If you are using windows and it dosn't have a driver of some sort for the wireless dongle (USB adapter), then you will have to hook up the computer directly with a "Wired" network connection, (Perhaps using the connection from the other computer), to download a driver.
If Windows does have the driver and it's working. Go to your Network Connections folder, and into the Properties of the Wireless Connetion and set it to use, "Windows Zero Configuration Tool" to manage this connection; as opposed to a wireless management tool included with the device.
An option should be around there that allows you to "View Available Wireless Networks". Take that option and look for your Router's SSID, or name. It should be the one with the strongest signal.
Double click it, or select Connect.
You will need the security settings here.
Enter it if you know what it is.
Copy them from the other computer's advanced wireless network settings, or if the other computer is a Wired Network computer, then browse with the Internet browser to it's network connections "Default Gateway" address, Usually 192.168.x.x where the x's are 0 or 1.
Get the Default gateway by opening a Command Window, (Command Prompt / DOS prompt) and typing:
ipconfig /all
This will list the network connecitons IP addresses, and Default Gateways.
Once in the Default Gateway on the Web Browser, log in and look for the Wireless security settings.
Get the Key listed there, and use that on the notebook wireless conneciton.
I contacted Bigpond after my whole internet collapsed due to my amature abilities in fixing the internet. >_<"
yet they fixed my internet connection by disconnecting my current (DLINK DIR-300) router from the network. hmmmm... the technician also confirmed that my current broadband modem (2WIRE 2071-A) isnt capable of supplying a shared connection to more than one computer!! she also directed me towards a modem with an inbuilt wifi router that "supposedly" is the best option right now. (2701HGV-W) I'm a bit shaky and the stupid NETGEAR adaptor problem still exists - im willing to buy the new modem if its guaranteed to abolish this problem and give me a better internet wise outlook - please any suggestions will be appreiciated =)
Jane -- several things are required for internet access. Lets go through step by step and assure the pieces are in place.
I will assume you have a second machine working with the router (wired or wireless does not matter). I would like you to try the following on both machines at let me know what happens.
First you can connect to the router and not have access to the internet. This first to determine the IP configuration values are correct for your network. (assumes Windows XP and probably Vista) - using the working machine
Click Start then All Programs the Accessories then Command Prompt a new window will open -- in that window type the following (one space only before the /)
ipconfig /all
and press enter -- record the following in the responses
IP Address --------------- probably 192.168.0.? Subnet Mask ------------ probably 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway -------- probably 192.168.0.1 DNS Address(es) ------ may be more than 1
on your son's laptop do the same -- you should see the following if the configuration is right. IIP Address --------------- probably 192.168.0.?
Subnet Mask ------------ same as working machine
Default Gateway -------- same as working machine
DNS Address(es) ------ same as working machine
Now test the connection to the router
in the same window as before enter the following command (replace the 192.168.0.1 with the default gateway from the working machine if different)
ping 192.168.0.1
The working machine should display 4 messages with elapsed times indicating the ping works.
Your son's machine may display 4 timeout messages indicating it does not work. If the ipconfig above is wrong especially in matching areas to the working machine that could explain the problem. It could also be that the adapter requires additional wireless configuration such as a WEP or WPA password or passphrase, or connection to your network name (SSID) if it is hidden.
Please respond to this issue with a comment telling me what matched in the two ipconfigs and whether or not the ping works hopefully yes at least on the working machine and I will probably be able to provide a solution to the problem.
Is wireless connection enabled in your routers wireless settings and not encrypted in any way until a connection is established.
Make sure your router is set to enable DHCP, as this will give your wireless card an IP address automatically.
Ensure your card is set to obtain an ip address automatically.
If not look in your routers setup(normally by typing 192.168.2.1, in your internet browser) to see what IP address and DNS address it has given your connected pc (eg 192.168.2.3).
Then go into your cards properties and use the IP address 192.168.2.4, but the same DNS address(probably 255.255.255.0); then re start the wireless pc and the router if neccasary.
If you still get no connection, ensure wireless light is on; on your router, and you have no obstacles in the way of the signal.
If you are using WEP encryption it is normally a Shared key setting rather than an open key setting.
Please reate this solution.
This sounds like an answer to someone's question? You need to click in the MY ANSWER box under the question. It doesn't work adding your ANSWER as a new QUESTION.
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Step 1:
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Step 2:
Plug in the power supply of the range extender and make sure that it is powered ON. Shortly, its light will begin to flash blue and orange.
Step 3:
Place your computer near the range extender. Also, make sure your computer is not wired to any other network devices.
Step 4:
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Step 5:
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Turn On Your Extender by plugging it into the power outlet, Wait till the extender is turned on and the power led light to stop blinking Once the device is fully booted up,
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Click on the New Extender Setup , Now Create a new account in case you do not have an account Already.
Accept the term and conditions, Click Continue
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Click as a Wifi Range extender
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Be Patience and wait for few seconds.
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