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vkonv
Dec 13, 2009, 08:57 PM
DSL Modem + Wireless Router
2 Laptops (A &B) need to connect wirelessly
A Connects wirelessly but B doesn't
B connects to internet wired - gets DHCP server
B's Wireless Adapter Card works on A
B cannot find DHCP server; assigns 169... address. Can't connect to internet

InfoJunkie4Life
Dec 14, 2009, 11:31 AM
Connect, open cmd.exe

Ipconfig /release
Ipconfig /flushdns
Ipconfig /registerdns
Ipconfig /renew

Let us know what happens... give error messages.

InfoJunkie4Life
Dec 14, 2009, 11:32 AM
Check to make sure Computer B doesn't have static IP, but is set to auto configure.