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    Can't Connect

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Guitarrasdeamor, Jun 22, 2008.

  1. Guitarrasdeamor

    Guitarrasdeamor Notebook Evangelist

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    http://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-TEW-423PI-54Mbps-Wireless-Adapter/dp/B0001DHHIY

    I am using this wireless adapter (this is a desktop), and I cannot get it to connect. I just re-installed Vista, and tried to connect it, and it wouldn't with the password or anything. it just freaking won't work. I have tried everything. I have manually reset the router and modem, removed all passwords, set it to DHCP fully (I THINK!!!), done freaking everything.

    I am using XP with the wired connection right now. I don't know how to freaking connect, and my other PC is connecting with a wireless connection (Linksys USB adapter), and I don't know how.

    Using a WRT54GS v.4
     
    Guitarrasdeamor, Jun 22, 2008
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  2. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    Can it detect the network and show the info?
     
    The_Observer, Jun 22, 2008
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  3. Jstn7477

    Jstn7477 Sam I Am

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    Maybe your TRENDnet adapter came DOA. Does Windows actually see it in Device Manager? Have you tried a different PCI slot or computer (since the 8400 is kinda old)? If none of those things make it work, then it is probably DOA.

    -J.B.
     
    Jstn7477, Jun 22, 2008
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  4. Guitarrasdeamor

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    It shows all the networks and shows up in Device Manager. It isn't DOA, as it happened when I re-installed Vista. All the other times I re-installed, it worked without drivers or anything.
     
    Guitarrasdeamor, Jun 22, 2008
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  5. Wirelessman

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    You might need to re-install the nic's drivers.

    Can you at least see the vista computer from the xp?
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 22, 2008
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  6. Guitarrasdeamor

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    I don't know how I did, but I go everything setup....

    I HATE wireless.
     
    Guitarrasdeamor, Jun 23, 2008
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  7. Wirelessman

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    what do you mean, it works now?
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 23, 2008
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  8. Guitarrasdeamor

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    I am connected and posting from the PC now.
     
    Guitarrasdeamor, Jun 23, 2008
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