hmmm, just got a 128bit key, do i put spaces in? pk still doesn't like the
format
----- Original Message ----- From: "G B" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2005 1:24 PM
Subject: RE: [Braillenote] Wireless network problem
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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Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2005 21:09
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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?
----- Original Message ----- From: "James Aldrich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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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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