Wireless networking question?

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I just bought a Linksys wireless N router. I have it set up fine on my desktop computer after following the install instructions. I tried to connect to the network using my lap top & I can't connect to the internet. I am connected to the router but for some reason it won't let me on the internet. Do I have to set up the notebook seperatly? It already has wireless built in along with bluetooth. How do people connect at starbucks? At other wi-fi hotspots?

[supernova]

1. Have you established a connection to the router?

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5. I signed onto the network, no problem.

The thing is it will not connect to the internet. It shows the network fine.

[supernova]

7. Is the 'net connection working on your desktop?

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8. Yes, I installed the network from my desktop.

It is just the lap top that won't connect to the internet.

[flvegan]

2. Your laptop needs to "find" the network.

Find out what it's named, and search for the connection. Enter your password (if you have one) and log on.

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3. It found the network, it just won't log on to the internet. n/t

[DS1]

4. DHCP settings set to Auto?

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6. Yes.

Both settings on the properties page are set to auto. I tried typing in the default IP in and still no luck.

[CatholicEdHead]

9. Is your laptop ready for N?

Or can it only do the older a, b, & g WiFi? Do you need a separate N PC Card?

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11. It says it is n ready.

At least "draft n ready" whatever that means.
http://www.gateway.com/systems/product/529667881.php#techspecs
This is the laptop I have.

[seemunkee]

10. Open a DOS window and try to look up an address

Start ->Run ->CMD
Type: nslookup www.google.com <enter>
If it can't find the IP address then you don't have a Domain Name server.
In the same DOS window type: ipconfig /release <enter>
Then get a new address by typeing: ipconfig /renew <enter>
Hopefully that will get you a new addrsss and get you connected

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12. I will give it a try tommorow.

I have to get up for work in six hours so I had better get to bed!