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Old August 28th 04, 02:19 AM
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Default Windows XP SP2 Firewall


After installing Win XP SP2, my XP machine could not
connect to my Linksys WRT55AG router. Other XP machines
minus SP2 still connected properly. NONE OF THE COMPUTERS
ARE USING WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY. I have turned the Windows
firewall on and off with no luck - even rebooted after
configuration changes.

I have replaced the LinkSys router with an old 3com
switch. I have turned the Windows firewall on and off with
no luck - even rebooted after configuration changes. I
can't establish a connection to the internet.

After uninstalling SP2 the machine can now connect to the
router. On a positive note - SP2 uninstalls like a champ.
Anybody seeing anything similar? Any ideas on a solution?

I have some old NICs laying around but I really don't want
to crack the box. I really think the problem lies in the
SP2 firewall.

I'm in no hurry to re-install SP2 but would like to know
the configuration issues involved. What did I miss?

Thanks.

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Len Segal wrote (thanks Len):

Subject: Windows XP SP2 Firewall
From: "Len Segal" Sent: 8/25/2004
8:56:08 PM

You should contact Linksys' tech support and ask them if
they will be releasing new FW or drivers to work with
WinXP. Since the MS wireless networking devices needed an
update to work with SP2 (this update for wireless was
released in July 2004), I wouldn't be surprised if other
vendors had to also revise their FW/drivers.

It is also worth looking at the following MS KB article on
known issues with XP SP2 and various products out there.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=842242

It will take some time, but most responsible vendors
should have new patches/drivers available to address the
problems shortly. Worth noting: MS works very closely with
mfrs of HW/SW IF the mfr wants to, when MS is working on a
major new or revised product (during Beta testing). Thus,
the opportunity was there for most mfrs to release new
patches/drivers almost immediately upon release of SP2 by
MS.

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Len Segal, MCP
Microsoft - MVP
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