Wireless connection I set up the router and when I try to connect the wireless desk top pc via wireless connection it will not go beyond "Acquiring network address". I am positive I have entered the code key as I assigned during set up. Any thoughts on my error or how to fix this?

try to check the the network cable.there is something wrong in your cable.maybe wrong setting of wires.but you said you got wireless router right.why go on wireless..much better you buy a wireless USB connector.less maintenance.if you prepared wired..this is the setting of pins of network cable.8 pins each RJ45 both ends. 1.stripe orange 2.orange
3.stripe green 4.blue 5.stripe blue 6.green 7.stripe brown 8.brown

Try searching for drivers on the second laptop. also, try updating the firmware of all your networking equipment. those things alone might solve your problem.

Hi,

Since already you have a computer which is working fine using a wired connection , please click here to reset the wireless settings of your router and to connect to your all other wireless computer.

Thanks in advance!

With regards,
Prema.

ip conflict reset the router.

Try to reset the router by pressing reset button and holding for 20 sec (its a small hole at the back of router).

Then try to setup wireless network.

the link below will show you how to work on the wireless settings of your router and how to connect multiple wireless computers in a single network.

Setting up your Linksys router to have wireless security.

hope this helps, if you have other questions just let me know.

Assuming they all will work with the version of wireless the netgear works with (802.11a/b/g) then you really just need to enable the wireless network on the netgear and choose how you want to protect it. I recommend using WPA or WPA2 if all your devices will support it - this depends on the wireless cards in all your pc's - just set up a name for the wireless network (not recommended that you use the default because everyone does) set up your WPA/WPA2 passphrase on the netgear and it should be pretty much ready to go. On each pc then, once they are able to see the wireless network with the unique name you gave it, just hit connect in your wireless settings and enter the passphrase. Each pc should be set up.

The only other thing to consider is to make sure they are all using DHCP via the wireless router or, if you prefer setting up their IP addresses manuall, make sure none of them conflict with eachother (each one needs to be unique).

Try resetting your IP address:
The laptop may be trying to use the IP address from the old router.

1) Click Start (assuming Windows 2000, XP, or Vista)
2) Click Run
3) Type in CMD
This will take you to a black command box
4) Type in: ipconfig/release
The chart should show your IP address as 0.0.0.0
Once this has happened, proceed to step 5
5) Type in: ipconfig/renew
You should now see a new IP address listed.

Also note that you need to set up your network key (assuming that you are using one) on both the router and laptop.
Make sure that your router is set up to perform as DHCP server.

FW

You can purchase a usb wireless dongle and attach to the PC. From then onwards you can set up a wireless network without connecting the usb cable for the router. The dongle will enable wireless capabilities on the pc. The only thing left is to have all devices running in the same workgroup.

Hello:

Ok...I am a bit confused. You must have a modem to connect to the internet...whether you are broadband (cable/DSL/wireless), Dial-up or T-1 or higher (TSU/DSU).

This is how it should run once you are sure you have the modem...

Modem....to router...pc to router. If you have no router...then plug ethernet cable from your modem to your NIC card on PC.

You will have to make sure your network card is working (check for flashing green light and one solid green. Then you can goto COntrol panel and run the wizard to connect to the internet...it should work.

What kind of router do you have? Also, what is the model number of your modem?

Let me know if I can help further.

Good luck my friend.

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