Can't connect wireless

ga-bmwdrvr · 09-27-2006, 10:05 PM

Just bought a Gateway laptop and can not get the wireless networking to connect to the internet. I know the router/access point works and the laptop lists it under available networks but it will not connect. It is driving me crazy! I disabled all firewalls and nothing. Any ideas?

ga-bmwdrvr · 09-27-2006, 10:46 PM

MAC filtering disabled, no security, set under "basic"

findtom · 09-27-2006, 10:59 PM

First thing try restarting the router (unplug... wait... replug), and reboot the computer.

If you've already tried this I have no idea but that solves any problem I've ever had since wireless routers cost $500.

findtom · 09-27-2006, 11:01 PM

BTW... I'm assuming you're saying that it can't connect to the network at all not that when you open a web browser it isn't getting an internet connection.

What happens it just hangs? Is there an error message?

ga-bmwdrvr · 09-27-2006, 11:07 PM

It just says "unable to connect to the network", no internet either. when I look at available networksconnections my router appears with good signal strength. This really sucks since my old laptop still connects perfectly

ga-bmwdrvr · 09-27-2006, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BadBob

What model router do you have?

US Robotics 802.11g wireless turbo router. I am thinking it is a software problem with the new computer since I currently have 3 other wireless computers connected and working well.
The Gateway uses "Broadcom Wireless Utility. I tried using windows instead but no go.

just4kickz · 09-27-2006, 11:53 PM

didnt read the other posts. but try connecting the cable first to see if the internet works. and then go on from there...

ga-bmwdrvr · 09-28-2006, 12:14 AM

Works fine when wired to the same router. I'll probably call or e-mail Gateway during the day.

findtom · 09-28-2006, 12:56 AM

You tried shutting everything down and then restarting the computer/router?

Is it possible there is a maximum number of wireless connections allowed somewhere? Either in your settings or as a limitation of a router?

ga-bmwdrvr · 09-28-2006, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BadBob

Did you check USR's website to see if there is a newer version of firmware available for your wireless router?

I'll give that a try.

ga-bmwdrvr · 09-28-2006, 06:31 PM

Alright, thanks to all that replied. I did two things at the same time so not sure which one wrked. Probably a combination of both.
1: updated the router's firmware as suggested by BadBob
2: under configure card I changed the 54g from 802.11b only to Auto
I'm now connected without any problems.

txusa03 · 09-29-2006, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ga-bmwdrvr

Alright, thanks to all that replied. I did two things at the same time so not sure which one wrked. Probably a combination of both.
1: updated the router's firmware as suggested by BadBob
2: under configure card I changed the 54g from 802.11b only to Auto
I'm now connected without any problems.

If you really want to know which one works, go and change your #2 back to what it was. if it still works, then the firmware was the problem.

ga-bmwdrvr · 09-29-2006, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by txusa03

If you really want to know which one works, go and change your #2 back to what it was. if it still works, then the firmware was the problem.

I'm afraid...., maybe it will not work again

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findtom Colonel 132 Rep 2,658 Posts Drives: E60 545i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 545i [0.00]	First thing try restarting the router (unplug... wait... replug), and reboot the computer. If you've already tried this I have no idea but that solves any problem I've ever had since wireless routers cost $500.
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ga-bmwdrvr First Lieutenant 21 Rep 327 Posts Drives: E21 320i, E90 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	It just says "unable to connect to the network", no internet either. when I look at available networksconnections my router appears with good signal strength. This really sucks since my old laptop still connects perfectly
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ga-bmwdrvr First Lieutenant 21 Rep 327 Posts Drives: E21 320i, E90 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	Works fine when wired to the same router. I'll probably call or e-mail Gateway during the day.
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findtom Colonel 132 Rep 2,658 Posts Drives: E60 545i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 545i [0.00]	You tried shutting everything down and then restarting the computer/router? Is it possible there is a maximum number of wireless connections allowed somewhere? Either in your settings or as a limitation of a router?
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ga-bmwdrvr First Lieutenant 21 Rep 327 Posts Drives: E21 320i, E90 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	Alright, thanks to all that replied. I did two things at the same time so not sure which one wrked. Probably a combination of both. 1: updated the router's firmware as suggested by BadBob 2: under configure card I changed the 54g from 802.11b only to Auto I'm now connected without any problems.
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