M1000 qwest and linlsys one laptop works the other will not connect to internet explorer i get wireless connections on both

Makes sure you have the proper WEP key set in both laptops for the router. If the laptop that won't connect is an HP make sure the router is broadcasting on any channel except 6. This is the only channel forced 105mbs works on for most routers and is the default selection. HP laptops do not detect router SSID broadcast on this channel for some reason. I had 4 that had that problem. If all setting are correct go to Tool->options in IE and select teh connection tab. Make sure the settings are to use the LAN and that you have that set for Auto-Detect.

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Is this a recent problem that just started or has this been happening for a while?

You can try a few simple things:

Turn the computer off. Unplug the modem (the box that was provided from you Internet company). Turn off or unplug the Linksys router.

Turn on the modem box and wait two minutes. Turn on the router and wait two minutes. Turn on the computer(s) and see if you can connect.

If you still get the error message and cannot connect. Try plugging one computer directly into the modem (take the router off) and see if you can connect directly. If you cannot connect directly to the modem then the box for the internet connection (modem=provided by internet company) is going out and needs to be replaced. They will replace free if you call them.

If you can connect, then try resetting the router. To reset the router, get a pen and stick it in the back of the router, there is a small reset button that needs to be held down for approximately 15 seconds. This will erase all data on the router.

To reconfigure the router, connect directly to a laptop or other computer. Also have the modem connected and run the Linksys cd that came with the router. If you do not have the cd, you can download the software from Linksys.com for free.

When you run the wizard, it will take you step by step on configuring network and passwords.

This will resolve connection problems and IP conflicts.

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Set the router security on the second computer to match the first.

Hope this helps,
Dolf-