Wireless Problems

[NosferatuX]

Hi Nosferatux, what do you mean " run the utility in Vista compatibility mode"

Please follow the steps here. Just apply it to the Intel ProSet Wireless Manager

 

[NosferatuX]

Not sure if this fits here, but I have a WRT54G router where I connect from a Dell laptop with an Intel Pro/Wireless 2915ABG. I use to be able to get internet access from Windows 7, but now I can't. In XP, all is fine. Wired in Windows 7 is fine.

Here is the kicker, while in my house I can connect to unsecure Linksys router that shows up in the wireless network screen and can access the internet. Any ideas?

Hi lancer1991 and welcome to the forum!

Based on what you've shared so far, we can safely assume that your wireless adapter on your computer is not the culprit as it's working fine.

If I understood correctly, you were able to connect to the WRT54G router and browse while running Windows 7. Probably just a router reset would do the trick. For instructions on how to reset your router, please refer to your router's support page here. Just get the user manual, it will be explained there step by step.

Note: If you're a bit technical, I would strongly suggest not going for the "cooked" firmware versions for your router just yet as it might not be necessary but do keep an open mind if it comes to that

One more thing, please go through the posts here in trying to troubleshoot wireless issues.

Once you've reset your router, as per manual, and setting it up again, as per manual, try to connect and see what happens. We'll pick up from there if you're still encountering difficulties.

 

[lancer1991]

NosferatuX,

Yes, I can connect to my router in Windows 7, just get no internet access. I'm running a dual boot with XP and if I boot back into XP, I have no issue with internet access at all, without rebooting the router or modem.

While in Window 7, I can connect to other routers and gain access to the internet. Makes no sense that XP works and other routers in 7.

Thanks.

 

[Barman58]

Hi Lancer, Welcome to the Seven Forums,

You may want to check the router for a firmware update,

When vista was released there were a lot of problems with the WRT54G due to the changes in the Vista Network Stack. I believe Linksys released a firmware update to specifically address these issues. As Windows 7 networking is developed from VIsta's updating the router may correct your issuesHope it helps

 

[NosferatuX]

NosferatuX,

Yes, I can connect to my router in Windows 7, just get no internet access. I'm running a dual boot with XP and if I boot back into XP, I have no issue with internet access at all, without rebooting the router or modem.

While in Window 7, I can connect to other routers and gain access to the internet. Makes no sense that XP works and other routers in 7.

Thanks.

That's good. Please refer to the previous post below.

I'd also suggest heeding the advice of Barman58.

Hi again wireless fans,

Let's do another round of troubleshooting
I understand that everyone is feeling frustrated on this issue, don't give up. We can do this

Lemme give out some important points to consider when troubleshooting wireless issues for proper isolation;

ALL Firewalls should be turned off (Windows firewall and Third-party)
ALL Antivirus software should be turned off
ALL Programs, especially the ones that tries to connect to the internet should also be turned off/closed
It is very ideal to have a line of sight between the router and the wireless adapter
If possible, temporarily turn off other wireless devices within the vicinity as this might cause interference (i.e. Wireless Telephones, Headsets, etc.)
It is also advisable to have no other clients access/connect to the wireless router.

Finally, disconnect your ethernet cable plugged in to your computer before attempting to connect to the wireless network. Windows always prioritizes ethernet connection over wireless, unless the ethernet adapter is disabled making you unable to utilize your wireless connection.

If the Wireless Router and Wireless Adapter has been established to be working properly using a different platform, it points to configuration issues. Of which needs to be adjusted, is the purpose of the above isolation steps.

Note: If your wireless adapter came with it's own Wireless Connection Manager, please make sure it is disabled as well before following the troubleshooting guide.

I'd urge everyone to try the Wireless Troubleshooting steps outlined in this post after doing the isolation steps above.

Please let me know of your progress so we can take it from there.

Let us know your progress

 

[lancer1991]

Hi Lancer, Welcome to the Seven Forums,

You may want to check the router for a firmware update,

When vista was released there were a lot of problems with the WRT54G due to the changes in the Vista Network Stack. I believe Linksys released a firmware update to specifically address these issues. As Windows 7 networking is developed from VIsta's updating the router may correct your issuesHope it helps

Thanks for the heads up, I'll look into it, real problem is, I was able to connect to my hardware last week in Windows 7. I booted into XP to do something, then rebooted into 7 and got no connection so went back to XP. Just started toying around with trying to fix 7 last night.

 

[smooth1212]

Nosferatux, I just read your suggestions.....they seam a bit confussing " just apply to intel wireless manager" But I appreciate your help and patients. I will try it tonight after I get home from work.

 

[lancer1991]

Hi Lancer, Welcome to the Seven Forums,

You may want to check the router for a firmware update,

When vista was released there were a lot of problems with the WRT54G due to the changes in the Vista Network Stack. I believe Linksys released a firmware update to specifically address these issues. As Windows 7 networking is developed from VIsta's updating the router may correct your issuesHope it helps

Upgraded from Hyperwt_Thibor_15C to Tomato V1.23 and all is well now. One of the Window 7 updates must have done something to disagree with the Hyperwt firmware as it was working.

Who knows, but happy it's working now. Thanks.

 

[NosferatuX]

Nosferatux, I just read your suggestions.....they seam a bit confusing " just apply to intel wireless manager" But I appreciate your help and patients. I will try it tonight after I get home from work.

Yeah, it does seem confusing. Sorry about that. Let's make it a bit better, eh?

Please follow this tutorial on How to Run a Program in Compatibility Mode in Windows 7 to run the Intel Wireless Manager.

I hope that sorts that out

 

[chaostomay]

amazing

thanks guys , i just solved my problem, it was the channel config, i had set my tp-link router to channel 13, it was fine with my laptop, was getting kind of worried, it's kind of lame thought cuz this is not an old product from d-link and it won't support more channels

 

[Digger]

ok, Nos, and the rest of us here... i have found that if you do NOT have a 7 driver, atleast in cases, installing in vista comp mode will have different outcomes it seems so far with my experimentation with this belkin G adapter. In 7000 i used regular vista to install, no problem. Horrible results when doing the same in 7100. I have since deleted/uninstalled and reinstalled using vista SP2, which that option wasnt available in 7000 btw. Although in the past 18 hours, i have had just one DC while testing all this and stressing the network, the jury is still out, but atleast there is a change or maybe progress if you want to call it that. Who knows, it could be a fluke, or just my adapter and situation.

 

[Psycho Sonic]

Excuse me, my problem seems to be unique from what I've read (couldn't read the whole thread though).

I just installed Win 7 on my laptop, a Dell Vostro 1500, and it works absolutely great. Tonight I installed Win 7 on the wife's laptop, a Toshiba Satellite, and the wlan card goes absolutely crazy. It connects to our linksys router (with tomato firmware), and uses a static IP, which i've assigned via Alternate Config, like normal. It connects and everything, but then 1 of 2 things happen. It either:
Works fine for homepage, but then it'll stop working. Windows still reports everything being fine and connected, but I get no service.
Or
It keeps reconnecting until I disable the wlan card.

Obviously I've tried getting the newest drivers, but Windows reports that it's already up to date. I'm going nuts here trying to get it to work, especially when I have the exact same settings on my laptop, same win7 build (7600) and everything.

Toshiba Satellite A205-S5871
Dual Pentium 1.86 ghz
2 gigs ram
integrated graphics
Atheros AR5007EG wlan

Any help is immensely appreciated.

 

[zigzag3143]

wifi trob

Excuse me, my problem seems to be unique from what I've read (couldn't read the whole thread though).

I just installed Win 7 on my laptop, a Dell Vostro 1500, and it works absolutely great. Tonight I installed Win 7 on the wife's laptop, a Toshiba Satellite, and the wlan card goes absolutely crazy. It connects to our linksys router (with tomato firmware), and uses a static IP, which i've assigned via Alternate Config, like normal. It connects and everything, but then 1 of 2 things happen. It either:
Works fine for homepage, but then it'll stop working. Windows still reports everything being fine and connected, but I get no service.
Or
It keeps reconnecting until I disable the wlan card.

Obviously I've tried getting the newest drivers, but Windows reports that it's already up to date. I'm going nuts here trying to get it to work, especially when I have the exact same settings on my laptop, same win7 build (7600) and everything.

Toshiba Satellite A205-S5871
Dual Pentium 1.86 ghz
2 gigs ram
integrated graphics
Atheros AR5007EG wlan

Any help is immensely appreciated.

Hi

First idea un-intsall the wifi driver (if you have another way of getting to the internet)and let update find a driver for you. IM sure you have done the usual like disabling IP-6 support, etc.

Second- could it possibly be a browser prob rather than a connectivity one. does e-mail work? try different browser.

Im subscribed to this thread so anytime anyting gets posted here I get email and can pop back in

hope this points ya in the right direction

Ken

 

[Psycho Sonic]

1. I don't know what you're talking about when you say disable IP-6.
2. What on earth... now whenever I try to connect, it just says unidentified network. I tried going via direct LAN connection, but it gives the same response.

 

[zigzag3143]

IP-6

1. I don't know what you're talking about when you say disable IP-6.
2. What on earth... now whenever I try to connect, it just says unidentified network. I tried going via direct LAN connection, but it gives the same response.

IP-6 support is a known problem. If disabling caused you a problem just go back and re-enable it. We are kind of in the dark here considering you didnt fill in your computer specs and we know nothing abt your wifi setup. How abt we go back to square one and get all your specs


Ken

 

[Psycho Sonic]

Um... didn't I give you my specs? Anyway, the wired ended up working, but same problem with the wlan, but it ends up saying unidentified network.

As for my wifi, it's a WRT54GL, with Tomato firmware, using Static DHCP. What else do you want to know?

I'm going to bed now, I'll catch up on here when I get up.

EDIT:
Ok, got her internet working by the following commands
netsh int ip reset reset.log
netsh winsock reset catalog
However, I tried to connect via LAN on my comp, and it ended up being screwed up too! I decided to use the same commands and it was fixed, but now neither of our comps go online via Alternate Config, we have to directly enter the IP address. This is fine, but whenever I take my laptop somewhere like school, it'll be a real pain in the ass to disable the static IP, then enter it over again... ugh. Well, thank you very much.

 

[gstav]

Hi!

Try to set up a access point from my computer with my ZyDAS ZD1211 802.11 b+g wifi USB (Atheros Communications Inc.) to work with my Laptop.

The driver (dated -07!) installs fine, but I cant start the ZDWlan Utility application in windows 7, which worked just fine on my previous install if windows xp 64-bit.

The device shows up as USB2.0 WLAN in control panel > Harware and Sound > Devices and Printers.

But when I got to Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center and click the "Set up a new connection or network" and option 2 to "configure a new access point" the device will not show up in the list... (I have waited more than 90sec...)

The device seems to work fine the other way as I get a list of other wireless access points when I click "Connect to a network"

How can I fix this?

Thanks in advanced!

 

[xkristoferx]

I recently installed Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit on my roommates desktop. He has a Hawkins Tech PCI wireless card and we, after 3 hours of work, are unable to get the computer to recognize the wireless card and connect to the Internet. unfortunately, i dont have the name of his PCI wireless card other then its made by Hawkins Tech. any and all help would be amazing. thanks!

 

[Luap]

wireless connection solved

Hey, I'm new here. Just got a Latutude Z with windows 7 pro and had the exact same issue, but .... I fixed it (yay)
When you connect, does it say connected and show a park bench.
if so, that's what my issue was. It thinks you are trying to connect to a public network.
go to control panel -> Network and Internet -> Network and Sharing Center
Click on Set up a new connection or Network
Go through and create a home network, with a picture of a house
Mine works now

There may be a cleaner faster way to do this, like I said I'm new to Windoze 7, but at least I'm on wireless now

 

[mariav]

I am also having the same problem. I bought a new notebook with windows 7 (Toshiba Satellite) and cannot connect with my wireless connection (although a wired connection works). I have several other computers (running XP and Vista) with wireless connection to my router, running fine. This is driving me crazy. Most of the time I cannot even see my network name in the list of available networks (although I can see the networks of my neighbohrs). When by chance I see it, I try to connect and the get a message saying that it was not possiblem. Then the network name disappears and just after many attemps of trying to see it, I am able to do it (basically on a random pattern). My router is a Netgear and my wireless adapter is Realtek. HELP!