Hmmm...
drd said:
Hey guys,
I'm trying to setup a wireless router for a friend, and after i think ive got it all connected, I get the message on the laptop saying I have "limited connectivity" The signal strength is at full - but I just can't connect to the internet.
Anyone know what the solution is?
Thanks
Hi drd,
Quick list of items to check:
1. Are you connected the right wireless router. Did you explicitly select the router/network that you setup?
2. Is your PC/laptop set to use DHCP? If you didn't set this on the PC it is by default DHCP on most installations. It means that machine IP is dynamic and will be assigned by the 'network'. You set 'DHCP' on your PC by going into the network properties and making sure that there is no IP typed in...note that if there is a setting you aren't clearing their corporate settings.
3. You need to check if your router is setup properly. Did you connect via wire to configure the router? Is it issuing DHCP (usu. default) and is security enabled? You may need to setup your PC/laptop with the proper security settings to match the router settings.
4. If you can connect to the router via wireless (or wire) then you'll need to check the settings on the router relating to the WAN settings...connection between the internet access and the router.
It can get sort of difficult to diagnose although usually it is easy to fix. Good luck.