On 2007-08-02, Spiritus Sanctus <innominepatre@hotmail.com> wrote:
> On Aug 2, 7:10 pm, Spiritus Sanctus <innominepa...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>> I am using an SMC SMC2804WBRP-G Barricade g Wireless Broadband Router
>> with Built-in USB Print Server.
>>
>> My Internet connection is cable with a Motorola Surfboard modem
>> connected to this router. My desktop computer is connected to one of
>> the Ethernet ports on the router and my printer is connected to the
>> USB port on the router.
>>
>> I use a laptop around the house and, normally, the laptop connects to
>> the router and I can print wirelessly from the laptop, through the
>> router, to the printer. I use WEP 64-bit with an encryption key.
>>
>> For the past couple of weeks, I have not been able to connect to the
>> SMC wireless router. It shows up on the wireless network list on the
>> laptop. When I try to connect, it asks for the encryption key then
>> connects but the network list says "Limited or No Connectivity."
>>
>> I have tried everything I know -- rebooting the router; pull the power
>> on the router and restart; reset router to factory defaults; refresh
>> the network list; installed updated firmware; move the laptop so it's
>> sitting right next to the router -- nothing works -- still get the
>> "limited or no connectivity" error.
>>
>> When I tell WindowsXP to repair the connection, it goes through the
>> steps -- disabling the notebook wireless adapter; enable the notebook
>> wireless adapter; tries to obtain new IP address; never does obtain a
>> valid IP address, tells me to contact my system administrator. I am
>> it.
>>
>> I live in an apartment complex where several of my neighbors have
>> unsecured wireless networks -- I can connect to any one of them I want
>> to -- in fact, I just tried the laptop and connected to four of them
>> with no problem. Recently went on a long road trip and connected
>> flawlessly to wireless networks in every motel where I stayed.
>>
>> Any suggestions???
>>
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>> In Nomine Pater et File et Spiritus Sanctus
>> Dominique Go Friskem
>
>
> Peace be with you.
>
> I also tried turning off the firewall. In fact, I turned off all
> security -- firewall, anti-virus, etc., etc.
>
> This router worked just fine up until a couple of weeks ago. I have
> made no changes to the system.
>
>
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> In Nomine Pater et File et Spiritus Sanctus
> Dominique Go Friskem
>
>
First, disable encryption and then try to connect. If you're successful,
then re-enable encryption with a simple passphrase and try to connect. If
successful, key in a stronger passphrase and go from there. As for the
limited connection issue, try to connect to the internet using an ethernet
cable. If you are not successful, you have an issue with your router or the
ISP does not recognize your router's MAC. You may have to clone the MAC of
the hardware that is registered with your ISP. (this is usually the PC that
the cable/DSL modem is attached to). Let us know what happens. Take care.

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Just Me, D