Can't connect to internet thru Wireless or LAN, stuck on Identifying

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

  1. Posts : 8
    Windows 7 Professional 32bit
       #1

    Can't connect to internet thru Wireless or LAN, stuck on Identifying


    My netbook (an Asus Eee 1015PX) can't connect to the internet wirelessly, or by LAN. The process sticks at "identifying". I've tried everything I could think of: disabling and enabling both adapters, even uninstalling and reinstalling both. I tried using the built in troubleshooting guide, which gave no results, but suggested going online for help, or having a friend start a remote session.

    Anyways, I've had this problem for about a week now, and I figure that now it's time to get some real help. Thanks folks, I appreciate it
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 2,362
    Win7 H.Prem. 32bit+SP1
       #2

    Hi RWLarsen, Welcome to Seven Forums.
    Look in device manager to see what 'Network adapters' your pc uses.
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 8
    Windows 7 Professional 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    LAN: Atheros AR8152/8158 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller (NDIS 6.20)

    Wireless: Atheros AR9285 Wireless Network Adapter
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 6,305
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #4

    Hi,

    You may want to try the following

    Wireless Network - Remove

    It can help with certain Wireless issues but it may also restore some default functionality.


    Hope it helps :)
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 2,362
    Win7 H.Prem. 32bit+SP1
       #5

    RWLarsen said:
    LAN: Atheros AR8152/8158 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller (NDIS 6.20)

    Wireless: Atheros AR9285 Wireless Network Adapter
    is their a yellow mark next to it? if so it means no driver is installed.
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 8
    Windows 7 Professional 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #6

    @ Orbital Shark : Went through and removed the network. There was no change when I reconnected. It still sticks at "identifying"

    @ Roderunner : There are no yellow marks anywhere on the device manager screen. Drivers were re-installed when I uninstalled and reinstalled the adapters, anyways.
      My Computer


  7. Posts : 2,362
    Win7 H.Prem. 32bit+SP1
       #7

    RWLarsen said:
    @ Roderunner : There are no yellow marks anywhere on the device manager screen. Drivers were re-installed when I uninstalled and reinstalled the adapters, anyways.
    Can you post an image same as mine?

    Can't connect to internet thru Wireless or LAN, stuck on Identifying-rr.jpg
      My Computer


  8. Posts : 8
    Windows 7 Professional 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #8

    I would take a screenshot, but there's not really a way to get it from the netbook to here, so (unfortunately) I ended up taking a picture of the screen. Feels like the '90s again.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Can't connect to internet thru Wireless or LAN, stuck on Identifying-l6alw.jpg  
      My Computer


  9. Posts : 2,362
    Win7 H.Prem. 32bit+SP1
       #9

    Nice one Rob. Looks to me its your routers wireless settings. If you can access your router, change the SSID and password, use WPA2 if possible. Turn your pc OFF, reboot your router by unplugging it, wait 30 seconds and reconnect, wait till all lights show. While this is being done, go to Manage Wireless Networks, right click NPK38 and delete it, reboot netbook, enter new password and Pray.
      My Computer


  10. Posts : 8
    Windows 7 Professional 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #10

    I'm not sure about that. If the router settings were causing problems, wouldn't every computer connected to the router be having trouble? And, shouldn't I be able to connect to the internet via LAN? This is the only computer that's having problems, and it only started last week.

    I'm starting to seriously consider re-installing Windows, but I'd obviously like to keep that a last resort
      My Computer


 
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

  Related Discussions
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:38.
Find Us