Belkin 802.11g manual Troubleshooting, Cannot connect to the network, Windows XP Environment

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Cannot connect to the network.

If your Bridge appears to be functioning properly but you cannot connect to the network, the problem may be that there is a mismatch between the “Network name (SSID)” and “Wireless network key (WEP)” settings in your wireless network properties and the name and WEP key of the network you are trying to connect to. The network name and WEP key are case-sensitive. Verify that the spelling and case of these parameters are correct and that the settings are exactly the same on all computers on the network.

The computers do not appear in the “My Computer” window or in the “My Network Places” window.

Windows 2000

Verify that “File and Printer Sharing” is enabled on all the computers on your network. From the desktop, click the Start button, go to “Settings”, and click “Control Panel”. In Control Panel, double-click the “Network and Dial-up Connections” icon. In the “Network and Dial-up Connections” window, double-click the “Local Area Connection” icon. In the “Local Area Connection Status” box, click “Properties”. In the “Local Area Connection Properties” box, verify that the “File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks” check box is selected. If the check box is cleared, select it.

If the check box is not present, click “Install”. In the “Select Network Component Type” box, select “Service” and click “Add”. In the “Select Network Service” box, select “File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks” and click “OK”. Close the “Local Area Connection Properties” box. Close the “Local Area Connection Status” box. Close the “Network and Dial-up Connections” window.

Windows XP Environment

Verify that “File and Printer Sharing” is enabled on all the computers on your network. From the desktop, click the “Start” button and click “Control Panel” (if you are looking at Category View, click “Switch to Classic View”). In Control Panel, double-click the “Network Connections” icon. In the “LAN or High-Speed Internet” area, right-click “Wireless Network Connection” and click “Properties”. In the “Wireless Network Connection Properties” box, if the “General” tab is not on top, click the “General” tab.

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Contents P74397 802.11g Wireless Ethernet Bridge Table of Contents System Requirements Package ContentsIntroduction Applications and Advantages FeaturesOverview Connection rates of up to 54MbpsProduct Specifications Wlan Link LED Knowing your Wireless Ethernet Bridge Power Link LEDEthernet Link LED Connecting the Hardware Connecting the Bridge Using the Setup Wizard Connecting the Bridge Using the Setup Wizard Access Point Ad-Hoc Computer-to-ComputerAdapter Bridge Name SsidChannel Gateway IP addressSubnet Mask Passphrase EncryptionNetwork Key Hex KeyConfirm all your settings are correct then click Finish Setting UP Your Computer to USE the WEB-BASED Interface Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XPUnderstanding the Advanced Web-Based User Interface Logging into the Web-Based SetupLogging Out of the Web-Based Setup Status LAN SettingsWlan Settings Quick Navigation LinksBridge Name Bridge SettingsIP Configuration Mode Authentication ModeGateway IP Adress WEP EncryptionKey ID Refresh Restart the Wireless BridgeSite Survey JoinRestore Previous Settings Restore Factory DefaultSave Current Settings Firmware Update Browse UpgradePassword Login TimeoutWindows XP Environment TroubleshootingCannot connect to the network Computers are not communicating with the network Data transfer is sometimes very slowData transfer is always very slow Technical Support Modifications InformationFCC Statement Federal Communications Commission NoticeCanada-Industry Canada IC Europe-European Union NoticeBelkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty