Wirless network connected...but not?
 

I just bought a d link wireless router.
I set it up so my internet(cable) goes to the router, as does my main computer.
my laptop connects wirelessly.

I can connect to the internet on both computers. I havent tried to do any file or printer sharing yet.
I have this program called Network Magic that helps me check traffic on my network and other stuff.

the problem that Im having is that my laptop never fully connects to the network. when I open the "wireless networks in range" thing and click on connect, it'll attempt to connect, and even say I'm connected in the Network Magic prog. I can even connect to the Internet.
just in the system tray it wont say connected, and I think this causes it to not be fully connected. I have to click on connect again every 20 minutes or so. I just disconects me.

Also in "wireless networks in range" it says I'm an unsecured network. How can I make myself secured?
thanks!

Sounds like you need to go into the wireless settings in your router and setup the security options, then setup your laptop with the same settings.

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/more...lesssetup.mspx

hmm, well I resetup my connection. So it now says security enabled. However, I still cant fully connect as I would like to.

hmm, well I think I might have fixed it, the thing is now I have to enter my 26digit password evertime I connect.
anyway to bypass this?

The software for your wireless card should have an option to save a profile. Just save a profile with your password entered and it should always be there.

thanks, I actually figured it out myself a few days ago. I guess i should have gave this another up.
I love this wireless!
I thought that I would have to have my main desktop on at all times, but have found out that I don't!
so cool, to be able to just turn my laptop on and connect.