Wireless computer not having internet access

i try to get a wireless driver for a dell latitude computer model no ppl
I am in a catch 22 because I cannot connect to the internet to get it
On the laptop.... I can download to my desktop which is connected to the internet
but the download wants to search the laptop and recommend a download from the internet..
not being able to connect to the internet with the laptop, it is useless... I bought a wireless router
but the laptop has no driver for the g card F5d7010 that is with it...
bobarb@centurytel.net

Hi Heathcass,

Ok, generally, you must have the the modem connected to the wireless router throught the port marked WAN and the the computer that is directly connected to the router (if options like that are available), though the lan port.

That said, there could be a few reasons for your computer not being able to connect to the wireless router. Please ensure that:

• Your computer has a wireless adaptor and that that proper drivers and software for the computer using the wireless adaptor have been loaded into the system.
• The physical cabling are all intact and firmly connected.
• You are able to "see" the access point by ensuring that the software loaded into the computer to be connected wirelessly says "you are now conencted to the access point and the internet"

If all these are up and running, there should not be ny problems. However, if you do face problems, try to identify the arena of error by doing a ping test. Follow these steps:

• Go to Start>Accessories>Command Prompt and open program
• Type ping www.yahoo.com -t This is done to ensure that there is a connection to the internet.
• If you ger a respond that says "unable to send ping packets" or something like that, with a failure report of "request time out", you might need to reset the the WAP or modem by powering it off and on.
• re run the ping test to see if connection is established.

whilst these are some simple troubleshooting steps, please do not hesitate to revert back to me if you should find there should be any trouble. Also, please dont forget to rate this solution if it has helped you in any way. Thank you.

- Technomancer