What IP does the computer have when you go to the DOS Command Prompt and enter IPCONFIG /all ?
If the computer has the 169.xxx.xxx.xxx IP, then it doesn't have an IP, from what I'll assume is a wireless router, that's going to let the computer access the Internet, like the other ones, which may be due to some kind of mis-configuration. with the wireless or something may be defective.
If you use a wire connection with the machine, can it access the Internet?
Any particular model 2wire router? Check the advanced admin page to see if there are any firmware updates available.
Yep. It's Vista.
You should be using WPA-PSK (or WPA-personal) if your unspecified model 2wire router supports it. Current firmware versions all support WPA.
There are problems with the Vista DHCP client and some routers. This was covered here in the past and can be found using Google Groups search for "Vista DHCP". See:
cannot.[/COLOR] Any particular model 2wire router? Check the advanced admin page to see if there are any firmware updates available.
It is a 2wire HG-E, I checked for updates and there is none.
Yep. It's Vista.
Thanks for the link
You should be using WPA-PSK (or WPA-personal) if your unspecified model 2wire router supports it. Current firmware versions all support WPA.
I changed to WPA-PSK and the wireless did not work. I reset the modem and put it on OPEN. (no security)
I got a friend to come by and he got connected it was not finding the IP address previously, so in Inernet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) he mapped it to the ip address, subnet mask, and default gateway.
This seemed to get me connected to the web BUT the connection is very slow and freezes.
There are problems with the Vista DHCP client and some routers. This was covered here in the past and can be found using Google Groups search for "Vista DHCP". See:
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WPA-PSK (or WPA-Personal) should work. However, I'm seeing rumblings of similar problem with Vista and WPA-PSK in various mailing lists. I don't know if this is for real as the person complaining usually doesn't supply enough information to be certain. Since WEP is one big security hole, you're only real option for security is WPA or WPA2. Try it again, this time with a useable error message or description.
In other words, we setup a static IP address for your Vista laptop. That will work but you will have problem if you take the laptop to a different wireless system such as a hot spot or skool. I would make the effort to apply the Vista DHCP fixed I supplied and use DHCP.
Different problem. Are the other computers also slow? What happens when you connect to your unspecified model 2wire router with a CAT5 ethernet cable? Is that also slow? How slow? Got numbers? In both directions? It might be that your Vista laptop is finally connected to the internet and is furiously downloading updates from Microsloth and other vendors. Check the flashing lights on the router to be sure.
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