SgtJoo

So I have a wireless router with two computers hard wired in and one connected through a wireless adapter. (TP-Link I think, in the PCI slot) For some reason my connection just dropped and in the system tray it says connected to "unidentified network" with a "Identifying..." and "No Internet Access". Could it be that my router just blew up? I tethered my phone using it's 3G signal and it can connect to that so I don't think it's the adapter or the computer.

I'm talking about the wireless computer, the two wired computers are still getting internet. Halp?

Windows 7
Dell Studio comp

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oneinchwunda

Tried resetting the router? (Pull out all wires, leave for 5 minutes)

Usually solves similar problems I have occasionally. If not, waiting an hour or so and resetting the PC often works.

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abc

^^^ the pull out wires bit is crucial, hitting a reset/off button etc probably won't do it. Technical term for this is to "power cycle" a piece of hardware.

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This is getting repetitive.

SgtJoo

I pulled out the power cable in the router for 10 minutes and plugged it back in, no dice.

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kll131

I had the same problem. Go on internet explorer, type: 192.168.0.1
log in and upgraded the firmware, never had that problem again

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SgtJoo

Where can I get the firmware?

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kll131

On there there should be a option to update firmware. Mine was in advanced something

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SgtJoo

Update: Got the firmware off the linksys site, installed it, no change.

Re-formatted my computer that was having the problem connecting, no change.

Reset the router to default unprotected settings, no change.

I'm completely out of ideas.

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Naga

I'm not familiar with Linksys routers, but it's probably a good idea try and isolate the problem:


Try using a different wireless dongle (ask someone if you can borrow theirs?). - If it works, then your PCI card is buggered. A little extension to this is that you could try the PCI card in another computer.

Or try connecting to another router using your existing PCI card. - Obviously, if this works, the router is the issue.

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SgtJoo

Stupid Joo didn't install the right drivers for his new wireless adapter, GG.

It's working now though.

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GhostHands

Does this mean we get to play on Saturday after you move back into the dorm?

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SgtJoo

Sure.

I am disappoint right now that my Internet is working at home but my ping is bouncing between 100 and 8000...

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Olaf Vikingsson

You reformatted your computer without first identifying the problem?

GOOD JOB BRO.

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SgtJoo

Meh, I literally have nothing on this computer.

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