Intel Wifi Link 5100 Wireless issue with Win7 install

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gilbo

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Hey guys firstly thanks for taking the time to read my thread.

Recently completed a custom install of Windows 7 64bit version. Have installed all the Windows updates and drivers from HP.

My wireless adapter will connect to my network with static ip address set manually but the 'automatically detect settings' option will not work and I receive the message "Unidentified Network" in the task bar.

Any help will be appreciated.

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**SOLUTION**

1. Reset router and apply settings again. (**Remember to write down any user names and passwords used for your ISP**)

2. Use WPA2-PSK security rather than WPA

3. Connect to network using network password
 
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My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP dv5 1000EA
OS
Windows 7 Professional 64-bit / Vista 32-bit Home Premium Dual Boot
CPU
Intel Core2 Duo 2.00GHz
Memory
3GB
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia GeForce 9200M GS
Internet Speed
768kb/sec
When I turn on the auto settings I see it comes up with some wacky ip address that isn't even in the range of my network
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP dv5 1000EA
OS
Windows 7 Professional 64-bit / Vista 32-bit Home Premium Dual Boot
CPU
Intel Core2 Duo 2.00GHz
Memory
3GB
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia GeForce 9200M GS
Internet Speed
768kb/sec
Can you do a screenshot of where you see the "Unidentified Network" in the "task bar". I'm not sure what this is.

Also can you screen shot what is listed in

ControlPanel > Network and Sharing Center> (click on "Change adapter Setting"
 

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My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Lenovo ThinkPad T60
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit
CPU
GenuineIntel Intel(R) Core(TM) DuoCore T2400 @ 1.83GHz
Motherboard
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family)
Memory
2.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Mobile Intel(R) 945 Express Chipset
Sound Card
SoundMAX Integrated Digital HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
ThinkPad Display
Screen Resolution
1400x1050
Hard Drives
100Gb SATA
Keyboard
Standard Keyboard
Mouse
HID-compliant Mouse
Internet Speed
Cable Broadband - 54Mbps
Other Info
Intel(R) PRO/1000 PL Network Connection
11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter
Hi. Thanks aem.

Here you go.
 

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My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP dv5 1000EA
OS
Windows 7 Professional 64-bit / Vista 32-bit Home Premium Dual Boot
CPU
Intel Core2 Duo 2.00GHz
Memory
3GB
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia GeForce 9200M GS
Internet Speed
768kb/sec
Do you have Network Discovery turned on?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Lenovo ThinkPad T60
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit
CPU
GenuineIntel Intel(R) Core(TM) DuoCore T2400 @ 1.83GHz
Motherboard
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family)
Memory
2.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Mobile Intel(R) 945 Express Chipset
Sound Card
SoundMAX Integrated Digital HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
ThinkPad Display
Screen Resolution
1400x1050
Hard Drives
100Gb SATA
Keyboard
Standard Keyboard
Mouse
HID-compliant Mouse
Internet Speed
Cable Broadband - 54Mbps
Other Info
Intel(R) PRO/1000 PL Network Connection
11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP dv5 1000EA
OS
Windows 7 Professional 64-bit / Vista 32-bit Home Premium Dual Boot
CPU
Intel Core2 Duo 2.00GHz
Memory
3GB
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia GeForce 9200M GS
Internet Speed
768kb/sec
This could be a setup from the router wireless setting, the fact that w7 is unabled to fully identify the network (could be due to missing parameters) and can't connect to get out to your ISP.

Do you have access to your router's control panel?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Lenovo ThinkPad T60
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit
CPU
GenuineIntel Intel(R) Core(TM) DuoCore T2400 @ 1.83GHz
Motherboard
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family)
Memory
2.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Mobile Intel(R) 945 Express Chipset
Sound Card
SoundMAX Integrated Digital HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
ThinkPad Display
Screen Resolution
1400x1050
Hard Drives
100Gb SATA
Keyboard
Standard Keyboard
Mouse
HID-compliant Mouse
Internet Speed
Cable Broadband - 54Mbps
Other Info
Intel(R) PRO/1000 PL Network Connection
11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter
Yep sure do. Havn't noticed anything dodgy there but what do you have in mind?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP dv5 1000EA
OS
Windows 7 Professional 64-bit / Vista 32-bit Home Premium Dual Boot
CPU
Intel Core2 Duo 2.00GHz
Memory
3GB
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia GeForce 9200M GS
Internet Speed
768kb/sec
I was able to test connect to one of our wireless AP at work and this particular AP did not have any security enabled (no password needed). I tried connecting to it and get the same unidentifying network as you. Can you detail what setting you have for your wireless settings in your router? You do have WPA or WEP enabled right?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Lenovo ThinkPad T60
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit
CPU
GenuineIntel Intel(R) Core(TM) DuoCore T2400 @ 1.83GHz
Motherboard
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family)
Memory
2.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Mobile Intel(R) 945 Express Chipset
Sound Card
SoundMAX Integrated Digital HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
ThinkPad Display
Screen Resolution
1400x1050
Hard Drives
100Gb SATA
Keyboard
Standard Keyboard
Mouse
HID-compliant Mouse
Internet Speed
Cable Broadband - 54Mbps
Other Info
Intel(R) PRO/1000 PL Network Connection
11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter
Yup I have WPA enabled.
Checked that passcode. As I say I can connect with a static IP.

If I change to automatic I get a IP address as explained here.
i have a 169.254.x.x ip address. c

Don't know if that helps!
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP dv5 1000EA
OS
Windows 7 Professional 64-bit / Vista 32-bit Home Premium Dual Boot
CPU
Intel Core2 Duo 2.00GHz
Memory
3GB
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia GeForce 9200M GS
Internet Speed
768kb/sec
When your router/modem failes to obtain IP from your ISP's DHCP it will give that weird IP (Automatic Private IP Addressing), at the stage you can only double and tripple check your router wireless setup is correct. Otherwise, ring up your ISP and ask if there are any known DHCP issue as you are unable to obtain IP thru autodetect. If there is nothing wrong with them (usually they say so), i would think about resetting the router and re-configure your wireless network.

I'm not sure how you setup your router's settings, but usually don't go overboard with secuirty, just WPA2-Personal is enough imo.

Give it a go. Reset your router and re-configure your wireless network.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Lenovo ThinkPad T60
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit
CPU
GenuineIntel Intel(R) Core(TM) DuoCore T2400 @ 1.83GHz
Motherboard
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family)
Memory
2.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Mobile Intel(R) 945 Express Chipset
Sound Card
SoundMAX Integrated Digital HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
ThinkPad Display
Screen Resolution
1400x1050
Hard Drives
100Gb SATA
Keyboard
Standard Keyboard
Mouse
HID-compliant Mouse
Internet Speed
Cable Broadband - 54Mbps
Other Info
Intel(R) PRO/1000 PL Network Connection
11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter
Thanks aem. Followed your steps and it works fine now. I am unsure whether it was the reset or changing from WPA to WPA2 or both but it works and I would thank you very much for your replies.

Here is the solution that worked from aem's guidance.

________


1. Reset router and apply settings again. (**Remember to write down any user names and passwords used for your ISP**)

2. Use WPA2-PSK security rather than WPA

3. Connect to network using network password.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP dv5 1000EA
OS
Windows 7 Professional 64-bit / Vista 32-bit Home Premium Dual Boot
CPU
Intel Core2 Duo 2.00GHz
Memory
3GB
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia GeForce 9200M GS
Internet Speed
768kb/sec
gilbo said:
Thanks aem. Followed your steps and it works fine now. I am unsure whether it was the reset or changing from WPA to WPA2 or both but it works and I would thank you very much for your replies.

Here is the solution that worked from aem's guidance.

________


1. Reset router and apply settings again. (**Remember to write down any user names and passwords used for your ISP**)

2. Use WPA2-PSK security rather than WPA

3. Connect to network using network password.
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No problems at all. :D
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Lenovo ThinkPad T60
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit
CPU
GenuineIntel Intel(R) Core(TM) DuoCore T2400 @ 1.83GHz
Motherboard
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family)
Memory
2.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Mobile Intel(R) 945 Express Chipset
Sound Card
SoundMAX Integrated Digital HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
ThinkPad Display
Screen Resolution
1400x1050
Hard Drives
100Gb SATA
Keyboard
Standard Keyboard
Mouse
HID-compliant Mouse
Internet Speed
Cable Broadband - 54Mbps
Other Info
Intel(R) PRO/1000 PL Network Connection
11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter
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