Wirless Connection Problem

Koka · 17-07-2009, 11:39

I have 2 Laptops. One is Vista , second one is XP. Virgin modem connected to access point. On machine with XP no connection problems. On Vista machine, with cable connection it is no problem, but when I want connect wireless, it says I am connected in the right bottom corner of the screen, but Internet Explorer doesn't work. Go to Network and Sharing system try to obtain IP automatic no luck. Got new modem from Virgin, but problem still exist.
Laptop and access point, work fine in my office ,only at home can not get connected.
It is been over two weeks and I can not get my Vista Laptop connected.
Please help!!!!!

Aragorn · 17-07-2009, 11:56

Is it really an Access Point or a Router?
Is the XP system active when you can't connect?
What does the IP address start with when 'not connected' (go to 'View Status' in Network & Sharing, then click 'Details') - don't post the full IP v4 address, just first two parts, eg 192.168

Koka · 17-07-2009, 12:26

It is Netgear Access Point.
YES XP system is active when I can't connect.
I tried to put full IP , but no luck
I will try put just this two parts tonight
Thank you for advice

LondonRoad · 17-07-2009, 12:27

An access point will only allow one device to connect.

i.e. it doesn't share the IP address.

Aragorn · 17-07-2009, 12:31

Indeed, unless it's a router you can only connect one device. A router is used to share one VM address with multiple local devices, whereas an access point has no facility to share.

Koka · 17-07-2009, 12:33

OK I have alsso Netgeat Router From Virgin but when I connect it then I have no connection in XP and VIsta

Aragorn · 17-07-2009, 12:44

do you power cycle the modem when plugging in the router?
Try the following -
turn off modem & router
power on modem and wait for lights to settle
plug router 'WAN' port into modem and power on router
plug a laptop into one of the LAN ports on the router, via ethernet cable
try to browse to here.

Koka · 17-07-2009, 12:54

OK I will try.
Someone told me just now if Laptops can not see network I should call Virgin for reconfiguration of Netgear Router? Is than true?
Thanx Aragon I will try this first!

Aragorn · 17-07-2009, 13:00

First thing is to get a wired connection working through the router.
Then try one of the laptops looking for the wireless signal of the router.
I'm not sure whether the VM supplied router is locked down or you have admin access.

Koka · 17-07-2009, 13:04

Ok let see if wired connection will work.
I have admin access.

Koka · 19-07-2009, 21:49

IT is working!!!!!!
Thank You Aragorn!!!!