Trying to install wireless network. Wireless

If I were you, I'd first let Windows Manage Wireless Network Connections:

1. Click Start If you're using XP, click Start then open the Control Panel. Find the Switch to Classic View button in the Control Panel and click it.
2. Open Network Connections Open Network Connections then double-click the Wireless Network Connection icon.
3. Click the Properties Click the Properties button. Look for the boxes at the bottom of the Properties window that read "Show icon in notification area when connected" and "Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity" and make sure they are both checked.
4. You could also right click on the Wireless Network Connection icon and click Properties from there.
5. Open Wireless Networks tab Open the Wireless Networks tab and make sure the box labeled "Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings" is checked. Then click OK.
   
6. under Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network and Sharing Center you could find "manage wireless connection" there you could assign/delete wireless connection.

Is the wireless switch on that is located on the side or front of the laptop?

Did you ever see any wireless networks to connect to? If so, did yours try to connect? maybe you have the password/network key in wrong. It will never connect if the password is wrong.

For Windows XP below:
Click Start/Control Panel/Network Connections then Right Click on the WirelessNetwork Connection and select Properties. When the Properties window openclick the Wireless Networks tab. Click on the SSID for your wirelessnetwork that you connect to and the Properties window will open. You canchange the Authentication Type to match the type set in your wireless routerand you can also change your password or Network Key to make sure you have itin correctly.

For Windows Vista below:
Click Start/Control Panel/Network and Sharing Center then look to the left ofthe open window and click Manage Wireless Networks. Find the SSID of thenetwork that you connect to and double click it. When the window opensclick the Security tab to change the Security Type (which is theAuthentication), The Encryption Type and the Network Security Key (which is thepassword).

For Windows 7 below:
Click Start/Control Panel/Network and Internet/Network and Sharing Center thenlook to the left and select Manage Wireless Networks. Find the SSID of thenetwork that you connect to and double click it. When the window opensclick the Security tab to change the Security Type (which is theAuthentication), The Encryption Type and the Network Security Key (which is thepassword).

Wireless Adapter is a device that will receive the wireless signals and will make your computer wireless adapter. without the wireless adapter you can not use the computer to connect to the wireless network. Now a days all the laptops and desktops are equipped with the built in wireless adapters.
First check whether you have a wireless adapter on your computer ?

WIN XP
Right click on MY COMPUTER ==> properties ==> Device Manager ==>
you will see Network adapter ==> under network adapter you will see the wireless adapter ==> Right clink on the wireless adapter ==> properties => Check whether it says the Device is working properly or not ?If it says working properly then that's great !

WIN VISTA/ Windows 7
Click START ==> Control Panel ==> In the right hand side at the top you will see " Classic View "
Switch to classic view ==> you will see Device Manager ==> Under Network Adapters you will find your wireless adapter listed . Right clink on the wireless adapter ==> properties => Check whether it says the Device is working properly or not ? If it says working properly then that's great !

If you do not see wireless adapter in the Device manager , then either you do not have the adapter or the wireless adapter is not working .If you see "yellow exclamation mark" on the wireless adapter, that means the drivers are not installed for the adapter or not working. Reinstall the drivers.
Once your adapter is working properly , try to connect to the wireless network.

If you are installing the external wireless adapter to the computer and if you are using Windows 2000 or Windows 98 , ME, then you will have to connect to the wireless network using the utility of that adapter.
If you are using Win XP then you can use windows to connect to the wireless network or you can use other utility.
In case of Win VISTA, you will use windows to connect to the wireless network.
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Is the Wireless Zero Configuration service running? To determine if the Wireless Zero Configuration service is running, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. In the Open box, type cmd, and then click OK.
3. Type sc query wzcsvc, and then press ENTER.
4. If the Windows Zero Configuration service is running, the words "STATE : #RUNNING" will appear.
5. If the problem is in the user interface, collect a screen shot of the issue, if you can. To collect a screen shot, press ALT+PRINT SCRN.

Basic troubleshootingTo troubleshoot wireless network connections in Windows XP, follow these steps:

1. Check the Windows Catalog at http://www.windowsmarketplace.com to determine if there is a Windows XP-compatible driver that is available for your wireless adapter.
   • If there is a compatible driver, install the updated driver before you perform any additional troubleshooting procedures.
   • If there is not a compatible driver, you may be able to use the network adapter, but its configuration and functionality may be very limited.
2. Determine if the driver that you are using recognizes the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration service. To do this, follow these steps:
   1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
      
   2. in the right pane,click Network and Internet Connections.
   3. In the right pane, click Network Connections.
   4. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and then click Properties.
   5. View the available options:
      • If you do not see the Wireless Network Connection icon in the Network Connections folder, or if you cannot view the properties, there is a problem with the driver for the wireless network adapter. To troubleshoot this problem, see the Driver installation issuessection.
      • If you can view the properties for the Wireless Network Connection icon, but you do not see a Wireless Networks tab, see the Drivers that do not support the Wireless Zero Configuration service section to continue troubleshooting.
      • If you can view the properties, and you can see and use the Wireless Networks tab, see the Drivers that support the Wireless Zero Configuration service section to continue troubleshooting.
      • If the Authentication tab is missing in the Wireless Network Connection properties, make sure that the Wireless Zero Configuration service is running.

try to uninstall the software that came from the adapter and just install the drivers. Windows XP has its own wireless utility so try to use that instead.

Check what security encryption is being used on the wireless network. Also, if you are using MAC filterning on the wireless network then disable it and then try connecting. Moreover follow the steps below to connect to the wireless network:

1. Right click on My Computer icon and go to Manage.
2. Go to Services then go to Service and Applications.
3. Double click on Wireless Zero Configuration.
4. Change the Start Up Type to Automatic and click on Apply
5. Click on Start and press OK to close the window.
6. Go to 'Control Panel', Click on Classic View in the left hand side menu and then open 'Network Connections'.
7. Right-click on the wireless Network Connection icon and select 'Properties'.
8. Go to the 'Wireless Networks' tab .
9. Check the option 'Use Windows to Configure this Wireless Connection' and click 'OK'.
Now please perform the following instructions to connect to the wireless network:
1. Go to 'Control Panel', Click on Classic View in the left hand side menu and then open 'Network Connections'.
2. Right-click on the wireless Network Connection icon and select 'Properties'.
3. Click on the 'wireless network' tab.
4. Under Preferred networks if you see any name in the list then highlight the name and click remove.Click OK.
5. Right-click on the wireless Network Connection icon and select 'View Available Networks'.
6. Look for the SSID (aka Network Name) of the Wireless router or access point.
4. Highlight the SSID from the list that you want to connect to.
5. Type the security Key here and click on the 'Connect' button.
6. You should have successfully established a wireless network connection.

make sure the Wireless zero configuration or WLAN auto configuration service on your OS is running
Try to search for wireless network using the Belkin wireless utility after disabling windows

You have to set the wireless connection
Check if you have the wireless card ON or check if your wireless card is installed
My computer >> right click >>Properties>>Hardware>>Device Manager>>Network

If yes,

Click your Start Button
Select and click Control Panel
Select Network Connections
Select Wireless Network Connections
Right click
Select View Available Wireless Networks
5. Highlight the network you want to connect to
Click Advanced
6. Select the wireless network tab
7. Highlight the network in the available networks window
9. Click configure
9. IN the Properties Window
Double check the SSID (network name)
Enter the WEP KEY provided to you by the office
Click OK

disable the other adapters and try agan...
then use use the set up Home or small office networking wizard in the left to complete it

hope it worked !

Clink start--got to--> RUN --> type in " NCPA.CPL " and press O.K.
- you can see the network connection window has "Local Area Connection" and "Wireless Network Connection" . Highlight the wireless connection and right click got to properties. now you can see properties window appears. Click Wireless Network Tab. you can see " Prefered Network" with the Add and remove button. If you see " erreur 102" under prefered network, then you can highlight it and press delete button.
- Click add button and search your actual wireless network name and add it.

Please feel free to ask, it you need any more assistance in this.,


- Laxman