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From: zapspan on 15 Jan 2010 15:13
My laptop (Dell Inspiron 700m, WinXP) was previously able to access the
internet via my router (D-Link, DIR-615). After my cable internet service was
removed and then reestablished, my desktop and my roommate's laptop
are still able to access the internet via my router. My laptop can as well,
if I hook it up directly to the router via an ethernet cable. However, when
I connect to the router wirelessly from my laptop,I get confirmation of an
excellent strength connection, but I cannot actually access the internet. My
laptop can access the internet if I select a different wireless network
(i.e., my neighbors' routers). Any suggestions?
From: Jack [MVP-Networking] on 15 Jan 2010 15:57
Hi
The security of the connection probably changed, and it can log any more.
Look at the proffered list and delete the old entry.
http://www.ezlan.net/wireless/wzc3.jpg
Try again and when it asks for pass phrase out it in.
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking).

"zapspan" <zapspan(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> My laptop (Dell Inspiron 700m, WinXP) was previously able to access the
> internet via my router (D-Link, DIR-615). After my cable internet service
> was
> removed and then reestablished, my desktop and my roommate's laptop
> are still able to access the internet via my router. My laptop can as
> well,
> if I hook it up directly to the router via an ethernet cable. However,
> when
> I connect to the router wirelessly from my laptop,I get confirmation of an
> excellent strength connection, but I cannot actually access the internet.
> My
> laptop can access the internet if I select a different wireless network
> (i.e., my neighbors' routers). Any suggestions?

From: John on 15 Jan 2010 17:14

"zapspan" <zapspan(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> My laptop (Dell Inspiron 700m, WinXP)

Is WinXP service pack 3 installed? Are you using Intel (Pro 2200BG) software
or Windows Wireless Zero Configuration to manage your wireless connection?
Btw, I got Inspiron 700m too. I assume you are using 2200GB wifi adapter +
software.

> After my cable internet service was
> removed and then reestablished, my desktop and my roommate's laptop
> are still able to access the internet via my router.

Wired or wireless? If they connect wirelessly, were they prompted for a
passphrase?

> However, when
> I connect to the router wirelessly from my laptop,I get confirmation of an
> excellent strength connection,

Excellent signal strength does not necessarily mean you're connected to your
router. Were you prompted for passphrase when you connect to your wifi
router?

> but I cannot actually access the internet. My
> laptop can access the internet if I select a different wireless network
> (i.e., my neighbors' routers).

I'm positive that your neighbor's access point is an open connection (anyone
can connect).


From: AJR on 17 Jan 2010 17:11
Run ipconfig \all - most likely it will be noted that the IP address
assigned is in the "169.*.*.* range indicating Windows is assigning the
address and not DHCP via the router.

The 169..... address permits communication within the network (check TCP/IP
configuration) but not internet access.


"zapspan" <zapspan(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:DDE1AC05-04A0-44C0-A274-B3AFF9B88BED(a)microsoft.com...
> My laptop (Dell Inspiron 700m, WinXP) was previously able to access the
> internet via my router (D-Link, DIR-615). After my cable internet service
> was
> removed and then reestablished, my desktop and my roommate's laptop
> are still able to access the internet via my router. My laptop can as
> well,
> if I hook it up directly to the router via an ethernet cable. However,
> when
> I connect to the router wirelessly from my laptop,I get confirmation of an
> excellent strength connection, but I cannot actually access the internet.
> My
> laptop can access the internet if I select a different wireless network
> (i.e., my neighbors' routers). Any suggestions?


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