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

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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