OK, I'm an idiot (but you're not)
By Mandilulur •
As of last night my PC laptop will not connect to the internet. I haven't used the wireless feature since my husband reset the router with a little pin thingy and it no longer "authenticates" my home wireless connection - I've been using a 10 meter cord plugged into the modem (router?) My husband's MAC desktop is also connected by cable to this device and works just fine. What did I do? What should I do? I get a TCP/IP message but I've no idea what that means. Could anyone explain in VERY simple English and do it so I can make repairs without screwing everything up permanently? And yes, I've re-booted everything and clicked "repair" on whatever menu said to click on it for the internet connection.
Mandi
yeps had a similiar problem with a wireless router i dont understand them they just work for a few days then start giving problems, perhaps its vista and all those security policies. Changed the name of the router and it started to work again. Hmmm
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No, I don't think so. My husband reset the router and it changed the wireless name back to linksysM. If I were on another network it would still show mine as well and it only shows one available network at 100%. But thanks, I'll check it out.
Mandi
yes u r connected to another wireless...which is haraaaaaam :)..stealing others speed
now you are connected to someone else's network..... :(
I fixed it!!! Thank you, actually, I have no idea HOW I did it, I just chose another wireless network and clicked "connect." Now I'm wireless again!
Mandi
i had a similar problem with my pc and mac laptops a while back. the mac would recognise the router and the pc wouldn't. To resolve it i had to re-install the router with a new name etc.. and then re-connect the computers..try this and see if it helps. If not you could just scrap the pc, the mac is much better.
Please post the message regarding the tcp/ip, It will help us solve your problem. Another solution is to enter a static ip address and dns if your router/modem dhcp service is not working. IP address, DNS,gateway and subnet mask information can be found on your husband's pc ( My husband's MAC desktop is also connected by cable to this device and works just fine.) IP address is in this format 192.168.1.? replace the question mark w/ the number between 2 - 254. Just be careful not to duplicate the ip address of your husband's MAC desktop
I understood that the internet isn't working even when she's connected by cable (so it's nothing to do with wireless)
If u have modem/router provided by QTEl, then simple call them on 111 and they will help u out.
Mine has an actual wireless button which is on the touch panel. Blue the wireless is on, orange it is off :)
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"Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock - Will Rogers"
by pressing Fn and which is on the lowest row and F5 which is on the top row together.
Try to check on the IP ADDRESS on your laptop.. YOu can find it on the lower right portion of you desktop.. Double Click wireless network connection. THen ,in that window option u can see buttons like: PROPERTIES-DISABLE- VIEW WIRELESS NETWORK.... cHOOSE pROPERTIES-(CLICK)- THEN search the BUTTON (Internet Protocol then click that---go to Properties.... then you will see -----Obtain IP AUTOMATICALLY /USE FOLLOWING IP ADDRESS: CHOOSE BUTTON(USE FOLLOWING IP ADDRESS: CHECK THE IP ADDRESS OF YOUR husbands IP: LIKE THIS( 192.168.1.1 ) THEN PUT ALL THE IP numbers needed..dont forget the DNS number too... IF this will not work, try to PM ME.. I'll help you then.. and i can help you too thru mobile or my tel... okay.....
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This may seem like the dumbest solution but... if your laptop is like mine there is a wireless button on the top of the keyboard bit. Perhaps it is something like this? My toddler touched it and turned off my wireless, hubby fixed it and I felt stupid.
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"Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock - Will Rogers"
Your previous conenction was reset, you need to set up connection again
if he had reset the router, you must setup it again: connect your pc to the router by cable (a top-end one could have a usb connection). Open your internet browser and go to 192.168.1.1 (standard factory default adress for routers) If you are lucky you will not need a password. If not, you must find the pass on web (search on forums or send an email to the manufacturer).
Once opened the page you will have to follow a menu for seting up your network. But here, again you will need some knowledge about networking.
Good luck
(i'm assuming your modem is speed touch)
When you're connected to the modem by cable, can you see the SpeedTouch configuration page when you type http://192.168.1.254/ into the web browser?
did you try switching off the router
i mean power off/on.