Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic My brother's wireless connection is ghey Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post iBritt Posted at 9:09 am on May 25, 2008 Okay, so usually, I'm able to connect to his wireless network, but for some reason it won't let me... On his desktop (which is also wireless), his internet is working fine.  But on my laptop, when it asks me to connect, I can connect, but I do not get any internet access. Any help?  I called the linksys people twice, but they were of no help whatsoever.

Replies marshmellowman Posted at 10:56 am on May 29, 2008 As you've said you can connect, just not access the Internet it seems that he might have static IP routing on. This means that the router doesn't automatically give you an IP address (as with DHCP), but you manually need to configure it in the TCP/IP settings box of your network connection in Windows. This seems like the most likely case, and if he's done that, then he's probably knowledgeable enough to configure the settings for you. If other people are going to use his network, it's probably simpler and more efficient to just turn on the DHCP server inside the router. Ask him if he can do this, as it will save a headache, and static IP routing doesn't really have any uses anyway (apart from in companies and institutions). 100perfectjuggalo Posted at 9:06 am on May 29, 2008 He either has you blocked on the network, or maybe your wireless switch on your computer is not on. If your brother is smart about computers, talk to him, if he isn't, then just restart your PC, make sure the wireless switch is 'on', and make sure you're configuring to the right IP address. BLUEAUTOMATIC Posted at 2:21 am on May 26, 2008 I assume you've restarted, so my advice would be to reinstall the software for your wireless card or whatever. jamescoleman Posted at 2:11 pm on May 25, 2008 or maybe he set the limit for the ip address that the router gives out. Cyanotype Posted at 9:34 am on May 25, 2008 He probably has a MAC addy block, you'll have to go into the administration panel to change that. Fouad Posted at 9:16 am on May 25, 2008 Post from this position was omitted due to content violations iBritt Posted at 9:15 am on May 25, 2008 Post from this position was omitted due to content violations Fouad Posted at 9:11 am on May 25, 2008 Post from this position was omitted due to content violations All 8 previous replies displayed.