I hate wireless networks

[gonzo_akl]

a workmate sent me a dilbert on wireless networks

[scracha]

I've been fucking around for an hour trying to sort out this wireless network. And I'm still no closer than I was before. I'd rather spend some time in the attic with a drill and a long cable doing it properly for once than fuck around all night long on the piss trying to sort out this wireless shit.

If it's a telecon Thomson thingie then be aware that the default password is uppercase. Try initially turning off encryption on the wifi modem. If it's wireless N then initially set it to wireless G only. If it's win XP and you change a wireless setting on the modem then it's easier to just erase the wireless network settings on the PC (symptoms are it never gets an IP address). Avoid 3rd party wireless "helper" applications when possible. If you're still stumped then get a helpful kiwibiker to help yer.

Pdarth....what Kev hasn't mentioned is that he is currently in OZ so the kiwi vodafone software may have wrong APN settings and suchlike.

Kev, unplug the other PC from the network (or turn off it's wireless). Plug in vodyfoney stick thingie. If it doesn't work in the other PC then chances are it's a vodyfone problem and not your lapdog.

[p.dath]

Pdarth....what Kev hasn't mentioned is that he is currently in OZ so the kiwi vodafone software may have wrong APN settings and suchlike.

if it is a NZ SIM, then there is a slim chance it has not been enabled for roaming - but be carefull, roaming data is very expensive. Cheaper to go and get a pre-pay SIM locally.

[kevfromcoro]

if it is a NZ SIM, then there is a slim chance it has not been enabled for roaming - but be carefull, roaming data is very expensive. Cheaper to go and get a pre-pay SIM locally.

nah its a vodafone ozzie sim....
vodafone over here is a different co to nz....
was working for 6 months ............ perfect...
its just had a fit...........................................

[SMOKEU]

Cheers for all the help people, my dads mate sorted it out in the end. It took him about 6 hours to get it going.

[scracha]

Cheers for all the help people, my dads mate sorted it out in the end. It took him about 6 hours to get it going.

BWHHAHAHAAHAHAHAH .,...... sounds like me whenever I use a spanner.

[SMOKEU]

BWHHAHAHAAHAHAHAH .,...... sounds like me whenever I use a spanner.

Same here, I'd rather pay a pro to do something properly from the start than to fuck it up trying to DIY.