computer guys i need some help

[95firebird3.4]

ok so here is the deal i hooked up my new wireless router i had a wired router b4. everything worked awesome i had two wireless laptop and a wired desktop hooked up. then i restarted my desktop and i lost connection but i still had connection on the wireless laptops. a bubble popped up saying windows couldnt certify connection. i have to unplug the cable from the router to get my connection back. whats wrong? thanks for your help.

[Archer]

Re: computer guys i need some help

did you try resetting your computer?

[hockeyman]

Re: computer guys i need some help

[disclaimer] I am no computer expert, to say the least ...but:

When I hooked up a new router last August (got a new one with my new PC), I had to change/reset the passwords in the new roter's settings.
I have two laptops, and the strange part was that one of them kept an internet connection while the second one didn't.

I reset the new routers passwords and typed them into the laptops, and it's been great since.

[Archer]

Re: computer guys i need some help

thats because the old comp contains the old WEP (password). with a new router, EVERYTHING changes. Equipment IP address, WEP, everything. the proper way to install a new router are these steps.

1) have EVERYTHING turned off
2) boot up your modem (DSL, Cable, T1) until it locks on.
3) plug in your router till it locks on
4) turn on all your computers.
5) follow the instrucs to get into the routers program
6) set up your SSID (network name)
7) set up your WEP ( i dont rec. any other type of security other than wep because some OS can not handle them.)
8) get into your wireless conn on your comp.-s
9) once a connection has been established, type in your WEP key (password) normally twice
10) once the wireless network says its connected, open up your explorer, firefox, which ever net browser you use.

you should be online. I do not rec. having more than 3-4 comp. locked on to your router either hardwired or wireless. its just causes a lag in service. but your net connection is only as fast as your computer...

Hope this helps
Archer, C.

I used to work as a commercial installer for Time Warner Cable, I also have several cert. in the IT industry.

[firebird19_99]

Re: computer guys i need some help

hey archer you wouldnt happen to be a tv expert too would you (tv problems) :)

[Archer]

Re: computer guys i need some help

i hit mine, works great.. lol no I just know how to turn them on and off if your tv isnt working, as far as cable, digital phone and HSD problems, ask, I can point ya in the right direction.

Archer

[firebird19_99]

Re: computer guys i need some help

lol thanks though, its more of an internal electrical problem...damn i tried. Thanks though