I need help getting my wireless to work

[StepBangin]

Here is what I have:

Desktop
Laptop
Cable Modem
Wireless Router
CD for router
Wireless Card

I have a cable cord going to the modem, then an internet cord (whatever its called) going to the "internet" part in the back of the wireless router. I then have another internet cord coming from the back of the router and going to the desktop and I can get online fine. But when I put the wireless card in the laptop It wont get online, it says there is no wireless connection in the area.

Any help?

Edit: I havent used the CD, when I go to install it on the desktop it says the computer is already hooked up to the router. When I try to install it on the lap top it says the computer is not online, therefore cant install.

FWIW, I used wireless in my dorm all year, but it was the schools connection.

Thanks

[Nomad84]

I'm almost clueless with this stuff, but try using the desktop to go to 192.168.1.1 and check the settings on the router. Maybe you've got the wireless turned off on it?

[jschaud]

also check to make sure that your laptop wireless is set to access first available network. it may have been setup to only look for the school's network.

[LuckyTxGuy]

I'm sure others will chime in here but I'll start it off....

1) What brand and model # router do you have?

2) What brand laptop?

3) Does the laptop run XP?

That info will help us get started. You obviously have the router hooked up correctly to the cable or you wouldn't be able to get the desktop online.

Nomad brings up a good point about making sure you have the wireless radio turned on. However, most routers require you to go to 192.168.0.1 Linksys routers in particular default to the 192.168.1.1 Just wanted to point that out.



Nomad brings up a good

[StepBangin]

The Router is Linksys WRK54G and the laptop is a Dell Inspiron running XP.

I went to 192.168.1.1 and it asked for a username and PW, I always thought you just typed "Admin" for the username, and didnt need a PW but it was rejecting me so I couldnt log-in.

Also, FWIW I have never used this router before, it is new.


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also check to make sure that your laptop wireless is set to access first available network. it may have been setup to only look for the school's network.

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I dont know how to do this [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

[StepBangin]

Ok, Username and PW were both "admin" so I am at the page and have no clue what to do [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Edit: Wireless SSID Broadcast is enabled and always has been

[StepBangin]

The only thing I can think of is the problem is on my laptops end.

Anyway to check that?