Wi-Fi connection problem Eee PC

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lolielinkinpark Posted messages 5 Status Member -  
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Hello,
I just received my long-awaited ASUS Eee PC and I'm facing a problem: I'm unable to connect to a wireless network with an Inventel box (AOL box).
I can detect the box correctly.
I have tried several different configurations, with or without MAC filtering, in WEP, WPA, even without encryption, and nothing works; each time it remains on "connecting."
I have only tested it on one wireless network, I will check on a second one to see if the issue is the same.
In the meantime, does anyone have any additional ideas for my problem?
Thank you in advance.

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lolielinkinpark
 
I found the solution.
I went to network instead of wireless network, then I went to create and I created a new network with a channel option set to a channel other than auto (personally, I set it to 7) and then copied and pasted the WEP key that I had on Open Office, not forgetting to press the association button on the box. And I connected directly to the network. I hope it works for you too.
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laurette
 
Hi,
your explanations were clear, I applied them but at the connection level it says ongoing for hours.
What should I do if you have a solution? Thanks a lot.
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coco > laurette
 
Did you solve your problem, and if so, how? Please let me know. Thank you a billion times!
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christo77
 
Thank you for this solution. For my part, it worked very well for my wife's Asus eee. On the other hand, a big thumbs down to the France Télécom hotline 3900, which "didn't see" what needed to be done. It's amazing all these guys we pay who are only useful if we don't need anything. Good luck to everyone because thanks to everyone on this forum, we find a solution and we get by.
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gilles
 
Hello, I'm encountering the same issue as you "connecting..."... it seems like I did the same manipulation as you in the network settings, and nothing... your thoughts please
thank you
gilles
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Pieri
 
Thank you lolielinkinpark!! I had the same problem, and your very clear explanation helped me!
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tunaka
 
Hello
I just saw your message, having had the same issue today I called ASUS and got the solution by email, and IT WORKS, if you're interested please give me your email address, I will forward it to you because copying and pasting doesn't work here

see you +++

Go to the "Internet" menu tab and select the icon "Network". In the "Network Connections" window you select the "Create" button.

In the next window you select the "Local Area Network - Wireless" option.

In the next window you select "Next".

In the next window you select "Dynamic IP address (DHCP)". Please consult your network administrator if your network uses static IP addresses.

In the next window select "Browse Wireless Networks".

In the next window you have to select "Enable wireless" in order to select the network. If you don't see your network click on the "Refresh" button to scan for networks. Click on the network of your choice and select the "Choose" button.

In the next window you select the "Next" button.

In the next window you select the "Next" button.

In the next window you can set the encryption settings. Leave it unselected if there is no encryption on the network.

Please consult your internet provider / network administrator for the encryption settings if there is encryption on the network.

In the next window you can set the name for the network connection.

In the next window you can select if the connection should be established automatically at system startup.

If you select "Finish" the system will setup the interface.

In the next window you can select "OK" to finish the setup.

Best regards,

Claude Fenkam

ASUS CUSTOMER SERVICE FRANCE

Tel: 0821 23 2787(0.12€/min)
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gexowan
 
Could you send me the solution for the Wi-Fi connection of the Eee PC? Thank you very much.
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aventure
 
Hello,
Could you send me the ASUS recipe to make the Eee PC and Livebox work together?
Thank you in advance,
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jeff > gexowan
 
AVEZ-VOUS TROUVÉ LA SOLUTION À VOTRE PROBLÈME DE CONNEXION ? Si c'est le cas, pouvez-vous me tenir informé ?
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gégé
 
Hello, could you please send me the solution? I've been struggling for two days and I have to admit I'm not very skilled at this. It's for my kid and he’s waiting for it eagerly, but I can't find the solution; it’s still in progress. Thanks in advance.
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kdocat
 
Hello Tunaka,

Could you please email me the ASUS solution because I have indeed been struggling since yesterday.
I can't connect my Eee PC to the Orange Live.
I am looking forward to your email

Thank you
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steeve
 

hi, i have an eee pc but i can't turn on my webcam online. when i'm on msn and someone sends a webcam invitation, nothing happens. thanks in advance.

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dody95
 
Hi
I would like to know how you managed to connect to MSN with your Eee PC because I can't do it... thanks in advance
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raoul
 
I have exactly the same problem as you! And the wired ethernet connection doesn’t work either. I have a Dartybox...
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chris571001
 
The problem is that the EEE PCs are not compatible with anything related to Dartybox or Freebox; you can only connect to the Internet with a 3G key.
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raoul
 
oops, that's it... I feel very, very silly...

I found the following tip on a forum:
in Open Office, you type your WEP key
you copy it
you paste it at the time of connection, not forgetting to press the little button on your box.

Miracle....
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Carpic
 
Thank you. How do you enter the WEP key: with spaces?
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luciberna > Carpic
 
I had exactly the same difficulty with a Sagem Livebox. The thing is to activate it with the corresponding button at the moment you enter the WEP key, which needs to be typed in uppercase without any spaces or dashes between the groups of letters or numbers.
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henri
 
I can't manage with the Freebox; even when entering the WEP key, it's asking for a key index, but I don't have one on the Free papers (on the eeepc!).
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probasus
 
Hi Raoul

Do you have an aolbox
When you say "titillé," do you mean pressing the associated button
How long do you keep it pressed
Doesn't it mess up your other connections? I already have 2 laptops connected

Thanks for your response
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JULBERT Posted messages 15 Status Member
 
What is the associate button or where is it located? I have the same problem as you connecting to Wi-Fi; I have a Neufbox 4. Please help me, I'm desperate.

Thank you.
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karl
 
Hello, I just bought an EEE PC with a 3G+ key from SFR. I don't know much about computers and I would like to know if I can connect it to my PS3 via WiFi. Thank you for your reply.
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SL62
 
I have tried all the tips to connect my Orange live box with the Eee PC, but it remains desperately stuck on "in progress..." after entering the WEP key. Is there any additional trick or a block from SFR regarding Orange?
Thank you for providing the solution; I’ve already struggled quite a bit....
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mine
 
I had the same problem as you
when typing the security key of my Livebox into Open Office using shift to get numbers and uppercase letters) then copying and pasting, and pressing the reg button at the moment of connection, everything worked (miracle!!!)

good luck
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crysza
 
Is your connection working? I've been trying for a while and nothing. I can detect my live box. I'm connected but unable to open my web pages while it works fine with other Wi-Fi networks.
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waykika Posted messages 2 Status Member
 
I struggled for a while too. In the end, I went to the configuration panel of the Livebox (http://192.168.1.1), then I created a static IP from there, put it on the EeePC, and in the DNS settings I used Google's (sorry, I can't remember the link where they are) and it works. The only "hick" is that every time we want to connect it to the internet, we have to press the WPS button...
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waykika Posted messages 2 Status Member
 
I found the site if it can help you:

http://code.google.com/intl/en/speed/public-dns/docs/using.html
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lolielinkinpark Posted messages 5 Status Member
 
I haven't tried it by Ethernet cable yet, I'll post the results as soon as I have time to do the test.
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clawatt
 
Hello! I solved my connection problem as follows: by default, your Livebox (Inventel) usually selects a transmission channel during its installation, typically channel 10 or 11. For my part, I changed this channel to channel 7. You need to open the management interface of your Livebox; the default password is admin and again admin. Then go to security, then 801g (something like that); a configuration page will open. You choose channel 7 instead of the one that is selected (I also advise you not to use WEP or WAP security). And there you go, you apply everything, restart your PC, then your Eeepc. Connect your Eeepc to the internet; it will search for the best wireless network (that is, yours). Don't forget, while your Eeepc is trying to connect to the internet, to put your Livebox in synchronization mode by pressing button number 1 (which is located behind your Livebox!). About 3 to 4 seconds is enough; the pairing LED will then start to blink (the first one from the left above your box), which means it will emit a Wi-Fi signal that your Eeepc should recognize and thus allow you to connect to the internet. There you go, I hope I was able to help you. Best regards.
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skulla > clawatt
 
Hello
Clawatt, could you provide more detailed information because I have exactly the same problem as you and I don't understand all your explanations.
If you could reply to me by email preferably, thank you!
Thanks.
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clawatt > skulla
 
Hi! Actually, it's simple. As for me, I have an Inventel Livebox and I couldn't connect my Eee PC to Wi-Fi via my box. After several attempts, a solution came to me, which is to change the channel that was set to default 10, to channel 7. (You can access the different settings via the Inventel page of your Livebox. Don’t forget to put your Livebox in association mode by pressing the button number 1 located at the back of your box, then restart your Eee PC and connect!! It works for me!! I hope I could help you, because it’s really frustrating not to be able to enjoy this great gadget that is the Eee PC. Best regards. C.
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Gégé > clawatt
 
Hello,

Apparently, it's not that easy to configure the Wifi connection on the eee-pc!
By any chance, do you know the solution for connecting to a Livebox from France Telecom/Orange?
I've also tried all combinations of entering the security code, but it keeps "loading".
Could someone respond to my email? That would be really nice.
Gégé
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gregoryham > Gégé
 
Hello, for the Wi-Fi connection on the Eee PC, you just need to enter the WEP key:

Make sure your PC is in Wi-Fi mode (FN + F2)

Click on wireless network and choose your Livebox

Enter your WEP key xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxxx xx

Then go to network and click on connection

On the Livebox, press the button and it’s all set

There you go, I'm using an Eee PC.
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farenheit
 
I have the same problem but with the live box (also Inventel)
I'm going to try your trick of copying and pasting and the association button
let's keep our fingers crossed
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missmoicloe
 
Good evening, I will receive my EEE Asus tomorrow morning
I already have internet with Orange, which installs with a CD on the computer
How can I install Orange without a CD drive on the Asus EEE
Thank you for responding quickly, I want to install the internet on it fast!!
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kikikinette > missmoicloe
 
you connect the internet with a USB key
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looping63
 
And how do you put the internet on a USB stick?
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TOKO
 
Me too, same punishment, livebox inventel + eeepc, even without encryption...
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raoul
 
Not even in my dreams: I tried to connect in 3G with a Mac and then with a PC, in both cases it dials, and the operator refuses the connection... at SFR, it seems that the 3G key only works with eeepc, despite the user manual for the USB key...
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Malini Posted messages 2 Status Member
 
I tried the solution but got no results.
Network or wireless network, same problem!
Thanks anyway.
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BRICOMAX
 
when you create, what do you choose to connect to the Livebox via Wi-Fi?
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Carpic
 
Thank you for the tip. Is it a Wanadoo Livebox-9245?
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BRICOMAX
 
OK, I did it, but I don’t know how!
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Désespérée
 
Thank you, Crochu, thank you very much!
You saved my Saturday, my weekend!
I was despairing of connecting my Eee PC to wifi...
It was a revelation when I learned that the caps lock didn't allow me to type the numbers ^_^
Thanks to you, my Eee PC is now connected (it only took a few seconds while I had been struggling for over 2 hours!!!).
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tomd
 
Here is my problem with the SFR Eee PC: I want to network it with my main machine, which runs on Vista Professional Edition.
I've tried everything: Wi-Fi and RJ45, but nothing works.
If anyone knows the solution, I would appreciate it.
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BRICOMAX
 
it might be because the numbers are not entered with caps lock in Linux: you have to type them with shift...
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dinan 22
 
I have exactly the same problem as SL62, I called Carrefour (they didn't even know they had this device for sale!!!!!!! at customer service!!!!!!!!!!!! not bad!!!!), then I called Orange and everything works fine on my end with the live box, and then I called Asus.......everyone is passing the buck, it's impossible to get assistance and find a solution. I think theee PC must be restricted for Orange and probably other operators.......I hope to get a response, it has gone back in its box for return to Carrefour.
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dinan 22
 
FINALLY MY LIVE BOX WORKS WITH MY EEEPC!!!!!!!!!! So, it's really simple, just do a test with the numbers and letters (it doesn't work like a normal computer), always put the key number 1 and it connects right away, in about 1 minute, and it works!!!!!! Note down your numbers that are under your live box. The EEEPC is really amazing, it opens in 25 seconds and there's no need to set up a printer, it works with 2 of mine... For my tests with numbers and letters, I went on work and there you go!!
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non inscrit sur le forum
 
Hello,

I am very interested in your solution, I am sharing my email with you and I would be very grateful if you could send it to me.

Thanks again.
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