Ok. My main computer is working fine. But the internet on my laptop is totally dead. Won't pick up the signal or anything. Help
2007-08-06 18:33:22 · 5 answers · asked by Panda 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet ➔ Other - Internet
Well my normal computer is working just fine internet wise. My laptop can pick up wireless signals from other routers just not ours. Ours won't even show up on the list of networks.
The network is the same as my last name. So I don't think that's the problem.
2007-08-06 18:42:34 · update #1
When I tried to repair the network it says "Wireless network is unavailble"
2007-08-06 18:46:53 · update #2
Alot of times this is caused by someone setting up a wireless network near your location with the exact same wireless network name.
This happens more then most people think it does. I would recommend you change the name of your wireless network, as the default for routers are all the same, for the same type of routers.
You would log into your router normally using 192.168.0.1, change the SSID name to something different, and try it again.
2007-08-06 18:38:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there is an external wireless switch (on your case) make sure it is switched to the on position.
If your laptop uses separate software for the wireless antenna make sure it is on.
Make sure that your wireless LAN is enabled.
Open control panel > system > hardware > device manager and make sure there isn't any yellow (!) or red (X) under the listing for your lan/wireless adapter.
Make sure router is not near anything can interfere with it, such as a cordless phone.
Make sure routers Antenna is ok and that the wireless setup options are okay in the routers setup.
Turn your laptop off. Unplug router. Wait 30-seconds. Plug router back in. Wait 30-seconds. Bring your laptop and set it beside router and then turn it on.
Click View wireless networks and see if you have signal...you may also try the refresh option to the left of the view wireless connections window.
2007-08-06 18:41:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its going to be hard to diagnose this problem without more information. We need to determine if the problem is with your laptop's wireless capabilities or the routers wireless capabilities. You can try restarting your router and perhaps the signal will become visible, but if its anything more than that we will need more information.
Additional:
Ok, given that you can view other wireless networks, it sounds like something on your router changed. Try rebooting the router (unplug..wait a few seconds...plug back in and check) Some routers (particularly Linksys) just crap out randomly like that. It may also help to verify you are running the most current firmware from your router manufacturer.
2007-08-06 18:38:08 · answer #3 · answered by mdigitale 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Are you employing a instantaneous router? while you're attempt unplugging the router and wait 10secs then plug lower back in and reconnect. If this do not artwork unplug router and modem and wait 10 secs then plug in modem, enable it boot each and all of the until now up, then plug in router and reconnect.
2016-11-11 10:36:49 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All thats saying is that you don't know how to hook up a wireless network up properly. This dumb ***** is a lesson to you all! Don't use a computer unless you know what your doing kiddes!!!
2007-08-06 18:41:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋