Re: Linksys Wireless Card

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From: Carl (Carl_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 07/21/04 

Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 10:46:01 -0700

Linksys support states that their Config. Utility (I assume this is the software you are referencing) has problems with XP and it is best to use XP's built in utility. They also state that service pack 1a (as opposed to service pack 1) will fix the problem. This seems far fetched. Any thoughts or other ideas?

"Fred Marshall" wrote:

> It sounds like you need to install the wireless card software.
> Then you should have a wireless network interface showing up.
>
> With XP, the Linksys recommendation is to install the software *before* you
> install the hardware. Then the more automatic install should happen when
> the hardware appears.
>
> If you run: Start / Run / cmd
> and
> type: ipconfig
> Does the interface show up there?
>
> If the card isn't plugged in, it won't show up there I believe.
> When it is plugged in then it should show up there.
> And, it should have an IP address that's compatible with your LAN
>
> Fred
>
>
> "Carl" <Carl@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:F5AD4E69-212B-4DA1-914C-C6DB0900A945@microsoft.com...
> > Okay, I have a linksys wireless card in a notebook running XP Pro. The
> card says it is running properly (in device manager) but I have no
> connection to the access point. In network connections it thinks the
> connection is a Local Area Connection and that a cable is disconnected. I
> do not have a section for "wireless." I was under the impression that XP
> picks up the wireless network automaticly. Could this be a service pack
> issue (ie: SP 1 not SP1a?) Any thoughts. Thanks
>
>
>

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