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Internet & Networking => Networking => Topic started by: allan1957 on September 25, 2011, 11:31:21 AM

Title: vista,limited connection on wireless
Post by: allan1957 on September 25, 2011, 11:31:21 AM

i cannot connect onto my wireless router,i have a work laptop on vista, my other laptop on xp & windows works fine, if i put the lead into the router, works fine, if i switch off my router and back on, the wireless connects, switch off my laptop, then its gone again,please help me.

Title: Re: vista,limited connection on wireless
Post by: jason2074 on September 25, 2011, 08:55:19 PM

Please post your computer and router brand/model along with any ISP modem connection. Did it work flawlessly before on wifi connection?
What protection softwares do you have and security settings(WPA/PSK, WEP) on your wireless?

Title: Re: vista,limited connection on wireless
Post by: Computer_Commando on September 26, 2011, 01:45:54 PM

Work laptop may not be configured for DHCP.