Have internet....no network

[Spyder]

i comcast cable internet going to my linksys wireless router. i have tried
both wired and wireless (both get great internet connection) but i can't
connect to my network. I used to be connected with no problem but for a week
now it shows "wireless networks are availible", I go to connect and it shows
I'm already connected. I can't figure out why it says I'm "connected" but
doesn't show that I'm on a network. Any ideas??

 

[Robert L. \(MS-MVP\)]

I am not sure I understand the issue, but can you ping other computer by
IP? If yes, can you ping it by name?

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[Spyder]

I probably didn't explain it well, this is my first time posting anything.
I looked on my router for the IP table and tried to ping the IPs that
were not my computer but they did not ping. 100% packet loss. I'll try to
explain it better....I have the little globe by my clock and I have internet
on all of my devices on my network. By network I mean 1 computer is always
on, 1 other computer is on rarely, and 2 gameing consoles. When I place my
cursor over that globe icon it says "wireless networks available" and "Not
connected". I go to where I can connect to my wireless network and it says
i'm connected. On the "network and sharing center" it shows "not connected"
and nothing on the top (like my computer with a green line to the router icon
and a green line to the globe.)
This probably didn't explain it any better but I'm not great with
comps. Thanks again for any suggestions.

 

[Robert L. \(MS-MVP\)]

It seems to the Vista does receive an IP from the DHCP that could be
incompatible issue. This troubleshooting may help.

Vista incompatible issues Vista Incompatible issues. 1. Some switches or
routers may not compatible with Vista – Solutions: upgrade the firmware,
disable the IPv6, re-configure the ...

http://bobmsmvp.googlepages.com/vistaincompatibleissues

--
Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
http://www.HowToNetworking.com

 

[Buck Rogers]

i comcast cable internet going to my linksys wireless router. i have tried
both wired and wireless (both get great internet connection) but i can't
connect to my network. I used to be connected with no problem but for a week
now it shows "wireless networks are availible", I go to connect and it shows
I'm already connected. I can't figure out why it says I'm "connected" but
doesn't show that I'm on a network. Any ideas??

Hello,

I had a client with a similar problem this past week. Turns out she
was connected to an unsecure network located close to her office. Once
I connected to her own wireless (secured) network, all was okay.

This may or may not be your problem.

HTH,

Buck