Wireless connection problem - can't get Linksys NIC to work
Hello all.
While troubleshooting a friend's network, I can't get a wireless NIC
to work. Here are the stats on the network:
ISP:
AT&T DSL
Router:
Linksys Wireless G 2.4 GHz router model WRT54G
Computer A (one network card):
- Intel (R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection
Computer B (two network cards):
- Intel (R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection
- Linksys Wireless-G PCI Adapter
Computer B, a Dell desktop running Windows XP, is where the problem
lies. The wireless NIC shows up (in Control Panel...Network
Connections) as connected just fine, but I can't ping the (default
gateway IP address) router successfully. And of course no internet
access.
The (wired) Intel NIC is disabled. I've tried enabling it and it makes
things worse.
The XP firewall is turned off, and there's no encryption enabled on
the wireless NIC.
I've tried both manual IP settings, and DHCP.
I've tried repair, and disable then enable of the wireless NIC.
I've powered the router down for a few minutes, then powered it back
on.
No luck.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
You may want to make sure that Windows XP has properly loaded the driver for your Linksys Wireless-G PCI Adapter card. Click on the link below for instructions on how to check for proper driver installation:
Wireless connection problem - can't get Linksys NIC to work 
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