Wireless wont connect to new Router

HollyThirtyFive · 10-07-2006, 18:39

Basically my old router stopped working so we bought a new one today we had a "Netgear 54 Mbps ADSL Firewall Router DG834G" and now we have a "Buffalo Airstation Turbo G Wireless Smart Router & ADSL2+ Modem"
After much stress I finally managed to get the downstairs computer connected to the internet absolutly fine, but my computer upstairs wasnt recognising any wireless signal, so I tested my mums laptop that has wireless enabled to check it was working, and that connected fine. I brought my computer downstairs, still no luck, so iv hardwired it in, and plugged it into the second WAN port, it worked for a few seconds, then cut out, so i have to keep reconnecting it and it lasts for a few seconds and cuts out again
Is there anything i need to do to reconfigure my wireless network card in my pc for it to recognise this new router?
Please may you help :undecided:

Dymetrie · 10-07-2006, 18:44

I regret saying this but...

have you tried turning it off and on again

seriously though, reinstalling the network drivers on your PC, making sure that you have the latest ones...

mejinks · 11-07-2006, 01:17

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Originally Posted by HollyThirtyFive

Basically my old router stopped working so we bought a new one today we had a "Netgear 54 Mbps ADSL Firewall Router DG834G" and now we have a "Buffalo Airstation Turbo G Wireless Smart Router & ADSL2+ Modem"
After much stress I finally managed to get the downstairs computer connected to the internet absolutly fine, but my computer upstairs wasnt recognising any wireless signal, so I tested my mums laptop that has wireless enabled to check it was working, and that connected fine. I brought my computer downstairs, still no luck, so iv hardwired it in, and plugged it into the second WAN port, it worked for a few seconds, then cut out, so i have to keep reconnecting it and it lasts for a few seconds and cuts out again
Is there anything i need to do to reconfigure my wireless network card in my pc for it to recognise this new router?
Please may you help :undecided:

Do you mean LAN port, not WAN?

How have you configured the router? with DHCP? with what security?
When you do connect, what ip has the router assigned you?

HollyThirtyFive · 12-07-2006, 23:15

Well I have a feeling the wirless isnt protected yet, as it gave me a warning when I connected just now.
Is that just my ip address? (im rubbish at understanding things like this) What's DHCP? eek My mum went to the pc shop today and they gave her some instructions on what to do, I'l have to look at them tomorrow!
I wish ocuk people lived next door, then someone could sort it in no time!

Burble · 13-07-2006, 10:46

DHCP = Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. Aren't you glad you asked?

DHCP basically assigns IP addresses to devices.

Having no security on the wireless network isn't a good idea. You should see some options in the router config to enable WEP/WPA or whatever. If you have the option, enable WPA and enter a nice long 'password' (referred to as a PSK - a PreShared Key).

Save the changes then go to the wireless PC and tell it to scan for networks. It should find the network then when you tell it to connect it'll ask for the PSK. Enter it, and Robert should be your mothers brother.

If you don't see the wireless network name listed when you scan, look in the router config for an option called something like 'SSID broadcast.'

HollyThirtyFive · 13-07-2006, 10:57

This morning without me doing anything it just decided to work! Which is weird but good all the same! So im back in my room now, I just need to make this network secure, can i do that from my room, or will i have to go to main computer downstairs?
Il give it a try! Thanks guys for your help

Burble · 13-07-2006, 11:04

It would be easier to make the changes to the router from a PC that is cabled to it. When you enable the security it will disconnect the wireless machines straight away.

HollyThirtyFive · 13-07-2006, 11:06

When it does that will i then have to enter the password in upstairs to enable the wireless to work up here?

Burble · 13-07-2006, 11:20

Yep. If you can, choose WPA and then the password you enter can be upto 63 (I think) digits long. If either the router or wireless card don't support WPA then you may have to use WEP which isn't nearly as secure. In that case, the WEP password has to be 13 digits long.

10-07-2006, 18:39	#1
HollyThirtyFive Tinkerbell Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Burgess Hill, West Sussex Posts: 743	Wireless wont connect to new Router Basically my old router stopped working so we bought a new one today we had a "Netgear 54 Mbps ADSL Firewall Router DG834G" and now we have a "Buffalo Airstation Turbo G Wireless Smart Router & ADSL2+ Modem" After much stress I finally managed to get the downstairs computer connected to the internet absolutly fine, but my computer upstairs wasnt recognising any wireless signal, so I tested my mums laptop that has wireless enabled to check it was working, and that connected fine. I brought my computer downstairs, still no luck, so iv hardwired it in, and plugged it into the second WAN port, it worked for a few seconds, then cut out, so i have to keep reconnecting it and it lasts for a few seconds and cuts out again Is there anything i need to do to reconfigure my wireless network card in my pc for it to recognise this new router? Please may you help :undecided:

10-07-2006, 18:44	#2
Dymetrie A large glass of Merlot Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Letchworth with a Lightsaber Posts: 5,819	I regret saying this but... have you tried turning it off and on again seriously though, reinstalling the network drivers on your PC, making sure that you have the latest ones... __________________ Khef, Ka and Ka-Tet....

13-07-2006, 10:57	#6
HollyThirtyFive Tinkerbell Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Burgess Hill, West Sussex Posts: 743	This morning without me doing anything it just decided to work! Which is weird but good all the same! So im back in my room now, I just need to make this network secure, can i do that from my room, or will i have to go to main computer downstairs? Il give it a try! Thanks guys for your help __________________ Debut album "Waking Up" Avaliable on all iTunes stores, Amazon Mp3 Special Hand Made Ltd Edition: £10 via Paypal

13-07-2006, 11:06	#8
HollyThirtyFive Tinkerbell Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Burgess Hill, West Sussex Posts: 743	When it does that will i then have to enter the password in upstairs to enable the wireless to work up here? __________________ Debut album "Waking Up" Avaliable on all iTunes stores, Amazon Mp3 Special Hand Made Ltd Edition: £10 via Paypal

12-07-2006, 23:15	#4
HollyThirtyFive Tinkerbell Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Burgess Hill, West Sussex Posts: 743	Well I have a feeling the wirless isnt protected yet, as it gave me a warning when I connected just now. Is that just my ip address? (im rubbish at understanding things like this) What's DHCP? eek My mum went to the pc shop today and they gave her some instructions on what to do, I'l have to look at them tomorrow! I wish ocuk people lived next door, then someone could sort it in no time!

13-07-2006, 10:46	#5
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	DHCP = Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. Aren't you glad you asked? DHCP basically assigns IP addresses to devices. Having no security on the wireless network isn't a good idea. You should see some options in the router config to enable WEP/WPA or whatever. If you have the option, enable WPA and enter a nice long 'password' (referred to as a PSK - a PreShared Key). Save the changes then go to the wireless PC and tell it to scan for networks. It should find the network then when you tell it to connect it'll ask for the PSK. Enter it, and Robert should be your mothers brother. If you don't see the wireless network name listed when you scan, look in the router config for an option called something like 'SSID broadcast.'

13-07-2006, 11:04	#7
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	It would be easier to make the changes to the router from a PC that is cabled to it. When you enable the security it will disconnect the wireless machines straight away.

13-07-2006, 11:20	#9
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	Yep. If you can, choose WPA and then the password you enter can be upto 63 (I think) digits long. If either the router or wireless card don't support WPA then you may have to use WEP which isn't nearly as secure. In that case, the WEP password has to be 13 digits long.