Re: Wireless 'not connected to Network'

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From: Malke (malke_at_nospoonnotreally.com)
Date: 12/17/04 

Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 10:28:32 -0800

Bob Miller wrote:

> Running MS XP Pro SP2. Set up wireless connection to router and all
> worked
> fine for couple of months. Now wireless still comunicates okay with
> router,
> but it is 'not connected ot network', so MS doesn't use it. I think
> it got
> lost on some non-MS software install or update. MS Network
> Connections only
> shows wired connection (which I am using now). Tried running wizard
> to
> re-establish wireless connection - no help there. Tried shutdown
> remove wireless board reboot shutdown install board etc hoping I'd get
> fresh start
> on install - no help there. How do I get MS OS to recognize my
> wireless again?

Service Pack 2 automatically enables the Windows Firewall. Make sure
you've allowed File & Printer Sharing in the Exceptions tab (Windows
Firewall applet in Control Panel). If you are using a third-party
firewall, disable the Windows Firewall.

Malke 

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