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    grifval10 Posts: 14, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 14, 2007, 09:08 AM
    Laptop can't see Netgear wireless router in same room
    I am getting excellent wireless connectivity between (XP Home) laptop and Netgear Router/modem (connected by ethernet cable to my (XP Pro) PC) between 2 floors, but have another laptop (XP Home) in same room as router, which doesn't see router/network, etc. This laptop has an Intel Pro wireless 2200BG adaptor, which I have updated. This wireless connection has worked on a rare occasion, but mostly doesn't. Any ideas? What settings should I be checking. I have all 3 named as WKSTN workgroup. I have changed the channel on router thinking it was on a busy frequency. Nothing changed at all!
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    May 7, 2007, 08:43 PM
    Oddly enough wireless devices does not like to be too to one another... Keep a min distance of 6-8 from the laptop and wireless router & you should be able to get online - I have seen this resolve that issue many times...

    P2E
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    May 8, 2007, 01:14 AM
    You need to check your security.
    The way I normally go about setting up a new wireless connection is;
    1/ DISABLE ALL security
    2/ Get a good solid connection
    3/ Encrypt with WEP or WPA
    4/ MAC filter
    5/ Hide SSID

    This lot should do you well.
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    grifval10 Posts: 14, Reputation: 1
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    May 8, 2007, 05:09 AM
    Thanks Curlyben,

    Can you please help me by explaining how I do points 4 & 5.

    Many Thanks.
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