New laptop & Internet problem

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Hello.

My father bought a new laptop last few days and the thing is,his laptop
can't connect to our wi fi (home).I feel weird because everyone's laptops
in the house can connect to wi fi and he can't.Does it mean that he need
to fix something or what?

He owns Acer aspire one happy series and everytime he tries to connect
to the internet,it says "limited connection" but the signal is excellent.Do teach
me what to do because I don't like hearing him being piss.Hehe.

Thanks in advance,friends.Have a good day!
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Acer
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x32
Antivirus
ESET NOD32
Are you using the righr SSID and passphrase? Can your dads laptop connect to any other public/private network?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom built
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-MA790X-DS4
Memory
GSkill 4 X 2 GB PC 8500
Graphics Card(s)
XFX Radeon HD 6790 D
Sound Card
On board RealTek HD
Monitor(s) Displays
Dual monitors:Samsung SyncMaster S20B300
Screen Resolution
1600 X 900
Hard Drives
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (primary)
Seagate Barracuda 2 X 320 GB
PSU
Ultra X4 750 watt fully modular
Case
Thermaltake Overseer RX 1 full tower
Cooling
Core-Contact 92 mm CPU Cooler
Keyboard
Logitech G510
Mouse
Razor DeathAdder
Internet Speed
50/5 Mbps UL/DL
Other Info
Optical: Super Muliti DVD burner w/lightscribe, Hauppauge WinTV HVR-1800
Also, have you checked to make sure you have the latest wireless drivers. Does the laptop have all the MS updates, being brand new and all?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom built
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-MA790X-DS4
Memory
GSkill 4 X 2 GB PC 8500
Graphics Card(s)
XFX Radeon HD 6790 D
Sound Card
On board RealTek HD
Monitor(s) Displays
Dual monitors:Samsung SyncMaster S20B300
Screen Resolution
1600 X 900
Hard Drives
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (primary)
Seagate Barracuda 2 X 320 GB
PSU
Ultra X4 750 watt fully modular
Case
Thermaltake Overseer RX 1 full tower
Cooling
Core-Contact 92 mm CPU Cooler
Keyboard
Logitech G510
Mouse
Razor DeathAdder
Internet Speed
50/5 Mbps UL/DL
Other Info
Optical: Super Muliti DVD burner w/lightscribe, Hauppauge WinTV HVR-1800
Are you using the righr SSID and passphrase? Can your dads laptop connect to any other public/private network?

Yes and all other networks here need password like us too so as this far,he cannot
connect to the internet at home.But at our shop,he can connect to the internet but using broadband.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Acer
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x32
Antivirus
ESET NOD32
Also, have you checked to make sure you have the latest wireless drivers. Does the laptop have all the MS updates, being brand new and all?

I haven't check that yet.It's a new laptop and I assume everything is new inside and
out?hehe.I'll have a check later.He just took his laptop from me while I'm asking about
this matter using my own laptop.Thanks for telling me that
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Acer
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x32
Antivirus
ESET NOD32
look in the notification area (where the clock is) bottom right and click on the little triangle and see if there is a MS update icon in there. It should be a light blue pastel color. If not then go to start, programs and click on windows update. The just follow the on screen prompts.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom built
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-MA790X-DS4
Memory
GSkill 4 X 2 GB PC 8500
Graphics Card(s)
XFX Radeon HD 6790 D
Sound Card
On board RealTek HD
Monitor(s) Displays
Dual monitors:Samsung SyncMaster S20B300
Screen Resolution
1600 X 900
Hard Drives
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (primary)
Seagate Barracuda 2 X 320 GB
PSU
Ultra X4 750 watt fully modular
Case
Thermaltake Overseer RX 1 full tower
Cooling
Core-Contact 92 mm CPU Cooler
Keyboard
Logitech G510
Mouse
Razor DeathAdder
Internet Speed
50/5 Mbps UL/DL
Other Info
Optical: Super Muliti DVD burner w/lightscribe, Hauppauge WinTV HVR-1800
Hello.

My father bought a new laptop last few days and the thing is,his laptop
can't connect to our wi fi (home).I feel weird because everyone's laptops
in the house can connect to wi fi and he can't.Does it mean that he need
to fix something or what?
Be sure his computer set so that its location is Private or Home? Check in Control Panel > Network and Sharing center. And, in Network and Sharing Center > Change Adapter Setting, check out the adapter settings (right click on your WiFi/network icon). And, at this point, run diagnose. Last, in Network and Sharing Center > Change advanced sharing settings, be sure that Turn on Network Discovery is checked. Admittedly, the settings I have alluded to probably are OK since he connects at his workplace.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
DIY Rig; HP dv6500t LT; & Macs
OS
Win7 Ult on DIY Rig and Win8 Pro on HP Pavilion dv6500t Laptop
CPU
Intel i7-2600K
Motherboard
ASUS P8P67 Deluxe Rev B3
Memory
16 GB Corsair Vengeance
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA 570 SC
Monitor(s) Displays
Gateway
Hard Drives
Dual Boot:
Win7 Ult RAID 0 on OCZ Revo x2 and
Win7 Ult RAID 0 on Caviar Black SATA 3's
PSU
Cooler Master Silent Pro 1000W
Case
Cooler Master 932 HAF
Cooling
Zalman CNPS9900MAX-B CPU Fan
Keyboard
Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500
Mouse
Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500
Internet Speed
20 Mbps Download/2+ Mbps Upload
Other Info
Pioneer Blu-ray Burner/Samsung DVD Burner
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