Doug Jamal wrote:
> On 3-Sep-2005, Dene Charlesworth <denebarry@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>>I just got a LG LS50 laptop with an Intel WirelessPro 2200BG adapter. I
>>am trying to connect it to my existing network via a Dlink DWL-2100AP.
>>The signal strength reports as ok but it won't connect. I am using WEP
>>128 bit security. The authentication is correct.
>>My other laptop with a Dlink DWL-G650 works perfectly.
>>Any suggestions?
>>--
>>Dene Charlesworth
>>denebarry@gmail.com
>
>
> What IP address are you receiving from the LG LS50 laptop using the 2200BG
> card? Also, I'm assuming you're using Windows XP. If it is similar to
> 169.x.x.x, you need to either reconfigure the card, reboot and/or verify
> that all of your settings are correct. If your're stuck in "acquiring IP
> address" mode, something is probably misconfigured. My guess is that the WEP
> keys are not exactly the same as on the DWL-2100AP. Temporarily disable the
> encryption on both the LG LS50 and the DWL-2100AP and see how well you
> connect. If all is well, then enable encryption, preferrably WPA-PSK on both
> devices. Start off with a simple 7 digit passphrase on both devices and see
> how well you connect. If successful, remove the 7 digit passphrase and enter
> a long nonsense passphrase on both devices. See example below:
>
> f167r67qeqy9aome63bs1jhy06qxk9cwxkaykamyx3xemo3653 9tqobxmpfb7ca
>
> Let us know how if your problem is solved or not. Take care.
>
I have the same problem with no encryption at all.
It is set to obtain IP address automatically.
I disabled the Intel 2200BG & installed the G650 from the other laptop &
it worked ok.
If all else fails I might have to buy another G650 but I would really
like to get the intel unit working.

--
Dene Charlesworth
denebarry@gmail.com