socal000 Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 (edited) I have had this problem since August. It is a 2005 or 2006 Gateway laptop, and it cannot connect to the wireless internet ever since I got a new router and modem. I have spent long hours on the phone with tech support with the Lynksis/cisco, they did the thing where they take control of my desktop and try to connect to the wireless (I had the ethernet cable connected), but even they couldn't connect. I can't keep the modem and router with this computer, since they must stay downstairs, and my computer stays upstairs. Any tips/suggestions? It is Windows XP media Center edition Edited December 6, 2009 by socal000 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/434703-computer-wont-connect-to-internet/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petarkco Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 I have had this problem since August. It is a 2005 or 2006 Gateway laptop, and it cannot connect to the wireless internet ever since I got a new router and modem. I have spent long hours on the phone with tech support with the Lynksis/cisco, they did the thing where they take control of my desktop and try to connect to the wireless (I had the ethernet cable connected), but even they couldn't connect. I can't keep the modem and router with this computer, since they must stay downstairs, and my computer stays upstairs. Any tips/suggestions? It is Windows XP media Center edition Check if the drivers are installed. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/434703-computer-wont-connect-to-internet/?do=findComment&comment=1059671942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf68k Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Does the Wifi find the router or any other wireless access point? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/434703-computer-wont-connect-to-internet/?do=findComment&comment=1059672433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
socal000 Posted December 6, 2009 Author Share Posted December 6, 2009 Does the Wifi find the router or any other wireless access point? Yes, my computer finds the access points, but when I highlight mine and click connect, it says "Connection failed, unable to connect to ******(My router name)" Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/434703-computer-wont-connect-to-internet/?do=findComment&comment=1059672532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star-Lord Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Does the Wifi find the router or any other wireless access point? Yes, my computer finds the access points, but when I highlight mine and click connect, it says "Connection failed, unable to connect to ******(My router name)" Can you reproduce this error and screen cap it for us? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/434703-computer-wont-connect-to-internet/?do=findComment&comment=1059672543 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf68k Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Does it ask for a password? Did you enter it in correctly? If there are any open access points have you tried connecting to one of those just to see what happens? What wireless card is it? Not the router. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/434703-computer-wont-connect-to-internet/?do=findComment&comment=1059672590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spuds725 Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 (edited) I'd try to connect to an open network and see if it works... Then log onto the router and open your network to see if you can connect then... If you can't connect to an open network-- I'd uninstall and reinstall the drivers for the card--- if an internal card you may need to remove the card and install the drivers before installing the card (my netgear card requires this). Is this a g or n card or router... if N are you sure you are broadcasting a g signal? I'm assuming the tech guy would have checked this. Can you try manually adding the connection rather then scanning for it and connecting.... Edited December 6, 2009 by Spuds725 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/434703-computer-wont-connect-to-internet/?do=findComment&comment=1059673013 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slamman Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Well, I'm sure you are protecting yours, I use Linksys myself, I've liked them, and often there's a few Hotspots that it can just log into without a problem. The most interesting Wifi laptop Networking is with the robust 150MB driver and Intel 100/Pro that came with my Acer 4710. That thing was logging into any Network, well out of range, as I was driving along in a car with the laptop on! It was pretty amusing to me. Signal would pop in, go thru the initiation then pop off again. In the Properties of Networking, you have to put the MAC or DNS address I believe to associate directly within a closed network, but I log into my folks Wireless with no hassle at all, using Linksys and theres is another brand. If you can get the menu of the device software to present the option of Windows controlling the connections, or the software supplied, go through that process more then once, try all options to find what works easiest Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/434703-computer-wont-connect-to-internet/?do=findComment&comment=1059673152 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf68k Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Well, I'm sure you are protecting yours, I use Linksys myself, I've liked them, and often there's a few Hotspots that it can just log into without a problem. The most interesting Wifi laptop Networking is with the robust 150MB driver and Intel 100/Pro that came with my Acer 4710. That thing was logging into any Network, well out of range, as I was driving along in a car with the laptop on! It was pretty amusing to me. Signal would pop in, go thru the initiation then pop off again. And this helps how exactly? In the Properties of Networking, you have to put the MAC or DNS address I believe to associate directly within a closed network, but I log into my folks Wireless with no hassle at all, using Linksys and theres is another brand.Enter the MAC address of a network? Just WTF? The DNS I can almost understand IF for whatever bizarre reason the network server doesn't supply it. And the last time I was forced to do anything like that was the golden age of dial-up. If you can get the menu of the device software to present the option of Windows controlling the connections, or the software supplied, go through that process more then once, try all options to find what works easiest Glad you narrowed it do to....nothing. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/434703-computer-wont-connect-to-internet/?do=findComment&comment=1059673171 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slamman Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 (edited) MAC, I mean the router ID so that it looks specifically for the one you use, cable or Wifi wise. I don't own a router, so I only log on via Wifi, but I obviously know people with Broadband. My friend claims he doesn't even know his password, and he's just lucky he can still get on without knowing it, seems to me. I don't see if he mentioned locking his for security or not, if it's never setup properly, I don't know. Also, I mentioned from a laptop, I always have the option of Windows Networking or the software shipped with the NIC Edited December 6, 2009 by Slamman Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/434703-computer-wont-connect-to-internet/?do=findComment&comment=1059673201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
socal000 Posted December 6, 2009 Author Share Posted December 6, 2009 No I don't use a password for it. No, it can't connect anywhere else. and Yes, i'll try and get a screen capture for you. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/434703-computer-wont-connect-to-internet/?do=findComment&comment=1059673230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star-Lord Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 No I don't use a password for it. No, it can't connect anywhere else. and Yes, i'll try and get a screen capture for you. Do you get at least any warnings like for example a 'Connection limited' with an exclamation mark? You should be able to pick up the signal, why can't you connect could be anything from a conflict in IP addresses. What are you using as software, Windows Wireless Zero Configuration or both at the same time. You should try to connect with one alone. open msconfig and shutdown You Wireless Adapter proprietary software from the start up list. Start button - RUN - type msconfig - startup Go to your start button - select connect to - right-click on properties - Wireless Networks tab - Allow windows to configure my wireless network settings - Exit. When you get the pop up box ' Found Wireless Network Disconnected - right-click repair. You should be able to connect after it has successfully repair your connection. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/434703-computer-wont-connect-to-internet/?do=findComment&comment=1059673366 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf68k Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 No I don't use a password for it. No, it can't connect anywhere else. and Yes, i'll try and get a screen capture for you. So your router's wifi is completely open, no encryption at all? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/434703-computer-wont-connect-to-internet/?do=findComment&comment=1059673564 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slamman Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 In someone's own home network, they can use wired and Wifi effectively and live in a location where there's no conflicting signals too. I was giving an example of Wifi on my various networks, it didn't directly deal with your situation, but shows how mine, just an open search signal on various laptops can detect and sign on to someone elses network, a basic Hotspot principle. Linksys by brand mention alone, is pretty good, my upgrade for PC Card Networking is a N band Linksys. B/G/N type as mentioned, I didn't realize could cause conflict among the connections, as mentioned above. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/434703-computer-wont-connect-to-internet/?do=findComment&comment=1059673963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star-Lord Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 OP - Who makes your wireless adapter, Intel? Are you running Windows XP w/ service pack 2 or 3? Software and driver updates are the most common source of issue resolution for Wi-Fi connection issues. If you are experiencing a Wi-Fi connection issue, first install an updated version of the software and drivers, if any are available for your particular device. Then troubleshoot from their if needed. If all else fails? Invest in a new WIFI adapter. Their pretty reasonable in price, if you go with the cheaper brands, like Belkin or Trendnet. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/434703-computer-wont-connect-to-internet/?do=findComment&comment=1059674136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
socal000 Posted December 9, 2009 Author Share Posted December 9, 2009 Thanks for the help everybody, but I have it fixed. The solution was actually as simple as re-installing the router software. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/434703-computer-wont-connect-to-internet/?do=findComment&comment=1059676888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddy Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Great news. If you dont mind ill lock this topic now. It stops slamman sh*tting all over it with nonsense. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/434703-computer-wont-connect-to-internet/?do=findComment&comment=1059680033 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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