OBU Wireless Networking Troubleshooting

Many wireless networking problems can be corrected by checking and modifying a few simple settings.  Some of the most common are:

1.  Incorrect SSID

Every wireless network must be assigned an SSID.  All wireless networks at OBU are assigned the SSID of "ouachita".  Each card manufacturer's directions for changing the SSID are different.  Please refer to the documentation that came with your wireless card for instructions on how to change the SSID.  NOTE:  Windows XP users will not have the option of changing their SSID.  The SSID in Windows XP is dynamically detected when you are in range of an access point.

2.  Wireless Networking Card not installed correctly

To verify that your wireless networking card is installed correctly first, right click on "My Computer" and in Windows 95/98/ME click on the "Device Manager" tab.  In Windows 2000/XP click on the "Hardware" tab and then click on the "Device Manager" button.  A window will open that looks similar to this:

Make sure that your wireless network card is listed under "Network adapters" and DOES NOT have a Red X beside it.  If a Red X is showing you will need to right-click on the wireless network card and select either "Reinstall Drivers" or "Update Drivers".  NOTE:  Before you click on one of these options, be sure and insert your driver CD that came with your wireless networking card.