Any advise for keeping wireless internet connection connected through Linksys adapter?
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You did not say what operating system the problematic desktop is running, nor did you say how you connected the Linksys adapter to it (is it an internal PCI card? a USB adapter?). But I am going to assume that the problem desktop is running Windows XP, and I also am going to assume that the card is an internal (PCI) card. I also do not think that the age of your desktop has anything to do with your current problem.\n\nSince you say that the desktop is seeing other networks (two others besides your own), at least we know that its WiFi card works. Here's what I think you should do:\n\n1. Uninstall the drivers for the WiFi card from your desktop.\n\n2. Shut down the desktop, unplug it from the wall, open up the case, remove the internal PCI WiFi card from it, put the cover back (you don't have to screw it down just yet), and then the replug the machine into the AC power and boot it up.\n\n3. Get the CD that came with the desktop's WiFi card, and prepare to follow the instructions on there to reinstall the WiFi card into it. Some WiFi cards ask you to install the software before you physically install the card, others reverse the order. You just follow the instructions as given.\n\n4. After you have properly installed the WiFi card's software, and you have once again physically installed the card into the machine (i.e. you've turned off the PC again, unplugged it from the wall again, opened up the casing again, inserted the card into the PC again, closed and screwed down the PC's cover, and replugged it into the wall and booted it)...the next thing to do is to make sure that the desktop's WiFi settings are the same as that of the Linksys router. The CD that came with it should have software that will enable you to find out exactly what the settings on the router are: What channel are you using? What type of security have you enabled, WEP or WPA? What is the security key? They have to be the same as that of your router so that your desktop can properly connect through it.\n\nYou could probably use the notebook's settings (since you say that it works perfectly) to use on your desktop -- at least the channel and WEP/WPA settings I mean.\n\nBy making sure that the settings are correct, you should also make sure that your network is the default network to connect to. Often when you set up a wireless network, you pick up the signals from neighboring networks. The software that comes with your router/WiFi card should enable you to set it so that your own network is the one that your machines should try to connect to first. \n\nIf you are running Windows XP, on the desktop, try double-clicking on the little network icon in the System Tray (which looks like two PC monitors one on top another). This should bring up a dialog box. and click on the "Properties" button. This will take you to a dialog box that describes the properties of your WiFi card. There should be a tab on that dialog box labeled "Wireless Networks", and if you click on it, it will list all the available WiFi networks in your vicinity. The "Use Windows to configure my network settings" should probably be checked on. Take a look at the "Available Networks" and "Preferred Networks" boxes there. Most likely you will see all three networks in each box. Rearrange the order of them (using the "Move Down" button in the "Preferred Networks" box) so that your home network is at the top of both lists. In the "Available Networks" box, be sure and click on your home network's name, and then push the "Configure" button. This will take you to another dialog box in which you can now enter your networks WEP/WPA setting information.\n\nOh, one more thing, I should have mentioned this before: be sure and change the default name of your network to something else. Also, most wireless routers have a web browser based configuration screen; when you get there be sure also
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To connect a wireless adapter to a router you'll have to configure the router to accept your wireless adatper. The operating system like Windows 98 only handles the wireless settings on the adapter.\n\nAt the back or side of your wireless adapter there should be a key/serial called as "Physical Address". Note that number down. \n\nThen open up the configuration portal of your wireless router. In the configuration portal, there should be a space that asks for wireless access card / physical address.\n\nenter the PA in that space and set up the router to accept the card for wireless access.\n\n-------x------\n\nFor the best i would greatly suggest you to use the manual of your router. If you have an old router, visit the router manufacturer website for online manuals
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Wireless Networks\nWhat I know\n\nBegin with the high speed DSL or cable service.  As far as I know, wireless networks would need one of these, although it is not certain that a simple wireless network needs a dedicated line; it might work with a dial-up but configuring the wireless router might be impossible since it seems to depend of internet access to do so.\nAssuming broadband is available, the next step would be to install a wireless router, such as a Linksys WRT54G, a device capable of speeds up to 54 Mbs.  The device itself has an internet-like address of 192.168.1.1 and each device attached to or accessing it has an address which converts the last digit to the form 100 or 101 and so forth.  Thus, a laptop with a wireless card might be address 192.168.1.101.     One can access and configure a Linksys router by entering the address 192.168.1.1 into a web browser and is immediately presented the configuration screen. The person doing the configuration change must have the user name and password originally entered at the time the device was installed, assuming the person installing it changed the default factory user name and password.  The Linksys router is installed by first attaching your main computer to the DSL or cable modem, then using the supplied software on the CD accompanying the router, following the steps as directed on the installation CD.  It directs you to attach an Ethernet cable from your computer to the modem, either DSL or cable, then arranging the wires from wall outlet or TV cable to the modem, then from the modem to the router, plugging cables into the jacks as shown.  If one follows this set of instructions, internet access is immediately available through the router.\nA simple wireless network need not be entirely wireless. One or more computers can be wired to the router, usually up to a limit of four, plus other wireless devices.  The Linksys routers are limited to 253 devices and defaulted to 50 total devices, but realistically it is not likely anyone would attach that many to a network.  My original configuration had the desktop wired to the router via Cat 5 ethernet cable and the laptop using a wireless card.  Later I installed a Netgear  USB adapter to the desktop and converted it to wireless.  The advantage of attaching the “main” computer by cable is that the speed is much faster, around 100 Mbs compared to 54 using wireless, although Netgear makes a wireless router capable of 100 Mbs.This higher speed would be an advantage when two devices on the network are exchanging files or accessing a shared printer.\nHaving installed the router, the next step is installing or inserting a wireless adapter in each computer.  This usually implies installing drivers and/or utilities supplied with the device on a CD.  If the main computer is wired to the router, it is only necessary to attach the Cat 5 cable from the back of the computer to one of the available ports on the router.  The computer must have an Ethernet (RJ45) port built in or a network card installed to do this.  At this point, no network exists, but internet access at each computer, wireless or wired,  normally comes on automatically with little trouble by the user.\nNow for setting up a true network.  Assuming each computer is running Windows XP, the next step is allowing Windows to create the network.   On each computer it is necessary to go to the Control Panel and select Network Connections, then select Network Setup Wizard. Windows will construct the network using the names of the computers involved and the name of the network which you gave the wireless router.  Simply follow the windows presented making sure you know the name you have given to that computer and the name you gave the network when you installed the router.   Where are the names to be found?  The computer name is located internally and is accessed by going to the Control Panel and selecting System.  A tab is labeled Computer Name and it also has the workgroup name
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Disable the network adapter or pull the cable or take the adapter out or shut down the modem... it's your choice!\nMost people have the opposite problem :-)
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im having similar problems. i just bought a linksys 4 port and if im online on my laptop and someone gets online on the desktop, we lose internet on one and get really slow internet on the other one. the only explaination that ive found is that linksys is a hub, not a router, which means it just sends signals, doesnt really process them, like a lazy/stupid router.
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browse to your linksys through your web browser - login...click on the security tab - on the line that says firewall protection - click on disable...but uhh...i wouldn't recommend that you do that...
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The Linksys WRT54GS is a wireless (802.11G) router so your friend is probably connected wirelessly using a wireless (802.11G or 802.11B) card.\n\nFix your problem:\n1) Turn off both computers, the router, and the modem.\n2) Connect the modem to the Internet/WAN port on the back of the router using an Ethernet cable.\n3) Connect at least one computer to the remaining Ethernet ports on the back of the router using an Ethernet cable.\n4) Turn on modem.\n5) Turn on router.\n6) Turn on computer.\n7) If you want, configure the router by opening a web browser like Internet Explorer or Firefox and goto "http://192.168.1.1" and enter the username and password supplied in the manual.  If you haven't configured the router before, the username and password should both be "admin".\n8) Surf the Internet.  Enjoy!\n\nOnce you have everything connected and you know at least one computer can see the Internet, you can configure the router and any remaining computers to use the wireless capabilities of the router.
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Firstly you need to check for compatibility. A WAP54G will only repeat WRT54G with firmware 2.02.7 or higher. Also WAP54G will not repeat WRT54G V5. \nGoto www.linksys.com/download for the latest firmwares.\n\nSetup: \n1. Login to the router (Default IP is 192.168.1.1, password : admin) and note the Wireless Mac-Address under the Status->Wireless TAB. \n2. Also get the WEP key if any and disabled MAC-Address filter under the Wireless TAB. \n3.Connect the WAP54G to the WRT54G and login to it (Default IP is 192.168.1.245, password : admin). \n4. Set the AP Mode to Wireless Repeater and type in the Mac-Address in the Box (Remote Access Point's LAN MAC Address) adjacent  to it. ( This is the addr you got from the routers Status->Wireless Tab). You dont have to type the colons. Just type in the numbers and letters.\n5. On the WAP54G's setup page match the WEP settings with that of the Router. You have an option to set a different network name (SSID) on the WAP54G.\n6. After you save your settings, unplug the WAP54G from the Router and Restart the device (unplug and replug the power cable - DO NOT TOUCH THE RESET BUTTON). \n\n\nFor screenshots and step by step instruction, visit www.linksys.com/kb : Type 231 in the search box and select AnswerID for the "Search By" field and click search.
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Enable the wireless card to accept connections.\n\nThat should be it. Also you have to have SP2 for Windows\nIt sorts out any wireless problems
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Simply attaching a wireless adapter to the computer will not suffice.  Somewhere near you, in your home, in your office, in an internet cafe or restaurant or libary, must be a wireless access point connected to the internet for you laptop wireless to communicate with.  If you don't have one of these, then you must buy one and connect it to the internet.\n\nSee your wireless owner's manual for information on how to configure this.
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get a wireless pci card from bestbuy, newegg, or somplace ... i use a linksys and its pretty good ..\n\nhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833127145
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try this website use the link below\n\nhttp://www.windowsnetworking.com/articles_tutorials/Troubleshooting-Wireless-Network-Connections.html\n\nI hope this helps
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This reminds me of a very similar problem I had with the D-Link wireless router.  I tried reinstalling the drivers for the wireless router itself to no avail.  I finally wound up taking it back in buying a Linksys router.  The problem never was with my laptop computer.  It was always in the wireless router.
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from your cable or DSL modem connect the ethernet cable to the router input.  Install and configure using the CD which came with the router.  During the installation process it checks the connectivity and you are on if its passed.  Couple of tips though.  \n\n1. Change the default SSID\n2. Never broadcast the SSID (make sure the broadcast option is uncheked)\n3. Set up a 64/128 bit WEP key\n\nOnce you done the above then all your wireless adapters can pick up the signal once you set up with the authentication.
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Make sure that the desktop machine doesn't have the firewall enabled.\n\nControl Panel > Windows Firewall > Disable\n\n\nThe Linksys is also going to have options in the menu to allow or disallow VPN connections through it.  The default is "allow", so unless you've changed that it should be fine.
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Buy a wireless network card (if your laptop doesnt already have one).  You can buy these as USB attachments or PCMCIA cards.\n\nThen you need a wireless network to connect to. I recommend the Linksys 54g Wireless Router.  If you have another source for a wireless connection, this is not required.
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Goto to Linksys.com\n\nhttp://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Content_C1&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1114037291160&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper