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Originally Posted by Aragorn
Sounds like you had accidentally connected to the other open network 
If you right click on the Wireless tray icon and 'show available networks', make sure you click on yours and enter the password (wireless key) you set (Might have to disconnect from the other!). You can also set the order of preferred networks so it always chooses yours. |
Password (wireless key)? do you mean preshare key? because other than that i can't remember there being an option for any other type of key. Yeah i have set the preffered order in windows. But the preshare key was done in the D-Link router, lol, i'm confused.
Still can't connect to my network, it's there, i can see it, it's priority, but i can only connect to the other unsecured networks that are within range, obviously because they are not password protected?. I'm sure it did it automaticaly too? & why does it do it auto?. Flippin eck, hahaha!, i'm not sure what i'm doing, i'm slip sliding into the hacker terroritory,lol.
maybe i'll do a hard reset of the router and try to look for the option of the password (wireless key).
The thing is, do you let windows manage the wireless connection or is it best to let other software handle that.
I think to be honest, the problem is with the way i have the whole pc to router wired and wireless connection setup. The adapter is built into the motherboard and comes with an omni directional antenna, all drivers are loaded correctly but the wifi-ap software is a no go, i'm using ethernet too, if i don't then there is no live access to internet or emails etc.
It's taking some time to work it all out correctly, but i'm sure i'll get there in the end. Just trial & error i guess?.
The thing is, is it best to setup wireless in windows xp or in the router? this is where i'm confused. I appreciate any comments.
Thanks have a nice day, l8r.