okay,,i just figured it out...i was connect by cable to the internet,,was using a cable connection from router to laptop setting up the wep connection....unplugged the cable connection...and am connected to the internet..but my pro wireless icon is not green ,,which shows wireless connection...why is this..
thanks,,,i am using the wrt54g wireless router ,,,...quess its best to keep using the windows zero connection with linksys WPA security settings...or should i set it up with intel pro wireless..
i did not know i have 2 wireless clients on my inspiron notebook,,,,interesting
You actually have two wireless connection management (or client) software on your computer - Windows own called Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) and whatever is bundled with the wireless adapter (in this case Intel PRO/Wireless client). As many people who adopted wireless networking very early on have found out - only one client software can be use, hence the choice to switch from one to the other. It sounds like your computer is using WZC currently.
As the setups are not interchangeable, you will lose your connection when you switch from one to the other if you haven't configured BOTH client software. If you switch to use PRO/Wireless you need to configure it to connect to the wireless network again.
By the way, both WRT54G and PRO/Wireless support the more secure WPA and WPA2 encryption.
Either client is fine; it depends on your personal preference. If you search the boards you may have noticed the majority prefers WZC, but PRO/Wireless has its merits, e.g.,
1. It can list hidden SSID/networks
2. It rates by signal quality, plus a quantitative reading for signal strength
3. Import and export of wireless connection/network profiles.
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thanks,,,i am using the wrt54g wireless router ,,,...quess its best to keep using the windows zero connection with linksys WPA security settings...or should i set it up with intel pro wireless..
i did not know i have 2 wireless clients on my inspiron notebook,,,,interesting
Message Edited by ronss on 06-04-200612:31 AM
Message Edited by ronss on 06-04-200612:32 AM
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You actually have two wireless connection management (or client) software on your computer - Windows own called Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) and whatever is bundled with the wireless adapter (in this case Intel PRO/Wireless client). As many people who adopted wireless networking very early on have found out - only one client software can be use, hence the choice to switch from one to the other. It sounds like your computer is using WZC currently.
As the setups are not interchangeable, you will lose your connection when you switch from one to the other if you haven't configured BOTH client software. If you switch to use PRO/Wireless you need to configure it to connect to the wireless network again.
By the way, both WRT54G and PRO/Wireless support the more secure WPA and WPA2 encryption.
Message Edited by esquire on 06-04-200602:22 PM
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All you need to do is just update the Drivers for your Computer.
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