Able to Connect to wireless router, but can't see internet

I have a linksys WRT54G wireless router. I have two computers: A desktop
and a laptop, both running Windows XP Pro SP 2. My desktop connects to the
router using a wireless G card. On the desktop, I am able to connect to the
router and surf the net without problem. My laptop, on the other hand, is
able to connect to the router, but when I bring up internet explorer, I am
unable to access any websites. From the laptop, I can "ping" the router. I
am able to establish what seems to be a working wireless connection. My
connection status is "connected," my speed is 54mbs and packets are being
sent and received. When I go to the command window and type "ipconfig," I
have an ip address for the laptop: 196.168.1.105, my subnet mask is
255.255.255.0, my default gateway is 192.168.1.1 But when I bring up
internet explorer, I can go no where. I get the "page cannot be displayed"
screen. I have tcp/ip installed and have selected "obtain address
automatically."
Does anyone have any suggestions on what I should try? Any help would be
GREATLY appreciated. Thanks.

Joe, I'm having the identical problem with a brand new Toshiba Satellite
Notebook PC (M45-S169). I've tried everything I can think of. IE will
connect if I use a wired connection but it will not connect to the net over
the wireless although the wireless is pulling an IP and DNS.

Anybody have a clue as to what this could be? Thanks!



"joeB" wrote:

> I have a linksys WRT54G wireless router. I have two computers: A desktop
> and a laptop, both running Windows XP Pro SP 2. My desktop connects to the
> router using a wireless G card. On the desktop, I am able to connect to the
> router and surf the net without problem. My laptop, on the other hand, is
> able to connect to the router, but when I bring up internet explorer, I am
> unable to access any websites. From the laptop, I can "ping" the router. I
> am able to establish what seems to be a working wireless connection. My
> connection status is "connected," my speed is 54mbs and packets are being
> sent and received. When I go to the command window and type "ipconfig," I
> have an ip address for the laptop: 196.168.1.105, my subnet mask is
> 255.255.255.0, my default gateway is 192.168.1.1 But when I bring up
> internet explorer, I can go no where. I get the "page cannot be displayed"
> screen. I have tcp/ip installed and have selected "obtain address
> automatically."
> Does anyone have any suggestions on what I should try? Any help would be
> GREATLY appreciated. Thanks.

Try:

1. ping 72.14.207.99. If this works, you have Internet connectivity.

2. ping google.com. If this works, you have DNS name resolution.

3. If #1 and #2 work, the problem is probably with IE - make sure that no
proxy server is configured and clear the check box for Automatically detect
settings in LAN settings on the Connections tab.

4. If #1 doesn't work, check your router/firewall settings to make sure the
laptop is not being blocked from Internet access.

5. If #1 works, but #2 does not; the problem is DNS. Run ipconfig /all and
see what your DNS setting is - probably should be 192.168.1.1. Make sure
the local Area Connection is set to obtain both IP and DNS automatically -
or configure everything manually.

Doug Sherman
MCSE, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP

"joeB" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:424168EF-B063-4029-9718-(E-Mail Removed)...
> I have a linksys WRT54G wireless router. I have two computers: A desktop
> and a laptop, both running Windows XP Pro SP 2. My desktop connects to
the
> router using a wireless G card. On the desktop, I am able to connect to
the
> router and surf the net without problem. My laptop, on the other hand, is
> able to connect to the router, but when I bring up internet explorer, I am
> unable to access any websites. From the laptop, I can "ping" the router.
I
> am able to establish what seems to be a working wireless connection. My
> connection status is "connected," my speed is 54mbs and packets are being
> sent and received. When I go to the command window and type "ipconfig," I
> have an ip address for the laptop: 196.168.1.105, my subnet mask is
> 255.255.255.0, my default gateway is 192.168.1.1 But when I bring up
> internet explorer, I can go no where. I get the "page cannot be
displayed"
> screen. I have tcp/ip installed and have selected "obtain address
> automatically."
> Does anyone have any suggestions on what I should try? Any help would be
> GREATLY appreciated. Thanks.

Doug,
Thanks for the suggestions. I've determined that I have internet
connectivity, but do not have DNS name resolution (i.e. #1 works, but #2 does
not). I ran ipconfig /all and received the following read out (connection
section):

Physical Address 00-13-CE-78-CC-3E
Dhcp enabled: Yes
Auto config enabled: Yes
IP Address: 192.168.1.102
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.000
Default gateway: 192.168.1.1
DHCP Server: 192.168.1.1
DNS Server: 192.168.0.1

I followed your suggestion and made sure that my local area connection was
set to obtain both IP and DNS automatically. However, the DNS name
resolution problem persists.

Questions:
(1) How can I configure DNS manually. Do I need to put DNS entrys in my
router set-up then make sure that my local area network (on my PC) is set to
go to those manual addresses?
(2) When I examine my ipconfig /all read out (above), I see that my DHCP
server is 192.168.1.1 (which is my linksys router) and the DNS server is
192.168.0.1 (which is my Actiontec DSL modem). So, the router seems to be
managing DHCP, while the modem is managing DNS. Should I experiment with
turning OFF the DHCP/DNS functionality of the DSL modem, thus forcing that
function onto my linksys router. I'm starting to suspect that my problem
could be the result of both my router and my DSL modem trying to control DHCP
and DNS functions. Could this be correct?
Thanks again for your help.

"Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote:

> Try:
>
> 1. ping 72.14.207.99. If this works, you have Internet connectivity.
>
> 2. ping google.com. If this works, you have DNS name resolution.
>
> 3. If #1 and #2 work, the problem is probably with IE - make sure that no
> proxy server is configured and clear the check box for Automatically detect
> settings in LAN settings on the Connections tab.
>
> 4. If #1 doesn't work, check your router/firewall settings to make sure the
> laptop is not being blocked from Internet access.
>
> 5. If #1 works, but #2 does not; the problem is DNS. Run ipconfig /all and
> see what your DNS setting is - probably should be 192.168.1.1. Make sure
> the local Area Connection is set to obtain both IP and DNS automatically -
> or configure everything manually.
>
> Doug Sherman
> MCSE, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP
>
> "joeB" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:424168EF-B063-4029-9718-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > I have a linksys WRT54G wireless router. I have two computers: A desktop
> > and a laptop, both running Windows XP Pro SP 2. My desktop connects to
> the
> > router using a wireless G card. On the desktop, I am able to connect to
> the
> > router and surf the net without problem. My laptop, on the other hand, is
> > able to connect to the router, but when I bring up internet explorer, I am
> > unable to access any websites. From the laptop, I can "ping" the router.
> I
> > am able to establish what seems to be a working wireless connection. My
> > connection status is "connected," my speed is 54mbs and packets are being
> > sent and received. When I go to the command window and type "ipconfig," I
> > have an ip address for the laptop: 196.168.1.105, my subnet mask is
> > 255.255.255.0, my default gateway is 192.168.1.1 But when I bring up
> > internet explorer, I can go no where. I get the "page cannot be
> displayed"
> > screen. I have tcp/ip installed and have selected "obtain address
> > automatically."
> > Does anyone have any suggestions on what I should try? Any help would be
> > GREATLY appreciated. Thanks.
>
>
>

My IPS had specific instructions on how to set up the router to work with
them. It also included DNS addresses to be set in the Pc. I had to manually
set an IP address in my desktop, and set the modem to disable the ppp. ppp
had to be set in the router.

Check the website for your Isp and see if they can provide info.

--
Joe

=====================================
ALL INCOMING AND OUTGOING MESSAGES ARE SCANNED BY NORTON ANTIVIRUS 2005

=====================================

"joeB" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:3169236A-E185-4A41-B093-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Doug,
> Thanks for the suggestions. I've determined that I have internet
> connectivity, but do not have DNS name resolution (i.e. #1 works, but #2
> does
> not). I ran ipconfig /all and received the following read out (connection
> section):
>
> Physical Address 00-13-CE-78-CC-3E
> Dhcp enabled: Yes
> Auto config enabled: Yes
> IP Address: 192.168.1.102
> Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.000
> Default gateway: 192.168.1.1
> DHCP Server: 192.168.1.1
> DNS Server: 192.168.0.1
>
> I followed your suggestion and made sure that my local area connection was
> set to obtain both IP and DNS automatically. However, the DNS name
> resolution problem persists.
>
> Questions:
> (1) How can I configure DNS manually. Do I need to put DNS entrys in my
> router set-up then make sure that my local area network (on my PC) is set
> to
> go to those manual addresses?
> (2) When I examine my ipconfig /all read out (above), I see that my DHCP
> server is 192.168.1.1 (which is my linksys router) and the DNS server is
> 192.168.0.1 (which is my Actiontec DSL modem). So, the router seems to be
> managing DHCP, while the modem is managing DNS. Should I experiment with
> turning OFF the DHCP/DNS functionality of the DSL modem, thus forcing that
> function onto my linksys router. I'm starting to suspect that my problem
> could be the result of both my router and my DSL modem trying to control
> DHCP
> and DNS functions. Could this be correct?
> Thanks again for your help.
>
> "Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Try:
>>
>> 1. ping 72.14.207.99. If this works, you have Internet connectivity.
>>
>> 2. ping google.com. If this works, you have DNS name resolution.
>>
>> 3. If #1 and #2 work, the problem is probably with IE - make sure that
>> no
>> proxy server is configured and clear the check box for Automatically
>> detect
>> settings in LAN settings on the Connections tab.
>>
>> 4. If #1 doesn't work, check your router/firewall settings to make sure
>> the
>> laptop is not being blocked from Internet access.
>>
>> 5. If #1 works, but #2 does not; the problem is DNS. Run ipconfig /all
>> and
>> see what your DNS setting is - probably should be 192.168.1.1. Make sure
>> the local Area Connection is set to obtain both IP and DNS
>> automatically -
>> or configure everything manually.
>>
>> Doug Sherman
>> MCSE, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP
>>
>> "joeB" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:424168EF-B063-4029-9718-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> > I have a linksys WRT54G wireless router. I have two computers: A
>> > desktop
>> > and a laptop, both running Windows XP Pro SP 2. My desktop connects to
>> the
>> > router using a wireless G card. On the desktop, I am able to connect
>> > to
>> the
>> > router and surf the net without problem. My laptop, on the other hand,
>> > is
>> > able to connect to the router, but when I bring up internet explorer, I
>> > am
>> > unable to access any websites. From the laptop, I can "ping" the
>> > router.
>> I
>> > am able to establish what seems to be a working wireless connection.
>> > My
>> > connection status is "connected," my speed is 54mbs and packets are
>> > being
>> > sent and received. When I go to the command window and type
>> > "ipconfig," I
>> > have an ip address for the laptop: 196.168.1.105, my subnet mask is
>> > 255.255.255.0, my default gateway is 192.168.1.1 But when I bring up
>> > internet explorer, I can go no where. I get the "page cannot be
>> displayed"
>> > screen. I have tcp/ip installed and have selected "obtain address
>> > automatically."
>> > Does anyone have any suggestions on what I should try? Any help would
>> > be
>> > GREATLY appreciated. Thanks.
>>
>>
>>

There is definitely something unusual here. It looks to me like your modem
is actually a router. Try:

1. run ipconfig /all on the desktop and see what its DNS setting is.

2. If the desktop has something other than 192.168.0.1 listed, manually
configure tCP/IP on the laptop - use all of the existing settings except
change DNS to match the desktop.

3. If #2 does not work, determine your ISP's DNS server - you may have to
call them to do this. Use the IP address of this server in the DNS setting
on your laptop.

Doug Sherman
MCSE, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP


"joeB" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:3169236A-E185-4A41-B093-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Doug,
> Thanks for the suggestions. I've determined that I have internet
> connectivity, but do not have DNS name resolution (i.e. #1 works, but #2
does
> not). I ran ipconfig /all and received the following read out (connection
> section):
>
> Physical Address 00-13-CE-78-CC-3E
> Dhcp enabled: Yes
> Auto config enabled: Yes
> IP Address: 192.168.1.102
> Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.000
> Default gateway: 192.168.1.1
> DHCP Server: 192.168.1.1
> DNS Server: 192.168.0.1
>
> I followed your suggestion and made sure that my local area connection was
> set to obtain both IP and DNS automatically. However, the DNS name
> resolution problem persists.
>
> Questions:
> (1) How can I configure DNS manually. Do I need to put DNS entrys in my
> router set-up then make sure that my local area network (on my PC) is set
to
> go to those manual addresses?
> (2) When I examine my ipconfig /all read out (above), I see that my DHCP
> server is 192.168.1.1 (which is my linksys router) and the DNS server is
> 192.168.0.1 (which is my Actiontec DSL modem). So, the router seems to be
> managing DHCP, while the modem is managing DNS. Should I experiment with
> turning OFF the DHCP/DNS functionality of the DSL modem, thus forcing that
> function onto my linksys router. I'm starting to suspect that my problem
> could be the result of both my router and my DSL modem trying to control
DHCP
> and DNS functions. Could this be correct?
> Thanks again for your help.
>
> "Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote:
>
> > Try:
> >
> > 1. ping 72.14.207.99. If this works, you have Internet connectivity.
> >
> > 2. ping google.com. If this works, you have DNS name resolution.
> >
> > 3. If #1 and #2 work, the problem is probably with IE - make sure that
no
> > proxy server is configured and clear the check box for Automatically
detect
> > settings in LAN settings on the Connections tab.
> >
> > 4. If #1 doesn't work, check your router/firewall settings to make sure
the
> > laptop is not being blocked from Internet access.
> >
> > 5. If #1 works, but #2 does not; the problem is DNS. Run ipconfig /all
and
> > see what your DNS setting is - probably should be 192.168.1.1. Make
sure
> > the local Area Connection is set to obtain both IP and DNS
automatically -
> > or configure everything manually.
> >
> > Doug Sherman
> > MCSE, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP
> >
> > "joeB" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> > news:424168EF-B063-4029-9718-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > > I have a linksys WRT54G wireless router. I have two computers: A
desktop
> > > and a laptop, both running Windows XP Pro SP 2. My desktop connects
to
> > the
> > > router using a wireless G card. On the desktop, I am able to connect
to
> > the
> > > router and surf the net without problem. My laptop, on the other
hand, is
> > > able to connect to the router, but when I bring up internet explorer,
I am
> > > unable to access any websites. From the laptop, I can "ping" the
router.
> > I
> > > am able to establish what seems to be a working wireless connection.
My
> > > connection status is "connected," my speed is 54mbs and packets are
being
> > > sent and received. When I go to the command window and type
"ipconfig," I
> > > have an ip address for the laptop: 196.168.1.105, my subnet mask is
> > > 255.255.255.0, my default gateway is 192.168.1.1 But when I bring up
> > > internet explorer, I can go no where. I get the "page cannot be
> > displayed"
> > > screen. I have tcp/ip installed and have selected "obtain address
> > > automatically."
> > > Does anyone have any suggestions on what I should try? Any help would
be
> > > GREATLY appreciated. Thanks.
> >
> >
> >

Doug (and Joe),
Thanks for your suggestions. They solved my problem. In the end, I had to
put my ISP's DNS server IP address directly into my laptop's configuration.
(Doug's suggestion #3). That did it.
Thanks again and happy holidays.
Joe

"Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote:

> There is definitely something unusual here. It looks to me like your modem
> is actually a router. Try:
>
> 1. run ipconfig /all on the desktop and see what its DNS setting is.
>
> 2. If the desktop has something other than 192.168.0.1 listed, manually
> configure tCP/IP on the laptop - use all of the existing settings except
> change DNS to match the desktop.
>
> 3. If #2 does not work, determine your ISP's DNS server - you may have to
> call them to do this. Use the IP address of this server in the DNS setting
> on your laptop.
>
> Doug Sherman
> MCSE, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP
>
>
> "joeB" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:3169236A-E185-4A41-B093-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Doug,
> > Thanks for the suggestions. I've determined that I have internet
> > connectivity, but do not have DNS name resolution (i.e. #1 works, but #2
> does
> > not). I ran ipconfig /all and received the following read out (connection
> > section):
> >
> > Physical Address 00-13-CE-78-CC-3E
> > Dhcp enabled: Yes
> > Auto config enabled: Yes
> > IP Address: 192.168.1.102
> > Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.000
> > Default gateway: 192.168.1.1
> > DHCP Server: 192.168.1.1
> > DNS Server: 192.168.0.1
> >
> > I followed your suggestion and made sure that my local area connection was
> > set to obtain both IP and DNS automatically. However, the DNS name
> > resolution problem persists.
> >
> > Questions:
> > (1) How can I configure DNS manually. Do I need to put DNS entrys in my
> > router set-up then make sure that my local area network (on my PC) is set
> to
> > go to those manual addresses?
> > (2) When I examine my ipconfig /all read out (above), I see that my DHCP
> > server is 192.168.1.1 (which is my linksys router) and the DNS server is
> > 192.168.0.1 (which is my Actiontec DSL modem). So, the router seems to be
> > managing DHCP, while the modem is managing DNS. Should I experiment with
> > turning OFF the DHCP/DNS functionality of the DSL modem, thus forcing that
> > function onto my linksys router. I'm starting to suspect that my problem
> > could be the result of both my router and my DSL modem trying to control
> DHCP
> > and DNS functions. Could this be correct?
> > Thanks again for your help.
> >
> > "Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote:
> >
> > > Try:
> > >
> > > 1. ping 72.14.207.99. If this works, you have Internet connectivity.
> > >
> > > 2. ping google.com. If this works, you have DNS name resolution.
> > >
> > > 3. If #1 and #2 work, the problem is probably with IE - make sure that
> no
> > > proxy server is configured and clear the check box for Automatically
> detect
> > > settings in LAN settings on the Connections tab.
> > >
> > > 4. If #1 doesn't work, check your router/firewall settings to make sure
> the
> > > laptop is not being blocked from Internet access.
> > >
> > > 5. If #1 works, but #2 does not; the problem is DNS. Run ipconfig /all
> and
> > > see what your DNS setting is - probably should be 192.168.1.1. Make
> sure
> > > the local Area Connection is set to obtain both IP and DNS
> automatically -
> > > or configure everything manually.
> > >
> > > Doug Sherman
> > > MCSE, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP
> > >
> > > "joeB" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> > > news:424168EF-B063-4029-9718-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > > > I have a linksys WRT54G wireless router. I have two computers: A
> desktop
> > > > and a laptop, both running Windows XP Pro SP 2. My desktop connects
> to
> > > the
> > > > router using a wireless G card. On the desktop, I am able to connect
> to
> > > the
> > > > router and surf the net without problem. My laptop, on the other
> hand, is
> > > > able to connect to the router, but when I bring up internet explorer,
> I am
> > > > unable to access any websites. From the laptop, I can "ping" the
> router.
> > > I
> > > > am able to establish what seems to be a working wireless connection.
> My
> > > > connection status is "connected," my speed is 54mbs and packets are
> being
> > > > sent and received. When I go to the command window and type
> "ipconfig," I
> > > > have an ip address for the laptop: 196.168.1.105, my subnet mask is
> > > > 255.255.255.0, my default gateway is 192.168.1.1 But when I bring up
> > > > internet explorer, I can go no where. I get the "page cannot be
> > > displayed"
> > > > screen. I have tcp/ip installed and have selected "obtain address
> > > > automatically."
> > > > Does anyone have any suggestions on what I should try? Any help would
> be
> > > > GREATLY appreciated. Thanks.
> > >
> > >
> > >
>
>
>

Hi,

I was using the Linksys router with my laptop as well, had connection, but
could not view pages. Are you using the Norton Internet Security that comes
with this router? If so, I solved my issue by going to the settings in
Norton, and if you are using cable access, change the Inbound NETBIOS name in
the advanced firewall settings to "permit" I was then able to view pages. In
fact, the Norton help suggests this as a fix. Hope this helps.

"joeB" wrote:

> Doug (and Joe),
> Thanks for your suggestions. They solved my problem. In the end, I had to
> put my ISP's DNS server IP address directly into my laptop's configuration.
> (Doug's suggestion #3). That did it.
> Thanks again and happy holidays.
> Joe
>
> "Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote:
>
> > There is definitely something unusual here. It looks to me like your modem
> > is actually a router. Try:
> >
> > 1. run ipconfig /all on the desktop and see what its DNS setting is.
> >
> > 2. If the desktop has something other than 192.168.0.1 listed, manually
> > configure tCP/IP on the laptop - use all of the existing settings except
> > change DNS to match the desktop.
> >
> > 3. If #2 does not work, determine your ISP's DNS server - you may have to
> > call them to do this. Use the IP address of this server in the DNS setting
> > on your laptop.
> >
> > Doug Sherman
> > MCSE, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP
> >
> >
> > "joeB" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> > news:3169236A-E185-4A41-B093-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > > Doug,
> > > Thanks for the suggestions. I've determined that I have internet
> > > connectivity, but do not have DNS name resolution (i.e. #1 works, but #2
> > does
> > > not). I ran ipconfig /all and received the following read out (connection
> > > section):
> > >
> > > Physical Address 00-13-CE-78-CC-3E
> > > Dhcp enabled: Yes
> > > Auto config enabled: Yes
> > > IP Address: 192.168.1.102
> > > Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.000
> > > Default gateway: 192.168.1.1
> > > DHCP Server: 192.168.1.1
> > > DNS Server: 192.168.0.1
> > >
> > > I followed your suggestion and made sure that my local area connection was
> > > set to obtain both IP and DNS automatically. However, the DNS name
> > > resolution problem persists.
> > >
> > > Questions:
> > > (1) How can I configure DNS manually. Do I need to put DNS entrys in my
> > > router set-up then make sure that my local area network (on my PC) is set
> > to
> > > go to those manual addresses?
> > > (2) When I examine my ipconfig /all read out (above), I see that my DHCP
> > > server is 192.168.1.1 (which is my linksys router) and the DNS server is
> > > 192.168.0.1 (which is my Actiontec DSL modem). So, the router seems to be
> > > managing DHCP, while the modem is managing DNS. Should I experiment with
> > > turning OFF the DHCP/DNS functionality of the DSL modem, thus forcing that
> > > function onto my linksys router. I'm starting to suspect that my problem
> > > could be the result of both my router and my DSL modem trying to control
> > DHCP
> > > and DNS functions. Could this be correct?
> > > Thanks again for your help.
> > >
> > > "Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Try:
> > > >
> > > > 1. ping 72.14.207.99. If this works, you have Internet connectivity.
> > > >
> > > > 2. ping google.com. If this works, you have DNS name resolution.
> > > >
> > > > 3. If #1 and #2 work, the problem is probably with IE - make sure that
> > no
> > > > proxy server is configured and clear the check box for Automatically
> > detect
> > > > settings in LAN settings on the Connections tab.
> > > >
> > > > 4. If #1 doesn't work, check your router/firewall settings to make sure
> > the
> > > > laptop is not being blocked from Internet access.
> > > >
> > > > 5. If #1 works, but #2 does not; the problem is DNS. Run ipconfig /all
> > and
> > > > see what your DNS setting is - probably should be 192.168.1.1. Make
> > sure
> > > > the local Area Connection is set to obtain both IP and DNS
> > automatically -
> > > > or configure everything manually.
> > > >
> > > > Doug Sherman
> > > > MCSE, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP
> > > >
> > > > "joeB" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> > > > news:424168EF-B063-4029-9718-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > > > > I have a linksys WRT54G wireless router. I have two computers: A
> > desktop
> > > > > and a laptop, both running Windows XP Pro SP 2. My desktop connects
> > to
> > > > the
> > > > > router using a wireless G card. On the desktop, I am able to connect
> > to
> > > > the
> > > > > router and surf the net without problem. My laptop, on the other
> > hand, is
> > > > > able to connect to the router, but when I bring up internet explorer,
> > I am
> > > > > unable to access any websites. From the laptop, I can "ping" the
> > router.
> > > > I
> > > > > am able to establish what seems to be a working wireless connection.
> > My
> > > > > connection status is "connected," my speed is 54mbs and packets are
> > being
> > > > > sent and received. When I go to the command window and type
> > "ipconfig," I
> > > > > have an ip address for the laptop: 196.168.1.105, my subnet mask is
> > > > > 255.255.255.0, my default gateway is 192.168.1.1 But when I bring up
> > > > > internet explorer, I can go no where. I get the "page cannot be
> > > > displayed"
> > > > > screen. I have tcp/ip installed and have selected "obtain address
> > > > > automatically."
> > > > > Does anyone have any suggestions on what I should try? Any help would
> > be
> > > > > GREATLY appreciated. Thanks.
> > > >
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