Hi, I am having trouble connecting my new laptop to cable as I don't have a wireless network as yet. The error says there is no IP recognised when I run a diagnostic test. Cheers Pete

I have had this issue on DSL troubles.The most common issue is the settings for the IP address.A computer in a business location will often be set for a static IP.You can change it,but don't forget to write down the static IP settings(as soon as you click on the "bullet" for "obtain IP address automatically" ,the static info is GONE,and there's no way to retrieve it.Go to control panel/network connections,right click on the NIC or Wi-Fi connection being used,click properties,highlight Internet Protocol TCP/IP,click properties.This will show auto or static IP.

Hi,

Is the laptop detecting any wireless networks in the area? if yes then it means that the wireless card is ok if not make sure that the wireless is turned on on your laptop.

I the laptop detects wireless networks in the are then we should check the settings on your system or something that could be interfering with the wireless connection on your system,
what are the error/s when trying to connect wirelessly?

Tis can be multiple things regarding wireless, if the error is windows was unable to conenct to wireless evice then try recreating the wireless network on your laptop in network and sharing center if you have win7 on the laptop, network conenctions if you have XP.

I the laptop connects to the router but does not get internet acces then better check you routers network key if it is correct in your laptops settings, also check your IP address if it is correct if you IP starts with 169... then have a bad IP address on your laptop, go to the command prompt type ipconfig /release, then press enter, then type ipconfig /renew then enter to renew your ip address, hoping that the IP address changes it should begin with 192...

If you wish to connect your laptop to your PC for sharing the resources and files. You can use Either a Wireless network or Ethernet adapter. Since you are looking for a small setup (I guess so). You can configure an ad hoc network.
Most of the latest laptops comes with a Wireless card and and ethernet card. However in the case of PC's there might not be a wireless card. If you are looking for portability and working from distances (say from the other room) then you can buy a wireless card for your pc and setup a small wireless network.
Okey let us see how to setup an ethernet connection (it's a wired connection between your pc and laptop to enable networking between them)
You need to make sure both your computers have an ethernet port and you need a Crossover cable to connect between them (get at least 3 meters so that it will be more comfortable.)


A similar port will be there in your laptop too. Connect your crossover cable to both pc and the laptop (you can buy a cross over cable from most of the local computer shops).
Now you need to setup the ip addresses for both the computers.
Let's set 192.168.1.1 for your laptop and let's use the same ip as a gateway. We will be using 192.168.1.2 as the ip address for your pc and the same gateway (192.168.1.1). Now let's see how to setup IP Addresses
With the following instructions you can fill the above values in both the laptop and pc by individually repeating these instructions given below. Once you set both the ip addressess and gateways your network is ready to go. (You don't have to worry about the dns addresses since we are setting up a small network of two computers)
In your case the connection name will be unknown or something like that where as in the image it is Internet.
If you are on Windows Vista or Higher, Go to Control Panel (Start menu -> Control Panel)then click onNetwork and Sharing Center and you can see your active connection there; click on the View Status


Then a new dialog box will appear; click on the Properties button there


once you have in the properties dialog box; double click on the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).


Now you will get a new dialog box where you can insert your ip address, gateway and dns.


Now you are all set and ready to go.
If you have trouble following this solutions please mail me at nextdoornerd AT gmail DOT com and I will help you.

DO any of these error conditions show up on the front panel display?

Front-Panel Lights and Error Conditions
Light Turns Off During Startup If:
RECEIVE The downstream receive channel cannot be acquired
SEND The upstream send channel cannot be acquired
ONLINE IP registration is unsuccessful
POWER The SBG900 is not properly plugged into the
power outlet
OR
Light Turns Off During Normal Operation If:
RECEIVE The downstream channel is lost
SEND The upstream channel is lost
ONLINE IP registration is lost
POWER The SBG900 is unplugged

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first, your router wont look for your laptop. your laptop has to find your router. make sure your wireless card is activated on your laptop. right click on the icon where it says network cable unplugged. it should then say "view available networks". click on that and look for your network. if you need further guidance, write me back and tell me what brand of laptop you have. also, for the second tower, if you are trying to go wireless with it, then you need a wireless adapter.

maybe wireless network have passkey or have security. try also to repair your IP. click repair to diagnose the connection of wireless network.

You might need to check if your laptop is able to get a valid IP address when connected wirelessly to the router. You can go to the Control Panel then click on network connections and look for wireless network connection. Right click the wireless network connection then click properties. Click the support tab and there you will see the IP address. You should not be getting 169.254.x.x. Where X represents numbers.


An IP address is very important. Make sure you're getting a correct IP address and it should be the IP address provided by your router. Without a valid IP address, you won't be able to get onlinwe. Your wireless connection can tell you that its connected eventhough its not getting a valid IP address.

first thing to do is to dissable the ethernet connection in network connections on your notebook so as the ip address does not conflict.

assuming it's XP and assuming DHCP is enabled in the router settings, right click on your wireless conection in network connections, properties>TCP/IP line, highlight it and then click properties again, then ensure obtain an ip address automatically is ticked, apply and ok, close window.

If neccasary run the wireless network wizard in new connections in network connections.

Open internet explorer>tools>internet options>connections tab and ensure that 'never dial a connection' is ticked, ok and close IE.
Open IE and click refresh a few times.

Based upon the way you worded the message, you were trying to get the Mac working wirelessly? The description of how you were trying to set up your network (SysPref\Net\BuiltInEthernet) is for WIRED connections, not wireless. If you are running OSX and you have a built-in wireless adapter, use System Preferences\Network\Airport choice to set up for wireless connections. If you are trying to use the wire either because you don't have a wireless card or it is not working, check to make sure that the cable is good...maybe hijack the cable that you know works for your PC and test it. Please let me know if I am on the right track to solve the problem.