2006-09-06 15:13:49 · 5 answers · asked by calwest45 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
>The router is probably encrypted...ask your neighbor for his WEP key.<
2006-09-06 15:17:39 · answer #1 · answered by Druid 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see a lot of technical answers but the most likely one is that your router has a WEP key and won't allow access to machines that are not set up with the matching key.
The WEP key is a form of password used by the router that it looks for when a PC is attempting to connect to the network. If a PC doesn't send the key when it tries to connect then it simply won't connect. If your router wasn't set up with a key then ANYONE within range of your router could connect wirelessly and browse computers on your network. IE your neighbors, the guy parked in front of your house with the laptop, etc.
This is the most likely reason that your PC won't connect because, frankly, anyone who sets up a wireless router without some kind of protection is pretty much an idiot who doesn't care about his privacy.
The setup of this key is done in both the router and the machine connecting and the key must match exactly. Consult your wireless adapter software as to where to put the key.
2006-09-06 15:51:12 · answer #2 · answered by majestyk_2k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Need more information. There could be numerous reasons. Do you have DSL or a cable modem? If you have DSL, you need to configure the DSL modem (which is also a router) to bridged ethernet. This will allow your router to send your logon info to the ISP. Then configure your router with the appropriate username and password, etc. If you have cable, the cable company already has a MAC address in their ARP tables that corresponds to your PC. Call the cable company and have them clear the ARP tables. This will allow them to see the new MAC address of your router. However, on a different note, are you making a connection to the router? Just because it sees it, doesn't mean it's connecting. A little more info please.
Hope this helps, if not, let me know, we'll get you through this.
2006-09-06 15:19:24 · answer #3 · answered by Rodney L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming the router its detecting is yours, the settings for the router or your computer may be wrong. Check the router first, and make sure everything is set to whatever your ISP says it should be set to. Also check the DNS setting on your computer, as that can prevent you using the net even if the router is set up correctly.
2006-09-06 15:20:02 · answer #4 · answered by Goffik 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because your wireless netgear is not conected to your dsl/cable modem?
2006-09-06 15:28:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋