-F.

Suggest that you key it into a notepad in the PC and use the note pad file to cut and paste the key into both the router and your PC when prompted for it.

Let me know how you get on.

Cheers
Don

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DON,

Thanks for your help.

On your notes, I have got to control panel but being on vista, there isn`t a network connection tab? My page shows `network sharing centre`...

If i go into this page, there are 6 tasks to choose
1.view computers and devices.
2.connect to a network
3.manage wireless networks
4.set up a connection or network
5.manage network connection
6.diagnose and repair.

Which one do i need to go into?

thanks
paul

sco0ter

It should show under manage wireless networks..

Did you connect and disable your security???

DonDon_3

Oh my god, Vista - what's Vista?
Just joking!
If Sco0ter's input isn't enough help then I'll try with the help of a work colleague to translate it into Vista-speak tomorrow.

DonDon

DonDon_3

Hi Paul,

View Available Wireless Networks is:
Start»Control Panel»Network and Internet»Network and Sharing Center»Connect to a network

See http://www.intel.com/support/wireless/wlan/sb/CS-025381.htm

Change order of preferred networks is:
Manage Wireless Networks

See http://www.whizzblaze.com/network/vista.htm near the bottom.

Don

kossohead

DonDon wrote: »

Hi Paul,

View Available Wireless Networks is:
Start»Control Panel»Network and Internet»Network and Sharing Center»Connect to a network

See http://www.intel.com/support/wireless/wlan/sb/CS-025381.htm

Change order of preferred networks is:
Manage Wireless Networks

See http://www.whizzblaze.com/network/vista.htm near the bottom.

Don

Hi Don,

Tried to connect as per your instructions but screen now saying...
"windows cannot connect, wireless connection failed because the network denied the association request from this computer".

Thanks for the whizzblaze address, I will delve into that tmoz.

I will post a reply to see if I get anywhere.

cheers
paul

sco0ter

Have you disabled security yet

kossohead

sco0ter wrote: »

Have you disabled security yet

Sorry scoot, YES it has been disabled.

Its doing my fruit in...:mad:

cheers

sco0ter

Ok .. Can you tell me if your router is the DG834G V1, V2 or V3. It should tell you on it. It should be a V3 and if it is then there are firmware and software upgrades available for the router to help with VISTA.

DonDon_3

AAMOI, did you reset the Netgear to factory settings or not?

kossohead

sco0ter wrote: »

Ok .. Can you tell me if your router is the DG834G V1, V2 or V3. It should tell you on it. It should be a V3 and if it is then there are firmware and software upgrades available for the router to help with VISTA.

Scooter,

Yes it is version 3.......How do I get SOFTWARE UPGRADES THEN. Should i contact Netgear??

Don,

No i havn`t reset the router to factory settings.
Do you think I should try this?

Cheers lads