Wcross
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Sun Feb-24-08 07:33 PM
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Wireless networking question? |
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I just bought a Linksys wireless N router. I have it set up fine on my desktop computer after following the install instructions. I tried to connect to the network using my lap top & I can't connect to the internet. I am connected to the router but for some reason it won't let me on the internet. Do I have to set up the notebook seperatly? It already has wireless built in along with bluetooth. How do people connect at starbucks? At other wi-fi hotspots?
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Sun Feb-24-08 07:38 PM
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1. Have you established a connection to the router? |
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Sun Feb-24-08 07:56 PM
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5. I signed onto the network, no problem. |
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The thing is it will not connect to the internet. It shows the network fine.
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Sun Feb-24-08 07:59 PM
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7. Is the 'net connection working on your desktop? |
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Sun Feb-24-08 08:10 PM
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8. Yes, I installed the network from my desktop. |
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It is just the lap top that won't connect to the internet.
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Sun Feb-24-08 07:41 PM
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2. Your laptop needs to "find" the network. |
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Find out what it's named, and search for the connection. Enter your password (if you have one) and log on.
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Sun Feb-24-08 07:54 PM
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3. It found the network, it just won't log on to the internet. n/t |
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Sun Feb-24-08 07:55 PM
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4. DHCP settings set to Auto? |
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Sun Feb-24-08 07:57 PM
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Both settings on the properties page are set to auto. I tried typing in the default IP in and still no luck.
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Sun Feb-24-08 09:25 PM
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9. Is your laptop ready for N? |
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Or can it only do the older a, b, & g WiFi? Do you need a separate N PC Card?
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Sun Feb-24-08 10:24 PM
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11. It says it is n ready. |
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At least "draft n ready" whatever that means. http://www.gateway.com/systems/product/529667881.php#techspecsThis is the laptop I have.
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Sun Feb-24-08 09:29 PM
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10. Open a DOS window and try to look up an address |
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Start ->Run ->CMD Type: nslookup www.google.com <enter> If it can't find the IP address then you don't have a Domain Name server. In the same DOS window type: ipconfig /release <enter> Then get a new address by typeing: ipconfig /renew <enter> Hopefully that will get you a new addrsss and get you connected
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Sun Feb-24-08 10:26 PM
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12. I will give it a try tommorow. |
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I have to get up for work in six hours so I had better get to bed!
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