I use a Dell Inspiron 600m notebook. When I go to the library [or anywhere
for that matter] I can either connect wirelessly or with CAT 5 Ethernet
which ever I choose with no problem, no hassle. At home it is another story.

If I want to hook up to my MN 500 Router with CAT 5 I have to go nuts
disabling the wireless connection and rebooting several times. If I am
successful in getting connected it doesn't last very long and just
evaporates, no error messages jut goes away.

I have tried all the ports on the router and get the same results.
I have spent several hours with Dell Support.
I have totally started from scratch with my base station setup.

It makes no sense that this notebook works with whatever is available while
traveling, but, when I get home it becomes the "unruly" kid and drives me
nuts.

Has anyone a clue what it is I am missing?

--
FrankO

It seems that by using a Ethernet adapter in the PCMCIA slot has solved this
problem. The jury's still out, but it has been 3 days and counting -knock on
wood.

Now if I could figure out what the "F" & "L" lights mean...

Thanks to everyone for your help.


--
FrankO
"Frank Parmelee" <parmelee9512@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
news:OQN$1mODHHA.4404@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>I use a Dell Inspiron 600m notebook. When I go to the library [or anywhere
>for that matter] I can either connect wirelessly or with CAT 5 Ethernet
>which ever I choose with no problem, no hassle. At home it is another
>story.
>
> If I want to hook up to my MN 500 Router with CAT 5 I have to go nuts
> disabling the wireless connection and rebooting several times. If I am
> successful in getting connected it doesn't last very long and just
> evaporates, no error messages jut goes away.
>
> I have tried all the ports on the router and get the same results.
> I have spent several hours with Dell Support.
> I have totally started from scratch with my base station setup.
>
> It makes no sense that this notebook works with whatever is available
> while traveling, but, when I get home it becomes the "unruly" kid and
> drives me nuts.
>
> Has anyone a clue what it is I am missing?
>
> --
> FrankO
>

>Don't feel lonely in that respect Frank, the same exact thing happens to me!
but only on my P.C. at home! and only on msn games browser! (and I have sent
support a dozen e-mails asking for info. So that I can correct the problem!
and get
no answers! (I have been trying since October of 2006 with no explanation
forthcoming yet)! So, if you find out anything! I would appreciate a hand off!

"Frank Parmelee" wrote:

> I use a Dell Inspiron 600m notebook. When I go to the library [or anywhere
> for that matter] I can either connect wirelessly or with CAT 5 Ethernet
> which ever I choose with no problem, no hassle. At home it is another story.
>
> If I want to hook up to my MN 500 Router with CAT 5 I have to go nuts
> disabling the wireless connection and rebooting several times. If I am
> successful in getting connected it doesn't last very long and just
> evaporates, no error messages jut goes away.
>
> I have tried all the ports on the router and get the same results.
> I have spent several hours with Dell Support.
> I have totally started from scratch with my base station setup.
>
> It makes no sense that this notebook works with whatever is available while
> traveling, but, when I get home it becomes the "unruly" kid and drives me
> nuts.
>
> Has anyone a clue what it is I am missing?
>
> --
> FrankO
>
>
>

If you're using WEP encryption, make sure the PC has the proper key and is
attempting to connect on the proper channel. If you open Network
Connections, and it is showing both a wired connection and the wireless
connection, it may accidentally be bridging, or trying to use the two in
combination. You can simply right-click the wired connection and select
Disable, restart the system and see how it functions.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"Disconnected" <Disconnected@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:6EE4A5BB-E213-4F14-BF4F-BA743D144D46@microsoft.com...
> >Don't feel lonely in that respect Frank, the same exact thing happens to
> >me!
> but only on my P.C. at home! and only on msn games browser! (and I have
> sent
> support a dozen e-mails asking for info. So that I can correct the
> problem!
> and get
> no answers! (I have been trying since October of 2006 with no explanation
> forthcoming yet)! So, if you find out anything! I would appreciate a hand
> off!
>
> "Frank Parmelee" wrote:
>
>> I use a Dell Inspiron 600m notebook. When I go to the library [or
>> anywhere
>> for that matter] I can either connect wirelessly or with CAT 5 Ethernet
>> which ever I choose with no problem, no hassle. At home it is another
>> story.
>>
>> If I want to hook up to my MN 500 Router with CAT 5 I have to go nuts
>> disabling the wireless connection and rebooting several times. If I am
>> successful in getting connected it doesn't last very long and just
>> evaporates, no error messages jut goes away.
>>
>> I have tried all the ports on the router and get the same results.
>> I have spent several hours with Dell Support.
>> I have totally started from scratch with my base station setup.
>>
>> It makes no sense that this notebook works with whatever is available
>> while
>> traveling, but, when I get home it becomes the "unruly" kid and drives me
>> nuts.
>>
>> Has anyone a clue what it is I am missing?
>>
>> --
>> FrankO
>>
>>
>>