wireless internet problem

[Shibby]

So I'm trying to get my wireless hooked up at home. Everything seems to work fine. It says it connected, has excellent strength... But I can't access the web.

[Lmg2701]

try this:

Click Start-Run-Type in "command"- click enter-type in "ipconfig /release"-click enter-type in "ipconfig /renew"-click enter

If it still doesn't work I'd try to restart it and if that doesn't work then I'm not sure, that type of thing is easier to troubleshoot in person.

[Shibby]

It works at my work. The network is open, but here at home it's not working with the linksys here.

[blm]

It works at my work. The network is open, but here at home it's not working with the linksys here.

Are you positive the router is configured w/a static ip and proper dns ip or set to dhcp?

[Shibby]

I honestly don't know. I used the set up CD, it said it was configured. My computer detected the signal, I connected, it said excellent strength.

[blm]

I honestly don't know. I used the set up CD, it said it was configured. My computer detected the signal, I connected, it said excellent strength.

Go to Start >>> My Network Places >>> right click >>> properties >>> local area connection >>> right click >properties >>> scroll down toTCP/IP >>> double click...make sure 'obtain an IP address automatically' and 'obtain DNS server address automatically' is also selcted.


Then enter 192.168.1.1 into your browser. User: admin P/W: admin. This will get you into your Linksys. Verify that on your 'Setup' page you see DHCP in the drop down menu.

Then select the 'Status' tab and click Release DHCP...then Renew DHCP...then refresh.

Then disconnect the ethernet cable, reboot your laptop and try to establish a connection again.

See if that voodoo works.

[Shibby]

I'll give it a try tomorrow and let you know. I'm done dealing with it for today :D

[DS-COUSIN]

Shibby, I have the same problem too at my lady's condo. I will try what blm says to do this week.

[Shibby]

So it's kind of wierd. I had used someone else's connection to get something done while my internet was down (the movie download thing). Now I turned mine on, connected and tested it before messing with anything. It seems to work fine now. I am trying to figure out how to put a password on my connection though.

[Chadd77]

Are trying to turn on encryption for your router? If so follow blm's steps on connecting to your router and then select the wireless security settings. There you should be able to select a password to connect to your router. I have a Linksys at home. I can do some screen shots for you if you need to see the exact screen info.

[Shibby]

I set the encryption password. But when I do that I can no longer connect to my router. Should I go through BLM's steps first?

[Chadd77]

I set the encryption password. But when I do that I can no longer connect to my router. Should I go through BLM's steps first?

You also have to set that password on your wireless card. Once you select the SSID on your cards utility then you should be able to enter that password. Hope that helps!

[Shibby]

This shit is so frustrating. I can't find an option to set my wireless card password. I tried setting the password on the Linksys and then setting the same password for my encryption, but it stopped working again once I tried to set the encryption.

[Chadd77]

As long as you are using the same password you should be fine. First enter it on your router in the wireless settings and then on the laptop's wireless utility. What kind of wireless adapter are you using?

[Shibby]

what ever card came internally.