Change the SSID to a unique and easily identifiable SSID. Is the wireless network using a unique SSID? Its possible that if its not your trying to connect to a nearby network using the same default SSID. Is the wireless network SSID being broadcast? Not doing so can cause connectivity issues and is not a valid security measure in any case. Jacks on it because the base station and a network printer are attached)? Or is it simply impossible to connect a PC to a mac wireless network? Are there any other things I can try? Do I need a different adapter? Would it be better to run a cable to the DSL router (though there do not appear to be any more available Would it help to move the DSL router and wireless base station in case interference is the source of the problem?īoth are in a different room and at a diagonal from where my desktop is set up. To adjust the wireless network, but there are no settings or buttons on the Mac AirPort base station to change, or to call AT&T, our DSL provider. My roommate has little difficulty with the connection. They say it is working normally and provided no further assistance. I have called the manufacturer, who walked me through reinstalling the drivers and testing the adapter. I've re-confirmed the network name and encryption key.

In the command prompt as per the troubleshooting instructions in the owner's manual, and it looked like every entry was 'disconnected.' There were no instructions on how to change any of these settings. I have tried de-selecting the dial-up connection as the default and disabled an Intel wireless network that appears in the Device Manager alongside the Apple Network, but neither has made any difference. When I do get a connection, it averages 3/4 bars though this makes no difference to the function. The connection seems to appear and reappear in my list of available networks, connect and disconnect arbitrarily. I can only get 'limited connectivity' with this adapter, which basically means I have no network function Hi, I purchased a D-Link DWA-130 Wireless N USB adapter on the recommendation of my campus computer store to connect to the wireless network in my apt.

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