[Solved] Why does my PC connect wirelessly to my router, but my wifes laptop will not

[Duckhook503]

Hello Ladies & Gents.

 

I wonder if some kind soul can, in very simple terms solve a problem.

 

I live in Ireland, and have recently installed a new (well new to me ) router. I have replaced the supplied Vodafone router, which packed up, with a Buffalo WBMR G54. I connect my P.C. to this wirelessly through a Belkin dongle. This works perfectly. However if my wife wishes to use her laptop, and connect to the net, although it states that the Buffalo is available, and the signal is good, a message appears

 

"The settings saved on this computer for this network do not match the requirements of this network"

 

I am completely at a loss to know what needs to be adjusted on a laptop. I thought the whole point was that they can be used anywhere without any fiddling at all.

 

If anybody can in very simple language point me in the right direction, you will go straight to the top of my Christmas card list

 

Many thanks

[seedy21]

Hello Duckhook 503 and Welcome to FPCH

 

 

Please can you tell me what verison of Windows your Wife machine is ???

[Duckhook503]

Hello.

 

Also running on Vista

[KenB]

Hi - I can see that you are still on line so ......

 

Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Manage Wireless Networks ( left side of screen )

Right click on your Network > Remove Network > click OK

 

Then right click on the Monitor Icon ( bottom right of screen ) > Connect to a Network

select your Network ......have the Network Key handy.

 

Hope this helps.

[Duckhook503]

KenB.

 

A giant amoung men. First time, even by a simple soul like me. Many thanks.

[KenB]

You are very welcome - happy that it was that simple :)

 

KenB.

 

A giant amoung men.

I hope Starbuck is reading this :)