Identify Wireless Connection

I did not know that I had a wireless connection in my office until I forgot to plug in the ethernet connection this morning. When I open Airport to view the list of network connections, there's a check mark next to something called "dlink" in addition to the usual listing of my neighbors' networks (which are all locked).
How can I identify what "dlink" is and how my MBP found it and automatically connected. I don't want to use anyone else's connection and compromise my security.
Thanks.

The software iStumbler can give you a better live update as to the strength of the signal than the Airport menu.
Moving your notebook around to different locations in the office, being careful not to drop it, you can map out where the signal is stronger. That will allow you to identify the router. If it is in your office, inform your IT manager the should add WPA security at bare minimum to it. An open connection like that is a security risk not only to you, but anyone else who uses the network in your office tied to that router.

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Time Capsule Can't Identify Wireless Connection

So, I have a brand new MacBook Pro and I have a Time Capsule that I am trying to set up. I attempted without the Ethernet cord to begin with, but the amber light continued to blink so I looked in the instructions to see that I should use and ethernet cord, but the AirPort doesn't recognize my apartments wireless connection with or without the cord. What can I do? I am a new Mac user and don't know if I did something wrong or not, Please help me!

OK, let us start over. When you originally stated "my apartments wireless connection" I assumed wrongly that this was a wireless service provided by your apartment management. However it appears from your other posts that you have a wireless router which is creating this wireless network for yourself. That makes it easier.
Disconnect and power off the Time Capsule.
Is your Time Capsule going to be physically located near the wireless router or did you want it located elsewhere?
If the Time Capsule is going to be physically located near the wireless router, connect the Time Capsule to the wireless router via Ethernet.
Do a hard reset of the Time Capsule. You can refer to Resetting an AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule FAQ.
On your MacBook Pro, use AirPort Utility to wirelessly configure the Time Capsule:
If the Time Capsule is not going to be physically located near the wireless router, you will configure the Time Capsule to wirelessly join the network provided by the wireless router.
If the Time Capsule is going to be physically located near the wireless router, you will configure the Time Capsule to act as a bridge (not sharing an IP address).
Please let me know if you have problems with any of those steps.

My 15" macbook pro have big problems identifying and connecting to my wireless network

my 15" macbook pro have big problems identifying and connecting to my wireless network. I have no problem connecting to my neighbour´s. Also I have a 13" macbook pro, a 13" macbook, 2 ipads and 3 iphones (3, 4 and 5) and none of these have any problems connecting to my wireless. My 15" is running Mac OS X 10.7.5, has a 2.66 GHz Intel Core I7 proc and 8 GB Ram

Hi Frodey,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. This article has steps to take to troubleshoot connecting to a wireless network and may help:
Wi-Fi: How to troubleshoot Wi-Fi connectivity
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4628
Cheers,
- Ari

Wireless Connection Problems for Home Hub 3 and Vi...

We have upgraded from BT Home Hub 2 to version 3 and had a BT man (engineer) visit to set it up. He did so with no problems on our PC (wired, runnning XP) and installed all relevant software on the PC and this is connected which so far has been fast (enough - as expected) and reliable. Once the 'main' computer in the house was connected we then tried to connect other things to the internet using this BT Hub 3.
However when attempting to connect our family laptop (running Vista) we hit trouble. Initially I tried to use the icon in the tray (bottom right of the screen) by clicking on connect to a network, then selecting our hub, then inputting the wireless key and going through the menus correctly. It would only connect 'locally' and not recognise the hub. It says identifying then says unidentified (public network BT Hub 3) and only 'local' access which I then change to private network. With my preivious internet I was able to set it up as Home network - now I can only choose between public or private BUT NOT Home, Work or Public.
So I then tried the BT disc that comes with the hub into the laptop. I go through the menus - it asks is the broadband light steady blue? Yes. Click next to continue wireless set up. So I press continue. It then asks for the wireless network/SSID BTHub3- numbers and letters and the wireless key. So I put that in correctly (double checking) and click next. It then says Connecting to your Hub which then gets ticked but then the checking wireless key doesn't tick - it crosses, and says failed. It asks me to check I typed the numbers and letters correctly (I am sure of that) and It goes to Manuel set up. Where I select my hub and again type in the wireless key and click next. But the same thing happens - connecting to your hub gets ticked but checking wireless key fails.
I then get a message that says i should do a wired set up, which I can do and works but on the laptop wired solutions is just not satisfactory - laptops need wireless connectivity. Is this a problem with my laptop, Vista or the hub/modem or a combination.
I also have been able to connect other things to the internet such as a netbook (running Windows 7) and a games console. Please comment if anthing needs explaining or more detail. Your help will be much appreciated. Thank you in advance.
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John46: I uninstalled the Hub programmes you said to. I then tried to connect to a network (wirelessly - accessed either by going to Start - Connect to or from the icon in the tray (bottom right). I selected my hub and clicked connect. It does its thing and says 'successfully connected to...' I close that and go onto Network and Sharing Center and it shows its trying to identify the network and wait a few seconds it then shows 'unidentified network (public network)...' and that I have only got local access and so cannot surf the web.
As I mentioned in my earlier post:
With my previous Internet I was able to set it up as Home network - now I can only choose between public or private BUT not got the choice between Home, Work or Public.
Hope I've explained myself.

Ipad wireless connection to Color Laserjet pro MFP M177

Struggling on set up. The printer seems to require a network through which to wirelessly connect to my IPAD. But my IPAD runs on 3G and is not part of any network in my office. I already have the IPAD connecting to a HP printer at home where there is a network, but not at my office location. so ive already got the HP eprint App up and running, but it cant identify the printer, which is switched on (but which is asking for me to select a network). So can anyone direct me as to how I wirelessly (no other way with an IPAD) connect my IPAD to my brand new Laserjetc Pro MFP printer ? Mny tks
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Hi,
You should either plug the printer to your network via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly by running the installation on a PC, then connect the iPad to the same wireless network as the printer.
If you do not have a wireless network at the office you may also use the Wireless Direct feature of the printer by following these steps:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&dlc=en&docname=c03920612&lc=en&product=5445914&tmp...
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Wirelessly Connecting HP Laserjet P3015 to Airport Extreme Base Station

Hi, I just purchased a new Airport Extreme Base Station, and was able to establish an internet connection to it. I'd like to find out if it's possible to connect the HP Laserjet Enterprise P3015 to the Extreme, wirelessly rather than via a USB Cable. I've looked at the HP page for this printer, but I'm baffled by all the lingo. I believe it's a newer model of HP printer (or maybe it isn't?) but I bought it new from HP recently.
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/DocumentIndex.jsp?contentType=S upportFAQ&lang=en&cc=us&docIndexId=64178&taskId=101&prodTypeId=18972&prodSeriesI d=3815797&printver=true#10
Is there a term for the type of printer that can be wirelessly connected? Should the printer, by default, give off a signal that I can pick up? I don't see anything popping up in Airport Utility 6.3
I'm using OS10.7.5 by the way.
I'm off to post a message on the suitable HP forum (if I can find it ) but I'm so used to the Apple Community knowing what's what, that I was hoping that some kind soul here might just have experience with this.
Thank you.
PS. From what I can understand from the "Trouble-shooting FAQ," wireless printing is possible, but I just don't see an option for syncing it up with a MAC? Maybe it only works with Windows?

wuzradioman
I don't see where the P3015 printer is wifi capable. Therefor, you cannot use wifi to directly communicate with it.
Thanks for the reply Wuzradioman. I dug around (several) of HP's sites and it looks like the info was slightly different for the same printer listed on both the Home and Business sites. I did find a link on a 3rd HP page (which I've since misplaced!) that indicates that the P3015 requires a wireless card to be installed. But when I clicked the link for "accessories and additional hardware" a link to the card was nowhere to be found. I'll try to dig up that link in the event that some other poor soul has the same printer and a similar question.
Vernon Alexander
I find the HP printers (they're called wireless printers by the way) to be cumbersome to connect wirelessly. there's a lot of manual work involved that can be time-consuming. For example, I found it incredibly irritating to enter the wireless access passcode.
Thanks for the reply. After talking to some other people, this seems to be the consensus on wireless printing. I guess there's a reason, esp. in enterprise environments, that printers are often hard-wired.
Bob Timmons
you can run an Ethernet cable over a much longer distance than a USB cable, so Ethernet might be the best option, and the one I would prefer.
As far as wireless, If you connected an AirPort Express to the printer and disguised it near the printer, then you could locate the printer anywhere you want and have it connect using wireless to the network.
Instead of installing a wireless "card" inside the printer, you use an outboard device to accomplish the same task.
Thanks Bob. I did end up hooking up via a Cat-5e cable from printer to Airport Extreme base. Previously, I had the printer hooked up via USB cable (at a shorter distance) to my Airport Express, which the Extreme now replaces.
Unfortunately, I can't seem to get the HP Laserjet P3015n printer recognized after having connected it via Cat5e cable to the Airport Extreme. 1) there's still somethign about it being attached to the old Airport Express (which is now used to extend my network. 2) The P3015 is identified as a P3010 - which is a carry-over from when I had originally set up the printer on my (then) main base station which was the Airport Express. I didn't (or rather "stopped") questioning the fact that the P3015 was recognized as a P3010 just because it was the only way I could get the printer to be recognized at the time.\\
But I suppose this new challenge merits a separate thread, which I'll start after I do a search of the support forums. Maybe there's something obvious I'm not doing to get the printer sorted out.

OfficeJet wireless connection problems

I am hoping someone can help me as I have exhausted every option I can find.
I bought an OfficeJet 6830 All in one printer. I have several devices that need access to it.
My desktop Dell uses a USB cable to connect to the printer and it works well.
I have three laptops that I would like to connect wirelessly to the printer, but I can't get any of them to identify the printer.
I can install the printer using a USB cable, so I know the software and drivers will install.
When I set up the printer, I set up the wireless connection. The printer attaches to my Actiontec router (FiOS) and I can log into the router to see the device. It shows it as active. The blue light on the front panel of the printer is on and solid. I can check the settings in the printer and it shows the correct SSID and correct format for an IP address. I have set it up as a static address in the router and manually set it in the printer.
The problem occurs when I try to install the software on the laptops. I get to the point wher I specify the connection as Wireless and the software attempts to find the printer, but it never finds it. I have tried manually typing in the address for the printer, but this does not help with discovery.
I even tried installing the drivers and software using the USB cable which was successful. I then tried to convert the connection from USB to Wireless, but I don't think the software was waiting long enough for the printer to establish an IP address, because it would show a panel that stated the printer was connected to the network but waiting on an IP address. I would select Wait for the printer to establish an IP address, but even after the printer's blue light stopped flashing and stayed solid, the software still cannot find the printer.
Anyone have further suggestions I might try to get it connected to my laptop?
I would hate to ship back the printer, but if I can't print wirelessly, then I need to find a better printer
Thanks.
Update:
I found the Actiontec article and reread it twice before noticing that AES encryption was needed rather than the TKIP/AES I was using. I changed it to AES and I was able to install the software and get the printer to communicate with the laptop over the wireless connection.
Unfortunately, it didn't last very long as it is again refusing to communicate between the laptop and printer.
Does anyone have a clue what's going wrong?
Thanks

Hi blbower,
Well, by the sounds of things we may have our work cut out for us.
Let's start off right frm square one.
First off, please make sure that you have the printer power cable connected directly to a wall outlet and not a power bar/strip. Here is a document that uses a LaserJet printer as an example but it is meant for HP products in general. Please click on the following link that explains the Issues when Connected to an Uninterruptible Power Supply/Power Strip/Surge Protector.
Please remove the usb cable from the Windows XP computer and from the printer and leave it disconnected until further notice.
If you have already attempted to install the software and drivers on the Windows 7 computers, please click on the following link for Uninstalling the Printer Software. I suggest you do this for each computer so that we are starting off clean.
Once the uninstall is complete, please restart each computer so that the changes take affect.
If you have any firewalls or anti virus protection running, disable it on each and every computer.
This next link is the HP Officejet Pro 6830 e-All-in-One Printer series Full Feature Software and Drivers .Please save this file on each computer to the Desktop so that it creates its own icon.
Double click the new icon and follow the instructions for the installation.
These steps will need to be done on each system.
On the printers main display, we are going to need to reset the Network Defaults so that it starts off fresh.
On the front touch panel, scroll to the right to the Setup option, go to Network set up and then to Restore Network Defaults. Press YES to make the changes.
Once it has been reset, go to the Network Setup option once again and this time select Wireless Set up Wizard. Once this is complete you will then see an IP address that you can add to each computer on the portion where it asks for a connection option in the installation.
If the troubleshooting does not help resolve your issue, I would then suggest calling HP's Technical Support to see about further options for you. If you are calling within North America, the number is 1-800-474-6836 and for all other regions, click here: click here.
Thanks once again for your time.
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Unable to access wireless connection with linksys rooter WRT54GS

Hi,
I just installed a wireless rooter Linksys WRT54GS on my connection, The problem I have is being able to access it with my wireless on my laptop.
I kept getting a message stating "connection unindentified" "access limited". I've done most of what is already suggested on your forum such has turning the power off of my rooter, my modem and such and still nothing. I'm able to access the wireless with my girlfriend Mac Notebook, my playstation 3 and my desktop computer which uses Windows X. First I thought that it my be a problem with my security but even when the connection is unprotected I still get that error. I try to disable the IpV6but that didn'tdo anything either.
My laptop is a Toshiba Qosmio X300 PQX32C-033019 with Vista and my rooter is a Linksys WRT54GS vers. 6
Here's my connection log, sorry if it's in French:
Informations sur l'ordinateur
Vendor:TOSHIBA
Machine Name:Qosmio X300
VersionQX32C-033019
CPU Maker:GenuineIntel
CPU Name:Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU P8400 @ 2.26GHz
CPU Clock:2267
CPU Base Clock:2267
OS:Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Édition Familiale Premium
OS Build:6001
OS SPervice Pack 1
Ram:4188120
Début de la page
Informations IP
ipconfig /all
Configuration IP de Windows
Nom de l'h“te . . . . . . . . . . : PC-de-ThomasMur
Suffixe DNS principal . . . . . . :
Type de noeud. . . . . . . . . . : Mixte
Routage IP activ‚ . . . . . . . . : Non
Proxy WINS activ‚ . . . . . . . . : Non
Liste de recherche du suffixe DNS.: phub.net.cable.rogers.com
Carte r‚seau sans fil Connexion r‚seau sans filÿ:
Suffixe DNS propre … la connexion. . . :
Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 5100
Adresse physique . . . . . . . . . . . : 00-21-5D-3D-9C-08
DHCP activ‚. . . . . . . . . . . . . . : Oui
Configuration automatique activ‚e. . . : Oui
Adresse IPv6 de liaison locale. . : fe80::a9d9:4618:2ae4:d7e5%11(pr‚f‚r‚)
Adresse d'autoconfiguration IPv4 . . . : 169.254.215.229(pr‚f‚r‚)
Masque de sous-r‚seau. . . .ÿ. . . . . : 255.255.0.0
Passerelle par d‚faut. . . .ÿ. . . . . :
Serveurs DNS. . . . . . . . . . . . . : fec0:0:0:ffff::1%1
fec0:0:0:ffff::2%1
fec0:0:0:ffff::3%1
NetBIOS sur Tcpip. . . . . . . . . . . : Activ‚
Carte Ethernet Connexion au r‚seau local :
Suffixe DNS propre … la connexion. . . : phub.net.cable.rogers.com
Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . : Realtek RTL8168C/8111C Family PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.0)
Adresse physique . . . . . . . . . . . : 00-1E-EC-3F-7B-CF
DHCP activ‚. . . . . . . . . . . . . . : Oui
Configuration automatique activ‚e. . . : Oui
Adresse IPv6 de liaison locale. . : fe80::4da:b21b:843c:7bfd%10(pr‚f‚r‚)
Adresse IPv4. . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.100(pr‚f‚r‚)
Masque de sous-r‚seau. . . .ÿ. . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Bail obtenu. . . . . . . . .ÿ. . . . . : 8 juin 2009 18:11:58
Bail expirant. . . . . . . . .ÿ. . . . : 9 juin 2009 18:11:58
Passerelle par d‚faut. . . .ÿ. . . . . : 192.168.1.1
Serveur DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
Serveurs DNS. . . . . . . . . . . . . : 64.71.255.198
NetBIOS sur Tcpip. . . . . . . . . . . : Activ‚
Carte Tunnel Connexion au r‚seau local* :
Statut du m‚dia. . . . . . . . . . . . : M‚dia d‚connect‚
Suffixe DNS propre … la connexion. . . : phub.net.cable.rogers.com
Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . : isatap.phub.net.cable.rogers.com
Adresse physique . . . . . . . . . . . : 00-00-00-00-00-00-00-E0
DHCP activ‚. . . . . . . . . . . . . . : Non
Configuration automatique activ‚e. . . : Oui
Carte Tunnel Connexion au r‚seau local* 6 :
Statut du m‚dia. . . . . . . . . . . . : M‚dia d‚connect‚
Suffixe DNS propre … la connexion. . . :
Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . : Carte Microsoft ISATAP #2
Adresse physique . . . . . . . . . . . : 00-00-00-00-00-00-00-E0
DHCP activ‚. . . . . . . . . . . . . . : Non
Configuration automatique activ‚e. . . : Oui
Début de la page Informations de routage
route print
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Liste d'Interfaces
11 ...00 21 5d 3d 9c 08 ...... Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 5100
10 ...00 1e ec 3f 7b cf ...... Realtek RTL8168C/8111C Family PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.0)
1 ........................... Software Loopback Interface 1
13 ...00 00 00 00 00 00 00 e0 isatap.phub.net.cable.rogers.com
12 ...00 00 00 00 00 00 00 e0 Carte Microsoft ISATAP #2
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IPv4 Table de routage
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Itin‚raires actifsÿ:
Destination r‚seau Masque r‚seau Adr. passerelle Adr. interface M‚trique
0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 192.168.1.1 192.168.1.100 20
127.0.0.0 255.0.0.0 On-link 127.0.0.1 306
127.0.0.1 255.255.255.255 On-link 127.0.0.1 306
127.255.255.255 255.255.255.255 On-link 127.0.0.1 306
169.254.0.0 255.255.0.0 On-link 169.254.215.229 281
169.254.215.229 255.255.255.255 On-link 169.254.215.229 281
169.254.255.255 255.255.255.255 On-link 169.254.215.229 281
192.168.1.0 255.255.255.0 On-link 192.168.1.100 276
192.168.1.100 255.255.255.255 On-link 192.168.1.100 276
192.168.1.255 255.255.255.255 On-link 192.168.1.100 276
224.0.0.0 240.0.0.0 On-link 127.0.0.1 306
224.0.0.0 240.0.0.0 On-link 192.168.1.100 276
224.0.0.0 240.0.0.0 On-link 169.254.215.229 281
255.255.255.255 255.255.255.255 On-link 127.0.0.1 306
255.255.255.255 255.255.255.255 On-link 192.168.1.100 276
255.255.255.255 255.255.255.255 On-link 169.254.215.229 281
===========================================================================
Itin‚raires persistantsÿ:
Aucun
IPv6 Table de routage
===========================================================================
Itin‚raires actifsÿ:
If Metric Network Destination Gateway
1 306 ::1/128 On-link
10 276 fe80::/64 On-link
11 281 fe80::/64 On-link
10 276 fe80::4da:b21b:843c:7bfd/128
On-link
11 281 fe80::a9d9:4618:2ae4:d7e5/128
On-link
1 306 ff00::/8 On-link
10 276 ff00::/8 On-link
11 281 ff00::/8 On-link
===========================================================================
Itin‚raires persistantsÿ:
Aucun
Début de la page Informations de protocole
Protocol Bind Information
SSTP based VPN
Microsoft TCP/IP version 6 - Tunnels
isatap.{DF6498ED-F5F7-4E96-9496-10C8BB95FA20}
isatap.phub.net.cable.rogers.com
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) - Tunnels
Microsoft NetbiosSmb
Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 5100
Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
Realtek RTL8168C/8111C Family PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.0)
Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)
isatap.{DF6498ED-F5F7-4E96-9496-10C8BB95FA20}
Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)
isatap.phub.net.cable.rogers.com
Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)
Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 5100
Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)
Realtek RTL8168C/8111C Family PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.0)
Remote Access IP ARP Driver
Miniport WAN (IP)
Message-oriented TCP/IP Protocol (SMB session)
WINS Client(TCP/IP) Protocol
Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 5100
Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
Realtek RTL8168C/8111C Family PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.0)
Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)
isatap.{DF6498ED-F5F7-4E96-9496-10C8BB95FA20}
Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)
isatap.phub.net.cable.rogers.com
Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)
Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 5100
Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)
Realtek RTL8168C/8111C Family PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.0)
Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)
isatap.{DF6498ED-F5F7-4E96-9496-10C8BB95FA20}
isatap.phub.net.cable.rogers.com
Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 5100
Realtek RTL8168C/8111C Family PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.0)
Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 5100
Realtek RTL8168C/8111C Family PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.0)
Remote Access IPv6 ARP Driver
Miniport réseau étendu WAN (IPv6)
Point to Point Protocol Over Ethernet
Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 5100
Realtek RTL8168C/8111C Family PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.0)
Point to Point Tunneling Protocol
Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol
Remote Access NDIS WAN Driver
WAN Miniport (SSTP)
Carte asynchrone RAS
Miniport WAN (PPPOE)
Miniport réseau étendu WAN (PPTP)
Miniport réseau étendu WAN (L2TP)
Link-Layer Topology Discovery Mapper I/O Driver
Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 5100
Realtek RTL8168C/8111C Family PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.0)
Link-Layer Topology Discovery Responder
Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 5100
Realtek RTL8168C/8111C Family PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.0)
NDIS Usermode I/O Protocol
Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 5100
Realtek RTL8168C/8111C Family PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.0)
Début de la page Informations sur les équipements
Realtek RTL8168C/8111C Family PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.0)
Device ID : PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_FF001179&REV_02\4&492937F&0&00E2
Status : Enable
Driver Vender : Realtek
Driver Version : 6.205.403.2008
Driver Date : 4-3-2008
Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 5100
Device ID : PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_4232&SUBSYS_12018086&REV_00\4&3905AE0C&0&00E3
Status : Enable
Driver Vender : Intel
Driver Version : 12.0.0.73
Driver Date : 4-27-2008
Bluetooth
Device ID : ACPI\TOS6205\5&F592293&0
Status : Disable
Bluetooth Version : v6.10.07.2(T)
Début de la page Statut du commutateur de communications sans fil et de la touche d'accès direct pour réseau sans fil
Wireless Communication Switch : On
Wireless Hotkey (Fn + F8)
Wireless LAN : On
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Try this -
Open an Internet Explorer browser page on your wired computer(desktop).In the address bar type - 192.168.1.1 and press Enter...
Leave username blank & in password use admin in lower case...
For Wireless Settings, please do the following : -
Click on the Wireless tab
- Here select manual configuration...Wireless Network mode should be mixed...
- Provide a unique name in the Wireless Network Name (SSID) box in order to differentiate your network from your neighbours network...
- Set the Radio Band to Standard-20MHz and change the Standard channel to 11-2.462GHz...Wireless SSID broadcast should be Enabled and then click on Save Settings...
Please make a note of Wireless Network Name (SSID) as this is the Network Identifier...
For Wireless Security : -
Click on the Sub tab under Wireless > Wireless Security...
Change the Wireless security mode to WEP, Encryption should be 64 bit.Leave the passphrase blank, don't type in anything...
Under WEP Key 1 type in any 10 numbers please(numbers only and no letters eg: your 10 digit phone number) and click on save settings...
Please make a note of WEP Key 1 as this is the Security Key for the Wireless Network...
Click on Advanced Wireless Settings
Change the Beacon Interval to 75 >>Change the Fragmentation Threshold to 2304, Change the RTS Threshold to 2304 >>Click on "Save Settings"...
On your Vista Laptop, first disable the Wireless Network Connection and restart the Laptop, then Enable the Wireless Connection...
Then Click on Start >> Control Panel >> Network and Sharing Center >> Manage Wireless Network and click on Add, select Manually Create a Network Profile and click Next, enter your Network SSID/Network Name, select WEP for Security type and enter your 10 digit Network Key and click on Next, it should say "Successfully Connected to ____" close all the Windows and restart the Laptop, now see if you can connect to Internet Wirelessly...

Wireless connection for officejet 4500

I just replaced my router and now I'm having problems reconnecting my officejet 4500.

Well on this printer you go into the front panel setup which you would hit the setup rench symbol to the right of the machine than find network and then under network setting you will see wireless setup wizard when you select that option then to put in the passphase you do it like texting you keep pushing the number until it turn into a letter or number for you so it like texting when you put in the passphase. Now the passphase was setup when you got the new router so if you don't remember it contact the router company or it may be on the router and you put in the front panel like texting. I attached a document on how to reconnect to the network. Maybe this step by step process will help you out on resolvinfg the issue your having.
Thank you for being a Valued Hp Customer
Step one: Prepare for installation
Make sure that you have the following requirements before you begin:
Network name: The network name is the SSID (Service Set Identifier).
WEP key or WPA security passphrase
A computer that is connected to the wireless network.
Internet access. HP recommends broadband Internet access such as cable or DSL.
Your wireless-capable HP product. Place it close to the computer during the installation procedure.
Administrator privileges or password (Vista)
Make sure the product, access point, and computer are all on, and that the computer is connecting to the wireless network.
Exit all applications running on your computer.
Disconnect any USB or Ethernet cable that is connected to the product.
If you previously installed the software for a USB connection and now want to change to a wireless network connection, follow these instructions to remove the USB installation before continuing.
Go to the Printers folder:
Windows XP: Click Start , and then click Printers and Faxes .
Right-click the icon for HP product, and click Delete to remove it.
Step two: Connect to the wireless network
The following video demonstrates how to set up a wireless connection between your product and a wireless network. The product shown in the video is the HP Officejet J4680. The outside of the product might look different, but the steps are similar for your product.
Setting up a wireless connection using the contol panel
Follow these steps to connect the product to your wireless WLAN 802.11 network.
Press the Setup button ( ) on the product control panel.
Press the Arrow buttons ( ) to highlight Wireless Menu , and then press OK .
Press the Arrow buttons ( ) to highlight Setup Wizard , and then press OK .
The Wireless Setup Wizard searches for networks, and then displays them in a list.
Press the Arrow buttons ( ) to highlight the network name (SSID) that you gathered in the previous step, and then press OK .
If prompted, enter the WPA or WEP key:
Use the alphanumeric keypad on the product control panel to enter the passphrase.
When you finish entering the passphrase, press OK .
Make sure the product successfully connects to the network before continuing to the next step.
Step three: Decide whether to install with the product CD or download the software
Don’t worry if you don’t have the product CD! You can download the most current software available for your product from the HP Web site at no cost. The following information might help you decide which installation method to use:
Step four: Install the product software
To install the product on the wireless network, follow the steps for the method that you want to use (CD or download). Repeat the steps to install the software on each computer that will use the product wirelessly over the same network.
IMPORTANT : If you get any firewall messages during installation, click unblock , accept , continue , yes , allow , or permit , or the installation will fail.
Method one: Install the software with the product CD
Insert the product CD into the CD drive of the computer, and then wait a few seconds for the software installer to start.
If the installer does not start automatically, follow these steps to start it:
Windows XP: Click Start , click My Computer , and then double-click the CD drive.
Follow the on-screen instructions to start the installation.
NOTE: If you previously installed the software and are changing the connection type from USB to wireless, click Add a device when the Uninstall the software or Add a device window opens.
If prompted to choose the type of installation, review the following information
The Recommended type of installation allows you to take advantage of all your product features.
When prompted to choose a connection type, select the Network type, not the USB type.
Follow the on-screen instructions to finish installing the software.
Method two: Download and install the software from the HP Web site
Follow these steps to download the software, and then install it.
Step one: Download the software
Many products have more than one driver option on the downloads page. Choices might include a Basic type, and Full Feature type. If both options are available, the following information might help you decide which driver to download.
Follow these steps to download the product software and save it to your computer.
Open a new window to browse to the Select Software and Drivers page:
Right-click this link, Select Software and Drivers , and then click Open in New Window .
If prompted, type your product number. You might also need to click it in a list of similar products.
Click your operating system.
The Select Software and Drivers page opens.
Click the driver that you want to download. If you need help deciding, see the information in the previous table.
Click Download only . This option allows you to install the software at any time after the download completes.
Click Save , and then browse to the location on your computer where you want to save the file.
Click Save . The software downloads to your computer.
Tip: Make a note of the place that you saved the file, in case you want to install it at a later time.
Step two: Install the software
Follow these steps to install the downloaded software.
When the download is complete and you are ready to install the files, click Open Folder , and then double-click the downloaded file. The file name ends in .exe .
NOTE: If you closed the Download Complete screen, browse to the folder where you saved the .exe file, and then double-click it.
You can accept the default location to save the files. Click Next , and then wait while the installer extracts the files to prepare for installation.
Follow the on-screen instructions to start the installation.
NOTE: If you previously installed the software and are changing the connection type from USB to wireless, click Add a device when the Uninstall the software or Add a device window opens.
If you downloaded a Full Feature driver, the installer might prompt you to select the type of installation you want. (Skip this step if you downloaded a basic driver.)
The following information might help you decide which installation type to use.
The Recommended type of installation allows you to take advantage of all your product features.
When prompted to choose a connection type, select the Network type, not the USB type.
Follow the on-screen instructions to finish installing the software.
Additional Information
You can print a page of product information from the control panel of your All-in-One. The page includes information about the product IP address, MAC address, and network status. Follow these steps to print the information:
Press the Setup button ( ) on the product control panel.
Press the Arrow buttons ( ) to select Print Report , and then press OK .
Press the Arrow buttons ( ) to select Network Config , and then press OK . The Network Configuration Page pr

Various wireless connection issue

Hi, i am Drei. one of the technical support of HP for Mac computers / OS Let's name the routers that have issues with the connection or even declining the printer to gain connectivity to it 1. Xfinity from comcast2. Arris from time warner3. Linksys, either a personal router (w/ smart access)4. Hitron technologies from canada ISP's Let's begin with xfinity router You have the get the router's IP address first ex: 10.0.0.1 (for mac this is under the network preferences under the advance and TCP/IP tab) Username : adminPassword : password 1. Access the GUI (Graphical user interface) of the router using whatever web browser you have2. Get to the "Gateway"3. Click "Connection"4. Click "WIFI" Note: You have to check if you see something that says 2.4GHz and 5GHz If does, your router is a dual band router and you will need to change the SSID of the 5GHz to separate the mix band / Frequency in the radio radius. How to change it? Click the "edit" on the 5GHz channel / Freq Then add other characters on the SSID ex. SSID : "HPTechDrei" to "HPTechDrei-5GHz"Then look for the option that says "SAVE" or "Apply" (This doesnt apply on XFINITY alone, it also applies to the entire routers with dual band capabilities) If you have a single band router which only has a 2.4GHz freq (XFINITY), Just make sure that the router is on AUTO Channel not on 1, 2,3,4, etc. Why? this is to NOT to exhaust the router and to avoid any problems (in a long period of time) Next step: Go to "GATEWAY" again and select "FIREWALL" and select "CUSTOM" and again save the settings or apply the settings Note: Do not put any CHECKS on the check box Let's move on to the next step: Let's make this short, Bottom line is to get to the wireless settings of the printer and select "RESTORE NETWORK DEFAULTS" (This applies for printers that have front panel guides) This is the time you either connect the printer in so many ways such as via Auto wireless connect using HP utility, USB SOW using USB cable and HP Utility, Stand alone Wireless setup Wizard, or the advance part via Ad-HOC and accessing the Embedded web server of the Printer (Same as a router GUI) Last is just to readd the printer under the system preferrence for Mac This is it for now. XFINITY Business router, it has a different method to make the printer connected or even for the Mac to see the printer in the NETWORK If you have problems you can call 1800-474-6836 to get help (You are lucky enough if the agent who gets your call is knowledgeable about router access and configs), if i am available on the floor to help the agent who has gotten your call or email me at [email protected] As much as i want to put all of the tips and tricks here for the router configuration, it would take me days to write it all down. Cheers mates

Steve,
Thanks for the quick reply. I have checked the logs on all our devices with AP's connected and found no reference to BPDU/STP messages. Is there a better method to discover a loop situation as this event happened on 12/4, last Thursday.
My understanding is that since we use a WLC the ports that the AP's are plugged into should have this configuration:
interface GigabitEthernet0/1
description Wireless Access Point
switchport access vlan XX
switchport mode access
mls qos trust dscp
spanning-tree portfast
However, I just started a project to refresh our access devices and review configs. I found that some people recommend a config like this:
interface GigabitEthernet0/1
description WAP
switchport access vlan XX
switchport mode access
mls qos trust dscp
spanning-tree portfast
spanning-tree bpduguard enable
Wouldn't using the second port config allow me to identify the problem AP and prevent a potential loop being created due to the port being placed in an err-disabled state upon receipt of a BPDU message?
Could the bridge between the wireless and wired network be caused by a laptop being connected to the wired and wireless networks at the same time? That is a likely scenario here as we have dozens of laptop users in our client base. Any other scenarios that might result in this situation?
Thanks again.
Rich

HP7520 loses wireless connection

HP7520 prints fine from multiple Macs whether wired to router or wirelessly connected to router. Frequently scanner function claims it can not find any computer, even after identifying two awake computers on my wireless network and asking me which one I want the scan to go to. Both Macs run Mavericks (OS X 10.9.4). Printed wireless test page and looked at wireless configuration on control panel - network is correct, IP address is correct.
MFAH

Hi MFAH,
I see you are able to print but scanning is often an issue. From your description I gather the printer sees the computers, but when you select one of them it then fails to connect and you get a communication error. I would be happy to help you with this. Please first ensure the printer is connected to a wall outlet and not a surge protector/ power bar.
Surge protectors may not allow sufficient voltage through to the printer.
The next step is to disable the IPv6 on the front panel of the printer, having it enabled can often cause problems. One the front screen of the printer touch the little wrench icon in the top right hand corner, then go to the Wireless Menu. In the Wireless Menu navigate to Advanced Settings > IPv6 and turn it off.
Try to scan now and see if the issue is resovled. If the issue persists, complete the steps in the following document and let me know the result; Communication Error between the Scanner and Your Computer in Mac. You may notice this doucmnet does not refrence 10.9 but the steps do apply to 10.9.
I hope this helps.
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Airport Express Green Light but No Wireless Connection

I would be grateful for any help on an issue that has been driving me crazy! I have spent countless hours trying countless solutions. My wireless network is set up as such: Time Capsule serving as a Base Station, Airport Extreme, 1 Airport Express downstairs in dining room, 1 Airport Express upstairs landing, and 1 Airport Express in the bedroom. All are new, 802.11n. Time Capsule is configured as Create a Wireless Network/Allow This Network to be Extended. All other devices are configured as Extend a Wireless Network/Allow Wireless Clients. All device lights are green. The Time Capsule and Extreme produce a signal and have strong wireless connectivity. The expresses, though green, do not receive a signal and I cannot connect with laptop/iPhone etc. I have tried pretty much everything including changing the channels on the Time Capsule - basically ran through 10 of them with no difference. The Extreme relays strong wireless signal to the upper landing, but the Express - though showing green - simply does not put out a signal. Getting desperate here as have great wireless interest downstairs, but nothing upstairs no matter what I try. Any ideas MOST welcome. (ps...all firmware is up to date)

Kinda have a similar problem. Hijacking it.
Everything's up to date. About 1 year old.
Modem to AXp via Ethernet, AXp set to create a wireless network, shows greenlight.
Modem is a Motorola SB6120. Probably isn't relevant but let's mention it just to be sure.
Alu Macbook detects AXp. In Airport Utility, when I right-click Identify, it says orange/green flickering light. However, the state is greenlighted and it says that it's normal.
All of my devices detect and can connect to my network. It seems everything's working alright except that none can access Internet.
Internet works fine when I directly connect my modem to my Macbook and when I reset the former (which, according to what I read here and there, is fine).
Everything (Macbook, iPod Touch, Wii) was working fine until yesterday afternoon, and nothing since then. Tried resetting the AXp, cycle everything (unplug all, plug in modem, AXp and boot Macbook, in that order) and it didn't work.
Whether it's set to be distributing IP adresses to be sharing a public IP adress, it doesn't work.
I can click on renew lease, I can reboot my devices, same results.
So, where do I go from here? Just so you know, I know next to nothing about network stuff. Thanks in advance and here's the mandatory "sorry for my horrible english".

BT Infinity - Wireless Connection Issues

I have had this product for over a year now, and I have to say it is amazing that I have lasted thislong without throwing the router out of the nearest window!!
Does anyone else experience such poor wireless connections??? i.e. up and down, up and down, up and down, all day long, any time of day, any day of the week. It is shockingly bad!!!
I've changed channels, I've paid for an engineer to check the connection point, even though it's exactly the same one, and in the same position that the engineer installed it.
I'm really at the end of my tether!
Anyone, care to offer any advice?
We are a family of 6, with many many gadgets, i.e. iPads, iphones, Xboxes, laptops, ipods, etc. are we being penalised for having too many wireless devices? Can the BT Infinity product only cope with a certain amount of wireless devices?
PLEASE HELP!!!

If you have tried all the wireless checks/changes ie moved the HH3 off Automatic onto a clear channel.
Inssider is a good free wireless scanner for windows, that can help identify a clear channel to move the HH3 to.
Inssider video HERE.
Then you may want to consider another route. I note in Ady wrote in msg #21 and 25 HERE.
"My Netgear WNDR3700 got delivered today................
WOW! - what a router!!!!
My laptop now connects at 150Mbps and stays like it, Xbox 360 and Apple TV 2 all work flawlessly on the Wireless Network.
What can I say - anyone having issues with the Home Hub 3, get this router, you will not be disappointed!!!"
And more choice HERE.
Please Click On any Text in Blue as that automatically links to information.
PC (NDEGR)

WRT300N V1.1 - Firmw v1.51.2 - Problems to get wireless connection after long idle time

Hello,
I have a WRT300N, v1.1 with latest firmware available (v1.51.2).
I've been experiencing a strange problem:
1. After long idle time (router is on, no devices are using it wirelessly), no device can get a wireless connection;
2. I have tried using different OSes (Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, and Symbian OS);
3. Wireline connection to a FE port works (if I plug a device using the cable, I can get an IP address and navigate to the internet).
4. If power reset it (WRT300N), I can get wireless connections working again.
Is this a known issue?
Thanks, Gustavo

Well as you are able to go online from your Hardwired Computer, then i think you need to make some changes on the Wireless Part of your Router. Follow this settings on your Router, i think this might solve the problem.
Open an Internet Explorer browser page on your wired computer(desktop).In the address bar type - 192.168.1.1 and press Enter...Leave Username blank & in Password use admin in lower case...
For Wireless Settings, please do the following : -
Click on the Wireless tab
- Here select manual configuration...Wireless Network mode should be mixed...
- Provide a unique name in the Wireless Network Name (SSID) box in order to differentiate your network from your neighbours network...
- Set the Radio Band to Wide-40MHz and change the Wide channel to 9 and Standard Channel to 11-2.462GHz...Wireless SSID broadcast should be Enabled and then click on save settings...
Please make a note of Wireless Network Name (SSID) as this is the Network Identifier...
For Wireless Security : -
Click on the Sub tab under Wireless > Wireless Security...
Change the Wireless security mode to WPA, For Encryption, select AES...For Passphrase input your desired WPA Key. For example , MySecretKey , This will serve as your network key whenever you connect to your wireless network. Do NOT give this key to anyone.
NOTE : Passphrase should be more that 8 characters...
Click on Advanced Wireless Settings
Change the Beacon Interval to 50 >>Change the Fragmentation Threshold to 2304 Change the RTS Threshold to 2307 >>Click on "Save Settings"...
Now see if you can locate your Wireless Network and attempt to connect...

Losing wireless connection with Time Capsule

Hi,
Yesterday I purchased a 500GB Dual Band/Guest Networking Time Capsule (the newest model). The TC set up properly - I have it set up to join my wireless network and share my external HD - but during backups or streaming media from the external HD, it loses the wireless connection and stops. At this point, the TC is no longer viewable in the AirPort Utility and I have to reboot it.
I've read other articles and threads stating that downgrading to the 7.3.2 firmware version will correct problems like this, but because mine is a newer TC version, I can't do this (7.4.0 is the earliest available). Is there any way to solve the constant wireless connection loss?

Leask, welcome to the discussions!
The problems that you are experiencing are likely a combination of signal strength and interference from other networks and possibly cordless phones. You will need to experiment to find the best settings for your environment as there are no set rules or fixes for any given situation.
Assuming that security settings are compatible within a network, good wireless performance depends on two main factors: adequate signal strength and lack of interference from outside sources and other networks.
Download iStumbler, www.istumbler.net, to get a look at your wireless network. The application will show you the signal strength of your network (and noise).
If you have a laptop, move around your house to see how the signal strength at various points changes. If you find an area where the signal strength really starts to fall off rapidly, you either need to move your device closer to the broadcast point or consider purchasing an AirPort Express to "extend" the broadcast power of the Time Capsule.
The signal strength indicator on your computer(s) or iPhone is generally not a very good indicator of the actual signal strength on your network.
Perhaps more importantly, see if there are other networks in your area and identify what channels they are operating on. This is a primary source of interference in addition to cordless phones, microwave ovens, and some security cameras.
If you find that there are other networks using the same channel or an adjacent channel as your network, use AirPort Utility to change the channel that Time Capsule is broadcasting on to another channel that is as far away from other channels as possible. This may be very difficult if you live in an area crowded with other networks.
There are also features on many new wireless routers that enable a user to "hide" the network name, so it is possible that there are other wireless networks causing interference that you cannot identify.
Your Time Capsule is capable of broadcasting a wireless signal at 5GHz, much higher than the normal crowded 2.4GHz networks. But, I'm not sure if your computer(s) are compatible with this setting. Wouldn't hurt to give this a try. A number of users have found that they have much less difficulty on the higher band since it is (for now) much less crowded.
Please post back on your progress.

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