Hi Jim,
Well, so far, so good. Thank you for the detailed message. I am, by no
means, an expert in networking, but I have networked a couple of PCs and a
Mac here in the office. I really can't tell you exactly why the BrailleNote
was having so much trouble, but now, everything is fine. I did, in fact,
delete all of my connection configurations and started from scratch. Maybe,
that was the answer.
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Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2005 4:42 PM
To: Braillenote List
Subject: RE: [Braillenote] Wireless network problem
Hello john, Paul,, Don and list,
I had similar problems with connecting to my wireless network with my BN 32.
I got the network but couldn't get onto a web site or receive my Email. I
fiddled with it for a week I think. I'm certain Don remembers that and Paul
may also remember my frustration with connecting to my network. The
computer tech who was helping me at the time suggested I delete the
connection configuration completely and reconstruct it from the beginning.
This is very important so if you have more than one connection configuration
in your unit, dump all of them and start over. I did so but I didn't type
everything in. I scanned for available network and that was found. and that
was my network. All fine and good so far. At this point, your new
connection configuration is created! You need only refine it a bit. You
will find that your new configuration doesn't have a name yet. This is
optional but very useful. You can name it after your network as linksys or
whatever name you put for your network. Rhonda suggests wireless and that
isn't a bad choice till you encounter other networks. Each connection
configuration should have a name. One I set up has the name of a
restaurant. The items in your configuration list are common network
settings so I'd leave them alone for now. While in this review
configuration connection, you need to type backspace with dots 1, 4 on a BT
keyboard to change any options. Go to Use Wep? By default, it says no,
change that to yes if WEP is used on your network. When typing the WEP code
into your BN, make certain it is typed in exactly the way your computer and
network has it entered. My particular wep code has two letters in it in all
caps and the rest is numbers. The two letters are not together, they are
scattered throughout my code. This in itself shouldn't make much
difference, I'm only describing how my WEP code looks. This will continue
to show under the WEP Key option. Don can tell you what it should consist
of. I think it is letters A through F and numbers one through nine if I'm
not mistaken. If you still don't have a connection, disable the WEP Code in
your network and try it. If you are getting on web sites, you will know
that the WEP code issue must be resolved. I would exit out of your
configuration at this time, type Y for yes to save all changes and you
should be good to go.
At this point, I'd go into the configuration menu and look for active
connection details after you have made connection with your network. You
should see the name you gave your configuration connection. You then should
see the status which tells you whether you are connected to your network or
not. I get with my present ambicom card minus 30 DBM for signal strength.
When I used my wife's card, I often got minus 20 or 25 DBM with it. I've
averaged minus 30 DBM with my present card. Your next option to pay very
close attention to is the IP address. Mine is presently showing
192.168.45.101. Your IP address doesn't need to agree with what I wrote
here. It does need to be close to the IP address your computer on your
network is showing. Usually this address should end with 00, 01, or 02
usually depending on how many devices are connecting to your network. If
you are getting some off the wall number like 156 at the end or 159 or
something totally different than 00, 01 or 02 at the end, this would mean
you won't be able to make a proper connection to go on line or receive
Email. If your IP address is very similar to what your computer is reading,
let's say your computer ends in 00 and your BN ends with 01, you have a good
chance of making good connection to go on line or get Email. It is
possible your numbers may be different from mine, the fact remains the IP
address between your computer and your BN must be similar or you may not be
able to go on line or receive Email. My computer tech wasn't concerned
about the DNS address but I'm finding it is close to the IP address on mine
with 192.168.45.1. Should all the numbers appear as they should and if they
are similar, try going to a web site first. If all is well, you'll be on
that site. If going on the web works nicely, try your Email. Double check
all settings in your directory of Email Accounts. When you receive Email,
you'll be asked which connection to use. Type enter on your connection
configuration you set up. Then, select your directory of Email acounts, the
last one used will be the one which is suggested. If your Email comes down
properly, you are good to go.
I don't claim to be an expert with setting up networks. I simply remembered
what my computer tech paid attention to. Perhaps one day I'll learn how to
set up a network for myself (grin smile)!
Usually by the time I write a similar message as this, the one having the
problem usually gets it going so hope this happens for you (grin smile)!
HTH
Jim Aldrich
At 04:31 PM 08/12/2005 , you wrote:
>John,
>
>Sounds like you may have tried this, but try removing the card prior to
>doing the reset. If that doesn't do it, try doing the reset while the
>card is still in the unit.
>
>As for the signal strength, the lower the number the better the signal.
>If I'm close to my router I can get a signal with a number as low as 27
>but 31 or so is more common.
>
>If I'm a room or two away, the signal can drop to around 50 or so.
>I've seen signals which work at about 65 however.
>
>Unfortunately, it's only a relative indicator.
>
>If everything else fails, you might try the reset Paul mentioned with
>the record button held down while you press reset.
>
>Note that this will probably require a reset of the clock, but it
>appears to be the "ultimate" reset on the MPower which is what I believe
you're using.
>
>Don
>
>
>
>
>
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