Can't connect laptop to new router

Tommyd

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I have a Netgear DGNB2100 Wireless N router. It is connected to an old PC via Ethernet cable. That connection works.
While downloading a 64 bit driver to use for the USB adapter for my PC, I connected my laptop to the wireless network with the laptops WiFi card (Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG), and used the internet for about ten minutes.
I then configured the USB adapter for my PC, after disconnecting the laptop.
My laptop will detect the network, but when I put in the password, I get a message saying Network Security Key Mismatch, and am prompted to type the key in again.
I have also tried pressing the WPS button on the router instead of typing in the password with no luck.
The laptop is an Acer Aspire 5920, with the aforementioned Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network card, and it is running Windows 7 Professional 32 bit.
 

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ASUS M4A785TD-V Evo
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It might help to go into the Netgear router configuration page and reset the password, use the same password so the laptop can still connect. Be sure and save the settings after you reset the password.

I had to do the same thing with my Dlink router last night because my wireless network kept disappearing.

It might also help to reset your IP by doing this.

You can can reset your IP address by :

1. Opening the Windows Command Prompt located in Start -> Accessories or
Start -> Run -> Type in either "cmd" or "cmd.exe" (without the quotes)
2. Type in "ipconfig /release" (without the quotes) 3. After releasing the IP, type in "ipconfig /renew" (without the quotes)
 
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Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home built
OS
Windows 7 Ult, Windows 8.1 Pro,
CPU
Q9650-4.275GHz, E8600 4.5GHz, E6750-3.8GHz
Motherboard
Evga 780i FTW
Memory
G.Skill PC2 9600 1200Mhz 5 5 5 15 2T
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GTX480
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Asus Xonar D2
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HannsG
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GSkill Phoenix Pro 120GB SSD
PSU
ThermalTake Toughpower 1000Watt modular
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ThermalTake XaserV
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Xigmatek S1283
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Logitech G15
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Logitech G9
Internet Speed
T1
I tried resetting the password, that did nothing.
Which machine should I reset the IP on/ My Win 7 x64 PC using the Wireless USB adpater, the old XP PC using ethernet or my laptop?
Also, will I have to change any settings on the router config? At the minute, the router retrives the IP from my ISP (Orange)
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self Built
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium x64(desktop), Windows 7 Professional x86(laptop)
CPU
AMD Phenom II x4 965 @ 3.40GHz Black Edition
Motherboard
ASUS M4A785TD-V Evo
Memory
4GB Corsair XMS3 DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire HD 5770 1024MB
Monitor(s) Displays
22" Viewsonic VX2260 Widescreen LCD
Screen Resolution
1900x1080 (1080p)
Hard Drives
Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB SATA, 32MB Cache, 7200 RPM
PSU
600W OCZ StealthXStream
Case
Antec 902 Ultimate Gaming Case
Cooling
Stock - CPU, GPU, PSU, 3x120MMcase fans 1x200mm case fan
Keyboard
Saitek Eclipse II
Mouse
Roccat Kova Gaming Mouse
Try is on the Win 7 machine first. Sounds like things went bad after you reconfigured the USB adaptor on your PC. Somehow that created a mismatch of your key. I would reset the Router and try again by unplugging it or hitting the reset button.
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home built
OS
Windows 7 Ult, Windows 8.1 Pro,
CPU
Q9650-4.275GHz, E8600 4.5GHz, E6750-3.8GHz
Motherboard
Evga 780i FTW
Memory
G.Skill PC2 9600 1200Mhz 5 5 5 15 2T
Graphics Card(s)
GTX480
Sound Card
Asus Xonar D2
Monitor(s) Displays
HannsG
Screen Resolution
1680X1050
Hard Drives
GSkill Phoenix Pro 120GB SSD
PSU
ThermalTake Toughpower 1000Watt modular
Case
ThermalTake XaserV
Cooling
Xigmatek S1283
Keyboard
Logitech G15
Mouse
Logitech G9
Internet Speed
T1
I have turned off the router at least twice, to no effect, I did think it might be an issue with my PC and the adapter, so I will try that next
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self Built
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium x64(desktop), Windows 7 Professional x86(laptop)
CPU
AMD Phenom II x4 965 @ 3.40GHz Black Edition
Motherboard
ASUS M4A785TD-V Evo
Memory
4GB Corsair XMS3 DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire HD 5770 1024MB
Monitor(s) Displays
22" Viewsonic VX2260 Widescreen LCD
Screen Resolution
1900x1080 (1080p)
Hard Drives
Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB SATA, 32MB Cache, 7200 RPM
PSU
600W OCZ StealthXStream
Case
Antec 902 Ultimate Gaming Case
Cooling
Stock - CPU, GPU, PSU, 3x120MMcase fans 1x200mm case fan
Keyboard
Saitek Eclipse II
Mouse
Roccat Kova Gaming Mouse
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