Vista wireless problems

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Feek

It's not trying to do nasty firewall stuff on the wireless LAN card is it?

could be - I never thought of that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daz

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Admiral Huddy

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. Start at the bottom and work your way up when troubleshooting.

Admiral Huddy · 18-07-2007, 11:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daz

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. 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

) .. 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

16-07-2007, 17:12	#1
Admiral Huddy HOMO-Sapien Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 6,692	Vista wireless problems 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? __________________ I just got lost in thought.. It was very unfamiliar territory. Techie Talk \| My gaming Blog \| PC spec \| The Admirals log

16-07-2007, 17:39	#2
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	It's not trying to do nasty firewall stuff on the wireless LAN card is it? __________________

16-07-2007, 20:48	#3
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	Go lower level. With local connectivity, can you ping the router/access point? What about a web site? __________________ apt-get moo

17-07-2007, 09:25	#5
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	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... __________________

21-07-2007, 16:35	#8
Admiral Huddy HOMO-Sapien Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 6,692	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 ) .. but seems fine.. So I wonder if Vista doesn't work with WEP??? __________________ I just got lost in thought.. It was very unfamiliar territory. Techie Talk \| My gaming Blog \| PC spec \| The Admirals log

22-07-2007, 22:01	#9
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	It wont be Vista, it will be the Vista drivers for your wireless card. Vista supports wep so long as the card/drivers do. __________________ apt-get moo

23-07-2007, 09:16	#10
Admiral Huddy HOMO-Sapien Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 6,692	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 __________________ I just got lost in thought.. It was very unfamiliar territory. Techie Talk \| My gaming Blog \| PC spec \| The Admirals log

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