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  • Wednesday, September 10, 2008 10:36 PMLoriNap Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     

    My computer was working and all of a sudden I can not longer connect to my network and when I see all available networks mine says "The settings saved on this computer for the network do not match the requirements of the network"   How can I change the settings on the computer so that they match the requirements of the network?  I can access other networks and get online like that, but my network, even the local one, is busted.  Please help!

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  • Tuesday, September 16, 2008 1:57 AMArthur XieMSFT, ModeratorUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
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    Hi Lori,

     

    This issue usually occurs on wireless network connections. I suggest that you turn off any security feature of wireless. Please click Start->Control Panel, double-click Network Connections, right click on the wireless adapter and select Properties. From there choose Wireless Networks, click on your wireless network name and choose properties. Under Network Authentication choose Open to turn off the wireless security. Please try to connect.

     

    If the issue persists, I suggest that you delete the connection, and recreate the wireless network connections. The following website may help you on creating the wireless connection.

     

    http://www.vista4beginners.com/How-to-setup-a-wireless-connection

     

    Important Note: Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.

     

    Is the issue resolved?

     

    If the issue persists, I suggest that you reinstall the wireless adapter driver, and re-create the connection again.

     

    Remove the adapter driver
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    1. Click Start. In the Start Search box type "devmgmt.msc" and press Enter.
    2. Expand "Network Adapters", double-click on the entry of the wireless network device.
    3. Click the tab "Driver", click "Uninstall".
    4. Click Start. In the Start Search box type "appwiz.cpl" and press Enter.
    5. Remove the entries related to the wireless network adapter.

     

    Then reinstall the driver with your driver CD. After installing, re-create the connection. 

     

    If the issue is not resolve by the above suggestions, please let me know if other computers can connect to this wireless network.

     

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  • Tuesday, September 16, 2008 1:57 AMArthur XieMSFT, ModeratorUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
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    Hi Lori,

     

    This issue usually occurs on wireless network connections. I suggest that you turn off any security feature of wireless. Please click Start->Control Panel, double-click Network Connections, right click on the wireless adapter and select Properties. From there choose Wireless Networks, click on your wireless network name and choose properties. Under Network Authentication choose Open to turn off the wireless security. Please try to connect.

     

    If the issue persists, I suggest that you delete the connection, and recreate the wireless network connections. The following website may help you on creating the wireless connection.

     

    http://www.vista4beginners.com/How-to-setup-a-wireless-connection

     

    Important Note: Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.

     

    Is the issue resolved?

     

    If the issue persists, I suggest that you reinstall the wireless adapter driver, and re-create the connection again.

     

    Remove the adapter driver
    ========================

     

    1. Click Start. In the Start Search box type "devmgmt.msc" and press Enter.
    2. Expand "Network Adapters", double-click on the entry of the wireless network device.
    3. Click the tab "Driver", click "Uninstall".
    4. Click Start. In the Start Search box type "appwiz.cpl" and press Enter.
    5. Remove the entries related to the wireless network adapter.

     

    Then reinstall the driver with your driver CD. After installing, re-create the connection. 

     

    If the issue is not resolve by the above suggestions, please let me know if other computers can connect to this wireless network.

     

  • Sunday, October 26, 2008 7:33 PMsoleary35 Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     

    I think the reply posted by Arthur Xie is overkill for the problem.

     

    Try this first and if it doesn't work try Arthur's solution.

     

    Go to where your wireless networks are managed.  For vista this is Control Panel....Network and Sharing Centre and Manage Wireless Networks (On the left hand side).  Click on your network and remove it from the list.  Then search for avaliable wireless networks again and connect again to your network.  That should do it.

     

    PS You may also have to do this if you change a password or setting on your router. 

  • Monday, October 27, 2008 4:48 AMdawoodd Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
    Locate your wireless network profile, then edit or delete the network profile that you have problem to connect, after that test to connect again. Also go to wireless router management page, check and confirm your wireless network setting. Hope it helps.

    dawood
    Home Network and Wireless Network Help 
  • Wednesday, January 27, 2010 5:49 AMandrewcaraba Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
    i had the same problem and am using windows 7, your suggestion worked, ive been trying to figure this out for days and your overly simple solution worked like a charm.  Thanks!