dg834g modem . router

kurjam

I have a dg834g modem / router, i have connected it up via ethernet cable to my pc and works fine.
if i connect it to my laptop it works fine.
when i try to go wireless on the laptop it wont work ??
i am running windows xp and when i go into wireless networks it shows 3 or 4 different internet connections,(mine and 3 others that are in the area)
i put in my sidd and the password but nothing it just tries to connect with no luck

i presume my laptop can see the network as its on my list....

any ideas

i did start another thread about this but got so confusing and i got another laptop so thought it would be easier to start again !!

motorguy

switch off any wireless security on the router and see if it connects and works?

Shaun_d123

Try resetting the router back to its factory settings.

If I remember rightly there is a small button on the back of a Netgear router which you need to hold in for about 10 seconds.

Then logon to the router using the default username/password and reset your wireless properties and see if that works

kurjam

pgilc1 wrote: »

switch off any wireless security on the router and see if it connects and works?

o have turned off the security and still the same, it tries to connect but cant.

the shop i got the router from said it might be faulty so sending another one

kurjam

Shaun_d123 wrote: »

Try resetting the router back to its factory settings.

If I remember rightly there is a small button on the back of a Netgear router which you need to hold in for about 10 seconds.

Then logon to the router using the default username/password and reset your wireless properties and see if that works

still no luck, i tried that earlier today !!

albertross_2

wpa or wep?

Coveredinbees!!!!

have you got the latest firmware installed from the web site ?

motorguy

Any chance of using a friends laptop to try to connect?

Also, have you tried doing a 'repair' on your laptops wireless settings. Bottom right hand corner, on the wireless connection, right click, there is usually a 'repair' option to click on.

kurjam

i have tried both wpa and wep, also tried with no security at all !!

kurjam

Coveredinbees!!!! wrote: »

have you got the latest firmware installed from the web site ?

i have the latest update for the router is that what you mean ??

kurjam

pgilc1 wrote: »

Any chance of using a friends laptop to try to connect?

Also, have you tried doing a 'repair' on your laptops wireless settings. Bottom right hand corner, on the wireless connection, right click, there is usually a 'repair' option to click on.

when i click repair it tries to repair it, then it comes up with could complete repair, do i need to connect the laptop to the internet via ethernet to repair it ??