Networking meeting house problems
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 3:44 pm
Problems Networking meetinghouse and FHC
I am having a very difficult time getting our administrative (Stake & ward) PCs connect to the wireless network used by FHC.
Background: Three to four years ago the FHC was connected to DSL modem, via CISCO Pix 501 firewall, with 3 CISCO aironet access points in the building. FHC PCs with Windows 2000 were initially connected using NetGear WG311 V2 wireless adapters. Shortly thereafter, FHC wireless connectivity was replaced with a router (allowing connecting many PCs) and direct connecting to the firewall via CAT 5 cable.
The above configuration is in production today. Our admin units have Dell Optiplex GX-270’s operating under Windows XP, and latest desktop 5.5. I have tried different wireless cards with only limited success. The Netgear WG311 V2 (on approved list) will not connect. Have tried 2 different WG311 cards on different computers without success. Then tried Motorola card (no longer manufactured) which works perfectly with either Odyssey or LDS Access. Card was lent by a clerk and needs to be returned. But now I was encouraged that it worked on the GX-270.
Purchased 4 new Linksys Wireless-G PCI Adapter cards (CISCO), model WMP54G. Then installed Linksys drive (current ver 4.1) using Windows XP. On outside of Linksys box states it is certified for Vista, however XP driver was used. Still did not connect. Also tried installing using Linksys utility with manually configuration. I had GSD installed LDS Access to perhaps eliminate Odyssey issues. Allowed GSD to gain control of stake computer via internet. We could see the LDS Access signal but could not connect to it. When displaying available networks, it showed LDS Access as “Automatic” but would not connect. We were able to connect to a weak signal from a neighbor’s unsecured network. GSD conclusion was the Linksys card was working, but is not compatible with the church’s network (perhaps security level).
By the way, earlier in the process I used my laptop to connect to Odyssey and again later to LDS Access without any problems, thus being able to conclude that from the access points upstream everything was working.
What suggestions or actions do you recommend to get connected? What PC wireless connection should I buy????
I guess I am frustrated after spending more than 30 hours down a church trying to solve the problem. I am so close to getting it working, but I might as well be a thousand miles away.
I am having a very difficult time getting our administrative (Stake & ward) PCs connect to the wireless network used by FHC.
Background: Three to four years ago the FHC was connected to DSL modem, via CISCO Pix 501 firewall, with 3 CISCO aironet access points in the building. FHC PCs with Windows 2000 were initially connected using NetGear WG311 V2 wireless adapters. Shortly thereafter, FHC wireless connectivity was replaced with a router (allowing connecting many PCs) and direct connecting to the firewall via CAT 5 cable.
The above configuration is in production today. Our admin units have Dell Optiplex GX-270’s operating under Windows XP, and latest desktop 5.5. I have tried different wireless cards with only limited success. The Netgear WG311 V2 (on approved list) will not connect. Have tried 2 different WG311 cards on different computers without success. Then tried Motorola card (no longer manufactured) which works perfectly with either Odyssey or LDS Access. Card was lent by a clerk and needs to be returned. But now I was encouraged that it worked on the GX-270.
Purchased 4 new Linksys Wireless-G PCI Adapter cards (CISCO), model WMP54G. Then installed Linksys drive (current ver 4.1) using Windows XP. On outside of Linksys box states it is certified for Vista, however XP driver was used. Still did not connect. Also tried installing using Linksys utility with manually configuration. I had GSD installed LDS Access to perhaps eliminate Odyssey issues. Allowed GSD to gain control of stake computer via internet. We could see the LDS Access signal but could not connect to it. When displaying available networks, it showed LDS Access as “Automatic” but would not connect. We were able to connect to a weak signal from a neighbor’s unsecured network. GSD conclusion was the Linksys card was working, but is not compatible with the church’s network (perhaps security level).
By the way, earlier in the process I used my laptop to connect to Odyssey and again later to LDS Access without any problems, thus being able to conclude that from the access points upstream everything was working.
What suggestions or actions do you recommend to get connected? What PC wireless connection should I buy????
I guess I am frustrated after spending more than 30 hours down a church trying to solve the problem. I am so close to getting it working, but I might as well be a thousand miles away.