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Admiral Huddy
16-07-2007, 17:12
I'm having a problem connecting my wireless networking using my Linksys WRT54GS and WUBS54gs adaptor. I have no problems in XP yet Vista doesn't seem to want to connect using WEP. (dual boot btw)

It accepts the keyphase, then comes back with limited or no connectivity. However, on trying once, it came back with "Local" connection only but I'm still unable to connect to shared folders on the home PC or the internet.

I've updated the with the recent Vista drivers.

I've also tried using the adaptor Install software but nothing.

I've checked the Linksys webite for known issues and nothing.

I've also changed from WEP-128 to WEP-64 and nothing.

Any ideas?
Feek
16-07-2007, 17:39
It's not trying to do nasty firewall stuff on the wireless LAN card is it?
Daz
16-07-2007, 20:48
Go lower level. With local connectivity, can you ping the router/access point? What about a web site?
Admiral Huddy
17-07-2007, 09:01
It's not trying to do nasty firewall stuff on the wireless LAN card is it?
could be - I never thought of that.

Go lower level. With local connectivity, can you ping the router/access point? What about a web site?

I'll try PINGing the router later but what do you mean by lower level?

I'm also wondering if Vista has a problem with WEP? Maybe I'll try WPA.
LeperousDust
17-07-2007, 09:25
It shouldn't have a problem with wep, but i wouldn't bother with wep, it's wpa (or more) or nothing at all really...
Daz
17-07-2007, 10:15
I'll try PINGing the router later but what do you mean by lower level?
Accessing file shares is application level - all sorts of other Windows crap which could be causing a problem. Pinging is lower level in that it just proves connectivity - there are no application level concerns.

OSI Model (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OSI_model). Start at the bottom and work your way up when troubleshooting.
Admiral Huddy
18-07-2007, 11:19
Accessing file shares is application level - all sorts of other Windows crap which could be causing a problem. Pinging is lower level in that it just proves connectivity - there are no application level concerns.

OSI Model (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OSI_model). Start at the bottom and work your way up when troubleshooting.


Ok I'm with you now . .thanks
Admiral Huddy
21-07-2007, 16:35
OK, I've tried using WPA Personal and that works - weird!!

Did expeince a problem that only one internet connection was allowed i.e. home and office (shed :D ) .. but seems fine..

So I wonder if Vista doesn't work with WEP???
Daz
22-07-2007, 22:01
It wont be Vista, it will be the Vista drivers for your wireless card. Vista supports wep so long as the card/drivers do.
Admiral Huddy
23-07-2007, 09:16
True I guess.. I have the recent vista drivers for the adaptor, which are certified.... So I would guess the've not been tested thoroughly. All working with WPA.. which I'm more happier about tbh... Seems quicker with WPA as well.

I have to say, other than that - I'm liking Vista :)