why can,t i get WI-fi on my laptop computer?
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To learn how to setup and troubleshoot your wireless network, visit:\nhttp://reviews.cnet.com/4520-11334_7-5512709-1.html?tag=nav
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If you've enables security in any form (WEP, WPA, etc) be sure you are using the correct passphrase and/or key to access the wireless router.\n\nIf in doubt, reset the router to factory setting (look in your manual) and try to connect. By default there is no security set in the factory defaults.
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There should be an icon on the right bottom corner that has a bubble that pops up when it detects wireless internet. Apparently your computer has a built-in wireless card so it should pick up signal. It is probably turned off, you can turn it on by going to the bottom right corner and looking for the icon with the little signal bars (sort of like on ur cellphone). Right click it and see what the status is, you might be getting low connectivity that does not allow you to connect. If it's not on, turn it on (enable). Your internet should work, it might not the first couple of times you open internet explorer (or whatever browser you use), but it will. Try it out at a library, coffee shop, or any place that offers free wi-fi.\nHope this helps
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get a rotour.\nand for your laptop get a wireless router.
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Since you said you could connect to your neighbor's network, I'm assuming you have a wireless network. \nOn the computer that won't connect:\n1. Distance/interference?\n2. Any firewalls?\nOn the router:\n1. Any MAC or packet filters?\n2. Updated Drivers?
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You should specify which model router you have, and what type of computer and operation system software - laptop or desktop, Windows version or Mac OS.\n\nAlso mention what setup you were using to connect when it used to work on wireless.\n\nA telephone modem and Ethernet LAN connection would not generally be a wireless capable device in your computer.  It could be that the icon controlling your WIFI hardware is clicked to the OFF position.  Check each item in the lower right screen system tray using right-click of the mouse.
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I have done tech support for some good-sized companies, and you'd be surprised how many people fail to turn on the wireless antenna in their laptops!  SOMEWHERE on that machine you'll find a switch; if you don't already know where it is, look up the machine's spec's online.  As to finding locations - try http://www.wi-fihotspotlist.com/
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Best way? Get a router. If your laptop is wireless ready get a wireless router. If not, either get a wireless card for the laptop or buy a wired router. Wired routers are cheap! You can also buy a special usb cable to do this but its a pain, the cable will cost as much as a wired router, it uses internet connection sharing which is not worth a hoot and will slow you down and by the time you get done fighting with it to get it to work you would have been money ahead to go with the router.
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You can get a wireless router and either a pciama card or a usb for the laptop. <$100 check at office depot.\nSet up you router and then install driver in laptop and have the laptop look for available wireless networks and enable.\n\nInternal wireless cards are easy to install, you just have to get the right one and the antenae.  Good luck
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Get a wireless router.  Use the laptops wifi connection.
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u have to configure wireless router ....provide IP and subnet + gateway in this. save the configuration . u can access this wireless router by ur browser . type default ip in browser like 192.168.1.1 and press enter. after opening the welcome screen go to lan setting and provide information there. make sure u applying some security other wise ur neighbours can also access ur wi-fi\n\non the other end use pc or desktop and install and configure wireless ethernet card. provide ip, subnet, gateway, dns info in card. check with  self ping then try to connect with wireless router.\n\nif u having problem then explain ur question so i can help more to u.\n\nthnks .... good luck!!!
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I'm gathering that you already have purchased the PCMCIA card.  Is there a WiFi connection available to you?  You have to have a signal in order to connect.  Just buying the card will not get you online.  If you have a wireless router connected through a broadband modem, then you will have to configure your new adapter to connect with it.\n\nAlso, and this is a very rare occassion, alcehmist is incorrect.  Not all laptops come WiFi enabled.
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if your laptop has built in wi fi card then your golden, other wise you might need a card or usb transmitter.
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1) yes it work\n2) yes it work\n3) It is depending on make \n4) Keep your laptop near to wireless router, u get good signal\n\ndont try to confuge us. you really want info.............................
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You might have to go into the configuration, IDK if you have done it yet or not because you didn't specify. But go into your internet explorer and type in http://192.168.1.1 or 192.168.1.100 and you might have to enable wireless through that. I have had that same one, I now moved to the WRTG5B or some shit. =) lol. . . You have to enable wireless, to test if your router is even working if you have an extra network cable, plug it into the router then hook it up to the laptop and see. It also could be for the fact I think that specific router is only B capable? Maybe...check your laptop to see if it is both B & G wireless ready.
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Having free wireless depends on the wireless service provider. So you might have free wireless access at airports, restaurants, or universities, but not everywhere. You laptop must have a wireless card inbuilt. If you have brought a new laptop, the possibility is that it already has an in-built IEEE 802.11 b/g wireless card (since you mentioned that it is Wi-Fi- compatible). You can verify whether you have a wireless card or not using the following (assuming you have Windows XP):\n\n1. Click on Start\n2. Click on Control Panel\n3. Double-click on the System icon\n4. Select the Hardware tab and select Device Manager\n5. Click on the + sign next to Network Adapters\n6. If you see something like Intel Pro Wireless (or anything that refers to wireless), you already have a Wi-Fi wireless card!\n\nIf not, you can get an external PCMCIA wireless card. Windows XP automatically detects nearby wireles networks. Simply right-click on the wireless n/w icon in the system tray, select View Available Wireless Network and connect to the preferred network.
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Looks like you may have some problems with the third party wireless software on your pc. Is there some other wireless management on there? If so, look to see if that is trying to manage the wireless, or look for updated software or drivers.\nAlso if your pc is windows XP, put SP2 on if you havn't already. That improved wireless support.