can't connect wirelessly to home network

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  1. Posts : 8
    windows 7
       #1

    can't connect wirelessly to home network


    Hello folks,

    A new laptop: Acer Aspire 7551-3650
    Router is Linksys Wireless-G WRT54G2 V1
    OS is Windows 7 64-bit Home Premium
    Network Adapter is Broadcom 802.11n
    its driver is 5.100.249.2 which Driver Whiz thinks is up to date

    The issue is the laptop connects wirelessly in hotels, at my ISP's office, at airports etc, no problem - but will not connect to my home internet. It will connect to my home internet via cable plugged into the router.

    I have 2 desktops at home, one plugged into the same router and one connecting wirelessly with no problem.

    When I attempt to connect the laptop, it detects my linksys router with a strong signal, and accepts the system password to log in - but then I get the message that it cannot connect to linksys.

    If I deliberately put in the wrong password it tells me so, so I know it is at least shaking hands with the router.

    Can anyone suggest the kind of thing I should be looking at to fix this?

    Thanks for your time.
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  2. Posts : 5,056
    Windows 7 x64 pro/ Windows 7 x86 Pro/ XP SP3 x86
       #2

    Check the ip settings.
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  3. Posts : 2,362
    Win7 H.Prem. 32bit+SP1
       #3

    Hi Phil S, Welcome to Seven Forums.
    Does your router have 'Access Control' my Netgear DGN2000 has. Also check your Firewall.
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  4. 2xg
    Posts : 2,377
    Win7 & Win8 64bit
       #4

    Hello,

    In addition to the other recommendations please remove all your wireless networks stored. Reconnect to your SSID, make sure that you type in the correct encryption.
    Wireless Network - Remove

    Please let us know.
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  5. Posts : 8
    windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Thanks for your suggestions guys. I did as suggested, and bolded below my most promising lead.

    I removed all stored network profiles and restarted a new one but same result.

    I checked Windows Firewall, and I see the following two items:

    Home or work (private) network - Connected
    Public network - Not Connected

    I'm not sure how to interpret what I am seeing here to be honest, but both items are preceeded by a red shield icon with a white X in it, which I believe is telling me the Firewall is inactive. I don't seem to be able to alter the Connected/Not Connected status. McAfee is installed but the trial period expired so I presume it's inactive.

    I checked my IP settings using ipconfig and it tells me:
    IPv4 Address = 192.168.1.101

    whereas when I connect to my router, it shows 'Starting IP Address' = 192.168.1.100

    I did the same process on my desktop and it shows 192.168.1.100.

    Perhaps this is the cause of my issue? I'll hold off on experimenting with a change in case I break something.

    My subnet mask settings and default gateway settings are identical on both laptop and the router.

    Finally, I thought of plugging in the wireless antenna I use for my desktop, to the laptop, and the laptop connects wirelessly through this.

    Many thanks once again.
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  6. Posts : 8
    windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #6

    After more research I am now doubting the bolded part of my last post suggests the solution. Would welcome any other ideas.
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  7. 2xg
    Posts : 2,377
    Win7 & Win8 64bit
       #7

    Please remove McAfee Trial it might be intervening with your wireless connection. Here's the Removal Tool.

    Install MSE for protection.

    Keep us posted please.
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  8. Posts : 8
    windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Both steps done 2xg - thanks but no change in the situation.
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  9. 2xg
    Posts : 2,377
    Win7 & Win8 64bit
       #9

    Can you pls. post the ipconfig /all output for review?

    Are you able to browse in Safe Mode with Networking? Restart your computer, tap F8 and select this option.
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  10. Posts : 3
    windows 7 home premium 64bit
       #10

    need to tweak advanced wireless parameters?


    I had exactly the same problem with a linksys WAG54G v2. I reported the solution in a thread one week ago. I think that there is some problem with the old linksys firmware for g connections. I found that at 48Mbps it worked fine.

    Problem with wi-fi connexion using D-Link dir-615

    Good luck,
    lionhe
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