Acquiring Address Problem

try to check the the network cable.there is something wrong in your cable.maybe wrong setting of wires.but you said you got wireless router right.why go on wireless..much better you buy a wireless USB connector.less maintenance.if you prepared wired..this is the setting of pins of network cable.8 pins each RJ45 both ends. 1.stripe orange 2.orange
3.stripe green 4.blue 5.stripe blue 6.green 7.stripe brown 8.brown

check network strength, and put in the correct passkey.

try reseting ur router then connecting

If you're trying to connect wirelessly, and it says "acquiring address" and never connects, it's most likely because your wireless network has an encryption key enabled, and the encryption key on your laptop/netbook doesn't match. You should disconnect from your home wireless network, and then try to re-connect to it. Verify that you're using the correct wireless key to connect. If that still doesn't work, you should reset your router to factory defaults so that there's no wireless key required to connect - and then try again. If you want to put the wireless key back, you can run the CD or connect to the router using the web interface and configure it again.

Sometimes you have to change your computer's settings or the routers settings to know what type of encryption its looking for otherwise it will just stay on acquiring.

well!! I have an answer for you.your comp is loosing the IP address.first connect your computer via cable then goto start - programmes - accessories - dos prompt. type ipconfig.you`ll get ip address,subnet mask,default gateway.copy it. goto network and sharing center in vista and network connection under control panel in XP,IN Vista,click on view status,goto properties and double click on internet protocol(tcp/ip) or IPv4In XP,right click wireless network connection and goto properties and double click on internet protocol(tcp/ip).type in the IP address,subnet mask,default gateway.in DNS server address type the default gateway in primary DNS and in secondary 4.2.2.2. your connection won`t drop after this.

Just wait and you will get an ip address. You will not get one if you are not associated and aunthenticated by the router.

That means you didn't enter the correct network key when connecting to your wireless network. If your wireless network is not password enabled, you need to change the wireless channel of your router by accessing the router's setup page.

If compuetr always saying acquiring network address you can try firt restarting the computer, but if still wont get a valid ip address, you need to adjust the wireless settings of the router and after that try to reconnect to the wireless network....

is there security on your router
also what brand and version is it