The Leper Messiah
2008-12-17, 18:48
I'm completely new to wireless networks. I was setting one up for a good friend so both of us could do what we need to do without fighting for the internet connection. Unfortunately, things went downhill fast.
I don't know what information I can give to help, so I'll just give the basics of everything involved:
Wireless router:
Belkin F5D7234-4 v1000
Her Network Adapter:
Realtek 8185 Extensible 802.11b/g Wireless Device
Her OS:
Windows Vista home premium
My Network Adapter:
Atheros AR5007GE (also b/g)
My OS:
Windows Vista home basic
The problem:
My computer can't find the network, but hers can. I set the network up last night and saved it, but according to my laptop, there isn't a signal when I know for a fact there is.
Last night my laptop did connect to the network and we both did some college assignments/research. This morning I had nothing, but she can still connect.
Late last night My laptop did loose the connection and wouldn't re-connect. I restarted my laptop and it found the network again. It might be related to the issue.
What I have tried:
Reinstalling my network adapter drivers
Resetting the router to factory defaults
Removing the network I originally set up and creating a new one (her computer finds it, mine doesn't).
Turning the router off and restarting it 5 minutes later
Turning my network adapter off and turning it on 5 minutes later.
I appreciate any help I get in advance. This is confusing because it was working fine yesterday, but it is FUBAR for me this morning.
I don't know what information I can give to help, so I'll just give the basics of everything involved:
Wireless router:
Belkin F5D7234-4 v1000
Her Network Adapter:
Realtek 8185 Extensible 802.11b/g Wireless Device
Her OS:
Windows Vista home premium
My Network Adapter:
Atheros AR5007GE (also b/g)
My OS:
Windows Vista home basic
The problem:
My computer can't find the network, but hers can. I set the network up last night and saved it, but according to my laptop, there isn't a signal when I know for a fact there is.
Last night my laptop did connect to the network and we both did some college assignments/research. This morning I had nothing, but she can still connect.
Late last night My laptop did loose the connection and wouldn't re-connect. I restarted my laptop and it found the network again. It might be related to the issue.
What I have tried:
Reinstalling my network adapter drivers
Resetting the router to factory defaults
Removing the network I originally set up and creating a new one (her computer finds it, mine doesn't).
Turning the router off and restarting it 5 minutes later
Turning my network adapter off and turning it on 5 minutes later.
I appreciate any help I get in advance. This is confusing because it was working fine yesterday, but it is FUBAR for me this morning.