Why can I not access the internet on my new laptop through my wireless connection?
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Don't be fooled by the CONNECTED prompt or signal strength being EXCELLENT, this only means that both units have recognize their existence and are ready for communication. if your wireless access point requires you to input the passcode/password (WPA,WEP,etc), then you should input the correct one in order for both devices to interconnect correctly. However, with or without a passcode/password/encryption both devices should belong to a similar network address (gateway)... please contact your system administrator to get the details of your network addresses
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have you put a password on your wireless router?\nif you have then it is extremely unlikely that your neighbours are pinching your internet\nif you havent then do so immediately!
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Get a wireless router.  Use the laptops wifi connection.
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Most, if not all, new laptops have a wireless system built-in, which means the laptop will automatically recognize the presence of a wireless network. All you need to do is connect yourself with the security key.\n\nOlder or cheap laptops don't have it. You must then buy a wireless card. The card manufacturer doesn't need to be the same as the one of the wireless router, as the technologies have converged and are compatible. Once that card installed, you must just connect to the network. \n\nIt's quite simple, especially once the wireless router is well installed.
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Having a wireless signal and IP does not necessarily mean that you should have internet connection. \n\nIn fact, you can have a wireless router at your house without even having a DSL or any sort of internet connection. all this will allow you to do is see your computers on the same network within your house (if you have multiple computers).\n\nTo address your problem there are a couple of things you can check. I'm going to assume that you have a DSL connection with a plan that has dynamic IP that is always connected. \n\n1- Make sure that your DSL modem connection is correct:\n  a- Check that your phone cord (RJ-11) is plugged in to your phone jack (in the wall), and into the phone input of your modem.\n  b- (if it's a DSL connection), ensure that you have installed the phone line filters on all other phones in your house (instructions are with your DSL modem package, and filters would be in that package as well)\n2- Ensure that your modem is turned on, and it has Data link, Sync  (And obviously ... power :) ) \n3- Ensure that you have your network cable going from your modem Data port (RJ-45) to your UPLINK on your router.  (sometimes this port is called : Internet on some routers.\n4- Check your router configuration to make sure that it's setup to grab the correct IP configuration from your ISP (internet service provider) . if it's a dynamic IP, all you have to do is setup your WAN setting on your router to DHCP , and it'll do the rest. if you have a STATIC IP, then you probably have to look at the instructions that your ISP sent you when you signed for IP, Gateway and DNS information. \n5- If you are already on the wireless network, you can verify by check your laptop IP. sometime your link says that it's connected, but your IP will something like that 169.254.1.1 , etc ... that's not a real IP, and therefore will not allow you to connect to the internet. \nIf you left your settings on default on your router, most routers have an IP similar to this: 192.168.1.x \nso your laptop should have an IP that is in the same format, the last number would be anywhere from 2 to 254.\n\nYou can check your laptop IP by going to start /run ... and type cmd, and press enter, then on the command prompt, type: ipconfig and press enter. \n\nThese are basic steps to troubleshooting. Please feel free to email me if you're having more issues, or your issue is not addressed in these instructions.
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Go to network connections and disable your current connection then create  a new connection.Since this is a new connection everything should be fine.\n\nIf you don't know how to do that kreaturekodeyellow@yahoo.com\nfor an instruction guide.\n\nGood Luck!
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If you are using a PCI, PCMCIA, or USB wireless adapter, (anything other than 'built-in' wireless in a laptop,) then make sure you are NOT using the Windows Wireless configuration control to manage your connection.  I've seen this before, and SOME wireless adapters keep dropping the connection periodically if you don't use THEIR management software.  I've also seen bad Routers do this, but check the other first, and if you *are* using their software, then call their cust support and make them fix it or return it ! (router)\n\nHope this helps !
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Can your new computer access any of the other network computers?\n\nIt could be something simple like a firewall making the laptop  unaccessable by other computers. Pull your network off the internet, but leave the network active. Drop all your protection, firewalls, antivirus, etc and check again.\n\nIf you are running higher-end antivirus they have something like "internet security" that will really mess with a LAN.\n\nIf you can see the laptop on the network, but can't access it - I would begin by looking into the laptop security and permissons.
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It might be a IRQ issue try taking out the network card not the wireless card if you have one and then try it again.
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Wireless modem? They obviously have no idea what they are talking about. They probably think you do not have wireless in your laptop. It is hard to tell what the problem is it could be the enycrption, or it might be that the router is only 11mbpsB.
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maybe u need to conect to the router with the ethernet in ur pc or lap top, disable the  wireless moden in ur internet connections
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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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Hello,\nIf you recently purchased your laptop the chances are you already have what it takes to connect to a wifi hotspot which is a wifi pc card. Almost all new laptops come with one built in. So all you have to do now is search for open wifi spots and simply connect to them to be able to access the internet. Every connection that is not secure you can use in public places. Some might even charge you a minimal fee for usage. For that type of hotspots you will be redirected to their payment page.\n\nIf you need more info please provide me with your laptop model and make and I will get some more info for you. Hope this helps.\n\n-Mr Chi!
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There are a number of reasons, not all of which I can answer here, but here's a few places to start:\n\n1. Your router has encryption, and you have not entered the password correctly\n\n2. Your router uses a MAC filter, and you have not given access to your laptop.\n\n3. You're too far away from the router.\n\n4. You have a firewall that is not working / set up correctly.\n\n5. You haven't pushed the "wireless" button on your laptop to enable your wireless device.\n\nAnd more.  Start by checking these things.
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U said "is aready set up for wireless on lap top for work". It means ur laptop can connect to the wireless network in ur office. But u must first configure a wireless connection in ur house to connect. Netgear router comes with a list of Toll Free phone nos. for technical assistance. Alternatively, u can visit www.netgear.com and find the no. for ur country. If u r technically savvy, then u can enter into ur router's set up by doing the following:\n\n1. Open Internet explorer\n\n2. Type 192.168.1.1 in address bar\n\n3. A window will pop up for username & password. Default username is "admin" & default password is "password". Click OK.\n\n4. U will see the "Basic Settings" page. On the top left hand side, u can see "Wireless settings" just below "Basic Settings". Click on "Wireless settings".\n\n5. U can setup a wireless connection on this page. DO NOT forget to make it a SECURED wireless connection using either WEP or WPA-PSK key. U can create ur own key. This is a must to avoid any misuse by other internet users. It will keep others unable to connect to your home network (unless they have the password/network key).\n\nI strongly suggest you to call the technical support to determine the region and setup the wireless connection within no time. Technical support nos. are usually Toll-Free (depending on ur country). U can check it on www.netgear.com\nI am very happy with their assistance and netgear router works absolutely perfect 24*7. \n\nU can ask their assistance incase ur facing any other difficulties too. \n\nAll the best!!
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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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You need an adapter and a wireless contection in order to access the internet. With an adapter your computer will automatically scan for an open connection it can connect to. There are many open networks. Often these open networks don't realize that those with laptops are connecting to and using their routers internet connection. They will often be puzzled to see "Intusion attempt blocked" on their firewall report and will often think somebody tried accessing their coomputer when in fact it is usually a neighbor with a laptop who has gotten out of range of their own connection and the laptop automatically found the next closest and best signal connection. There is nothing illegal about this. \n\nThey can choose to "secure" their network connection with at least WEP or better yet WPA encryption keys. But more often than not, they hook up their routers and forget about setting security. As long as they have a software firewall they will not have to worry about anyone actually accessing their computers. Without a firewall and a wireless connection their computers are wide open to a real attack or even an accidental intrusion by a passing laptop.\n\nOnce you put in your adapter you can scan for an open connection just about anywhere. People do this all the time. On your "connections tab" you will see several network connections. Some will have a lock beside it, those are unavailable fro laptops. Those without a lock icon are "Open" connections which laptops can connect to. \n\nNow, it is not actually legal to go around scanning for open networks but it is not exactly illegal either. Most do not purposely attempt to use anothers internet connection, but do occasionally get access and do not even know they have done so.\n\nIf you are aware of a method of prepaying for a network connection to the internet, I highly suggest you use it. Otherwise you will need to hook up a wireless router to your Modem and encrypt your connection. This is not that difficult, you just need to purchase the hardware. \n\nThere are two differant types of adapters, USB and PC cards. Cards are usually used in notebooks. I use a card in my desktop as well. I like it much better, sliding it in till it clicks in place just seems much stronger than an external USB connection which could easily become disloged. \n\nWell, good luck in finding what you need for a connection on your laptop. Much luck always.