Wireless Router

[robandot]

I cannot get Vista Ultimate on my PC to recognize Myzone router model 3G24W
Wireless Broadband item shows Dial-up to Agere Systems PCI-SV92PP Soft modem (com3)which is disabled.
Any suggestions would be appreciated

 

[townsbg]

Do you have a Wireless receiver on your computer? Is wireless enabled on your router? Are you able to use other devices wirelessly on your router?

 

[robandot]

Yes, I have a netgear router connected for networking & this Myzone for an Ipod touch.
What I wish to have the ability to connect my PC through Myzone.
I don't know if this helps but I will include a snap shot of the network connections.
Thank you for your interest,
Cheers,
Rob

 

[Patonb]

Have you tried enabling your connection?

right-click "Enable"

 

[robandot]

Yes, I thought there may have been a conflict, so I disabled the connection, it was enabled originally

 

[Patonb]

Okay, I think we need to go in smaller steps, as I am not sure exactly what you have for equipment.

What computer do you have?

How are you trying to connect to the Myzone router? From what I gather, the myzone is a 3G router, and you are trying to connect to it via a wifi connection?
Have you tried plugging a cable in? Or is there no ethernet on the myzone?

Can you also list out what network adapters you have in the computer?

 

[robandot]

Desk top PC
Vista 64bit OS

How are you trying to connect to the Myzone router? From what I gather, the myzone is a 3G router, and you are trying to connect to it via a wifi connection?
Yes to all

Have you tried plugging a cable in? Or is there no ethernet on the myzone?
No cable in Myzone
Can you also list out what network adapters you have in the computer?
I cannot find any adapters, how can I do this ?

 

[Patonb]

Okay, so i did understand, What model of computer is it?

With that I can probably get the rest of the info. Unfortunately,. we are almost 10hrs time differents.

I think the problem is you mayu not have a wifi adapter.

 

[robandot]

My computer was built by a friend who unfortunately is not now contactable.
I (being the ignorant person I am) assumed Vista was set up to connect to any router ( being as how the Netgear router is connected). If you are correct about the adapter, which sounds logical to me, do I need a special or a "general" adapter and could you tell me how to obtain same please,
Cheers,
Rob

 

[Patonb]

You can just get any wifi adapter. Befor you do that, can you take a screen shot of

Control Panel-> Network Connections

It will list all your current adapter/network cards. I'm really unsure what is in your computer, the last screenshot confused me abit.

 

[robandot]

Sorry if this reply goes twice, not sure if the first one went, also if I have confused you, I am permanently confused,
Cheers,
Rob

 

[Patonb]

Doh, i forgot to add manage connections... So click there and shoot that please

 

[robandot]

Now I am more confused, which from the attached do you need

 

[Patonb]

Welcvome to my life.

In the Control Panel\Network Connections theres a link on the left that says "Manage network connections" Click there and it should loist all avaliable connecters.

or better yet
To immediately open the connection list, you can just type ncpa.cpl in the run box (winkey R)

 

[robandot]

Sorry for delay other life (wife) intrusion,since locked out (muffled screams)

 

[Patonb]

Haha, no worries on delays... What csan I say, you are the Inmate coloney, We are the beloved coloney.

Okay that picture tells a huge story, You have used your phone as a modem I see.

It looks like you do not have a wireless, b/g/n type connector. If thats how you are trying to connect, then yup, youre gonna be here for a while trying.

All you need is a usb type wifi adapter. Something like any of these
Networking - Wireless - Adapters - USB | Techbuy Australia

 

[robandot]

Thank you very much for your assistance.
I suppose, unless you recommend a particular brand I will opt for a middle of the range brand.
Once again, thank you, much appreciated,
Cheers,
Rob

 

[Patonb]

Maybe mid price range. The only thing you need to watch is if your computers under a metal desk, is some of the sticks get bad signals.

If thats your setup, you might think about gettying an add in card instead like this:
Networking - Wireless - Adapters - PCI | Techbuy Australia

Depending on your tech skill, the usb is quick n dirty, the pci card is usually a better signal.

 

[robandot]

PC is on wooden desk, my tech skill equal to 5 thumbs & I quite like dirt
quite like Netgear WNDA3100 Wireless Network Card - 802.11b/g, Draft (WNDA3100-100GES) | Techbuy Australia seems to be a good saving,
Cheers,
Rob

 

[Patonb]

Really good savings, but honestly, not sure if its worth it. The Myzone is only b/g speeds as well, so you might not even get the same spec'd ranges, which i believe are for N speed only.

I'd do your first thought, get a brand name, like netgear, dlink and get a $30-$40 adapter.

You'll probably get the same end results anyway.