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FGKraese

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April 20th, 2006 01:00

Wireless Problem

I have a 530 desktop and a m50 laptop.  Each has been updated to XP from Windows 2000.  The 530 is hardwire connected to a Belkin Wireless Router which is hardwire connected to a Motorola Cable Modem.  A hardwire network has been sucessfully implemented.  It is the wireless connection that presents a problem.
 
When the laptop is hardwired to the newtork all the expected functions are functioning.  On a wireless level, the laptop can not download Windows Updates or send e-mails.  I have exhausted MS troubleshooting suggestions as well as those of Belkin.
 
The last advise I received was to do a clean install but do not install XP over 2000, just install XP using 2000 as proof of a complete operating system.
 
I really would like to avoid a clean install, it would take several days to install and configure XP, install all the other programs and configure them, etc.
 
Is there any out there that has a solution

colehard

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April 20th, 2006 03:00

I have had similar experiences. I had a wirelss network that some computers worked with fine and others would have sporadic problems with certain files or functions. After updating drivers and cleaning Windows I found that my only recourse was to try a different router (a different brand actually.) That fixed the problem.

It appears that there are low level incompatibilities with some wireless routers and some laptops that can show up in weird ways.

FGKraese

9 Posts

April 21st, 2006 04:00

I have had similar experiences. I had a wirelss network that some computers worked with fine and others would have sporadic problems with certain files or functions. After updating drivers and cleaning Windows I found that my only recourse was to try a different router (a different brand actually.) That fixed the problem.

It appears that there are low level incompatibilities with some wireless routers and some laptops that can show up in weird ways.
 
 
Was the router a Belkin model?  If so, what brand of router did you purchase that overcame the problem?

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