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March 26th, 2007 12:00

Wireless connection not connected

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
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    Amigatu

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    Posted March 26th, 2007 12:00

    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.
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    BirnbaD1

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    Posted March 26th, 2007 12:00

    Try deleting the profile for that access point - then redetecting it
     
    Does it allow you to reconnect ?
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    Posted March 26th, 2007 12:00

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

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    Posted March 26th, 2007 12:00

    Could you please explain to me how to do that? Sorry, I am a newbie at this. Thanks for your patience and help.
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    BirnbaD1

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    Posted March 30th, 2007 02:00

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

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    Posted March 30th, 2007 08:00

    Hi Thanks, yes I am still having the issue.
     
     
    Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
    (C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
     
    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
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    BirnbaD1

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    Posted March 30th, 2007 17:00

    Is DHCP enabled for that adapter ?
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    Amigatu

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    Posted March 30th, 2007 18:00

    I don't know where to check that and enable it. Sorry, I am a newbie at this.
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    Posted March 30th, 2007 18:00

    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
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    Posted March 30th, 2007 20:00

    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.

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