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kmann18
Aug 13, 2009, 12:03 AM
I have a Dell Inspiron laptop as well as a PC. They are both wireless, which makes this weird. I am connected to the internet with my PC, but my laptop won't connect. My WIFI is turned on. Anyone know what the issue may be?

HelpinHere
Aug 13, 2009, 12:07 AM
What type of modem/router are you using?
Is your laptop receiving any response from the wireless router?

seahwk83
Aug 13, 2009, 12:16 AM
Has it ever worked?

What configuration/software/hardware has changed or been added since last worked?

kmann18
Aug 13, 2009, 09:51 AM
I have a Linksys Wireless-G router 2.4 GHZ. I was using it all night, shut it to watch a movie, and now it doesn't work. Ive unplugged the router and plugged it back in. The PC is working fine, but the laptop isn't responding. The WIFY light is flashing so it is connected.

seahwk83
Aug 13, 2009, 11:09 AM
Is laptop using xp or vista?

kmann18
Aug 13, 2009, 11:12 AM
Its vista

seahwk83
Aug 13, 2009, 11:27 AM
See if you can make new connection

Open Network and Sharing
-Click on Manage Wireless Networks
-Click on Add
Choose add network that is in range

See what comes up (may have to give it new name)

Also try in Sharing center to click on Connect to a Network and show wireless networks and see if yours shows up and double click on it and go through screens

Hope this helps out somewhat

ricktech47
Dec 14, 2009, 05:57 PM
I am stii not connected

ricktech47
Dec 14, 2009, 05:58 PM
I am not connecting to the laptop the wireless cards is but ui am still not connected to the internet when I click on interent explore