Running into issues connecting to wireless network. I recently purchased a Netgear N600 WNDR3400 wireless dual band router because the previous one had broke. Popped in the disk and got it up an running. One computer is hooked up through ethernet and two laptops and a desktop are hooked up wirelessly. The two laptops, one running vista and the other xp can connect just fine. The desktop however had a very old wireless card, and it needed to be replaced to pick up the 5ghz signal. Today I bought the Linksys AE1000 USB adapter and connected it to my PC. I popped in the install disk and followed its directions. But, both connections (2.4ghz and 5ghz) weren't on the list. Upon refreshing a couple dozen times, finally my connection showed up. But, once I tried to connect it gave me a "waiting" screen. Upon waiting 2-5 minutes, I canceled and tried again to no avail. So, I canceled it a second time but then the connection dissapeared again. I removed the AE1000, and popped the disk back in and started all over. Once again my connection was nowhere to be found. Refreshing another couple times it finally showed up. I got the waiting message once again, but let it sit for 20-30 minutes. I came back and finished the installation. But, the connection kept dropping then re-connecting every five or so minutes. Then, after I restarted the computer the device will no longer pick up my connection at all. The computer with the problem is running XP with service pack 3 installed, and the connection type is both a 2.4ghz and 5ghz both secured with WPA2. Thanks in advance, Brandon
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Hi,
Based on your description, you are savvy enough to set up wireless connection and would understand the terminology and steps that I am going to share with you. The following steps applies, you may want to:
· Uninstall all drivers for wireless devices without restarting your computer.
· Then, turn off your computer.
· Remove side panel and Uninstall/remove old wireless card physically. Close side panel.
· Turn on computer.
· Open Windows Wireless Manager. Fig.1.
· Delete all saved wireless connection profiles.
· Close all windows then install your USB wireless adapter. Follow step by step in the instruction manual. Make sure you install the appropriate driver for your Windows version.
· Set up your wireless connection as you normally do.
If the problem persists, You might want to change/replace your Linksys USB wireless adapter with a Netgear USB wireless adapter for compatibility reasons.
Linksys
- Adds connectivity features to your various computers and other peripherals
- Transfer rates of up to 54 Mbps offered
- Comes with its own firewall
Netgear- Adds connectivity features to your various computers and other peripherals
- Transfer rates of up to 54 Mbps offered
- Implements a VPN pass as well as IP address filtering for security
I hope this works for you. Good Luck!Mongkey
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Ok, first you are going to have to clear out your arpcache file
To do this, click start, then click accessories, then click on command prompt.
This will give you a dos command box.
type in this exactly as it is written, ok?
netsh interface ip del arpcache
then press enter
this will clear out the arpcache file, which keeps records of all connection and disconnection to internet or routers
it will do it's thing, then it will say ok
then close out the dos box
then reboot, and attempt to reconnect again.
It may be that it requires special handling software to make the connection or to scan for available connections properly, I had this problem with my wireless netgear adapter, so I know that sometimes extra software can be required.
As a rule though, if it offers to let windows configure your connection, you can allow it, and there shouldn't be a problem.
Also, you need to check your routers settings, to make sure that there are enough allowed devices to accept your connection to the router, and make sure your router is configured to be a wireless access point
Don't forget to give your router some level of security, because if it is unsecured, anybody could steal your signal, and if they are breaking the law electronically...i.e. looking at kiddie porn, of using stolen credit cards, then the cops will come knocking on your door, instead of getting the real criminals.
Isee though that you have already set it up with WPA2, so you should be ok in that area.
I hope this helps you out.