Having wireless problems

wirelessproblem · 08-22-2006

I'm having problems with my wireless, and I really don't want to take my computer into my school's IT. If anyone can help, I'd really appreciate it.

I just arrived on campus for the semester, and tried to use the wireless, however I wasn't picking it up, despite the fact that my roommate and suitemates are.

I've uninstalled and re-installed my wireless card, which is a LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 PCI Adapter.

It says it's installed after that, however I can't enable it.

Sometimes, it says my wireless card is enabled, which is usually signified by a blue light at the front of my laptop. This blue light isn't coming on at all now.

Sometimes, it detects my school's wireless network, but when I click connect, it just says it's connecting, and doesn't connect. This in turn makes my system idle process use a lot of my CPU, which creates a bit of a system lag.

I ran an HP online diagnostic (It's an HP notebook), and recieved this message:

"Test Failed. If you are running a personal firewall, please disregard this error. The LAN card hardware is working, however there might be a problem with the TCP/IP configuration. (LAN diagnostic (National Semiconductor Corp. DP83815 10/100 MacPhyter3v PCI Adapter))"

Also, the device properties have been saying "This device cannot start. (Code 10)"

If anyone can help me get this working I'd appreciate it. I was using wireless fine at home just a few days ago.

OS: Win XP SP2

Starpoint · 08-22-2006

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Originally Posted by wirelessproblem

I'm having problems with my wireless, and I really don't want to take my computer into my school's IT. If anyone can help, I'd really appreciate it.

I just arrived on campus for the semester, and tried to use the wireless, however I wasn't picking it up, despite the fact that my roommate and suitemates are.

I've uninstalled and re-installed my wireless card, which is a LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 PCI Adapter.

It says it's installed after that, however I can't enable it.

Sometimes, it says my wireless card is enabled, which is usually signified by a blue light at the front of my laptop. This blue light isn't coming on at all now.

Sometimes, it detects my school's wireless network, but when I click connect, it just says it's connecting, and doesn't connect. This in turn makes my system idle process use a lot of my CPU, which creates a bit of a system lag.

I ran an HP online diagnostic (It's an HP notebook), and recieved this message:

"Test Failed. If you are running a personal firewall, please disregard this error. The LAN card hardware is working, however there might be a problem with the TCP/IP configuration. (LAN diagnostic (National Semiconductor Corp. DP83815 10/100 MacPhyter3v PCI Adapter))"

Also, the device properties have been saying "This device cannot start. (Code 10)"

If anyone can help me get this working I'd appreciate it. I was using wireless fine at home just a few days ago.

OS: Win XP SP2

So you decided to ask us who know little to nothing about your school's network instead of asking your school's admin who set up the network and knows all about it?

What's the matter? You afraid of the admin (and you very well should be for they are BOFH's )

streaker69 · 08-22-2006

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Originally Posted by Starpoint

So you decided to ask us who know little to nothing about your school's network instead of asking your school's admin who set up the network and knows all about it?

What's the matter? You afraid of the admin (and you very well should be for they are BOFH's )

My guess is, like most schools these days, students are required to register their PC's with IT and sometimes there's a monthly charge for internet access.

Chances are, the OP's Mac hasn't been properly registered with IT, therefore, they cannot connect.

Although, the Error 10 Device cannot start is either a hardware problem or a driver conflict, in either case, they should be contacting the boys from Mumbai for help.

Thorn · 08-22-2006

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Originally Posted by wirelessproblem

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It says it's installed after that, however I can't enable it.

Sometimes, it says my wireless card is enabled, which is usually signified by a blue light at the front of my laptop. This blue light isn't coming on at all now.

...

I ran an HP online diagnostic (It's an HP notebook), and recieved this message:

"Test Failed. If you are running a personal firewall, please disregard this error. The LAN card hardware is working, however there might be a problem with the TCP/IP configuration. (LAN diagnostic (National Semiconductor Corp. DP83815 10/100 MacPhyter3v PCI Adapter))"

Also, the device properties have been saying "This device cannot start. (Code 10)"

...

Those are indicative of a device that device has been turned off in the BIOS, disabled at by machine due to a lack of a driver or other software, or is possibly defective.

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Originally Posted by wirelessproblem

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Sometimes, it detects my school's wireless network, but when I click connect, it just says it's connecting, and doesn't connect.

...

"Test Failed. If you are running a personal firewall, please disregard this error. The LAN card hardware is working, however there might be a problem with the TCP/IP configuration. (LAN diagnostic (National Semiconductor Corp. DP83815 10/100 MacPhyter3v PCI Adapter))"...

Those are both Networking 101 problems.

All in all, your original problem was probably due to your TCP/IP configuration not being in line with the school's WLAN (again Networking 101). You have probably exacerbated the issue at this point by uninstalling and reinstalling the software, and you've probably failed to add some needed software component(s).

Even if you're at a tiny college, the school WLAN network is vastly more complex than your home WLAN, and you're probably in over your head. Bottom line: Take it to the school's IT dept.

wirelessproblem · 08-22-2006

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So you decided to ask us who know little to nothing about your school's network instead of asking your school's admin who set up the network and knows all about it?

I've used the school's network many times previously with no problems. Plus, this doesn't sound like a problem with the network so much but with my card.

Quote:

My guess is, like most schools these days, students are required to register their PC's with IT and sometimes there's a monthly charge for internet access.

Chances are, the OP's Mac hasn't been properly registered with IT, therefore, they cannot connect.

Not the case; no registration or fees. And I don't have a Mac.

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Those are indicative of a device that device has been turned off in the BIOS, disabled at by machine due to a lack of a driver or other software, or is possibly defective.

Ok, well how would I check the BIOS?

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Those are both Networking 101 problems.

Well I apologize for posting in the wrong forums; feel free to have the mods move the thread.

Starpoint · 08-22-2006

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Originally Posted by streaker69

My guess is, like most schools these days, students are required to register their PC's with IT and sometimes there's a monthly charge for internet access.

Chances are, the OP's Mac hasn't been properly registered with IT, therefore, they cannot connect.

Although, the Error 10 Device cannot start is either a hardware problem or a driver conflict, in either case, they should be contacting the boys from Mumbai for help.

I must be over suspicious for those S.E. types on here.. I completely overlooked that Error 10 code. Still it sounds like the kid is over his head in the shallow end.

streaker69 · 08-22-2006

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Originally Posted by wirelessproblem

Not the case; no registration or fees. And I don't have a Mac.

Well, not having a MAC could be the problem right there. Might want to look around your computer because maybe it fell out on the floor. If you find it, make sure that you cram it back inside and then tape up all holes and vents that you find to make sure your MAC doesn't fall out again.

You should also consider contacting the Boys from Mumbai (that would be HP tech support).

If that sounds sarcastic, it's because your answer, just proves the point that you're in way over your head, and you don't have clue 1 as to what you're doing

wirelessproblem · 08-22-2006

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If that sounds sarcastic, it's because your answer, just proves the point that you're in way over your head, and you don't have clue 1 as to what you're doing

I never claimed to be knowing what I'm doing...that's why I came here for some assistance, but I keep getting wisecracks.

streaker69 · 08-22-2006

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Originally Posted by wirelessproblem

I never claimed to be knowing what I'm doing...that's why I came here for some assistance, but I keep getting wisecracks.

Then you should contact the people that are familiar with your particular piece of hardware, ie the manufacturer's tech support. As at this point, you have probably left your machine in such a state that it's not an easy fix over a forum.

Here ya go.

http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/....html#section1

wrzwaldo · 08-22-2006

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Originally Posted by wirelessproblem

I've used the school's network many times previously with no problems. Plus, this doesn't sound like a problem with the network so much but with my card.

Not the case; no registration or fees. And I don't have a Mac.

Ok, well how would I check the BIOS?

Well I apologize for posting in the wrong forums; feel free to have the mods move the thread.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

wrzwaldo · 08-22-2006

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Originally Posted by wirelessproblem

I never claimed to be knowing what I'm doing...that's why I came here for some assistance, but I keep getting wisecracks.

http://www.netstumbler.org/showthread.php?t=13576

http://www.netstumbler.org/showthread.php?t=15452

wirelessproblem · 08-22-2006

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Originally Posted by wrzwaldo

http://www.netstumbler.org/showthread.php?t=13576

http://www.netstumbler.org/showthread.php?t=15452

Thank you, Waldo. I believe I posted as much information as I possibly could following what thread #1 said, and in regards to thread #2, while I understand it is not the "scope" of the forums, I figured given the basis of the forums, there would be more wifi experts here than elsewhere.

wrzwaldo · 08-22-2006

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Originally Posted by wirelessproblem

Thank you, Waldo. I believe I posted as much information as I possibly good following what thread #1 said, and in regards to thread #2, while I understand it is not the "scope" of the forums, I figured given the basis of the forums, there would be more wifi experts here than elsewhere.

I see no driver/firmware info.

G8tK33per · 08-22-2006

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Originally Posted by wirelessproblem

I've used the school's network many times previously with no problems. Plus, this doesn't sound like a problem with the network so much but with my card.

Not the case; no registration or fees. And I don't have a Mac.

Ok, well how would I check the BIOS?

Well I apologize for posting in the wrong forums; feel free to have the mods move the thread.

MAC address, moron. Not an Apple computer.

Barry · 08-22-2006

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Originally Posted by wirelessproblem

I And I don't have a Mac.

Well there's your problem. Otherwise "it'd just work".

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Originally Posted by G8tK33per

MAC address, moron. Not an Apple computer.

You take all the fun out of starting OS wars.

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wirelessproblem Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 6	Having wireless problems I'm having problems with my wireless, and I really don't want to take my computer into my school's IT. If anyone can help, I'd really appreciate it. I just arrived on campus for the semester, and tried to use the wireless, however I wasn't picking it up, despite the fact that my roommate and suitemates are. I've uninstalled and re-installed my wireless card, which is a LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 PCI Adapter. It says it's installed after that, however I can't enable it. Sometimes, it says my wireless card is enabled, which is usually signified by a blue light at the front of my laptop. This blue light isn't coming on at all now. Sometimes, it detects my school's wireless network, but when I click connect, it just says it's connecting, and doesn't connect. This in turn makes my system idle process use a lot of my CPU, which creates a bit of a system lag. I ran an HP online diagnostic (It's an HP notebook), and recieved this message: "Test Failed. If you are running a personal firewall, please disregard this error. The LAN card hardware is working, however there might be a problem with the TCP/IP configuration. (LAN diagnostic (National Semiconductor Corp. DP83815 10/100 MacPhyter3v PCI Adapter))" Also, the device properties have been saying "This device cannot start. (Code 10)" If anyone can help me get this working I'd appreciate it. I was using wireless fine at home just a few days ago. OS: Win XP SP2

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