[JulietP]

Hi,
I just bought a laptop last night. It is a Toshiba, running Windows 7, 64-bit. When I attempted to connect to our router, it finds the network, but when I put in the key, it will not connect. We have a Linksys WRT54GS Router with WPA-Personal security, and I have added the laptop's MAC address to the filter. I cut and pasted the 64 character key, so I know it wasn't typed-in wrong.

When I run the troubleshooter on Windows 7, it suggests turning the router on/off, which I have, and it recognizes that I have, but still will not allow it to connect.

Any help is GREATLY appreciated!

Juliet

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Hello again JulietP

Q&D:using a functioning PC, login to the WRT54GS and disable security temporarily, saving your settings. Reboot the new Toshiba and try connecting to your network. Did it work?

[DaffyKantReed]

Hello again JulietP

Q&D:using a functioning PC, login to the WRT54GS and disable security temporarily, saving your settings. Reboot the new Toshiba and try connecting to your network. Did it work?

[JulietP]

Hi again DaffyKantReed!

I am at work right now, but I will try that when I get home and let you know how it works.

Thanks!
Juliet

[DaffyKantReed]

Sure thing.

[JulietP]

Turning off security didn't help, it still won't connect. It tells me there is a problem with the access point. I checked, and according to MS, our router is compatible with Windows 7.

Any ideas?

[DaffyKantReed]

You say you've configured MAC address filtering on the WRT54GS. I would remove any items from the list. Also, use only the Windows 7 wireless utility. If a Toshiba utility exists, and I suspect it does, uninstall it.

Once your dropped security, your laptop should have connected without a hitch.

[JulietP]

Cool! I removed the MAC Filtering and it connected right away! I have never had a problem with that before, just adding a device to the list was all I ever needed to do, but I am just as happy with it off since we have WPA security.

DaffyKantReed, I can't thank you enough (once again)!!! Now I can truly enjoy my new laptop!

[DaffyKantReed]

I love a happy ending.

With WPA security and a long passphrase (key), you don't have too much to worry about even if you're not using MAC address filtering. If, at some point in time, all of your devices can use WPA2, it would be a good idea to make the change.

[JulietP]

Thanks again, and I will definitely keep that in mind!

[DaffyKantReed]

Any time.