I've tried everything (I think) I've looked at previous Q & A's and nothing has helped. I just got the harddrive replaced on my laptop and now it wont connect. I have full signal strength, Ive restarted, I tried the "repair option", Ive done the whole "cmd.exe > ipconfig/release then /renew" (which I might add said that it couldnt do because its says the 'media is disconnected') nothings worked. And now I dont see an IP address at all... PLEASE HELP!
2006-12-01 18:06:29 · 7 answers · asked by Frances A 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Im using Bell Sympatico High Speed. Its working fine on my desktop and I have 'excellent' signal strength on my laptop :(
2006-12-01 18:12:15 · update #1
Since you replaced the hard drive, it may have had your network password (WEP or WPA) that allow you to connect with your wireless router. You can't connect until you get the password right if you use password protection for your network. It's also possible that you have configured your router not to broadcast the name of your network. If that's the case, you will have to manually enter the name of your network in order to connect.
You may want to connect your computer to your router using a network cable so you can check these settings in your router.
Good Luck.
2006-12-01 18:18:03 · answer #1 · answered by DavidNH 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay, try this... I have wireless, too, and it's near my DSL modem so that all the computers in my house can go on the Internet. Anyway, if that's your set-up, then go to the plugs for the router and the modem (turn your comp off, first of all), take the plugs out, and put them back in at the same time to "sync" the connection of the wireless router and DSL modem (or whatever you've got). Then, go turn your comp on, and see if that works. If not, then hit "Restart" again on your comp. If THAT doesn't work, then I don't know what to tell you... except try it again and again.
2006-12-01 18:10:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you need to update the drivers on your laptop, when the hard drive was replaced most repair shops dont take the time to connect to the internet and make sure all the drivers are updated. It also could be you need to reboot your wireless router. If this doesnt work take it back to who installed hard drive and kindly ask them to fix what they screwed up.
2006-12-01 19:09:54 · answer #3 · answered by mrgotcha007 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a VAIO, make sure the wireless switch is on. It is somewhere on the outside, on the front on the top, it varys by model. .
2006-12-01 18:08:50 · answer #4 · answered by Will 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1, Reboot
2, Whats ISP are you using?
3, Are you using 2 routers?
4, your DSL/ Cable modem may have died. ( fixed one a couple weeks ago his modem died)
That's top my head. SO many different things it could be.
2006-12-01 18:09:54 · answer #5 · answered by tannum2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are using a wireless plug in card,, unplug it an plug it back in. For some reason that works for me.
2006-12-01 18:24:51 · answer #6 · answered by BrianC 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you typed in the correct network ID you need to do this for wireless
2006-12-01 18:53:02 · answer #7 · answered by cool_clearwater 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋