wireless connection problem

[denshl]

I have two laptops using the same broadband connectiion but not at the same time I might add. One machine will connect without problem, the other machine which is fitted with a wireless on/off switch can only connect via an ethernet cable. With the switch in the on position I get the message "cannot find the address" when I try a wireless connect, and going thro the problem solving procedure I get the message "wireless switched off". I wondered if I had a faulty wireless switch or a wireless settings problem Any help appreciated. Thanks.

[ACtheTROLL]

you don't say which windows
I assume you have the obtain address automatically ticked for the on-off lappy
Also assume you've run the wireles wizard



a good way to prove the wifi is to install netstumbler

http://www.netstumbler.com/downloads/
as it talks directly to your card - and is network independant
it will show all networks in vicinity

[denshl]

The laptop which connects wirelessly XP.
the laptop which does not connect wirelessly. vista

[ACtheTROLL]

what does stumbler show?

[denshl]

It shows nothing except access denied and gps switched
off.