I have a netgear WGR614v6 router connected to a desktop (wired) and wireless access for a laptop and another desktop. The laptop connects fine. The remote desktop connects to the network, but cannot access the internet. The error is 'limited or no connectivity' and when I ran ipconfig, the IP address is 169.254.166.223, which is obviously incorrect. I've tried reinstalling the adapter and software, manually configuring the IP address, rebooting the router and computer, etc.....nothing seems to fix the problem. The desktop which has the problem is connecting using wireless B, while the laptop is wireless G. The router is setup to allow both.
Anyone out there have any suggestions?
2006-09-30 09:22:29 · 8 answers · asked by Warrencito 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
set your wireless to any access point then search wireless networks.
2006-09-30 09:24:42 · answer #1 · answered by crissyll22 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, I would work on only trying to get one computer connected at at time; instead of driving yourself crazy trying to work through too many different problems at once.
Wireless problems are harder to figure out, so I would start with the wired connections.
I'm not sure what kind of connection you have (DSL or Broadband) and how it was hooked up before, so that could explain why one can connect and the other can not.
Anyway, I'm going to assume you have a DSL or Broadband connection, which you are now trying to share with your two computers. To do this you need to plug the DSL/Broadband modem into your router's WAN port, then you have to configure your router. For DSL (and maybe Broadband) your should select PPPoE and enter your Login ID and Password. You should also change the Admin ID and Password, so that nobody can get into the device from the internet except for you. Make sure you write down the new ID and password and keep it in a safe place.
Your desktop (the wired computer) should be plugged into one of the LAN ports.
Shut down your computer, the router, and your Internet modem and wait a few minutes. Then, turn on your moden followed by your router and finally your computer and test your internet connection.
If it doesn't work, you might have to turn off the modem and leave it off for a few minutes and turn it back on again, then try it again. Broadband might be a little different, but the sequence I gave you works for DSL.
Once you have the wired internet working, it's just a matter of getting the wireless to work. Do not make any changes to the wired to get the wireless to work, because that's taking a step backwards.
I have 8 computers at home and I have a 6Mb DSL line shared on wired/wireless LAN. Six of my computers are desktops on a LAN rack and hooked up to an KVM, so I use one keyboard, monitor and mouse for all six. Then, I have two notebooks. Plus, I have two inkjet printers on wireless print servers. Needless to say, my network is a real beast.
If you have any problem, you might have to call your ISP or NetGear.
2006-09-30 10:01:35 · answer #2 · answered by JSalakar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 169.254.166.223 IP address is one that gets assigned when the computer is not getting one assigned by DHCP. There are several things that could cause this:
1. the computer is connecting to the wrong wireless signal -- make sure it isn't picking up one from another router nearby.
2. the security key or encryption protocol on the desktop is incorrect so it isn't connecting
3. the signal is too weak -- is the desktop further than the laptop from the router? What kind of wireless adapter do you have on the desktop, and is the antenna properly attached? What obstacles are there between the router and the antenna on the desktop? What channel are you using, and are all the devices set to the same channel?
2006-09-30 09:38:34 · answer #3 · answered by Fix My PC Mike 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd change the desktop to wireless G too - check the IP again. Then check the encryption key. I'm not sure how that works - but I had to put it on a memory stick and put the key on each computer. Make sure the name of the computers are right too - they recognize each other by name too. I know I can't change the name of any of the computers on my network. but I just use the wizards and hope for the best - i don't have anything tried either - it all communicates with the router wirelessly. I did need a firmware update on my router to get it to communicated with certain websites. It worked fine - but wouldn't touch secure sites - weird - but the firmware update fixed that. Check out netgears site for info and even the XP bit of Microsoft may be useful.
2006-09-30 09:35:12 · answer #4 · answered by Mike10613 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aint followin what you are sayin but it sounds like you have the router connected to the desktop and not the modem! If you are trying to link your PCs together through one PC and then to the modem you are goin about it the hard way! Connect the router to the modem and then connect all PCs to the router.
2006-09-30 09:28:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact Netgear using the phone # in the brochure. They have a good support staff.
2006-09-30 09:25:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem... I ended up reformatting my hd anyway and it worked. You might want to re-install your driver for it. Or you can rollback your driver to see if that works..
2006-09-30 13:31:45 · answer #7 · answered by Greek 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be many things... sorry
2006-09-30 09:24:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋