http://ask.metafilter.com/13777/WiFi-connection-problemon-open-networks/ Comments on Ask MetaFilter post WiFi connection problemon open networks Sat, 08 Jan 2005 12:49:26 -0800 Sat, 08 Jan 2005 12:49:26 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/13777/WiFi-connection-problemon-open-networks Wi-fi woes. My XP laptop connects to the Web on my open home network, but I've had problems connecting to other open networks elsewhere. [MORE INSIDE] <br /><br /> I'll get green bars, but no connection. This has happened in a local coffee shop w/ an open network. And a public library where I followed their directions on changing my settings. Both places had many other people happily surfing. I've also tried NetStumbler while driving in a car, finding an amazing density of open networks (this was suburban Chicago). While it's fun to see the names of the networks ("Alien Fast Food" was my favorite), I wanted to connect. (Not sure if this is legal... not that I really care.) Sadly the only time I (almost) had wifi connection outside the home was at the airport, where I connected to a Web page asking me to pay. No thanks. I'm looking for any good pointers or a good resource on connecting to open access points. post:ask.metafilter.com,2005:site.13777 Sat, 08 Jan 2005 10:18:47 -0800 timnyc wifi wireless xp networks laptop http://ask.metafilter.com/13777/WiFi-connection-problemon-open-networks#237988 Do you have 802.1x authentication turned on for your wireless adapter? This can sometimes cause problems with connecting to open wireless networks. Try turning it off. comment:ask.metafilter.com,2005:site.13777-237988 Sat, 08 Jan 2005 12:49:26 -0800 AlexReynolds