Hello,

A few weeks ago, I got a new modem from my ISP.
Before that time, my wireless connection worked fine with
my laptop.

I use the new modem with my desktop, and have a wireless router
that enables my laptop to access the internet.

Like I said, a few weeks ago, both computers worked fine,
now, since the new modem, the desktop has no more problems
accessing the web....but now my laptop does!

When I checked the laptop wireless connection; it says "connected to network" & "signal strength excellent"....but I can't browse the web at all (on the laptop).

This has never happened before; as before the new modem, bot computers were able to get online. The new modem seems to work fine too.

CAN SOMEONE HELP ME??


THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!
JohnHow did you set up the connection?
Normally you should go from the modem to the router and then true cable to the desktop and then the wireless should work.
It could be that the ISP is using a MAC filter to make sure there is only 1 device using Internet.
In the case I listed only the router needs Internet but if you did use the setup:
Modem -> desktop and modem -> router.
Than the ISP will only give Internet to 1 device. (The desktop.)
Well let me know the OS' of the systems and your setup.

When you change the setup and it is still not working:
Call your ISP and let them know the router needs the Internet.
They will change the MAC filter and thatway allow your router to have internet connection.

Hopes this works.
Let me know.

Jonas Hi Jonas,

Yes, I am set up already as you mention.
(modem/router/desktop)
The odd thing is, this set up all worked fine for over a year.

Then, got the new modem....now the laptop won't access the web.

I wonder if I am supposed to re-install the wireless router using the cd they gave me???

Yet I don't see how that could be the problem because when my laptop is on; it tells me I am "connected to network" & "signal strength is excellent".

But try to get online with the laptop....nothing.
Use the desktop to get online...no problem!

I am so confused! Wow! A problem almost exactly like mine. My post here.

I have had some other issues also because I have several things going on, but this sums it up. Finally, I am at the point were only my wireless is not working. Sometimes I can connect just like you. Sometimes I get "limited or no connectivity". One night my IP address changed and ever since I have been fighting with Time Warner over what the *censored* they did. I have reset my entire network back to factory default and all kinds of stuff. My house is torn apart. I had problems forever just trying to get two hard wired desktops to work with my router after their little change. Suddenly, It just started working one night. Now I have to FIX this laptops issues. I can connect to other networks just fine. I took it down the street and had no problem connecting to another network and browsing the internet. I'm real close to ditching Road Runner...

I'll keep you informed.1. Verify first if you have active internet connection from your isp to make sure.
>modem and desktop should be connected.(bypass the router)
>check the lights and cables
>try to go online - if yes, check the ip addresses
- if no, power cycle the modem or restart computer
2. Connecting the devices together. (modem - router - computer)
>if you are able to go online DIRECTLY to the modem connect the devices together,
>try to go online - if yes, thats good
- if no, the router might have gotten reset, you have to configure again the router.
3. If your desktop can go online, PROCEED to your laptop.
>if you're connected but unable to go online, delete some web history, cookies etc (internet options)
Rasilun, use your own thread, what you are ATTEMPTING here is called hijacking a thread. Get your own thread and stick to it.