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Vista connecting to wireless network

  • 29-04-2008 4:36pm
    #1
    kkelly77
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,673 ✭✭✭


    Hello all,

    I have a laptop running Windows Vista that can't connect to my wireless network at home. I have 2 other laptops and a PC that can connect fine (running XP) and the laptop thats having problems can to connect to other wireless networks no problem.

    I have an unsecure network at home. Is there a problem with Vista connecting to a wireless network without encryption, WEP key etc? I have tried changing every security setting I can think of but still have had no joy. When I run the 'Diagnose & repair' option it just tells me it can't connect for an 'unknown reason'. Please help!!!!! Thanks.

    K


Comments

  • #2
    Sherifu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,727 ✭✭✭✭Sherifu


    Check your wireless drivers first I reckon. Make sure the wireless is turned on and working properly.


  • #3
    kaizersoze
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,042 ✭✭✭kaizersoze


    If you're running Norton Internet Security or McAfee Security Center, try disabling (or preferably removing) them.


  • #4
    kkelly77
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,673 ✭✭✭kkelly77


    Wireless is definitely active and working. Site survey reveals several wireless networks, including my own. Laptop can get wireless connection at a different site on different wireless network. Laptop is relatively new and is not running any anti virus software at the moment.


  • #5
    Sherifu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,727 ✭✭✭✭Sherifu


    Are there any other security features on the network, e.g. mac filtering.


  • #6
    kkelly77
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,673 ✭✭✭kkelly77


    The only thing I've done to the router is to disable the SSID broadcast and limit the number of DHCP IP addresses to 5 (only 3 machines max connecting to network). I have made sure to select the 'connect to network even if not broadcasting' option on the laptop.

    I did enable WEP on the router and updated the laptop with the WEP key but this did not work either.


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  • #7
    Sherifu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,727 ✭✭✭✭Sherifu


    Turn on SSID and see if you have any luck.


  • #8
    kkelly77
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,673 ✭✭✭kkelly77


    That is the next thing I will try. I did a search on the Microsoft knowledge base to see if the problem I am having is a known issue but could not find any solutions.

    If turning on SSID broadcast does work I will be introducing MAC filtering and WEP key for network security.


  • #9
    gerry1979
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭gerry1979


    is it a toshiba? there is a known issue with the toshiba a200 range wireless drivers and vista, usually the manufrctures site will have a fix or updated driver.


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