I beg to differ about the WPA-PSK(TKIP) Security.

WPA Security is strong enough. Using Mac Filtering just conflicts with the WPA Security. Get rid of the Mac Filtering.

Now to install the printer for you. Windows Vista 64-bit instructions.

I can speak a lot for Vista 64-bit, so please bear with me. I usually have the owner run the Vista 32-bit patch(works with XP 32-bit systems, also) to remove the priter completely from their computer. I don't know if it will work with the Vista 64-bit system. If this doesn't work, then try the normal un-installation using the control panel.

Restart your computer afte you un-install it. You already downloaded the Vista 64-bit drivers for the 966,

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 correct?

Firmware update for the 966 printer 

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Utility Update for the 966

Since there is much to do, then I recommend you follow the instructions in the article.

How Do I Connect a Dell™ Wireless Printer to a Wireless Network

This will walk you through the process of installing the printer and it's features. I know you have to set the printer up first.

Pudgy,

Thanks for the recommendation on updaing the utility....this was the driver for the wireless networking card.

One thing that might help other people is that since I couldn't get the printer connected to the wireless network, I plugged it into my router so that it got onto my network and I could run the utilities to update the firmware for the wireless card.

I am convinced that the wireless card in the printer was not working correctly with the old firmware, as when it was updated, the WPA encryption was not a problem (and I still have the MAC filtering on).  The WPA and MAC filtering work in conjunction to provide a more secure network.  A layered defense is best.

The only problem I am still having is installing the AIO 966 driver - Printers: Dell Photo All-in-One Printer 966, Driver, Windows Vista 64-bit, Windows XP x64, English, Printer Dell Photo All-in-One Printer 966, v.G16-EN-x64, A02 at this link.  This is on the VISTA Ultimate 64 bit.

When I try to install it, it always freezes on the screen of creating a PIN for scanner.  When the program finally crashes, I get the following error:

Description:
  A problem caused this program to stop interacting with Windows.

Problem signature:
  Problem Event Name: AppHangB1
  Application Name: instgui.exe
  Application Version: 10.5.0.0
  Application Timestamp: 463f7b21
  Hang Signature: 5e91
  Hang Type: 0
  OS Version: 6.0.6001.2.1.0.256.1
  Locale ID: 1033
  Additional Hang Signature 1: 1f29cd4bac5f1d709a2e33fb1c35883c
  Additional Hang Signature 2: 24fe
  Additional Hang Signature 3: 9b39385ba768162afc807606ac9d10c5
  Additional Hang Signature 4: 5e91
  Additional Hang Signature 5: 1f29cd4bac5f1d709a2e33fb1c35883c
  Additional Hang Signature 6: 24fe
  Additional Hang Signature 7: 9b39385ba768162afc807606ac9d10c5

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If you have any other suggestions, please let me know.

Thanks.

I still say that Mac filtering fights with WPA Security. Go here and ask the question. Steve will answer the question ablout Mac Filtering and WPA Security. I tried it and had all sorts of trouble connecting with everything. I ONLY use WPA-PSK(TKIP) Security.

You followed the setup instructions for the 966 printer. If you click on 966, look below it. You'll see Operating systems. Click on Vista. Click on show all steps. It walks you through the setup process for your printer. It then tell you how to install the drivers for the 966.

You may have to turn off your Firewall.

You may also have to turn off your Virus protection.

You may also have to turn off the UAC in Vista.