Windows Vista forgetting wireless network.

[jenic]

Just set up my Grandads BB this morning and it all works fine.

If I restart the computer it connects fine, but if I shut it down, wait an hour, then start it again it doesn't auto connect to the router, and I have to manually do it.

Any advice?

 

[realnumber 1]

Is it using the windows wireless manager or the network card one. Try it the other way round which ever it is.
Also check the WLAN services is set to auto.

 

[jenic]

Its a laptop with built in wireless, only software to use is the windows stuff.

Where is the auto option. I have selected to remember the network, and to autoconnect even if it isn't broadcasting its SSID.

I have removed all wifi security before I left, and he has sent me an email this evening so it looks like it might be working ok now. This isn't ideal, and i cant find mac filtering in the routers settings to secure it that way either.

 

[realnumber 1]

Laptops can still use other WLAN managers! Have a look on the laptop manufactures website and check what drivers they do for that model.

Go to computer management and check the WLAN services are set to automatic. Might be set to manual or something although I doubt it, still worth a check.

 

[jenic]

I'll have a look next time i go, cheers.

It is so much easier on a mac, or even windows 7 to sort out any network problems. Vista is just a hassle.