Networking Newbie Needs Help Setting Up Secured Network

[FredGarvin]

All right guys, I'm officially asking for help.

I am trying to implement a wireless hub in my house. No big whoop. Just to get the thing up and running, I started a shared internet connection via an open network connection. That worked like a charm.

So, now I want to implement this as a secured network. This is where the problem is. I can not, for the life of me, get my laptop to access the network.

Here's where I am at:
- I have set up the wireless hub on my host PC and have the wireless network settings printed out.

- I tried the automatic wireless network set up XP has using a USB flash drive, but I get an error and it does not work.

- When I enter the network key manually, the laptop attempts to connect, but it eventually gives up.

I did notice that the IP address, subnet address and the other parameter (name I can't recall) are all zeros and are not getting assigned automatically as they should. I have no idea if that is the problem or a result of the problem.

Any help would be greatly appreciated in solving this.

Thanks!

 

[FredGarvin]

OK. It would appear that even a blind squirrel gets a nut every once in a while. It looks like it is up and running thanks to some tech support software from the router manufacturer. I sure would like to know what the heck I was doing wrong though...

 

[ravenprp]

Hi there,

It sounds like you're on the right track with setting up your secured network, but there are a few things you may need to double check.

First, make sure that your wireless hub is properly set up and that all the necessary security settings have been enabled. This may include WPA or WPA2 encryption, a unique network name (SSID), and a network key or password.

Next, on your laptop, make sure that you have selected the correct network name (SSID) and that you are entering the correct network key or password. It may also be helpful to delete any previously saved network profiles on your laptop and start fresh.

If you're still having trouble connecting, try manually assigning an IP address, subnet mask, and DNS server on your laptop. This can be done by going into your network settings and selecting "Use the following IP address" and then entering the appropriate information.

If all else fails, you may need to consult the user manual for your wireless hub or seek assistance from a technical support professional.

Good luck with your network setup!