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September 26th, 2004 17:00
Dell 1450 - no valid IP
Dell Latitude D505
Intel 2100 wireless card
LInksys WRT54GS
Everything working fine with above configuration.
Purchased Dell 1450 wireless card to upgrade Intel card.
Installed Dell 1450 card.
Downloaded most current drivers from Dell website.
After installing drivers, card is recognized, signal is strong and everything looks correct except for IP address.
Can only get a 169.xxx.xx.xx IP address, 255.255.0.0 subnet mask, no DNS servers listed, which results in not being able to talk to Linksys router or get out to internet (expected IP address is a 192.168.1.xxx from Linksys router).
Even connecting Dell D505 to hardwire ethernet port now has same results.
I tried the MS KB article to reset the IP stack with no results.
Removing Dell 1450 card and reinstalling Intel card also now comes back with 169.xxxx.xx.xx IP address. The only way to fix this is now use System Restore and revert back to point prior to installation of Dell 1450 network drivers.
Has anyone else experienced a similar problem and has a solution?
Thanks!
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Privat33r
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September 27th, 2004 07:00
tried updating the router firmware? The WRT54G has some known issues with nonLinksys cards and I'd assume the WRT54GS likely has the same issue. The problem with the WRT54G can be corrected with a firmware update.
You might also try using WZC instead of the client manager to configure your wireless connection.
Another possibility is that you may have a network bridge, if you used the Network Setup Wizard you likely have a bridge that was created by the wizard and is causing the problem. If you have a mac-bridge mini-port in device manager this is likely the problem, uninstall it if there is one.
shing2337
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September 27th, 2004 18:00
The firmware on my Linksys was already the latest.
No bridge connections as I set up everything manually.
Not sure what WZC is though?
Midnight Star
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September 27th, 2004 19:00
Have you tried right clicking on the icon that represents your internet connection, then selecting "Repair". This might be able to reset the adapter for you. You can find your adapter 'connections' in "Network Connections" from "Start | Control Panel | Network and Internet Connections".
If that doesn't work, also, try:
1) "Start | Run ", type "cmd" - press [enter].
2) Type "ipconfig /release" - press [enter]
3) Type "ipconfig /renew" - press [enter].
...and see if you get a valid IP address returned.
Concerning WZC, it basically let's Windows (your operating system) control your internal wireless card. This seems to cause a conflict with the Dell wireless utility. Try 'checking' "Let this tool manage your wireless settings" from within the "Dell Wireless WLAN Card Utility".
Mike.
shing2337
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September 27th, 2004 20:00
Thanks for the suggestions - I actually did try everything you listed, but unfortunately I did not write down the specific error messages I rec'd. I actually walked through all those steps with a Dell support person as well, who eventually suggested the system restore.
Regarding WZC - I tried both scenarios, with MS controlling the wireless card and with the Dell utility controlling the wireless card. Both scenarios, I ensured only one untility was checked. Both scenarios did not result in any change of behavior from what I had listed above.
Midnight Star
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September 27th, 2004 21:00
Here's the last few things that could think of to check:
1) Make sure your broadband modem and Linksys router's gateway address aren't the same or overlapping.
2) Make sure your linksys router has the "DHCP server" option set.
3) Make sure your "Network Connection" for your wireless adapter is set to "obtain an IP address automatically"
4) Double check your router settings with that of your wireless card. Make sure they match, especially when using any security protocols.
5) Make sure the radio isn't turned off for the wireless card.
6) Run a diagnostic on the card from within "Dell Wireless WLAN Card Utility". Available from the Diagnostics tab. Just click "Run".
Good luck,
Mike.
shing2337
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September 27th, 2004 23:00
Thanks for the suggestions - all of that has been validated and is working.
One thing I did not mention is that I have one computer hardwired to the Linksys router and one another computer with a wireless connection to the router.
Both are operating correctly before and after the installation and removal of the Dell 1450 wireless card from the laptop.
Guess I'll try the Intel card instead.