Wireless sucks.

[bass_man1989]

I'm at a friends house with a fellow you may know as NicAuf and we're having trouble with his wireless. His computer sees it but won't connect to it, any quick fixes?

 

[TheOriginalJames]

Is it showing 'limited connectivity'? or does it say it just cannot connect?

 

[IntruderLS1]

It depends on his security settings. Log into his router and check them out.

You probably need the WEP password.

I have my wireless network set up to only accept a particular MAC address. If he's done that, then you'll need to add the new device to the allow list.

Once you log into the router, it should be fairly straight forward.

 

[bass_man1989]

Next time we're over there I'll refer back to this.

 

[Johnny C]

Most likely, if it's a new wirless card, or network all together, you'll just need to reset the router, and when it does that, it will broadcast a signal so the new PC will see it.... otherwise, if it's a network that's BEEN setup and all of a sudden it's not working, then there could be other issues.... but try resetting the router, that resolves 99% of all problems with a wireless network

 

[Thebest]

Well... If all else fails, call for help. It's helped for me before.

 

[NicAuf]

It's just the fact that I have a shitty Dell.

 

[Johnny C]

It's just the fact that I have a shitty Dell.

That doesn't really help us if you want us to help you.

 

[TheLightedPath]

My wireless is easy as hell. I just set it up as an open network though so pretty much anything can connect to it. Don't have to worry about the neighbors cause they are too far away anyway so what do i care.

 

[Johnny C]

Yeah, most of the time, most people won't know how to use your network anyway, but setting a WEP Key helps just in case.

 

[bass_man1989]

In a totally unrelated topic, Johnny C, I love your sig.

 

[Johnny C]

Thanks man, too bad my pic isn't working like it use to.