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Old 02-15-2008
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Internet Connection - but no internet?

Hi-
I have comcast cable internet - with two laptops wirelessly connected.
I have a great connection - the one laptop connects and works great.
I have had both running on the connection for months with no problems.
NOW, laptop #2 (which is newer) has a great connection - but I cannot
use the internet. It is wierd - I have a the connection to my network - but
the internet wont work in it -
any help?
THANKS - Nick
  #2  
Old 02-15-2008
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Location: Backwoods, U.S.
Member since: Jan 2008, 75 posts
Open up the command prompt (it rocks btw!) and do an "ipconfig /all" (minus the " "). Make sure that the default gateway is that of which is on the good working internet connecting laptop.
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Old 02-18-2008
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My problem is similar, comcast is my hi speed internet, but my wireless won't connect
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Old 02-18-2008
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Location: Backwoods, U.S.
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jet,

How is your network setup? Is it like this?

((Internet))=====>Cable Modem======>Wireless Router

If not...let me know what the setup is. Also, get me the brand name and model numbers of the equipment used in your network.
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Old 02-18-2008
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Location: Germany
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System specs
if one laptop connects and the other does not it is either a configuration problem inside the wireless router (encryption, mac filter, etc) or a config problem inside the laptops os (firewall, proxy, wireless software, bad adapter, etc).
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Old 02-24-2008
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Location: Vallejo, Ca
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Software???

Quote:
Originally Posted by jjetlagged1
My problem is similar, comcast is my hi speed internet, but my wireless won't connect
Happened to me several times. The remedy for me is to re-install the wireless router software while laptop is wired to internet. Follow on screen prompts and enjoy!
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Old 02-24-2008
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Location: Johnstown, PA USA
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Try right clicking on the icon for the wireless conncetion in your system tray, scroll to repair and click.