Need Help Setting Up D-Link DWL-G520

[codered6651]

Hello Everyone,
I've decided to setup a wireless adapter, being the dunce I am about these things I need some help in getting this puppy connected. I've installed the adapter and drivers. I tried configuring the adapter by using Windows Zero Configuration. The thing is I'm not finding any available wireless networks it's completely empty. What have I done or need to do to get connection.

Please use layman terms this is all new to me hopefully it won't be too painful .

BTW, I'm connected by Verizon DSL using a Actiontec GT704WG Wireless DSL Modem/Router.

[glc]

1. Is the wireless section of your router turned on?

2. How far from the router is the wireless card, and is the antenna connected?

[codered6651]

Originally Posted by glc 1. Is the wireless section of your router turned on? 2. How far from the router is the wireless card, and is the antenna connected?

1. Here is info to question #1

Info from the modem/router:

Current Wireless Status:
Wireless: ON
ESSID: ORZB0
WEP: ON
WEP KEY: 58c63b0f862949e08e299448eb
Channel: 9
SSID Broadcast: Enabled
MAC Authentication: Enabled
Wireless Mode: Mixed - accepts 802.11b and 802.11g connections
Packets Sent: 2222
Packets Received: 0

2. Info on question #2 the router/modem is about 2ft. from wireless card and the wireless card has an antenna attached.


This is ipconfig info:

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\YVONNE J BOLDEN>ipconfig /all

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : familycomputer
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : domain_not_set.invalid

Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection 2:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : D-Link AirPlus DWL-G520 Wireless PCI
Adapter(rev.B)
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-13-46-98-4A-27

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : domain_not_set.invalid
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/1000 CT Desktop Connect
ion
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-01-29-D0-F8-02
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.64
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
192.168.1.1
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Friday, August 17, 2007 2:13:29 PM
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Saturday, August 18, 2007 2:13:29 PM

[glc]

Why are you trying to run it both wired and wireless?

[codered6651]

Originally Posted by glc Why are you trying to run it both wired and wireless?

Well I stated in my first post I didn't know what I was doing , I'm was just taking a shot at installing it. I would like to have wireless for when my son comes home so he can do his work on his laptop from anywhere in the house. Also, since I have the adapter I'd like to know how to hook it up. I can stay wired if need be, didn't know one had to be disabled to work. Can you help me out?

[glc]

Unless THAT computer is going to be run wireless, uninstall the card. When your son comes home, configure the wireless on HIS laptop. The router is ready to go, it has a SSID and a security key, that's all you need. If you need to change any router configurations, do it wired from your computer.

[codered6651]

Originally Posted by glc Unless THAT computer is going to be run wireless, uninstall the card. When your son comes home, configure the wireless on HIS laptop. The router is ready to go, it has a SSID and a security key, that's all you need. If you need to change any router configurations, do it wired from your computer.

So, I really don't need a wireless card, my son can get wireless from his laptop with my desktop being wired. This sounds great . Now off to ebay to sell this sucker .