Wireless Connection in Vista

"Rob" <Rob@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:FB4D4392-37C7-47BE-9047-EDD15DBB3CA9@microsoft.com...

> Hi-
> Currently, I have a Dell with XP that uses a wireless connection to
> Verizon
> DSL which works great using Verizon's prescribed Westell Versalink 327w
> router/modem from 2004.
>
> I recently bought a new HP with Windows VISTA. While it SEES the
> wireless
> network connection, it will not connect to the internet. I've spoken with
> Verizon who even checked and adjusted the settings through a cable
> connection, but they told me all is fine on their end and as far as they
> can
> tell.
>
> Is my router not compatible with Vista, and if that is the case, would I
> have to buy a new router/modem? OR, is it something with HP? Again, it
> works
> GREAT on my XP computer. The new computer with Vista ALSO works fine when
> it
> is connected to the modem through a cable, but the wireless thing is
> completely strange---it recognizes the signal but will not connect to the
> Internet. Please help---any advice is appreciated.

Do you have security turned on the router? WEP or WPA2 Personal?

This is a long-shot but.....

I have found that with some providers, the service is configured
around the MAC address of the adapter that was connected when you started
service. It would make sense that your XP machine would still work.

If you want to use both computers on the network, I would suggest buying a
router and having the router clone the MAC address of the XP machine. Then
the computers on your side of the network are transparent to Verizon. I use
the Comcast cable Internet service and there is a configuration CD which
will assign the MAC address to their service. If I don't use the clone
feature in my router, I have no service.

This may not apply, but you can try it....

Mike

"Rob" <Rob@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:FB4D4392-37C7-47BE-9047-EDD15DBB3CA9@microsoft.com...

> Hi-
> Currently, I have a Dell with XP that uses a wireless connection to
> Verizon
> DSL which works great using Verizon's prescribed Westell Versalink 327w
> router/modem from 2004.
>
> I recently bought a new HP with Windows VISTA. While it SEES the
> wireless
> network connection, it will not connect to the internet. I've spoken with
> Verizon who even checked and adjusted the settings through a cable
> connection, but they told me all is fine on their end and as far as they
> can
> tell.
>
> Is my router not compatible with Vista, and if that is the case, would I
> have to buy a new router/modem? OR, is it something with HP? Again, it
> works
> GREAT on my XP computer. The new computer with Vista ALSO works fine when
> it
> is connected to the modem through a cable, but the wireless thing is
> completely strange---it recognizes the signal but will not connect to the
> Internet. Please help---any advice is appreciated.

Rob,

Did you ever get this worked out? I am trying to help a friend who is having
the same issue?!!

Thanks!
jo

"Mike Benton" wrote:

> This is a long-shot but.....
>
> I have found that with some providers, the service is configured
> around the MAC address of the adapter that was connected when you started
> service. It would make sense that your XP machine would still work.
>
> If you want to use both computers on the network, I would suggest buying a
> router and having the router clone the MAC address of the XP machine. Then
> the computers on your side of the network are transparent to Verizon. I use
> the Comcast cable Internet service and there is a configuration CD which
> will assign the MAC address to their service. If I don't use the clone
> feature in my router, I have no service.
>
> This may not apply, but you can try it....
>
> Mike
>
> "Rob" <Rob@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:FB4D4392-37C7-47BE-9047-EDD15DBB3CA9@microsoft.com...

> > Hi-
> > Currently, I have a Dell with XP that uses a wireless connection to
> > Verizon
> > DSL which works great using Verizon's prescribed Westell Versalink 327w
> > router/modem from 2004.
> >
> > I recently bought a new HP with Windows VISTA. While it SEES the
> > wireless
> > network connection, it will not connect to the internet. I've spoken with
> > Verizon who even checked and adjusted the settings through a cable
> > connection, but they told me all is fine on their end and as far as they
> > can
> > tell.
> >
> > Is my router not compatible with Vista, and if that is the case, would I
> > have to buy a new router/modem? OR, is it something with HP? Again, it
> > works
> > GREAT on my XP computer. The new computer with Vista ALSO works fine when
> > it
> > is connected to the modem through a cable, but the wireless thing is
> > completely strange---it recognizes the signal but will not connect to the
> > Internet. Please help---any advice is appreciated.

>

I didn't see any mention of security/encryption settings. Perhaps the older
router does not support the encryption type used by the newer Vista machine.
If that is the case, maybe there is a firmware upgrade for the router...or a
new router needs to be purchased.

Tim

"Joanne" <Joanne@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:34154207-FFCE-440A-96EA-840019065562@microsoft.com...

> Rob,
>
> Did you ever get this worked out? I am trying to help a friend who is
> having
> the same issue?!!
>
> Thanks!
> jo
>
> "Mike Benton" wrote:
>

>> This is a long-shot but.....
>>
>> I have found that with some providers, the service is configured
>> around the MAC address of the adapter that was connected when you started
>> service. It would make sense that your XP machine would still work.
>>
>> If you want to use both computers on the network, I would suggest buying
>> a
>> router and having the router clone the MAC address of the XP machine.
>> Then
>> the computers on your side of the network are transparent to Verizon. I
>> use
>> the Comcast cable Internet service and there is a configuration CD which
>> will assign the MAC address to their service. If I don't use the clone
>> feature in my router, I have no service.
>>
>> This may not apply, but you can try it....
>>
>> Mike
>>
>> "Rob" <Rob@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:FB4D4392-37C7-47BE-9047-EDD15DBB3CA9@microsoft.com...

>> > Hi-
>> > Currently, I have a Dell with XP that uses a wireless connection to
>> > Verizon
>> > DSL which works great using Verizon's prescribed Westell Versalink 327w
>> > router/modem from 2004.
>> >
>> > I recently bought a new HP with Windows VISTA. While it SEES the
>> > wireless
>> > network connection, it will not connect to the internet. I've spoken
>> > with
>> > Verizon who even checked and adjusted the settings through a cable
>> > connection, but they told me all is fine on their end and as far as
>> > they
>> > can
>> > tell.
>> >
>> > Is my router not compatible with Vista, and if that is the case, would
>> > I
>> > have to buy a new router/modem? OR, is it something with HP? Again, it
>> > works
>> > GREAT on my XP computer. The new computer with Vista ALSO works fine
>> > when
>> > it
>> > is connected to the modem through a cable, but the wireless thing is
>> > completely strange---it recognizes the signal but will not connect to
>> > the
>> > Internet. Please help---any advice is appreciated.

>>

Vista:- After waken up from the sleep mode, the compurter is not connecting
at 802.11g speed, however, it able to connect at 802.11b speed. Have to
connect manually at 802.11g speed after restarting the computer.
The wireless card compatible of both 802.11b/g.
The wireless router also compatible with the same.

You may want to re-configure the power management. These post may help,

Vista Wireless Issues
Vista: Wireless connectivity issue ... The wireless connection may drop when you use battery power. ...
http://www.chicagotech.net/vista/vistawireless.htm - Similar pages

chicagotech.net :: View topic - Troubleshooting Vista Wireless
Vista: Wireless troubleshooting Tools. ... Q & A: Vista Wireless disconnects in 15 minutes ... Q & A: network key i used is invalid in Vista wireless ...
http://chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?t=300


Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
"Wireless behaviour after sleep mode" <Wireless behaviour after sleep mode@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:EC7B12E2-8000-4792-91F4-FB09155204CE@microsoft.com...
Vista:- After waken up from the sleep mode, the compurter is not connecting
at 802.11g speed, however, it able to connect at 802.11b speed. Have to
connect manually at 802.11g speed after restarting the computer.
The wireless card compatible of both 802.11b/g.
The wireless router also compatible with the same.

Thank you!!!!! Its working.


"Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:

> You may want to re-configure the power management. These post may help,
>
> Vista Wireless Issues
> Vista: Wireless connectivity issue ... The wireless connection may drop when you use battery power. ...
> http://www.chicagotech.net/vista/vistawireless.htm - Similar pages
>
> chicagotech.net :: View topic - Troubleshooting Vista Wireless
> Vista: Wireless troubleshooting Tools. ... Q & A: Vista Wireless disconnects in 15 minutes ... Q & A: network key i used is invalid in Vista wireless ...
> http://chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?t=300
>
>
> Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
> "Wireless behaviour after sleep mode" <Wireless behaviour after sleep mode@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:EC7B12E2-8000-4792-91F4-FB09155204CE@microsoft.com...
> Vista:- After waken up from the sleep mode, the compurter is not connecting
> at 802.11g speed, however, it able to connect at 802.11b speed. Have to
> connect manually at 802.11g speed after restarting the computer.
> The wireless card compatible of both 802.11b/g.
> The wireless router also compatible with the same

Thank you for the update.

Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
"Wireless behaviour after sleep mode" <Wirelessbehaviouraftersleepmode@discussions.micro soft.com> wrote in message news:4287B045-9410-471F-B376-242DC6F483C7@microsoft.com...
Thank you!!!!! Its working.


"Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:

> You may want to re-configure the power management. These post may help,
>
> Vista Wireless Issues
> Vista: Wireless connectivity issue ... The wireless connection may drop when you use battery power. ...
> http://www.chicagotech.net/vista/vistawireless.htm - Similar pages
>
> chicagotech.net :: View topic - Troubleshooting Vista Wireless
> Vista: Wireless troubleshooting Tools. ... Q & A: Vista Wireless disconnects in 15 minutes ... Q & A: network key i used is invalid in Vista wireless ...
> http://chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?t=300
>
>
> Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
> "Wireless behaviour after sleep mode" <Wireless behaviour after sleep mode@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:EC7B12E2-8000-4792-91F4-FB09155204CE@microsoft.com...
> Vista:- After waken up from the sleep mode, the compurter is not connecting
> at 802.11g speed, however, it able to connect at 802.11b speed. Have to
> connect manually at 802.11g speed after restarting the computer.
> The wireless card compatible of both 802.11b/g.
> The wireless router also compatible with the same