I have xp home ed serv pack 3....but there is no selection for wpa....can i get a wireless router....hook it into my existing gateway and  have wireless then....providing the new wireless router is wep capable?

You need at least Windows XP SP2 for WPA.

The box ATT gave you is most likely a DSL modem and router in one. Getting another router will only add to your problems.

What wifi card do you have installed?

 outburst,

Is your wireless adapter enabled in the Bios?

Does your wireless adapter show up in the device manager? Is it enabled there?

Did you try...

How to repair a connection

Setting up/Troubleshooting a Wireless Network

Rick

all is on and devices are working....i can connect wirelessly at a public hotspot....but i dont have a WPA encryption setting in winXP and my router has that encryption

Intel(R) pro/wireless lan 23100 3a mini pci adapter.....its a shame to such a nice machine and use ethernet onlyl

 outburst,

If you're using XP SP2 or SP3, then you have WPA encription. There is no setting to change. The computer recognizes the encription from the wireless router.

Go to device manager(right click my computer, left click properties, left click hardware, left click device manager) Click on network, your network adapter and double click on it, then click advanced. Look for antenna diversity. Some have this and some don't If your adapter has this, then change the setting from Auto to Aux.

Also try using these Recommended Wireless Router Settings in your wireless router, I use channel 11. I would change the SSID to make connecting easier.

Rick

 outburst,

There was a problemn with a certain wireless adapter, think it was the 1390 that had trouble connecting to WPA. It would connect to WPA2 but not WPA. If you do NOT have any other wireless devices, like printers, iPods, wireless phones, etc, then try using WPA2 security.

You could try running WinSock XP Fix and then see if the computer connects.

Is your wireless adapter set for DHCP?

What shows up when you're trying to connect using the wireless adapter, then type ipconfig /all     (space between the g and /)?

Rick

all these unknown questions are about to be answered shortly....got a wireless router for $12....what deal....the RAM i bought cost more.   will post back in a bit to let u know what i cam up with

 outburst,

The wireless router should be fine. Wondering if a cheap wireless USB adapter would help you connect to WPA Security.

Rick

Thanks for the link and instructions....will try them after i install this new wireless router....just got back from comp usa and get a RAM upgrade(WHAT A DIFFERENCE!)  a cheap wireless router with wep capabilities....will let u know what comes up.....that extra 512mb of RAM is just what the doctor ordered.

well i plugged the new wireless router up ....hooked up ethernet cable from router to router and on WIRELESS NOW.....ITS TIME TO PARTY!

 outburst,

Glad you got it working! :emotion-21: Thanks for psting back. I see you started the party without me :emotion-5:

Take care,

Rick

thanks guy....the party has just begun...i have another old dell i may start working on soon....ill talk with you guys later.