Connection problems when switching on my computer my wireless network connection (numbered 4) will try to connect to the internet and fail - if i disconnect the adapter then reconnect using the same port it will *jump* to wireless network connection number 3 & then seem to work fine, however this is not always the case and in some cases i have to reboot my pc for it to find connection 3 - please note that the number 3 connection is using the same connection as the number 4 wireless network connection i've tried using other ports (up to 8 different network connections) & 3 always seems to be the one that works best - this port is at the back of the pc - is there anyway i can reset my pc to remove the previous wireless network connections 1-8 & get my pc to focus solely on 3?

Wireless networks have become an increasingly popular way to access the Internet. Connecting to a wireless network allows you to browse the Internet without having to physically connect any cords to your computer.

Troubleshooting wireless connectivity can sometimes be confusing, because even if a wireless network is not able to bring you to any web pages, often your computer's wireless card will still connect to the wireless network that is being broadcast.

In other words, a wireless network will read "connected" even if it is not connected to the Internet.

Connect to a different wireless network. If there is an alternate wireless network within range of your computer that you legally are able to use (a free public Wi-Fi rather than your neighbor's wireless network, for instance), try connecting to it and browsing the Internet.

If the same issue occurs on the alternate wireless network, you may have an issue with your computer's wireless card or with your Internet browser.

If you are able to connect to the alternate network but still not able to connect to your own, the problem is most likely localized to the wireless network you use at home.

Reset all devices.

The great majority of Internet connection issues can be resolved by a simple reset of all the devices in your home network.

Locate the power cords of both your modem and your wireless router and unplug them (if you use a modem/router combination, simply unplug its power cord) for a full 30 seconds.

Plug them back in and restart your computer.

Try to connect to the Internet using your wireless network after your computer has booted back up.

If the connection still fails, some further troubleshooting is required.

Bypass your wireless router.

If your computer's wireless card is connecting to your wireless network of choice yet you are still not able to access any websites, there may be a connection issue on either your modem or router.

The easiest way to locate the problem is to temporarily eliminate the router from the network. Locate the Ethernet cable that connects your modem to your router and unplug it from the router.

Plug the cable directly into one of the Ethernet ports on your computer and reset the modem in the manner described above.

Now try your Internet connection again. If there is still no Internet access, the problem is most likely with your modem or your computer; contact the technical support department of your Internet service provider (ISP) for further assistance.

If the modem goes online directly connected, your router is causing the problem and may need to be reconfigured. Contact the router manufacturer for further assistance.

Hope this helps

desktop or laptop computer ?

try moving your computer to a different area to gain maximum frequency / range

Click start control panel network and internet look for wireless

"Allow the wireless LAN radio to be turned off when inactive" might be ticked untick it

Right-click the wireless icon in the lower right corner of the desktop.

From the pop-up menu select "Enable."

This activates the wireless Internet options but it does not turn on the wireless receiver.

Push down on the wireless button or wireless switch on the top of the keyboard.

After a moments time the switch or button lights up, signifying the computer is ready for an Internet connection.

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click start Control Panel - Network Connections - right click on 'Wireless connection'

(or similar) and click 'enable'.

if this fails to fix the problem

try unplugging the usb wireless device
uninstall the netgear software in the add/remove programs in the control panel reboot and then reinstall the software then plug in the usb wireless adapter

hope this helps

(Hopefully you are running Windows 7 for this advice. Let me know otherwise.)
1. You should be able to click Start, type "view network connections", hit enter. 2. Right-click your wireless connection and hit 'Properties'. 3. Click the sharing tab and then 'Allow other network users to connect through this computer's Internet connection'. 4. Click OK and try again.
You may need to also plug in your computers DNS settings into your XBOX (360?).
Repeat 1. 2. Right-click and hit 'Status', then 'Details'. 3. Notice the IPv4 DNS Server. 4. Go to your system / Network / Wired on the XBOX and try typing in your Laptops DNS numbers (ex. 192.168.1.254). Unless they changed it on the new Blade system so that you HAVE to have and IP, subnet, and gateway, in which case, take note of those three numbers on your machine and plug those into the XBOX settings too (except if your computer shows 192.168.1.150, set your XBOX to something like 192.168.1.155, everything else the same).

How do you know your notebook is connected to your wifi AP? Did you try pinging the gateway? If not, open your command window & type "ping 192.168.0.1" (put in your own gateway address.) If you get replies, then ping something outside of your network: "ping 4.2.2.2" (this is a verizon dns server). If you get replies, then "ping yahoo.com". If it does not fail at any of the above steps, you don't have a connectivity problem. If you fail any of the above, then report back & we'll continue the troubleshooting.

Hi,

Once its connected you will have the blue light in the belkin router

1.Turn on the wireless switch in your laptop
2.Click on start menu--->control panel--->Network and internet--->Network and sharing
3. In the right hand side click on "Change adapter settings or Manage network connections"
4.You will see the wireless network connection
5.Right click on wireless network connection and click on Connect/Disconnect
6.you will be able to see the network name,try to connect it.
7.it will be connecting and then connected
8.try to able to go online in the laptop

Regards,
Ayyasam

1. If the physical wireless switch is turned ON then use the Windows Mobility Center to turn on the WLAN adapter.

2. Configure the WLAN autoconfig service to start automatically. Open Services window to make this setting.

3. Reinstall the original wireless adapter driver. Uninstall the driver from device manager under the network adaptor category then restart the Computer before reinstalling.

4. If available, download and install a wireless adapter driver update from the Computer manufacturer support site.

5. If possible test, another computer on the wireless network.

6. Repair the wireless connection.

a. Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.
b. In the Control Panel window, click Network and Internet .
c. In the Network and Internet window, click Network and Sharing Center .
d. In the Network and Sharing Center window, under Tasks , click Diagnose and Repair .
e. Follow the suggestions in the Windows Network Diagnostics window to repair the failed network or internet connection.

7. Disable Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6).

8. Boot the computer into safe mode with networking and test the wireless connection in Internet Explorer.
If the connection works in safe mode, the issue is likely caused by anti-virus or anti-spyware software. Configure the software properly per the manufacturer's instructions.

9. Reset the router and/or modem per the manufacturer's instructions.

just try to power down your router for a minute or two then fire it back up again...9times out of 10 this resolves the issue...failing that try re-installing the wireless adapter.... hope this helps

You can try to power cycle your entire network (refresh).
This often happens when you have a large network.

1. power down ALL Computers and disconnect the desktop from the D-Link Switch.
2. turn off all SLAVE AP's first.
3. Turn off the Master AP and disconnect one end of the Ethernet.
4. Turn off the D-Link Switch and disconnect one end of the Ethernet.
5. Now, turn off your modem.

Leave them for about 10 to 15 minutes, depending on your urgency.
Turn on and connect all devices in the EXACT order.

1. Turn on the modem. wait 2 minutes.
2. Turn on the D-Link Switch and wait 1 minute. Then connect the Ethernet to the MODEM.
3. Turn on the Master AP and wait 1 minute. Then connect the Ethernet to the D-Link Switch.
4. Turn ONE of the Slave AP's. Turn on your Laptop. try to connect to the Internet. If successful, Disconnect from the network on the computer and proceed to turn on the rest of the Slave AP's, Laptops, and Desktop. If its NOT successful, power on the Desktop and try to connect to the internet.

• If the desktop connects to the Internet, Check your D-Link's homepage "192.168.1.1" (default) for any wrong settings. If it does not connect, check your DSL Modem's settings.

If the above does not work, post what you did the day before this happened. Probably something small might have messed with the network.

What process have you followed to try to connect to the network and access the Internet? Where does this process fail?

As ever starting with the simplest of solutions normally works, well spotted.