Hi, having some problems with my wireless connection at home and was hoping for some help.
I've previously used an ethernet cable connection (via the Homeplug system) to get online. I recently purchased a Linksys WPS54G wireless print server so that I can put the printer in a different room and connect via the wireless network. Problem is, now I can't seem to find my (or any other) wireless networks!
Looking into the device manager, there are 3 items listed under network adapters;
1. Broadcom 802.11g Network Adapter
2. Marvell Yukon 88E8056 PCE-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller
3. Marvell Yukon 88E8056 PCE-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller #2
All have status "This device is working properly."
Going to 192.168.0.1 and looking at the Router (Netgear) properties, it is currently connected to Sky Broadband service provider. Looking at wireless settings, "Enable Wireless Access Point" is enabled and "Allow Broadcast of Name (SSID)" is also enabled. There seem to be no problems from the Router's point of view.
I am sure there are a number of wireless networks within range, but my PC does not seem to be detecting any.
Any advice/help/suggestions greatly appreciated !!
I connect to the net via a Netgear router than came with my Sky Broadband package. The router ethernet out port plugs into a Homeplug, which plugs into a wall socket. An ethernet cable from another Homeplug unit, plugged in next to my PC then connects to my PC's ethernet card.
I guess the Netgear router also qualifies as a modem, as I don't think I have any other modem.
Is there a Wireless Network Connection icon in Control Panel/Network Connections? And is this enabled or disabled? And are you close enough to the router?
Occasionally some Windows setups will not like two simultaneous connections and will not allow a second one to be properly functioning and may work if you temporarily disable the ethernet connection.
If you really want to see the print server wireless connection - your router should show a connection from the print server in its configuration pages - unusually accessible on a local IP such as 192.168.1.1 and looking for connected "computers".
another thing to check is that you are using the correct application sometimes windows wireless manager and the application that comes with the wireless card conflict. Ensure that either the wireless application that came with the card is disabled or windows wireless application is disabled.
I guess the Netgear router also qualifies as a modem, as I don't think I have any other modem.
it does. I also have a sky connection.
Well, so far I can see that you have a working router via the wired ports. You mentioned that the wireless is activated and with SSID broadcast.
1) Follow Stez's and Ben's instructions.
2) in your wireless connections manager you should enter the information of your network manually and check if it can log in.
3) log into the router and confirm any connection by going into the DHCP leases or Wireless connections (both are easy to find in the Netgear menu)
Let us know how you get on.
the Netgears work on 192.168.0.1 and the Linksys on 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.100.1 can't remember... but you should have that information on the manual. Also it should be picking up DHCP addresses...
I've plugged the Linksys print server into the router via cable, so should be able to access it "wired".
However, when I go into the router webpage and look for connected devices, it does not show up.
Any ideas ?
the connected devices is usually for the wireless and the DhCP leases the best way to see if all the divices are in and being provided with an IP. Check also what is the IP address for your print server (usually in the manual) log into it and make sure it is DHCP enabled...
