What am I missing here?

Snash · 23 Jan 2006 at 20:44

Just got my new laptop and trying to connect to the office VPN through wireless via home WAG54G Ver2.

I can acquire a network connection (I'm using WPE), signal strength is excellent but it shows limited or restrictive connectivity - which basically means none at all

Any ideas?

tolien · 23 Jan 2006 at 20:49

Limited or no connectivity == couldn't find a DHCP server.
Could be the WEP didn't work properly or something.

Snash · 23 Jan 2006 at 20:59

hmmmm, looking at the network connection details it shows no details for default gateway, DNS Server or WINS Server.

I'll try a different WEP key.

Cheers

Snash · 23 Jan 2006 at 22:11

No, that's not working either. Will speak to our IT Manager in the morning.

Thanks for suggestions

tolien · 23 Jan 2006 at 22:19

Try disabling WEP key, MAC address access lists, anything like that.
It sounds like an issue between the laptop and your wireless network, nothing to do with the VPN (though some VPN clients can cause...issues).

Snash · 24 Jan 2006 at 21:46

Okay, so I disable WEP and I can get access but then my wifi is not secure? I've got my HTPC downstairs connecting via WEP no problem. Maybe try again with WEP key.

EDIT - I'm a fanny, must remember to disable ISA Server in future :rolleyes:

Thanks for the suggestions Tolien