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  Jun 10 2009, 09:41 PM
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My roommate recently set up a new network with a new router (Buffalo). The old network with a linksys router worked just fine.
However, I found out that Windows 7 cannot connect to this new router. It recognizes the network and tries to connect, but fails. The network diagnostic didn't work. I tried unplugging the cable modem and waiting 10 seconds, restarting the router.. none of that worked. I'm running Windows 7 on a santa rosa Macbook Pro via bootcamp. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! |
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Jun 11 2009, 12:05 PM
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Windows 7 does not run very well on Bootcamp from what I have read. What build of 7 are you running?
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Jun 11 2009, 12:17 PM
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Member Posts: 482 From: USA OS: OSX Leopard, Windows 7 RC |
Windows 7 has been fairly stable using boot camp. Most problems occur because of software compatibility, not because of the operating system.
I'm using the Windows 7 RC, build 7100. |
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Jun 11 2009, 12:21 PM
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Member Posts: 595 From: localhost OS: A wide variety |
I mean as far as devices working properly, especially wireless networking.
Is there a specific failure message? |
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Jun 11 2009, 03:07 PM
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Member Posts: 482 From: USA OS: OSX Leopard, Windows 7 RC |
oh ok. Yeah, I figured it was probably an incompatible router.
It just says failed to connect and directs me to the wireless diagnostics. |
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Jun 11 2009, 03:17 PM
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Member Posts: 595 From: localhost OS: A wide variety |
QUOTE (Numb Remxed @ Jun 11 2009, 05:07 PM)  oh ok. Yeah, I figured it was probably an incompatible router. It just says failed to connect and directs me to the wireless diagnostics. Perhaps a FW upgrade to your existing router or swapping it out for a different one then. Any issues connecting to that router in OSX? |
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Jun 11 2009, 03:31 PM
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Member Posts: 482 From: USA OS: OSX Leopard, Windows 7 RC |
Yeah I can connect fine in OSX. I'm gonna try to see if I can get the old router back, or a fw update on the new one. Thanks for your help.
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