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jaugustine
Hi,
I recently bought two MediaLink MWN-USB300N wireless USB adapters.
Note: I use WinXP (SP2) home edition.
I didn't have any problems installing the driver and connecting
to my Westel 7500 DSL modem/router when it is broadcasting the SSID.
PROBLEM:
For added WiFi security (also use a WEP key), I turned off SSID
broadcasting.
Now I can not connect to my DSL modem using MediaLink adapter unless
I right click on the wireless icon. Click on "View available wireless
netware". Click on "Change advance settings". Select the "Wireless Networks"
tab. Highlight the SSID name, and click on "Properties" button.
Then I replace the 8 character "Network Key" with my own key (10 characters).
Then I click "OK". Again I click "OK" at the next display.
Now I have wireless access to the internet.
ODD THING:
After I turn off the computer, the next time I use the computer, I have
wireless access to the internet. However, this only "works" ONCE. After
shutting down the computer, later when I use it again, I no longer have
wireless access, and I have to repeat the procedure I described above.
Note: I have performed this "test" sequence four times and it is always
the same.
Does anyone know how I can "fix" this issue for "no broadcasting SSID"?
Please don't suggest I turn on SSID broadcasting.
Thank You in advance, John
I recently bought two MediaLink MWN-USB300N wireless USB adapters.
Note: I use WinXP (SP2) home edition.
I didn't have any problems installing the driver and connecting
to my Westel 7500 DSL modem/router when it is broadcasting the SSID.
PROBLEM:
For added WiFi security (also use a WEP key), I turned off SSID
broadcasting.
Now I can not connect to my DSL modem using MediaLink adapter unless
I right click on the wireless icon. Click on "View available wireless
netware". Click on "Change advance settings". Select the "Wireless Networks"
tab. Highlight the SSID name, and click on "Properties" button.
Then I replace the 8 character "Network Key" with my own key (10 characters).
Then I click "OK". Again I click "OK" at the next display.
Now I have wireless access to the internet.
ODD THING:
After I turn off the computer, the next time I use the computer, I have
wireless access to the internet. However, this only "works" ONCE. After
shutting down the computer, later when I use it again, I no longer have
wireless access, and I have to repeat the procedure I described above.
Note: I have performed this "test" sequence four times and it is always
the same.
Does anyone know how I can "fix" this issue for "no broadcasting SSID"?
Please don't suggest I turn on SSID broadcasting.
Thank You in advance, John