IPAQ 4150, Wifi, Buffalo Access point, Belkin Router

[deddard]

I'm trying to set up the Ipaq that I recently bought - I want to be able to browse the net etc.
I've just installed a Buffalo WAP54G wireless access point, and connected it to my Belkin Router, model F5D5231-4.

The Router (cable) has a 4 port switch, to which 2-3 pcs are attached by ethernet.
I linked the Ethernet port of the WAP to the router, and configured it from a wired pc.
I have a laptop using a Buffalo WLI CB G54A cardbus wireless lan card, and this connects to the WAP at 54Mbps.
The access point is configured to allow 802.11b connections as well as 802.11g
I've got the default gateway (for the internet) configured as the lan address of my router on all pcs, which works fine, including the wireless laptop.
Problems arise when I try to connect with my Ipaq - most of the time it simply doesn't connect.
I've set the ipaq's wifi adaptor to the same settings as everything else (I assign static ip addresses) but the ipaq simply doesn't want to play.
If I turn off the security (WEP etc) then I can access something - but whether I actually get anywher near the internet is still unclear.
When all encryption is disabled, I can ping the ipaq from one of the ethernet pcs without a problem, but if encryption is enabled, then things go awry - the link is listed as available, but will not connect.
I get the 'cannot connect' dialogue box, and nothing seems to help it along.
When the encryption is off, no matter what page I type in, I actually end up at the configuration page for the router.

I'm pretty literate when it comes to pcs and networks - I've got the CompTIA A+, C&G networking, and am currently working on my CCNA, but this thing is ......weird.
Any suggestions?

[mthomas9]

Are you setting the selection for connects to: "the internet"
or "Work" at the settings/ connections/ connections/ advanced/ networks card selection.

If you can ping the device, you are connected., so it may think it is connecting to the PC, not the internet.

Mike

[deddard]

have tried both, but it is difficult to say what is actually happening on which setting.

What's the simplest way to do this? I've got no problem setting networks/wireless networks up, but the ipaq's manuals are as well written as a microsoft manual:D

I have a couple of settings that I'd like to remove - there is the option 'devices that connect directly to the internet should use.....xxxxxx' (or some similar line - I don't have the ipaq to hand right now) and I created a couple of settings and gave them different names, but would like to remove these and start from scratch.
HPs support seems to be abysmal - I put in an online request for support, and they told me to telephone as it was complicated. I telephoned, and they couldn't help, but would send me some info by email immediately....which never arrived.
I went online and asked why.....they said I had put in a duplicate request - of course I did!-that's what they wanted:rolleyes:

[Pekkle]

deddard,
Sorry, I don't have a Buffalo WAP54G, but a Linksys WAP54G, here are my settings:

Network: Both B & G
WEP: OFF
Broadcast SSID: On
MAC Filtering: Off

and I have not set the iPaq to static IP, and that actually works fine.. all I have to do was turn on the WIFI on the iPaq and within seconds it connects to my access point. but I have the ipaq wifi setup to internet istead of work (if that makes any difference).
and if that still doesn't work, try switch your access point to 802.11b only and see if that works.. because my brother's 5455 can never connect to my access point unless I switch to 802.11b on the access point, however my 4155 doesn't have such a problem.. If all fails, try to see if there is a new firmware for your Buffalo access point, that might help also.

[mthomas9]

The B/G access points automatically shift to "B" mode if an 802.11b device attaches to the network.

So even if your access point is in B+G mode, it'll shift the access point AND all attached wireless PCs to "B" mode as soon as a "B" only device attaches.

It's seamless and automatic. All you'll notice is slowdown for large data transfers. If you are just browsing, you probably not notice the shift.

[MtnBikerChk]

my linksys wireless access point did NOT like mac filtering with the Ipaq. It works fine with my laptop but when I put the Ipaq Mac in there it wouldn't let anything connect. So I turn it off when I need to use the Ipaq (4150, btw).

**shrug**

Just drive by some big businesses and see if you can connect to theirs (at least then you'll know if it's just your setup or everywhere)!