I have two laptops: XP op. syst. on one, and Vista op syst on the

If you connect the computer to the router with the cable , does it work?
If yes then the wired connection is working.

What is the Operating system on the laptop or the wireless computer ?

If it is XP then in the bottom right hand corner you will find Wireless network connection ( looks like 1 computer monitor). Use that icon to connect to the wireless network.
If it is windows Vista, then in the bottom right hand corner you will find 2 computer monitor icon. Use that icon to connect to the wireless network.
If it is Windows 98/ME/2000 then use the adapter utility to connect to the wireless network.
For MAC you will see the AIRPORT icon at the top.

Check the wireless settings of the router first . Make sure that you have all the wireless settings of the router. If you are not sure about the settings, then open the router set up and check the settings.

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wireless settings, security, select on, choose type . like wep , put in passphrase, then do same on wireless card on computer.

To secure the wireless network , you will need to access the router set up.
Do you have any computer connected to the router with the ethernet cable.
If you do not have the computer connected to the router, then connect one computer to the router.
Do not try this on the wireless computer.
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Wireless is slow by its nature ... wireless operates about 10 while wire runs at 100. Wireless also less secure.

Speed up your laptop immediately by connecting it with eithernet - if you have the port to do that.

You should be able to download the software/driver package as well as manual from the DLink website. Just click on the Support link and lookup the model # of your router. You will need to know which operating system you are running in order to download the correct package. Once downloaded you can install by following the onscreen directions. Hope this helps.

I have had exactly this problem and after MUCH work downloading new drivers for the Vista Pcs and updating the operating system in the DI-524 found that the 524 does not operate well with Vista. A new DI-624 integrated well with Vista, and installed with no problems. Good luck!

There is nothing on DI-524 what is Vista specific. Make sure you installed your dirivers properly. I have the same , works without problems.

Yep. Vista sucks :-)

In the vista machine, you have to turn on a whole bunch of options. Right click Network, hilghlight properties and left click and it opens up Network and Sharing Center. Down at the bottom, you have a list of options. Start by turning on the options you need: File Sharing, Public File sharing, Printer Sharing etc. I'm pretty sure it's already done in the XP machine, but if not, check there too.

It should start to show network files between machines.

Carl

have you tried resetting it to original configuration? press the reset button for 5 - 8 seconds.

DL 524..what is that part? And you may need to 'see' that wireless card, from the system side of the control panel first..may not automatically engage with it.