Linksys Ad-hoc Network

KevAmiga · 13-01-2006, 17:56

Hey guys, got a problem i cannot seem to solve.

I have a network at home (wired), and my main PC also has a wireless card connected to it. I have an Ad Hoc connection between the main PC and my laptop. Works OK (was 100% fine with XP, but now im on 2k on the laptop), basically what's happening is when i reboot the laptop, its as if the network doesnt start. I have to either open / close the Linksys software (otherwise it sits on "no association with access point"), or disable / enable the lan connection. I think it has something to do with Windows 2000 not waiting for the linksys software to post the Wep encryption through? Once i do either the open/close trick or enable / disable, i get my IP (via DHCP from the PC) and am able to browse OK. So all works OK, but its a pain having to disable / enable on every reboot. Plus it makes my AV go nuts as there is no connection there!

Any suggestions greatly appriciated.

Cheers

Kev

13-01-2006, 18:48

no idea, but hopefully someone who can help will be along soon

KevAmiga · 17-01-2006, 19:11

I hope so. Linksys support are useless.

KevAmiga · 23-01-2006, 11:18

Sigh.

Back to WinXP on the laptop, works OK now.

I guess its something to do with Win2K not having Wireless Zero config.

never mind.

handyman · 23-01-2006, 11:35

You would be dependant on the software that came with the wireless card on Win2K whereas XP manages wireless much better.

Graham M · 23-01-2006, 11:53

What is it that you prefer about Win2k anyway?