Wireless Network install problem

I am having a BIG problem trying to install a wireless network. I have a Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter F506050 and I am unable to install and make it work with the included software. I did have it working at one time but it failed after a short time. I am trying to connect with my new notebook with built in wireless access, Windows XP Home. I have tried SEVERAL times to make it work with the included software but it fails every time except the one time so I know it is capable of working?

Windows XP Pro Version 2002 Service Pack 2

AMD Athlon XP 2400+ 2.00 GHz, 512 MB of Ram...

Hi bojovan
Did you try it with windows own wireless application rather then belkins.When you say it failed what happened and did you allow access through your firewall?

What kind of wireless device are you trying to connect to (brand and model of the router/access point)?

Is WEP Security turned on?

Does the router/access point broadcast it's SSID?

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Hi bojovan
Did you try it with windows own wireless application rather then belkins.When you say it failed what happened and did you allow access through your firewall?

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Yes I tried windows wireless application, no luck. I have a dialup connection and I want to be able to connect my notebook and desktop with Belkins Network Adapter. When using Belkins software I am able to get a connection but my notebook will not connect to it for some reason

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Originally Posted by TropicalBound

What kind of wireless device are you trying to connect to (brand and model of the router/access point)?

Is WEP Security turned on?

Does the router/access point broadcast it's SSID?

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Belkin is not a router it is a Network Adapter. I have to admit I am totally ignorant when it comes to this subject. I am so used to Win XP Pro setting things up for me that I get lost when something like this happens.

Without a router you can configure the network adapters in Ad-hoc mode and enable Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) on the host computer. If you are using a third party utility (eg; Belkins software) then make sure the Windows XP Wireless Auto configuration is disabled so it is not conflicting between it's built in service.

Windows XP Internet Connection Sharing
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/

I give up. It drives me crazy not being able to fix this problem...

I feel there is much more that needs to be done. It's hard to provide any additonal information without knowing or knowing what the problems you are having. What are you having problems with? Maybe you can explain the steps you have taken or provide screenshots.

I have installed the Belkin hardware and software according to direction's. It shows that I have a working connection yet my notebook with built in wireless access does not connect to wireless point. I did have it working at one time but after a re-boot it no longer worked and I have not been able to get it to work again... I have tried lots of different combinations and nothing works...

Did you turn of any encryption or WAP settings on the receiver to see if it clears the problem.You might also disable any firewalls momentarily to see if the connection persists.

Did all that still no work...

Since you are using Belkins software to configure the wireless network, make sure you disable the wireless service into Windows XP.

1. Right-click My Network Places and choose Properties.
2. When the “Network Connections” window opens, right click on your Wireless Network Connection icon and select the Properties option.
3. Uncheck "Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings" checkbox. Then close out.

Then disable the Wireless Auto Configuration.

1. Click Start, Run and type services.msc
2. Scroll down to Wireless Zero Configuration and make sure the service status is stopped and is disabled.

Then use the Belkins software to configure the wireless connection. If it helps you, provide some screen shots. If you can provide any additional information, that will help us help you better.

I am trying to setup a Ad-hoc connection and it seems the problem is the way my laptop is configured? What do I have to do to make it work :confused:

Please reply with more information to help us understand the problem. What did you do and configure on the laptop?

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Please reply with more information to help us understand the problem. What did you do and configure on the laptop?

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I pushed the wireless activation button and then ask it to find any wireless source. It found my Belkin adapter setup and says it has a good connection but when I try to access it nothing happens...

If your finding the wireless router but are unable to exchange data it usually a block either by the router i.e. no permissions or by a firewall on the PC hence the previous suggestions.Is the PC allocated an IP address in line with that set up on the router?

I think Bojovan is trying to configure the wireless computers in ad-hoc mode without a router.

If you are using the Belkin software or third party to configure the wireless connection, make sure you configure each computer in Ad-hoc mode and you give each computer the same SSID (network name). This should allow you to do simply file sharing between the machines.

If that doesn't help, try providing the ipconfig/all on both machines to we can further diagnose the problems.

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Originally Posted by ecross

I think Bojovan is trying to configure the wireless computers in ad-hoc mode without a router.

If you are using the Belkin software or third party to configure the wireless connection, make sure you configure each computer in Ad-hoc mode and you give each computer the same SSID (network name). This should allow you to do simply file sharing between the machines.

If that doesn't help, try providing the ipconfig/all on both machines to we can further diagnose the problems.

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I am able to configure Belkin on my desktop but I can not figure out how to do the same with my laptop. It would help if I had a step by step to go by :rolleyes:

This is so frustrating :(

The laptop needs to be configured in Ad-hoc mode either using XP built in wireless settings or using a utility that came with the wireless card. If you are using the utility, you need to run that. If you are using Windows XP wireless settings, here are the steps:

1. Open the Network Connections folder.
2. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon and choose Properties.
3. Click the Wireless Networks tab.
4. Add the SSID (network name) that you are using on the other computer.
5. Click the Advanced button.
6. Choose the Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only option.

If you are using the utility that came with the card, you need to check with the manufacturer's instructions.

I don't understand what's going on. Every so often my wireless connection will work great. I check all my settings and everything seems to be set and working fine, and just like it starts working it stops working and I can not get it to work again no matter what I do. This is way to confusing and has drove me crazy long enough. Thanks for all the help :mad:

Sounds like interference be it microwave,wireless phone or another wireless system nearby have you tried changing the channel?

I did notice that when it is working, not very often, that the IP address was set to obtain address automatically but when working there are numbers assigned. :confused:

I sure hate to give up but I have no choice unless someone else has more ideas. :(