Why won't laptop connect to wireless internet? Wifi is working, another computer in home is fine

If your using wireless, make sure your wireless adapter is on. Look on the F1, F2, F3, (etc.) keys. Find a little icon that looks like a cell tower. Press FN and that key and your wireless adapter will be activated and you should be able to connect to wifi. Other advice, make sure your LAN is active, too. I'm not specifically sure how to do this, it depends on the operating system, and I just plainly don't know. Anyway, if none of this works, go to Acer's website and download the Wireless LAN drivers. You can install them and restart the computer, it should work. Good Luck!

install the wireless driver first on the laptop

reinstall your wifi driver downlodelatest driver from internet and use it if work then ok if not then problem is coming from hadware

That is weird. Does the Chromebook see the wireless router? I just looked on Google's Chromebook website and it says that the Chromebook works with any security setting. What type of Wifi router do you have at home?
This is the Google page talking about Wifi connection issues.

http://support.google.com/chromeos/a/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=1326785

vista
which G50 there., are many,

http://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/identify?q=HP+G50&tool=s-002#Z7_3054ICK0K8UDA0AQC11TA930O2
the stock lap top drivers cost nothing. at,
hp.com has them for free.
see the bottom of the lap top see the service tag
only that tells you what you have ,easy.
(the BIOS info page too)

first off to use wifi
the HP.com wifi driver needs to be installed
then you need a wifi router
got one? (assume at home , you said wired,so...)
then your home wifi , has a broadcast name
(some use there dogs name, or funny names)
lets say its FIDO123
you must program your router to a name you know.
or ask your service provider. this,'

the with Vista running, click the wifi logo the tray
see it scan you neighborhood, just like your cell phone wifi .does.'
You see fido123, then click that and say connect.
connecting to any of 10 or more neighbor wifi is a waste of effort.
guess what, you need to knowy your FIDO123 pass word.
this is how most wifi works at home
running open ad hock wifi at home is crazy, risk.
why not use wired,
it;s way faster, use 100[ cable. for more freedom.


my tag, yours will show. G50-nnnnnnnnnn
nnnnnn is what is,of the 30 different models.
here i tossed the one and 30 coin ,,, yah a wild guess.
lands on g50-123
http://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/hp-g50-100-notebook-pc-series/3744116/model/3818843#Z7_3054ICK0K8UDA0AQC11TA930O2

now that problem
there are 4 wifi chips used
on this one laptop
ATHEROS
OR
BOARDCOM
Intel PRO/Wireless

YOU NEED TO LEARN WHAT YOU HAVE FIRST

i have specials software that scan the PC
and finds what chips are there.
im not teaching that. ever.
what you can do ,is down load all 4
then run them
the one that does not error out is good
or
go to control panel then device manager
if its working or 1/2 working they name is there in network tree item.
thats it.

my guess is its working
but you dont know your SSID name, nor the password.

first need more info is this a secure router connection...does it require a password to login to. if no then i'd refer to this link make sure you meet tehe requirments.
http://aluratek.com/wifi-wireless-internet-radio-tuner-home-theater
if yes i would make sure you entered in the correct password on your new device and if you did try a reboot to clear any possible communication error sit may have gotten.

Sounds strange, unplug and plug it back in to see if you get lucky. If your sure there is nothing else preventing the wireless form being activated you might have to reset the router and hope that works. Good luck.

first of all make sure your wifi is turned on. In the lower right tool bar next to the time & date, click on the wifi, click open network & sharing. Click manage wireless networks. Hilight each and remove until it is completely empty. Restart your computer & you should be fine. If not there is a physical problem with your wifi.
luck,
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To secure your wireless network from unauthorized access,please click on this link and follow my instructions :-http://www.fixya.com/support/r3559128-wireless_router_security

1. have you connected the Netbook physically to the router
2. Is the netbook listed in the router as wireless device ( allowed to connect wirelessly.\
3. if the device allowed to connect via the firewall.
4. Have you read the Netbook manual to connect wireless to a allow connection in your area.
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1.Log into router. Using either 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.1.1 in a browser window that is ( internet Explorer or Firefox)
2. Verify wireless router name( on the computer) >>> ( on/off) ( router status window)
3.Note router name you are connecting to.
4.. Check the laptop/desktop do ipconfig /all to see current IP addresses.
5. Set the laptop up in the router by WEP KEY or MAC address. This set up in the "security tab" in the router. using 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 to access through a browser.
6.Note router name you are connecting to.
7. Move the laptop about 20ft away and try to log on to the internet.
This is for all routers to set up wirelessly.
8. check for firmware update at the manufacturers site for your model router