Wireless Router Problem?

Question

Good people of tech-ville.I have a linksys wierless-g b/band router (mod 802.11g).It is loading on to laptop and the laptop is finding w/less network but when I go to connect to internet the icon just keeps going "Connecting......." but does not connect.Am using Firefox as browser.All the lights are on and doing what they should and yes the wi/fi switch is switched on.Anybody any ideas??????????

Answer 1

have you encrypted your wireless network? If so you would need to enter the WEP key.

Also, go to Start > Run and type in cmd

The command prompt will come up, it's a small window that has a black background.

Type in ipconfig / release

when it is done releasing the IP address, type in ipconfig / renew

Answer 2

Check your tcp/ip setup

from dos type IPCONFIG /ALL

to see your ip settings / default router ip address.
normally wireless routers will 'Assign' the ip detials to your laptop / device. so this should be set under networks to automatically get one.

Once this stage is done try pinging the routers IP
then a web address to prove your DNS.

(the routers default address will be supplied defaults are normally
192.168.1.1 )

Answer 3

have you checked you router settings?? type in your address bar 198.162.1.1 then where is says password type admin and enter. Check you settings there. if that does not work then try unplugging your modem and router for a few minutes then plug them back in and restart your laptop. Good luck

Answer 4

which linksys model you have as i had problems with a wag354 i think it was, it becomes dodgy depending on whichwireless mode u do and the fact if you hide you ssid and use wep at the same time, allthough the laest firmware will fix that problem

Answer 5

what version of windows are you using????
-- which service pack is installed???
you must have service pack 2 downloaded!

I had this problem about two weeks ago.

Answer 6

tryh resetting the router... there is a small hole at the back or somewhere...