I am can connect my PC to my dad's wireless network, which he uses for his laptop, it says i am connected, but it is "Acquiring Network Address" so when i try and go on internet explorer all it says is page cannot be displayed. Am i talking poo or does someone know what i'm doing wrong?
2007-07-20 08:23:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
I have got the "key" but it still doesnt work!
2007-07-20 08:29:14 · update #1
yeah, that means it is verifying the IP address, and WEP key!
you need to have the correct WEP key, or whatever security is placed on it!
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2007-07-20 08:31:59 · answer #1 · answered by Klick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you at any point set a static ip address for comp games or downloading torrents. You would need to take it off static if using a different internet connection. otherwise it could be many things. good luck
2007-07-20 08:28:45 · answer #2 · answered by baby don't love me no more 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
network is probably runing WEP encryption. You need the "key" to get full access AND/OR he has MAC address filtering enabled. In which case you need to enter your MAC address into the wireless router.
WAIT A MINUTE - I'VE GOT IT!....
Ask your Dad!
2007-07-20 08:26:51 · answer #3 · answered by kau1965 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
See if your wireless network is static IP or dynamic IP.
My guess is static, but your PC is waiting to be given an IP.
2007-07-20 08:27:55 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on how many computers are allowed maybe yours is too many ? or you need to be allowed access, or the internet is down ( the wireless network wills till be working )
2007-07-20 08:43:20 · answer #5 · answered by GiZZy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like the router's security is keeping you off.
Check with your dad as he would know the security you have and how to enable you to access it.
2007-07-20 08:39:46 · answer #6 · answered by GTB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need the passkey (WEP) to get the internet its normally either set by the admin or it will be on the router somewhere.
2007-07-20 08:28:46 · answer #7 · answered by sbraidley 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
that happened to me as well it's something wrong with your ip address try resetting you router coz that is what i did and guess what it works :)
2007-07-20 08:31:47 · answer #8 · answered by prankstar25 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn off your computer and cable modem and then turn them on again. That should solve it
2007-07-20 08:27:52 · answer #9 · answered by toietmoi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋