need help getting wifi and broadband working

[Tig]

If you can connect but can't get to a URL then you may have a DNS problem.
Can you get to the router default IP? 192.168.x.1?
If so then try inputting the TBN IP address (208.100.11.68 ) into your browser.
If the page comes up then it's just a matter of getting your DNS sorted out.

 

[Soundguy]

When you install the Sprint Smartview software, it wants to take control of your WiFi, too. There's an option in the Smartview (tools -> settings -> client) that says "Use this as my default WiFi management utility". Clear that checkbox.

I suspect the Sprint software is conflicting with either Windows, or whatever management software your WiFi card is using.

Good luck...

Rick

it's sprint mobile broadband , by franklin wireless evdo.. etc... I don't have smartview software.

soundguy

 

[Soundguy]

The conflict that has been mentioned is most likely a problem with two DHCP servers running on the same network...this will not work...

DHCP servers are programs that give the modem, router etc. to assign a unique IP address to all the computers etc onthe ntework...

try disabling the DHCP on one or the other of the two wireles boxes

not sure how this would happen since I'm not on wifi when i fire up the broadband, and vs a vs.

no 'wireless' box on the wifi.. it's built into the computer.

the settings for dhcp are set to not let others connect to the internet thru this cpu.. that's the only think I can find.. don't even actually see 'dhcp'.. just those settings.. etc.

soundguy

 

[Soundguy]

ok.. so get this.. weird...

I get to lunch, whip out the netbook, slap in the aircard, figure I will have to reinstall software.. nope.. internet comes right up..no problem.

just stopped back at the office and for S & G's I whip out the netbook, turn on, re-enable wireless.. nothing happened.. it did not auto reconnect.. I double click on the wireless icon.. says no network in range.. I refresh it.. our network appears.. and it auto connects.. and poof..I can browse..

so.. can worrying about a problem actually fix it?

did nothing different last night and had a hard time.. had to have xp 'repair the connection.. etc..

weird..

holding my breath now to see if it keeps doing it correctly..

soundguy

ps..

will post back.. and thanks for all the sugestions

 

[/pine]

OK sorry....I misunderstood the "air card" as being some sort of wireless access point...

But I'm still not sure what you are using the "sprint USB modem" if you have wifi ?

where is the wifi being transmitted from your modem or a router? or possibly a combination?

 

[riptides]

What software is the Franklin Wireless connection calling to enable EVDO?

Your PC must have a toggle somewhere on it for WiFi - turn it on.

The software for the aircard needs to also take control of the WiFi connection.

 

[MossRoad]

so.. can worrying about a problem actually fix it?

Yes! Many times a week I am called to help someone with a computer problem. I walk up, say howdy do, show me the problem.... they cannot reproduce it. Good mojo!!!

 

[MossRoad]

OK sorry....I misunderstood the "air card" as being some sort of wireless access point...

But I'm still not sure what you are using the "sprint USB modem" if you have wifi ?

where is the wifi being transmitted from your modem or a router? or possibly a combination?

He uses Sprint broadband when out of the office for internet access. When in house or at home he uses the local wireless network instead of Sprint. He is having trouble switching from one to the other.

 

[Soundguy]

OK sorry....I misunderstood the "air card" as being some sort of wireless access point...

But I'm still not sure what you are using the "sprint USB modem" if you have wifi ?

where is the wifi being transmitted from your modem or a router? or possibly a combination?

Ok.. I have a usb broadband modem for when I am on the road and there is NO wifi available.

when I am around wifi, like at work, where our DSL modem is also a WIFI access point, I remove the usb broadband modem, and then switch over to wifi.

soundguy

 

[Soundguy]

What software is the Franklin Wireless connection calling to enable EVDO?

Your PC must have a toggle somewhere on it for WiFi - turn it on.

The software for the aircard needs to also take control of the WiFi connection.

Spriont mobile broadband connection manager is what the software calls itself.

Yes of course it does.. and I AM turning it on / off.

soundguy