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    Problem between Xp and Vista Wireless connection

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Magsau, May 29, 2008.

  1. Magsau

    Magsau Newbie

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    I recently purchased ASUS notebook, c/w wireless /bluetooth etc. and Windows Vista Home Premium.
    My desktop computer is XP . I have a NETGEAR Wireless Router [MR814 v2] for home network. But alas, no matter what i try I cannot get a connection to the notebook.
    The notebook recognises the wireless connection , and i have added the WEP encryption and allowed access, but to no avail will it let me connect to internet.
    I am not tech wizard, so any help would be appreciated.
     
    Magsau, May 29, 2008
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  2. makaveli72

    makaveli72 Eat.My.Shorts

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    Is the desktop able to connect to the Internet?...what do u mean when u say "allowed access"?....Did u set up WEP on both the Router AND the Laptop?...does the Wireless icon in the task tray says connected and u can't get on the net, or does it have an error such as a yellow symbol or red x over it?
     
    makaveli72, May 29, 2008
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  3. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    This is just an idea, try to declare the network "private", this has worked for some.
     
    Wirelessman, May 29, 2008
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