sweetleftpeg 0 Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 With BT, got there HomeHub wireless thingy, never had a problem with it really. Anyway, BT downloaded some updates to their boradband help programme onto my laptop and ever since my laptop can't connect to the wireless signal from my hub. The laptop is picking up a full signal strength but just says 'unable to connect to BTHomeHub-9E6C' evertime I try. However, I've plugged my ethernet cable into the hub and can pick up the internet no probs that way. I've rang BT and talked to a lovely indian lass for about 45 minutes who was shite bless her, and she accidently (or maybe on purpose) cut me off. Basically, I can't really be arsed to ring them back and go through the whole thing again, so does anyone know what the problem might be? I've been on the Hub manager and tried changing the channel etc but it's not happening. I've tried resetting it, turning it on and off, it's not playing. Any ideas, or am I going to have to ring India again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake 0 Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Can you access the hub settings? 192.168.1.254 - type that into your internet browser username/password - admin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 Can you access the hub settings? 192.168.1.254 - type that into your internet browser username/password - admin Aye, I've accesed the setting via the hub manager. The lass at the helpdesk told me to change the channel to 7 but it still didn't work..and then she cut me off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake 0 Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Can you access the hub settings? 192.168.1.254 - type that into your internet browser username/password - admin Aye, I've accesed the setting via the hub manager. The lass at the helpdesk told me to change the channel to 7 but it still didn't work..and then she cut me off. Try all this # Go into the Advanced menu, and under 'Configuration', select 'Wireless' # The next screen should show the 'Wireless Access Point' settings - select 'Configure' to edit these settings, and go through the following: * Interface Enabled: Ticked * Network name (SSID): A short name for your wireless network (so you can recognise it) * Interface type: If in doubt, go for 802.11b/g * Channel Selection: Automatic * Allow multicast from Broadband Network: Ticked * Press 'Apply' # Next, from the Configuration > Wireless menu, select 'Configure security', and enter the following: * Broadcast Network name: Ticked (for ease of setup - untick for greater security if you want to hide your network) * Allow New Devices: Make sure this is set to "New stations are allowed" * Encryption: Pick a type of encryption for security. WEP is common, WPA is more secure. If you're having problems, try disabling encryption (to eliminate this as a possible problem) - note that disabling security leaves you open to attack, so enable encryption at the earliest opportunity * Encryption key: This is a unique key that other devices will need to be allowed to connect to your Home Hub # Apply these changes. Wi-fi should be enabled. # Next, you need to make sure that your Home Hub is able to assign IP addresses to devices that connect. Go to 'Configuration' > 'IP addresses' # Make sure "Use DHCP Server:" is ticked, then look at the information under DHCP pool. Make a note of the following: start address, end address, subnet mask and server address, as you may need these when setting up a wireless device Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 I'm at work at the minute (shh) but I'll try this when I get back and let you know what happens..cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 It must be your laptop mate as Im connected no bother from the bedroom so your broadband is not a problem Try..... Full Reset of the router then Connect via ethernet Change channel from Auto to Manual (and then apply) then back to Auto (and apply again) Remove the ethernet cable Reboot PC and try connecting by wifi again (re-entering the WEP key). Allegedly, its something to do with the help installer and the channels being reset and fooked, if that doesnt work then try channel 11 (not sure if you've tried that one yet but it seems to be the one that gets reset to at times (allegedly!)). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 Aye, it's ever since the help files got updated it's been fucked. I'll give it a try, meanwhile, give wor lass a kick and tell her to put the tea on I'll be half an hour. And remember to take your socks this time ffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 Magic..sorted! Good work fellas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ULSTER MAG 0 Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Have had this problem too the past few days, sorted it self out once i connected the ethernet cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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