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Message when a device on a Windows Vista-based computer uses a network bridge to access the network: “Connected with limited access”

When you use a wireless connection for network connectivity on a Windows Vista-based computer, you may receive the following message for a device in the Connect to a network dialog box:

Connected with limited access

This problem occurs if a device on the Windows Vista-based computer uses a network bridge to access the network.

You may also receive the following error message:

Connection unsuccessful

- If you are connecting to a wireless hotspot, you might need to open a web browser to finish connecting.

You receive these messages even though the device has good network connectivity using the wireless network bridge.

There is a download that resolves this issue. See Hotfixes for details. This issue is resolved in SP1.

For more information on this issue, including potential causes, workarounds, and resolutions, see: Microsoft KB Article KB930517.

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