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    weakley Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    May 8, 2012, 11:48 AM
    Could not renew IP address
    I have been using an unsecure wireless network site to access the internet. At times, even when the signal strength is listed as “good”, I am unable to connect.

    I get a message that states “Could not renew IP address.” What is the cause of this and how do I prevent this from happening?

    Also, is there anything I can do with my laptop to increase the signal strength that I am receiving?

    Thanks for any assistance that you can provide.
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    May 8, 2012, 12:22 PM
    Is this your wireless network or are you leaching?
    If you are leaching someone may have blocked your MAC address
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    May 8, 2012, 12:42 PM
    I guess I am leaching off either a local company or my apartment complex wireless site. If they chose to block me I would not think that at times I would continue to get access.

    Could it be due to a weak signal and is there anything I could add to my laptop to increase the signal strength?
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