Replacement Router...Limited or No Connectivity

[NM Comeau]

OK, so I had a Netgear Router WGR614 v4 which fried, so I replaced it
with essentially the same router v6. Setup was a snap, just like last
time...except my laptop has exceelent signal strength but limited or no
connectivity. I have tried everything I could think of but can't find
the magic bullet...no idea why this thing can't renew my IP address.

Any thoughts? I'm getting desperate...

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

OK, so I had a Netgear Router WGR614 v4 which fried, so I replaced it
with essentially the same router v6. Setup was a snap, just like last
time...except my laptop has exceelent signal strength but limited or no
connectivity. I have tried everything I could think of but can't find
the magic bullet...no idea why this thing can't renew my IP address.

Any thoughts? I'm getting desperate...

I assume that you have a wireless connection. If so, are the router
and the laptop configured with the same SSID, encryption type, and
encryption key?
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[Jim]

I assume that you have a wireless connection. If so, are the router
and the laptop configured with the same SSID, encryption type, and
encryption key?
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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The OP should realize that getting the encryption key entered correctly can
be quite stressful. The slightest mistake will cause his problem (well it
did for me anyway).
Jim

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

The OP should realize that getting the encryption key entered correctly can
be quite stressful. The slightest mistake will cause his problem (well it
did for me anyway).
Jim

I agree, Jim, especially with a 128-bit WEP encryption key like
CAF2DBE2D190CD437A7C6F3C18 .

To make it easier, type the key into a text file and save the file as
"Wireless Network Key.txt". Copy that file to the other computer(s)
using a floppy disk, USB thumb drive, CD-R, E-mail, etc.

When you need to enter the key to configure a wireless router or a
wireless network adapter, don't type it in. Copy and paste it from
the text file.
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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[NM Comeau]

Unfortunately, that doesn't work. The only thing that change in the
setup was the router itself...I'm getting really frustrated...