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Old March 29th 07, 12:22 AM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing
Gary VanderMolen
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Default Can't get wireless laptop to connect

Interesting tool. My router fails two of the tests, but it works fine.

Gary VanderMolen

"Kim [MS]" wrote in message ...
Thanks, Barb.

Kristen, Gary, and others,

We've just published a new tool to test your router. Feel free to give it a
go and send us feedback:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/usi...d/default.mspx



"Barb Bowman" wrote:

there are a lot of older routers that work fine with Vista, although
some may have firmware that needs updating. if the OP would post the
model, hardware revision and firmware version in the router, more
help would be forthcoming.

there are some routers that may not have upgrades available. vendors
aren't going to put their legacy gear through the logo program.

I think that if Kristen finds that the existing router doesn't cut
the mustard, and needs to find a new one, that the advice to get one
that has the logo is a good option. it may cost more than some of
the firesale prices on old routers, but for someone without
experience, it is definitely the way to go.

Examples: I have a non logo'd D-Link DGL-4300 router which performs
superbly under Vista. D-Link isn't going to put it through the logo
program. I also have their newer DIR655 router which IS logo'd.

On Tue, 27 Mar 2007 17:59:06 -0700, "Gary VanderMolen"
wrote:

Wow! You are suggesting that all of us with routers that don't display
the Vista logo had better run out and buy a new router?
That doesn't say much for Vista, does it...
Wow, indeed!

Gary VanderMolen

"Kim [MS]" wrote in message ...
Kristen (and others),

I'm sorry you're experiencing trouble with Vista. There are a couple of
factors which might be causing this behavior. First, your router may not be
Vista compatible. Check to make sure it displays the Vista logo on the box.
There might be a firmware update to the router to bring it into compliance.
Another cause might be an outdated network adapter driver.

Please post back with the outcomes.

"Kristen" wrote:

When I went to bed last night, the Internet on my new laptop (running Vista)
was working just fine. Woke up this morning and have been trying to get it
to work ALL day. It shows that my signal strength is excellent but it won't
connect. Not even when I plug it straight into the router! When I try to
diagnose it I get this message: "Wireless association failed because Windows
did not receive any response from the wireless router or access point." My
PC is working just fine (as this is how I am on here posting this question).

Any idea how to fix this problem? I'm about to pull my hair out!

--

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MS Windows-MVP
Expert Zone & Vista Community Columnist
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/bowman.mspx
http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/

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Old March 29th 07, 12:40 AM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing
Karl Froelich [MS]
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Default Can't get wireless laptop to connect

Which tests does it fail? The text description explains the effect of the
tests that fail.
It is possible for a router to fail all of the tests except the 1st one, and
will work "fine" - depending on what fine is. Each of the tests translates
to an experience, and with failling tests, then your experiences in those
scenario's will either be degraded or will not work.

K.

Just out of curiosity, what kind of a router are you running?

"Gary VanderMolen" wrote in message
...
Interesting tool. My router fails two of the tests, but it works fine.

Gary VanderMolen

"Kim [MS]" wrote in message
...
Thanks, Barb.

Kristen, Gary, and others,

We've just published a new tool to test your router. Feel free to give
it a go and send us feedback:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/usi...d/default.mspx



"Barb Bowman" wrote:

there are a lot of older routers that work fine with Vista, although
some may have firmware that needs updating. if the OP would post the
model, hardware revision and firmware version in the router, more
help would be forthcoming. there are some routers that may not have
upgrades available. vendors
aren't going to put their legacy gear through the logo program. I think
that if Kristen finds that the existing router doesn't cut
the mustard, and needs to find a new one, that the advice to get one
that has the logo is a good option. it may cost more than some of
the firesale prices on old routers, but for someone without
experience, it is definitely the way to go. Examples: I have a non
logo'd D-Link DGL-4300 router which performs
superbly under Vista. D-Link isn't going to put it through the logo
program. I also have their newer DIR655 router which IS logo'd. On Tue,
27 Mar 2007 17:59:06 -0700, "Gary VanderMolen"
wrote:

Wow! You are suggesting that all of us with routers that don't display
the Vista logo had better run out and buy a new router?
That doesn't say much for Vista, does it...
Wow, indeed!

Gary VanderMolen

"Kim [MS]" wrote in message
...
Kristen (and others),

I'm sorry you're experiencing trouble with Vista. There are a couple
of factors which might be causing this behavior. First, your router
may not be Vista compatible. Check to make sure it displays the
Vista logo on the box. There might be a firmware update to the
router to bring it into compliance. Another cause might be an
outdated network adapter driver.

Please post back with the outcomes.

"Kristen" wrote:

When I went to bed last night, the Internet on my new laptop
(running Vista) was working just fine. Woke up this morning and
have been trying to get it to work ALL day. It shows that my signal
strength is excellent but it won't connect. Not even when I plug it
straight into the router! When I try to diagnose it I get this
message: "Wireless association failed because Windows did not
receive any response from the wireless router or access point." My
PC is working just fine (as this is how I am on here posting this
question). Any idea how to fix this problem? I'm about to pull my
hair out!

--

Barb Bowman
MS Windows-MVP
Expert Zone & Vista Community Columnist
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/bowman.mspx
http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/


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Old March 29th 07, 03:59 AM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing
Gary VanderMolen
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My router is a bit obscure. It's a Link-Max LM-341.
It fails the NAT Type (symmetric NAT), and the UPnP Support Test.
The other tests pass.

Gary VanderMolen

"Karl Froelich [MS]" wrote in message ...
Which tests does it fail? The text description explains the effect of the
tests that fail.
It is possible for a router to fail all of the tests except the 1st one, and
will work "fine" - depending on what fine is. Each of the tests translates
to an experience, and with failling tests, then your experiences in those
scenario's will either be degraded or will not work.

K.

Just out of curiosity, what kind of a router are you running?

"Gary VanderMolen" wrote in message
...
Interesting tool. My router fails two of the tests, but it works fine.

Gary VanderMolen

"Kim [MS]" wrote in message
...
Thanks, Barb.

Kristen, Gary, and others,

We've just published a new tool to test your router. Feel free to give
it a go and send us feedback:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/usi...d/default.mspx


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Old May 3rd 07, 11:26 PM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing
Mickle12
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Default Can't get wireless laptop to connect

Ok guys, the smart man is here. Lol well thats what i reackon once i fixed my
problems with wireless network with vista and xp.

Here is my solution that i posted on my post:

Woooooooo! i got it working.

Found a fix! i read some where on here that xp has a short delay in sending
initial information through the wireless for the network. However, Vista does
not have that delay as it is "improved." Therefore, my network hub and vista
were incompatible until i got the latest firmware update. This was because
the hub would not receive information as it was using the xp timing and vista
saw it as non-responsive. After i updated the router firmware, everything
worked sweet.
However, in writing this i admit i might be completely wrong about the
timing thing and it was shear luck.

hopefully this helps some one, it took me 5 hours and a small miracle to
figure it out.

Hope this helps

Mick
Brisbane, Australia


"Gary VanderMolen" wrote:

My router is a bit obscure. It's a Link-Max LM-341.
It fails the NAT Type (symmetric NAT), and the UPnP Support Test.
The other tests pass.

Gary VanderMolen

"Karl Froelich [MS]" wrote in message ...
Which tests does it fail? The text description explains the effect of the
tests that fail.
It is possible for a router to fail all of the tests except the 1st one, and
will work "fine" - depending on what fine is. Each of the tests translates
to an experience, and with failling tests, then your experiences in those
scenario's will either be degraded or will not work.

K.

Just out of curiosity, what kind of a router are you running?

"Gary VanderMolen" wrote in message
...
Interesting tool. My router fails two of the tests, but it works fine.

Gary VanderMolen

"Kim [MS]" wrote in message
...
Thanks, Barb.

Kristen, Gary, and others,

We've just published a new tool to test your router. Feel free to give
it a go and send us feedback:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/usi...d/default.mspx



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Old September 10th 08, 08:39 AM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing
Uys Scholtz
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Default Can't get wireless laptop to connect

So here I am, running a Hp530 Business Notebook with a Broadcom 802.11b/g wifi adapter. Having a similar problem.In the office I have setup a Mega 105wr router with wifi. Now my laptop runs vista home basic with the IP address set to manual. I am able to see the network but when I connect to it, Vista tells me: " Wireless connection failed because the network denied the association request from this computer". Although all my other windows Xp pc's can connect. The network as no authentication and is unsecure. Please help...
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Old September 10th 08, 08:51 AM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing
Uys
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Default unable to connect to my wifi router in the office withmy laptop

So here I am, running a Hp530 Business Notebook with a Broadcom 802.11b/g wifi adapter. In the office I have setup a Mega 105wr router with wifi. Now my laptop runs vista home basic with the IP address set to manual. I am able to see the network but when I connect to it, Vista tells me: " Wireless connection failed because the network denied the association request from this computer". Although all my other windows Xp pc's can connect. The network as no authentication and is unsecure. Please help...
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Old September 10th 08, 09:04 AM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing
DDW[_2_]
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Uys wrote:

So here I am, running a Hp530 Business Notebook with a Broadcom 802.11b/g wifi adapter. In the office I have setup a.....


You posted the same thing less than 15 minutes ago. Got Alzheimer's?

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Old September 10th 08, 10:56 PM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing
Jack \(MVP-Networking\).
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Default Can't get wireless laptop to connect

Hi
Your setting of the Wireless Connection in the Laptop does not match the
credentials that are needed to log on.
If the credential are different at home and work you probably need to use a
Mobile Switching program.
http://www.ezlan.net/faq.html#fewtcp-ip
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking)

"Uys Scholtz" wrote in message ...
So here I am, running a Hp530 Business Notebook with a Broadcom 802.11b/g
wifi adapter. Having a similar problem.In the office I have setup a Mega
105wr router with wifi. Now my laptop runs vista home basic with the IP
address set to manual. I am able to see the network but when I connect to
it, Vista tells me: " Wireless connection failed because the network
denied the association request from this computer". Although all my other
windows Xp pc's can connect. The network as no authentication and is
unsecure. Please help...


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Old October 4th 08, 08:41 AM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing
kehinde75
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hi
i just bought a laptop i want to share the internet connection with
another laptop is it possible to share network wirles with two laptop
without cable conection.

kenny


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Old October 4th 08, 11:47 AM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing
Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM
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"kehinde75" wrote in message
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hi
i just bought a laptop i want to share the internet connection with
another laptop is it possible to share network wirles with two laptop
without cable conection.



Yes

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