Mario Lanza wrote:
> I have a Netgear wireless router that has connected to my existing lap
> top for ages without a problem. I tried to connect my works Dell D600
> laptop the other day but I could not connect. I have tried wireless
> and physical connection but I never get an IP address from my router.
> The dell can see my network and says connected but then the connection
> says limited or no connectivity. I have tried Netgear support but they
> were rubbish! Anyone got any ideas?
>
> I have connected to other wireless networks in the past so I don't
> think the laptop is faulty!
If you can't access via Ethernet wired LAN then it's most probably the
laptop config.
What was the result of the "ipconfig" command? You can also get a nice
little tool from M$ for XP called "winipcfg" which will allow you to
view, release and renew your IP.
More detail is required that's why you've not had an answer. OS, WiFi
Card Model and Firmware, Router Model and firmware etc
Here's an idea provided to me by one of the group but note I don't use
DHCP on my router however this work flawlessly for both my LAN and WiFi
config ...
> Windows XP Network Properties, TCP/IP - "Alternate configuration".
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/283676/en-us
> If it can't find DHCP, it uses this page.
>
> There are other tools, but this one is built in to winXP.
>
> If you need multiple configurations (beyond DHCP and a fallback) you might
> add the Boingo.com handler. It doesn't require a Boingo subscription to
> work, but adds more properties to multiple WiFi connections.
>
> -- --- Clarence A Dold - Hidden Valley Lake, CA, USA GPS: 38.8,-122.5
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