Can't connect to Secure Networks

speedyink · 01-07-2009, 04:05 AM

I'm trying to connect an IBM T41 to a secure wireless network, and it says connecting for about 30 seconds, then just disappears and doesn't connect. I'm using an updated XP Pro SP2. I can connect to unsecure networks fine (though the only one has one bar and doesn't work very well). I feel like a noob with windows XP now

I'm typing the passcode as a word, so not hex or anything. We're using WEP security. Any ideas?

Thanks for your time

soccerdude · 01-07-2009, 07:55 PM

What program are you using to access the network? Think Vantage Access Connections or Windows built in software?

speedyink · 01-07-2009, 08:38 PM

Windows built in. I plugged in a usb wireless adapter and it can connect just fine

soccerdude · 01-07-2009, 09:05 PM

That's strange...

Try using the Think Vantage Access Connections. If the computer doesn't already have it installed, download it from Lenovo's website. Also make sure you have the newest driver for the wireless card.

speedyink · 01-08-2009, 01:37 AM

Thats what I tried originally cause thats what it was defaulted as, and it would just constantly say that the adapter was turned off, even after repeated attempts to turn it on. The windows one actually detects hotspots, so thats what I've been using.

The adapter might just be buggered...

soccerdude · 01-08-2009, 02:44 AM

Not sure if this will help but press Fn and F5. Then click on Wireless Radio at the top. Click on Power on, then click on Find Wireless Network and click on the network you would like to connect to.

You can also try clicking on the ThinkVantage Access Connections in the taskbar. Then click on Modify Wlan Settings and then fill out what needs to be filled out.

01-07-2009, 04:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
speedyink Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vancouver Isl, BC Age: 22 Posts: 3,035	Can't connect to Secure Networks I'm trying to connect an IBM T41 to a secure wireless network, and it says connecting for about 30 seconds, then just disappears and doesn't connect. I'm using an updated XP Pro SP2. I can connect to unsecure networks fine (though the only one has one bar and doesn't work very well). I feel like a noob with windows XP now I'm typing the passcode as a word, so not hex or anything. We're using WEP security. Any ideas? Thanks for your time __________________ Acer AM5100/Acer 6920G/Asus EEE 900HA AMD Phenom X4 9500 2.2GHZ/C2D T8300 @ 2.4ghz/Atom 1.6ghz 8GB DDR2 RAM/4GB DDR2 Ram/2GB DDR2 1TB HDD/320GB HDD/250 GB 512mb GeForce 8800GTS/512mb Geforce 9500M GS/Intel GMA 950 32" Viewsonic 1360x768/16" 1920x1080/8.9" 1024x600 Win 7 Ultimate all round My Deviantart

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speedyink Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vancouver Isl, BC Age: 22 Posts: 3,035	Windows built in. I plugged in a usb wireless adapter and it can connect just fine __________________ Acer AM5100/Acer 6920G/Asus EEE 900HA AMD Phenom X4 9500 2.2GHZ/C2D T8300 @ 2.4ghz/Atom 1.6ghz 8GB DDR2 RAM/4GB DDR2 Ram/2GB DDR2 1TB HDD/320GB HDD/250 GB 512mb GeForce 8800GTS/512mb Geforce 9500M GS/Intel GMA 950 32" Viewsonic 1360x768/16" 1920x1080/8.9" 1024x600 Win 7 Ultimate all round My Deviantart

01-08-2009, 01:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
speedyink Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vancouver Isl, BC Age: 22 Posts: 3,035	Thats what I tried originally cause thats what it was defaulted as, and it would just constantly say that the adapter was turned off, even after repeated attempts to turn it on. The windows one actually detects hotspots, so thats what I've been using. The adapter might just be buggered... __________________ Acer AM5100/Acer 6920G/Asus EEE 900HA AMD Phenom X4 9500 2.2GHZ/C2D T8300 @ 2.4ghz/Atom 1.6ghz 8GB DDR2 RAM/4GB DDR2 Ram/2GB DDR2 1TB HDD/320GB HDD/250 GB 512mb GeForce 8800GTS/512mb Geforce 9500M GS/Intel GMA 950 32" Viewsonic 1360x768/16" 1920x1080/8.9" 1024x600 Win 7 Ultimate all round My Deviantart

01-08-2009, 02:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
soccerdude Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 839	Not sure if this will help but press Fn and F5. Then click on Wireless Radio at the top. Click on Power on, then click on Find Wireless Network and click on the network you would like to connect to. You can also try clicking on the ThinkVantage Access Connections in the taskbar. Then click on Modify Wlan Settings and then fill out what needs to be filled out. Last edited by soccerdude; 01-08-2009 at 02:47 AM.

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01-07-2009, 07:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
soccerdude Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 839	What program are you using to access the network? Think Vantage Access Connections or Windows built in software?

01-07-2009, 09:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
soccerdude Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 839	That's strange... Try using the Think Vantage Access Connections. If the computer doesn't already have it installed, download it from Lenovo's website. Also make sure you have the newest driver for the wireless card.

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