Wired but no Wireless

[rco1127]

I am trying to connect to the internet wirelessly. I have a cisco valet router and DSL modem. The internet works when the ethernet is plugged directly into the computer. The router is connected and the network says its connected on my task bar, but it says there is no internet access. I just moved and this router worked perfectly at my old place. I have Windows 7.

[BeeCeeBee]

The fact that you moved seems to indicate that whatever the settings you had on your router have changed. The first thing that I would check is the security settings (WEP, WPA etc ) and make sure that they still match. When it says that it is connected, does it show as secured or unsecured?

 

Next you have to make certain that it is not recognizing the old IP address from the other location. If you do not know how to access your router let us know and someone will guide you through the process.

[Dalo Harkin]

BeeCeeBee is spot on, the router will need to be reconfigured if you did a rest (there will be a small hole on the router that you have to push a pin into to reset it) then all the settings are lost. Go into the routers home page, the address will be on a sticker under the router with a username and password - type the IP address into your explorer, a windows log in box will appear asking for a username and password and hey presto. configure the SSID, encryption etc.

 

Wired as in Ethernet cable bypasses all security within the router (you need to connect with the ethernet to set up the wireless and log into the router) before you will be able to use the wireless.

 

If any of this you need help with then let us know.

Edited August 20, 2010 by Dalo Harkin