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Recommend a wireless card
13-04-2009 11:14 AM
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So the next step is to buy my own wireless card. I can have a USB or a 'flat' type that can plug in in the side. Any recommendations?
Re: Recommend a wireless card
13-04-2009 8:45 PM
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Best to get a "PC Card" that fits in a slot rather than a USB device, for many reasons.
There are plenty to choose from by Netgear, Belkin, Cisco etc. etc.
What make/model of router do you normally connect to?
Most of them are now 802.11g (54mbps) and (optionally) also b (11mbps) but NOT a.
Re: Recommend a wireless card
13-04-2009 10:35 PM
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Home router is a Netgear DG548 (I think). To be honest most of the wireless logging on would be done at a service station with BT Open zone? Sad life i know
Re: Recommend a wireless card
13-04-2009 10:52 PM
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Quote from: Rourkefamily I have asked our IT to reinstall the softawre again as effectively I have had two different wireless cards that do the same thing, but they don't have the software!
That's a feeble excuse that I just don't believe, they can download it if they don't have it.
(I was an IT Manager for very many years)
I also note that BT Openzone say (my bold):
If your device isn't wireless-enabled, you need an IEEE 802.11g wireless or LAN access or PCMCIA card, which you can buy online at www.shop.bt.com or your local computer store.
Please check that:
1.your wireless device's Service Set Identifier (SSID) is set to – or that you've selected – 'BTOpenzone' (case sensitive, no spaces)
2.your network type is set to 'any' or 'infrastructure'
3.your wireless network key/data encryption is disabled and not set to WEP
4.if you're going to access a company network, you've disabled Internet Explorer proxy settings
If you need some help, please go to how to connect by Wi-Fi
Re: Recommend a wireless card
13-04-2009 11:25 PM
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If you are using out and about then you do need the G but mobile internet may be a better option depending how much you use it away from home there is some good deals with mobile broadband about
Re: Recommend a wireless card
14-04-2009 10:30 PM
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Re: Recommend a wireless card
15-04-2009 7:45 PM
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On the PC there is three Network adaptors.
AGN Virtual Network adaptor
Intel (R) PRO/1000 MT Mobile Connection
Cisco Systems PCI Wireless LAN Adapter. I assume this is the one I am trying to get working!
When I select properties, followed by advanced, I get a five property menu.
Client name - Not present selected
Data Rates - Auto selected
Infrastructure Mode - Yes
Power saving mode - CAM
SSID - Not present.
From one of the earlier replies I have to type BT Openzone in as a value? What do I do for other networks like my home one?
Agree with the comments about the IT people. The comments I received come from my most helpful contact. Guess thats what you get from a demotivated workforce!
Basically I would like to buy my own card to start afresh and install my own system? Even my IT support thinks its a good idea
Re: Recommend a wireless card
15-04-2009 9:32 PM
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What OS is this laptop running?
Re: Recommend a wireless card
15-04-2009 10:10 PM
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Re: Recommend a wireless card
15-04-2009 10:28 PM
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You should be in Networks (or Network Connections in Control Panel).
Re: Recommend a wireless card
16-04-2009 9:32 AM
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In the General Tab, all the options are checked (5 items)
In the Wireless networks tab, all the various networks (I assume I have ever tried to connect to) have automatic in brackets after the name. Under Advanced "Access point (infrastructure) networks only" is selected
In Advanced, Firewall is on andInternet connection setting is unchecked
Anything else to check?
Sadly can check the wireless network at work as we don't have one
Re: Recommend a wireless card
16-04-2009 9:44 AM
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On the General tab tick the 2 boxes at the bottom (Show icon... & Notify....) - makes life easier
On the General tab click Configure against the wireless device and check the Advanced tab. This will give you some clues as to it's capabilities and default settings (especially mode - 802.11a, b or g).
Re: Recommend a wireless card
16-04-2009 10:48 AM
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On general and Advanced, the only Mode option I can find is in 'Advanced' and Infrastructure Mode which give 'Yes' in value box! Do I need to look somewhere else?
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16-04-2009 11:38 AM
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