Wireless router network key? - Page 2

Tatts · 18th October 2008, 18:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by stocktake

Will have a go at that Tatts, just tried to ping the router from the lappy....

"Destination host unreachable"

Have an old. slow lappy used the LAN PC card from that with drivers. Light up etc but will not ping router. ( works fine on old lappy. When I stick my company 3G card into the new machine same slot( as used at meets) that goes onto the net no bother.

Edit:
Just accessed router from hardwired PC there is no Network key visible.

Don't think it is needed as it is set up with the simplest from of security (simple password.)

Due to the no ping scenario I assume the problem iswith the lappy, may be missing some drivers? etc.

If the Lappy wasn't connected to the Network, you'll not be able to ping it - or anything for that matter!

I'm guessing you have a Belkin Router? Most other brands have a network key as standard, IIRC Belkin don't.

The download may have got some drivers/new drivers for the wireless LAN, so your online now - which is the main thing!

Quote:

Originally Posted by stocktake

Well managed to access interweb thingy via company 3G Card. down loaded service pack 2 for XP (my copy of XP is very early) reboot and, well here I am on the wifes laptop via wireless router????

Working fine, for now....

If your using an 'Open' network, you really need to secure it. You only need some passing tourag to use your connection to visit some dodgy site, and your up the creek without a paddle!

stocktake · 18th October 2008, 18:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by actros

If i stop her driving the dream i will not be able to come to the next meet unless you are going to divert and pick me up

Looks like shoe sales are on the up then

mantianak · 18th October 2008, 21:51

XP SP2 have a security update. Prior to the patch XP only recognised WEP and not PSK passwords (I think).

Passwords are annoying. Some adapters don't have all security options. Also in the past I've had problems where one adapter doesn't work with WPA so had to set up WEP on the router, both computer work fine with that (for now anyway). Pain in the bottom!

I shouldn't start up about the every 60 second lag spike with XP & Vista built in WZC/WLAN! Not good for us who like to game on the net! An issue microsoft has never overcome.

stocktake · 18th October 2008, 22:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tatts

If the Lappy wasn't connected to the Network, you'll not be able to ping it - or anything for that matter!

I'm guessing you have a Belkin Router? Most other brands have a network key as standard, IIRC Belkin don't.

The download may have got some drivers/new drivers for the wireless LAN, so your online now - which is the main thing!

If your using an 'Open' network, you really need to secure it. You only need some passing tourag to use your connection to visit some dodgy site, and your up the creek without a paddle!

My Router is sceure by way of password so all safe and sound, it appears SP2 has solved my problem. There is somebody close to me who operates an unsecure network, even jumped on it once just to see if I could

cjmillsnun · 20th October 2008, 18:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by stocktake

Well managed to access interweb thingy via company 3G Card. down loaded service pack 2 for XP (my copy of XP is very early) reboot and, well here I am on the wifes laptop via wireless router????

Working fine, for now....

Ahhhh you needed WPA support

BTW go download SP3!

JohnDotCom · 20th October 2008, 18:55

To many crashes with SP3 and Non running programs
such as Diskeeper to name but one.
It doesn't like some of the older programs.
MS know and say update programs..............

Departed · 21st October 2008, 19:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnDotCom

To many crashes with SP3 and Non running programs
such as Diskeeper to name but one.
It doesn't like some of the older programs.
MS know and say update programs..............

Can't say I've seen any difference with SP3 on either of my machines.

But then I don't use much older stuff.

JohnDotCom · 21st October 2008, 20:49

Machines and Programs from last 18 Months have generally been found to be fine.
But there is a List of Programs that won't run or run properly.
I'll dig them out and post them up.

18th October 2008, 21:51	#13
mantianak I really should get out more....... ZT 190+ Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Poole Posts: 2,413 Thanks: 6 Thanked 22 Times in 21 Posts	XP SP2 have a security update. Prior to the patch XP only recognised WEP and not PSK passwords (I think). Passwords are annoying. Some adapters don't have all security options. Also in the past I've had problems where one adapter doesn't work with WPA so had to set up WEP on the router, both computer work fine with that (for now anyway). Pain in the bottom! I shouldn't start up about the every 60 second lag spike with XP & Vista built in WZC/WLAN! Not good for us who like to game on the net! An issue microsoft has never overcome. __________________ http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1..._signature.png

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JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	To many crashes with SP3 and Non running programs such as Diskeeper to name but one. It doesn't like some of the older programs. MS know and say update programs..............

21st October 2008, 20:49	#18
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Machines and Programs from last 18 Months have generally been found to be fine. But there is a List of Programs that won't run or run properly. I'll dig them out and post them up.