We already have 2 PC's connected to the internet via the wireless router and have now got a new laptop. I think I have connected to the wireless network but it is saying it is "acquiring network address" and I cannot get on the internet. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Liam
2007-12-19 10:38:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Routers tend to have a limit to the number of computers that can connect through them. For many it is 4 but it could be that your router only lets 2 at a time. Try disconnecting one of the other computers and then trying again. If it does connect that could be your problem.
The other possibility is that your laptop has a firewall on it which is preventing the connection. Trying turning the firewall off and seeing if it connects then. If it does then you will have to configure your firewall to 'allow' the IP address of the router.
2007-12-19 10:43:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming you have a firewall, drop it . Then try connecting your third bit of equipment, with neither of the other two turned on and the firewall off. This goes especially for the abomination that Windows call a a "firewall". It is a waste of space and should be disabled. Try your laptop on it's own with all firewalls disabled. If it doesn't connect then, disable any built-in firewalls in your hub. If you still can't get on-line with your laptop, you can't get it to work, chances are you will need to go to somewhere like MajorGeeks.com and get a comprehensive solution. They will demand far more information than you have given here but are safe and reliable.
2007-12-19 19:20:21 · answer #2 · answered by mustardcharlie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is "acquiring network address" it can't get on your local network, let alone the internet.
For some reason you are not getting an IP from the router. Check for encryption options, and check its TCP/IP network properties for any weird settings (which it shouldn't have right out of the box).
2007-12-19 18:45:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it looks for strongest signal it might be trying to log on to a neighbours network, log into your router and see how many wireless connections it allows
2007-12-19 19:04:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the network address is your wireless router,
have you got your wireless card switch on such as Wif-I or WLAN on your laptop
2007-12-19 20:40:15 · answer #5 · answered by muffer_3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋