Limited on secure network fine on unsecured

[jordal]

Hello,

I am helping setup a small office network. One new computer using Vista Home. Installed wireless network card and ran software. Found and established connection to wireless network in the office.

Then....I setup the network to be secured, connected with a Win XP computer with no problems using the correct key. Did the same process with the Vista computer, found the network, asked for key, entered correct key and have limited connection. Reset everything on network. Switched back to unsecured and hooked right up. Disabled firewall, the only thing running is McAfee Total Protection, no firewalls. Same problem.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

 

[AstaLaVista]

NO much help here, all I can add is to make sure all WORKGROUP names are the same on the network.

 

[JCPlus]

Set IP address, gateway and DNS of vista wireless laptop manually. Vista has some DHCP problems over wireless, especially with older equipment.

You can also disable IPv6, as this sometimes causes problems, too.

From what you describe, this should fix your problem...and only you and several hundred thousand others have had this problem

- JC

 

[fun4now]

i had to dissable DHCP in my router and change its IP address, then good to go. oh ya, dont forget the workgroup match up.

 

[JCPlus]

Glad it worked. FYI- You don't have to disable DHCP on the router to manually setup your computer with IP, DNS, and gateway.

Just try to pick a number in the upper area of the DHCP range, OR set a reservation in the DHCP on the router, then manually set that IP address on the computer. This helps avoid an IP conflict.

- JC

 

[fun4now]

i had to disable DHCP on mine most likely due to haveing dial up not cable or dsl. that could be the big diference for me. after all my dial up comp. and the router people told me it could not be done with dial up. so much for customer service.LOL