OK! Try going to a web site first. If you accomplish that, you will be well on your way I hope!
Jim Aldrich > ----- Original Message ----- >From: "Mark Vincent" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: "Braillenote List" <[email protected] >Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2005 23:12:20 -0700 >Subject: Re: [Braillenote] Wireless network problem > find server.ok so now it has connect, and telling me it can >----- Original Message ----- >From: "James Aldrich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: "Braillenote List" <[email protected] >Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2005 3:24 PM >Subject: Re: [Braillenote] Wireless network problem >> Type all letters and numbers together with no spaces. >> Jim >> At 09:22 PM 08/13/2005 , you wrote: >>>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] >>>To: "'Braillenote List'" <[email protected] >>>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. >>>-----Original Message----- >>>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? >>>----- Original Message ----- 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 >>>>>___ >>>>>To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >>>>>[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>>To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >>>>>http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote >>>>___ >>>>To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >>>>[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >>>>http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote >>>>-- >>>>This email has been verified as Virus free >>>>Virus Protection and more available at http://www.plus.net >>>>-- >>>>No virus found in this incoming message. >>>>Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. >>>>Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.8/71 - Release Date: 12/08/2005 >>>-- >>>No virus found in this outgoing message. >>>Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. >>>Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.8/71 - Release Date: 12/08/2005 >>>___ >>>To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >>>[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >>>http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote >>>___ >>>To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >>>[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >>>http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote >>>-- >>>This email has been verified as Virus free >>>Virus Protection and more available at http://www.plus.net >>>-- >>>No virus found in this incoming message. >>>Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. >>>Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.8/71 - Release Date: 12/08/2005 >>>-- >>>No virus found in this outgoing message. >>>Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. >>>Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.8/71 - Release Date: 12/08/2005 >>>___ >>>To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >>>[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >>>http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote >> ___ >> To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >> http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote >> -- >> This email has been verified as Virus free >> Virus Protection and more available at http://www.plus.net >> -- >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. >> Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.8/71 - Release Date: 12/08/2005 >-- >No virus found in this outgoing message. >Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. >Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.8/71 - Release Date: 12/08/2005 >___ >To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote
