Wireless connection not connected

Question

Can someone help me with this please? It was working yesterday, now it states it is disconnected. I don't understand why? What can I check to have it connected again? Thanks for any help.

Inspiron 1505

Windows XP

Message Edited by Amigatu on 03-26-2007 08:27 AM

Amigatu · Answer

This is what I have, I hope it is what you want, Broadcom 440x10/100 Integrated Controller Dell Wireless 1500 Draft 802.11n WLAN Mini-card   I don't have a wireless router, I connect thru neighbors connection with permission.

BirnbaD1 · Answer

Try deleting the profile for that access point - then redetecting it   Does it allow you to reconnect ?

BirnbaD1 · Answer

Can you provide additional details ?   What type of wireless router ?   What type of wireless card (Intel or Broadcom)

Amigatu · Answer

Could you please explain to me how to do that? Sorry, I am a newbie at this. Thanks for your patience and help.

BirnbaD1 · Answer

Sorry - I was out of pocket for a few days   are you still having the issue ?

Amigatu · Answer

Hi Thanks, yes I am still having the issue.

C:\Documents and Settings\Marie>ipconfig/all

Windows IP Configuration

        Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : marie-8714ae675
        Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
        Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
        IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
        WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
        DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : hsd1.ma.comcast.net.

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

        Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : hsd1.ma.comcast.net.
        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Cont
roller
        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-15-C5-C0-A3-B6
        Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
        Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
        IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.4
        Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
        Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1
        DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1
        DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 68.87.71.226
                                            68.87.73.242
        Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Wednesday, March 28, 2007 9:32:17 AM

Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Monday, January 18, 2038 11:14:07 PM

Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection:

        Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Dell Wireless 1500 Draft 802.11n WLA
N Mini-Card
        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-19-7D-1B-20-04

PPP adapter {37B49336-4367-4D92-B630-721064A06C16}:

        Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : WAN (PPP/SLIP) Interface
        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-53-45-00-00-00
        Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
        IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 172.135.140.44
        Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.255
        Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . :
        DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 205.188.146.145
        NetBIOS over Tcpip. . . . . . . . : Disabled

C:\Documents and Settings\Marie>

Message Edited by Amigatu on 03-30-2007 04:48 AM

Message Edited by Amigatu on 03-30-2007 04:49 AM

BirnbaD1 · Answer

Is DHCP enabled for that adapter ?

Amigatu · Answer

I don't know where to check that and enable it. Sorry, I am a newbie at this.

BirnbaD1 · Answer

send an private message  - it will be easier to just walk u through it - i do not want to post my number in a public forum Message Edited by BirnbaD1 on 04-04-2007 04:43 AM

Amigatu · Answer

Thank you so much. i will send you my #. I need to go out for a bit but will email you as soon as I get back.  I also went out around the city here with lap top today, and picked up nothing. I thought maybe it was around here but no.

BirnbaD1 · Answer

Glad you got it working Have a Good Day

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