I am stupid

Hey guys (and gals),

I just recently recquired a Broadband Router with Wireless.

My desktop and my laptop can connect via LAN, however, my laptop -- even
though it says its connected -- cannot access the internet.

Any ideas?

Hi
Since you posted in the Wireless News Group, I would assume that your Laptop
need to be connected Wirelessly.
Seeing a message that you are connected means that a signal is detected, but
you need to configure the system to actually use the connection.
May be this can Help.
Wireless - Basic Configuration: http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Config.html
Wireless Security - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html
Jack (MVP-Networking).

"Diamontina Cocktail" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> "Jorge" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> > Hey guys (and gals),
> >
> > I just recently recquired a Broadband Router with Wireless.
> >
> > My desktop and my laptop can connect via LAN, however, my laptop -- even
> > though it says its connected -- cannot access the internet.
> >
> > Any ideas?
>
> Do you possibly have a firewall on that is stopping access?
>
> If not that, do you have an IP number and net mask set on the laptop
> manually (check if you aren't sure) instead of just automatically
assigned?
> It may be a range that is different from what the router allows. If you
have
> it on auto then manually assign on the same lot as the router gives out
but
> use a higher number so it doesn't conflict with the other one. Say use
> *.*.*.10 and that should be OK.
>
> To check what the router is using, go to the other computer when
connected,
> open a shell window (the command "cmd" from the start/run prompt) and type
> in it ipconfig /all and look at the numbers it gives you there. Now do
this
> on the laptop. You can then use that info to set the laptop correctly.
>
>

It is very common that the security settings are not correct. "Connected"
doesn't mean you are truly connected wirelessly. It just means you have a
signal with your wireless router. Make sure if you are using WEP or WPA
security settings, they must match your laptop.

"Jorge" wrote:

> Hey guys (and gals),
>
> I just recently recquired a Broadband Router with Wireless.
>
> My desktop and my laptop can connect via LAN, however, my laptop -- even
> though it says its connected -- cannot access the internet.
>
> Any ideas?