Vista and XP networking problems

[lakersfankb81]

Hello, I'm not quite sure what to expect from this problem but here goes: I have an XP laptop and a Vista 32 bit home premium desktop. I can connect to my network with both, wirelessly. However, my vista computer will only give me local access no matter what I do. My XP will sometimes give me internet access, and sometimes not, I dont know the reasons as Ive gone into the router and all the settings are always the same. My xbox 360 will connect to the internet only when my XP laptop will. I really have no clue anymore as to what I can do to fix this. Please help. I am connected to the internet now on my xp. The ipconfig/all settings are as follows for xp:

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Gregg>ipconfig/all

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : Gregg
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : 3ComCableModem

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/1000 PL Network Connect
ion
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-A0-D1-43-1F-58

Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : 3ComCableModem
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Networ
k Connection
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-13-02-77-51-02
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.103
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 10.31.46.10
10.31.46.11
10.31.46.12
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Sunday, July 12, 2009 10:12:20 AM
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Monday, July 13, 2009 10:12:20 AM

[lakersfankb81]

The router is a linksys wrt54g...i copied the following from the "status" tab:

Firmware Version: v8.00.0, Jan. 16, 2007
Current Time: Sun, Jul 12 2009 10:48:46
MAC Address: 00:21:29:8E:D3:54
Router Name: WRT54G
Host Name:
Domain Name: cable.rcn.com

Login Type: Automatic Configuration - DHCP
IP Address: 65.78.84.126
Subnet Mask: 255.255.252.0
Default Gateway: 65.78.84.1
DNS 1: 208.59.247.45
DNS 2: 208.59.247.46
DNS 3:
MTU: 1500

[Suspishio]

It's the Vista settings we need to see then if XP works wirelessly.

Is the Vista wireless card using the same channel as the router?

Have you used the repair connection function for the wireless device?

Is your Vista fully up to date with service packs, etc.?

[RJCO]

use wireless configureation setup in vista and try

[lakersfankb81]

It's the Vista settings we need to see then if XP works wirelessly.

Is the Vista wireless card using the same channel as the router?

Have you used the repair connection function for the wireless device?

Is your Vista fully up to date with service packs, etc.?

Yes i have tried the repair connection function on vista with no success. I'm actually using a linksys wusb54g wireless adapter for vista. Does that help?

[Suspishio]

Is the SSID name for your WUSB54G the same as the SSID you've assigned to the WRT54G?

Are the two wireless channels the same?

I was also confused to see on the XP system that the DNS Server address was 10.31.46.xx. I would have expected it to be 192.168.1.1. Was the XP not connecting to the internet at that point?

[lakersfankb81]

Is the SSID name for your WUSB54G the same as the SSID you've assigned to the WRT54G?

Are the two wireless channels the same?

I was also confused to see on the XP system that the DNS Server address was 10.31.46.xx. I would have expected it to be 192.168.1.1. Was the XP not connecting to the internet at that point?

actually xp was connecting to the internet at that point...it surprised me also. how can i check if the ssid's and wireless channels are the same??

thanks,
gregg

[Suspishio]

actually xp was connecting to the internet at that point...it surprised me also. how can i check if the ssid's and wireless channels are the same??

thanks,
gregg

me acquired by your wireless network adapter is displayed in the View Status option for the wireless card under Network and Sharing Center.

If the correct SSID is displayed (matching your router's SSID) then there would be no channel problems.