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USB Dongle Woes

  • 25-09-2007 8:31am
    #1
    PaulKK
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,279 ✭✭✭


    Hi all,

    I posted this in networking, but it seems very quiet, so maybe you guys can help.

    I've been trying to set up a wireless usb dongle on a new dell machine running windows vista. The dongle is branded Canyon and I believe the model is RT73.

    I have downloaded and installed the vista drivers for it, however, it still refuses to work properly. Sometimes it connects ok for a few mins then disconnects, sometimes it connects and reports local access only, and eventually it does not connect at all.

    The signal strenght is fine, it has a minimum of good at all times and the network is unencrypted.

    Can anyone shed some light on this for me?

    Any help appreciated, thanks in advance.


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  • #2
    PaulKK
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,279 ✭✭✭PaulKK


    Bump - Anyone got any help on this?


  • #3
    ethernet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,568 ✭✭✭ethernet


    Are you using Windows' in-built wireless utility to connect or software that came with the device?

    Try changing the channel used for your wifi from the router.


  • #4
    PaulKK
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,279 ✭✭✭PaulKK


    Im using the windows utility for this.. Im afraid I cant change the channel as i'm trying to connect to college network.

    Any help appreciated.


  • #5
    ethernet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,568 ✭✭✭ethernet


    Did you sign up for it through the uni? They may block everyone until you fill out a form first. Usually want your MAC address.

    Are you getting an IP address by DHCP?


  • #6
    PaulKK
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,279 ✭✭✭PaulKK


    I have it working on my laptop no problem, there is no sign up required, its just an open unencrypted network, just specify a proxy to get explorer and firefox working is all.

    The IP is dynamically assigned each time its connected so don't think its a problem there, am pretty stumped by it.


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  • #7
    ethernet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,568 ✭✭✭ethernet


    Can you ping? Fire up Command Prompt and type:
    ping www.google.ie
    and hit return.

    Seeing as you're using the Windows wireless utility, be sure to disable the one that was installed with the software [if there is one].

    If the connection drops at random times, I'd be inclined to put the blame on another wireless device, like a cordless phone, a microwave, wireless video sender, etc. Not much you can do about that though.


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