My router doesn't work

the first thing to do for router issues is to reset the router,
press and hold the reset button for at least 10 seconds on back .
this sets it back to defaults ,
now log into the router using a wired connection and check to see if the wireless is enabled and open.
after you get everything to connect , name the router and put in a wep code and do the same to the laptop connect using the name and wep code.