Ouchy Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Hey guys. My dad just bought a new modem/router, as our old one stopped working. The new one is:Linksys WAG320N DUAL BAND ADSL2+ MODEM AND ROUTER Now, on both our old computer running xp sp3, and the main computer with vista, it connected fine. Heck, it even connects to my iPod, which is how I am typing this.The problem, is my laptop. It is running windows xp sp3. It recognizes the network, but it keeps saying "validating identity" :( Any solutions? Got it working #-o My relaxation method involves a bottle of lotion, beautiful women, and partial nudity. Yes I get massages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiel Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 windows hates wireless. Its the only possible explanation. I've had my wireless go offline for all my windows computers for weeks at a time, but still work on my imac, macbook, linux and ipod touch -.-. DK drops (solo/LS): 66 hatchets, 14 archer rings, 13 berserker rings, 17 warrior rings, 12 seerculls, 13 mud staves, 7 seers ringsQBD drops: 1 kite, 2 visages, 4 dragonbone kits, 3 effigies, lots of crossbow partsCR vs. CLS threads always turn into discussions about penis size....It's not called a Compensation Longsword for nothing.I've sent a 12k combat mission to have Aiel assassinated (poor bastard isn't even Pincers-tier difficulty). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 ^ Pretty much sums it up. Try:Checking your Network Card and see if the latest Drivers are installed.If you can manually put in the SSID/Address of the Wifi on your laptop.If you haven't entered in the security details. Dont bother with Microsoft's Guides on their site. They're just as useless as Vista 32 Bit. Popoto.~<3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_love_burritos Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 ^ Yep. Also, make sure you've got MAC filtering enabled and have the MAC address of your laptop "hooked up" with whatever access rule you have on your wireless network. I mention this only because, I had the same problem with an Iphone with the "validating identity" and so I just made sure I had the MAC addresses verified. :thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouchy Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 Sorry to seem rather, n00bish... But how do I check that I have the latest drivers, and then how would I got about updating it? Thanks in advance. EDIT: Uhh... I got my internet working. I went into settings, and I just typed the password in manually. God I feel stupid. Feel free to lock now :rolleyes: My relaxation method involves a bottle of lotion, beautiful women, and partial nudity. Yes I get massages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbrideau Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 windows hates wireless. Its the only possible explanation. I've had my wireless go offline for all my windows computers for weeks at a time, but still work on my imac, macbook, linux and ipod touch -.-.You obviously didn't do something. I have never lost the wireless connection on my laptop, may it be the time it was on Vista or now on 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jernlov Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 And the fact that Linux hates wireless more than just about anything I've ever used is ringing a few alarm bells here. Steam | Soup | Last.fm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solartide Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Know what hates wireless? Remember those titanium macs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ember Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 And the fact that Linux hates wireless more than just about anything I've ever used is ringing a few alarm bells here.That's funny.The only problems I've had with wireless on Linux were related to chipset manufacturers not providing drivers. Even then, I was able to get some cards working with help from the community forums and projects like NDISwrapper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 windows hates wireless. Its the only possible explanation. I've had my wireless go offline for all my windows computers for weeks at a time, but still work on my imac, macbook, linux and ipod touch -.-.You obviously didn't do something. I have never lost the wireless connection on my laptop, may it be the time it was on Vista or now on 7.That doesn't mean that it isn't a problem for some. :mellow: It happened to me many times in Vista. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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