Chord u u (dots 1 3 6) will make every letter cap until you hit space.  For
one letter cap, just do a chord u (dots 1 3 6) and that letter that follows
will be caps and the rest of the string of letters will be lower case until
you do the chord dots 1 3 6 again.

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark Vincent
Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2005 21:09
To: Braillenote List
Subject: Re: [Braillenote] Wireless network problem

jim
jus tried this on a pk, and it doesn't like my wep format. how would i put 
the letters in caps?
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From: "James Aldrich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Braillenote List" <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2005 1:41 PM
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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