Windows - Windows wifi airport help

simpkw · simpkw #1 (**permalink**)

02-01-2009, 11:52 PM

I installed windows xp sp2 on my macbook. Windows runs fine and I have no problems with that... but I am having trouble connecting to the internet. When I try to set up a wireless connection I cant find were to connect. I am used to just clicking on the airport and having it search for connections. I my roomate has the wireless router in his room and I have no problem picking it up in os x its just i cant set the thing up in windows... and suggestions?

chscag · chscag #2 (**permalink**)

02-02-2009, 09:36 PM

Have you tried using the Windows connection wizard? It will walk you through getting connected step by step. Very easy to setup. See here:

Vif Internet - Windows XP New Connection Wizard

Regards.

simpkw · simpkw #3 (**permalink**)

02-02-2009, 10:22 PM

Yes, I have been through that several times. I do not want to set up a new connection via ethernet cable. I want my built in wireless card to pick up the signal from my router (like it automatically does in os x). I am very unsure about my windows skills but in theory there should be an icon to click that searches for wifi networks. I have also tried to connect my ethernet cable directly into my laptop, just to see if I could connect, but it wont even recognize it when I put it in. It also shows in my network place that I have a connection to something, as soon as i boot up I am connected to something but am unable to open explorer.

simpkw · simpkw #4 (**permalink**)

02-02-2009, 11:57 PM

So with more research I think I know what is going on. WIndows would recognize me usb hard drive but I could not install it as did it recognize all my hardware, I never installed my drivers because I have 10.5 which apparently it does that for you. But why would none of my hardware work? also If i need to backup my drivers how do I do so? I do not have my apple disc because I am 200 miles away at college... wow all this work just so I can play diablo ii on my macbook

laura62 · laura62 #5 (**permalink**)

02-27-2009, 07:09 PM

simpkw,
Have you found a solution to this? I am having the same exact problem as you. I have tried Windows connection wizard-doesn't work. I have tried connecting with my ethernet cable too-no go. I also show in my netowrk place that I have a connection going, but cannot get on the internet.

Can anyone help?

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simpkw #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 16, 2008 Posts: 12	02-01-2009, 11:52 PM I installed windows xp sp2 on my macbook. Windows runs fine and I have no problems with that... but I am having trouble connecting to the internet. When I try to set up a wireless connection I cant find were to connect. I am used to just clicking on the airport and having it search for connections. I my roomate has the wireless router in his room and I have no problem picking it up in os x its just i cant set the thing up in windows... and suggestions?
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chscag #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 31,963 Mac Specs: 21.5" iMac 2.5 GHz i5, iPad 3rd Gen., 3 iPods	02-02-2009, 09:36 PM Have you tried using the Windows connection wizard? It will walk you through getting connected step by step. Very easy to setup. See here: Vif Internet - Windows XP New Connection Wizard Regards.
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simpkw #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 16, 2008 Posts: 12	02-02-2009, 11:57 PM So with more research I think I know what is going on. WIndows would recognize me usb hard drive but I could not install it as did it recognize all my hardware, I never installed my drivers because I have 10.5 which apparently it does that for you. But why would none of my hardware work? also If i need to backup my drivers how do I do so? I do not have my apple disc because I am 200 miles away at college... wow all this work just so I can play diablo ii on my macbook
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laura62 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 27, 2009 Posts: 1	02-27-2009, 07:09 PM simpkw, Have you found a solution to this? I am having the same exact problem as you. I have tried Windows connection wizard-doesn't work. I have tried connecting with my ethernet cable too-no go. I also show in my netowrk place that I have a connection going, but cannot get on the internet. Can anyone help?
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