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I was trying to do a test to friend’s laptop Fujitsu Siemens AMILO Pro V2000 Modelname FB21 (after he had done fresh installation to windows XP Prof SP2), with built-in wireless card : Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection.

I tried to connect this laptop to two wireless routers ( Siemens SpeedStream 4200 and Netgear DG634 G) I could not!!!!!,,,,

While with my other laptop (Satellite Toshiba) I was able to establish a connection with both routers ( Siemens SpeedStream 4200 and Netgear DG634 G), I have used same configuration on both laptops.

I was not able to figure out where is the problem with friend’s laptop Fujitsu !!!! Any advice how can I troubleshoot where is the problem ?

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Now definitely the problem with the laptop , because by using two routers we have assured that there is nothing wrong with a router.

With Fujitsu Siemens I have used the fsc odyssey wireless client utility for configuration (shipped with the Siemens CD)

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— because the other laptop could join both APs, focus on the client side. Typical causes after a fresh XP install are: the adapter driver or vendor wireless utility mismatches, the radio being disabled by a hardware/Fn switch or in BIOS, Windows wireless service not running, or a security-mode mismatch with the AP. Below are concise, high-value checks to do in order.

  • Check Device Manager: look for the wireless adapter, any yellow icons, or "Unknown device". If it shows errors, uninstall the adapter (right-click -> Uninstall), reboot, then install the correct driver from the vendor/Intel and reboot again.
  • Hardware/Fn/Bios: inspect the chassis for a tiny on/off switch or an Fn + Function-key combo that toggles radio power; also open BIOS setup and verify "Wireless LAN" is enabled.
  • Wireless client conflict: third-party utilities often conflict with Windows Zero Configuration. Either disable/uninstall the vendor client and enable the Wireless Zero Configuration service (Start -> Run -> services.msc -> Wireless Zero Configuration -> set to Automatic and Start), or keep the vendor client but be sure it is configured correctly. Only one manager should control the NIC.
  • Power management: in Device Manager -> adapter -> Properties -> Power Management, uncheck "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power."
  • Security and visibility tests: temporarily disable AP encryption and/or set the AP to mixed b/g mode so the NIC can see it; also try making the SSID visible. If that works, re-enable the desired security and match settings exactly on the client.
  • Quick isolation: assign a manual IP on the laptop in the AP subnet to test connectivity, or try a known-good USB Wi‑Fi dongle to rule out hardware failure.

If those steps fail, try a clean driver package from the NIC maker (not an OS default), or test the card in another AP. Back up any vendor utility settings before uninstalling.

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It is on dynamic IP and yes I did reboot the system

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On Fujitsu Siemens I could not find any physical switch to be switched on, while on my Toshiba, there is such a switch.

Although SSID on both routers were enabled to be broadcasted on , it was not available in a wireless networks list for Fujitsu Siemens laptop !!!!!

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