wireless network connection set up

[ekdya]

Hi

I am trying to connect my A31 to the wireless network which is s router supplied by Telstra "2Wire".
next to the clock "bottom right" shows an icon computer screen with waves emitting out of it an an red x on its bottom right corner.

clicking on it opens "Wireless Network Connection 4" and lists 3 networks, when I click on mine and hit connect, it ties to connect but does not give Connected, rather it says Automatic. even though the system is with in one meter from the router and the signal is strong "green all the way".

Network Connections > right click "Wireless Network Connection 4" > Repair:
Windows could not finish repairing the problem because the following action cannot be completed.
Connecting to the wireless network.

I have other wired and wireless systems connected to the same router fine.
how can I fix this?

Thanks

[sjthinkpader]

What is the WiFi card and driver version installed? Is the router using encryption or authentication?

[ekdya]

[quote="sjthinkpader"]What is the WiFi card and driver version installed? Is the router using encryption or authentication?[/quote]

IBM High Rate Wireless LAN MiniPCI Combo Card
Actiontec Electronics, Inc
Network Driver: Version 2.00.09.010
Configuration Utility: 2.00.09
NIC Firmware: Version 1.07.02.00

I am not sure how to find the answer for the second question. but the connection type is PPPoA
ATM PVC Search: Disabled
ATM Encapsulation: Routed LLC

[RealBlackStuff]

Try another wifi card.
Could also be that your router sends only a G-signal, and does not cater for B.
Maybe it has a B/G setting?

[ekdya]

I have another wireless thinkpad which is connected with WPA encryption. but that one which I am having trouble connecting uses WEP.
is there a way to configure it to use WPA.

thx

[sjthinkpader]

The High Rate 11b Combo card is pretty old. Try this driver and see if it gives you WPA-PSK:

http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_ ... l&lang=eng

Routers can use 11b (DSSS modulation) and/or 11g (OFDM modulation) at the same time. But they typically cannot use two types of encryptions (WEP, WPA-PSK) at the same time. Another alternative is to add a second WiFi access point (or an old WiFi router with DHCP server turned off, IP address set to avoid conflict with your main router) to your network.