Wireless lan Issue

**dj_stick** · May 26, 2004, 08:18 AM

On my personal computer, there is a dialog at the bottom of the screen that says "1 or more wirelss networks available"
i click the icon, select connect even though its not secure and click ok.
i think get the same message popping up AGAIN.
this is really pissing me off

Logla · May 26, 2004, 08:23 AM

can you go a bit more into detail?

What kit are you using - are you using a wireless network? What are you using it for etc.

**dj_stick** · May 26, 2004, 08:25 AM

alright im using a wireless network of one router (gigabyte gn-b46b) and currently 1 wireless lan card (dlink dwl-g52+)
it was working previously, and then for some reason it just stopd working

Logla · May 26, 2004, 08:31 AM

you might have to reset the router. I have this problem all the time and I think its due to something either interfering with the wifi signal or some other strange phenomenen.

Power the router off for 5 mins and see if that sorts it. If not, you'll have to fully reset it (there should be a reset button on the back) and reconfigure it. And make sure you secure it with a passkey this time round.

It might be worth setting the wireless up on a different channel than default (channel 1).

I dont know how this is all done on your router though as I have a netgear model.

**dj_stick** · May 26, 2004, 09:37 AM

the default router channel on mine is 6, and i have done the full reinitialization… strange

**dj_stick** · May 26, 2004, 10:48 AM

uninstalling and reinstalling the wireless NIC on the client pc worked… now i am at a great speed of 3kb/s - peaking at <10kb/s… too many issues - maybe back to calbes running across the floor/ceiling again

Logla · May 26, 2004, 06:52 PM

You dont have anything like a new phone which runs in the 2.4Ghz range do you - it may be interfering. It may even be a neighbour has gotten a new phone and its interfering. If that is the case, then change the channel and that might help.

**dj_stick** · May 27, 2004, 12:10 AM

i changed the wireless channel from 6 - 5, i'll try changing it again tonight

Necrosis · May 27, 2004, 12:49 AM

You also may give one of these a go...http://www.freeantennas.com/

**dj_stick** · May 27, 2004, 04:07 AM

the distance is under 10 meters (upstairs to downstairs - rooms are almost directly above each other)

Matth · May 27, 2004, 09:34 PM

I groaned when I saw "Gigabyte" - two friends have both had Gigabyte routers (not wireless) die on them. So I wouldn't recommend Gigabyte networking kit to anyone.

It could be the router going faulty!

**dj_stick** · May 31, 2004, 01:12 AM

i think it is the router dying
situation: network would be connected one second, then disconnected, and this would loop eternally
i changed channels and the same thing occured
moved the computer to under the desk the router was on - same issue
going to go buy a d-link router now

Necrosis · May 31, 2004, 01:17 AM

Which D-Link are you going to get? I just picked up the 524 which seems to work pretty well. I had to replace my 614+ because it died.

**dj_stick** · May 31, 2004, 01:27 AM

not sure… probably the same one thats part of a series with my lan card(dlink dwl-g52+), 54mbps… i have to speak to my parents before we decide on anything

May 26, 2004, 08:23 AM	#2
Logla HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 3,311 Rep Power: 0	can you go a bit more into detail? What kit are you using - are you using a wireless network? What are you using it for etc.

May 26, 2004, 08:31 AM	#4
Logla HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 3,311 Rep Power: 0	you might have to reset the router. I have this problem all the time and I think its due to something either interfering with the wifi signal or some other strange phenomenen. Power the router off for 5 mins and see if that sorts it. If not, you'll have to fully reset it (there should be a reset button on the back) and reconfigure it. And make sure you secure it with a passkey this time round. It might be worth setting the wireless up on a different channel than default (channel 1). I dont know how this is all done on your router though as I have a netgear model.

May 26, 2004, 06:52 PM	#7
Logla HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 3,311 Rep Power: 0	You dont have anything like a new phone which runs in the 2.4Ghz range do you - it may be interfering. It may even be a neighbour has gotten a new phone and its interfering. If that is the case, then change the channel and that might help.

May 27, 2004, 12:49 AM	#9
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	You also may give one of these a go...http://www.freeantennas.com/

May 27, 2004, 09:34 PM	#11
Matth Flash Banner Hater Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: UK Posts: 3,426 Rep Power: 93 System Specs	I groaned when I saw "Gigabyte" - two friends have both had Gigabyte routers (not wireless) die on them. So I wouldn't recommend Gigabyte networking kit to anyone. It could be the router going faulty!

May 31, 2004, 01:17 AM	#13
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	Which D-Link are you going to get? I just picked up the 524 which seems to work pretty well. I had to replace my 614+ because it died.