Unknown Internet Connection Sharing Device

[drw170]

I have a Sony laptop that has been working great from many months.
After I ran the network setup wizard, I have a strange problem. My
wireless connection connects as normal but I cannot connect to any
network resources or the internet. When I look at my network
connections, there is an internet gateway shown, (disconnected). It
was not there before I ran the wizard. I have checked my wireless
adapter, and the gateway is not selected.

I tried running the network set up wizard again. On the third or
fourth page, it asks me if I want to use the existing internet
connection "unknown internet connection sharing device". I select no
and configure it manually, and then complete the wizard, but nothing
changes.

If I look at the properties for the internet gateway, there are none
listed.

At the moment I cannot connect to the LAN resources or the internet,
although I am connected to the router.

Any idea what might be my problem?

Thanks!
DRW

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

I have a Sony laptop that has been working great from many months.
After I ran the network setup wizard, I have a strange problem. My
wireless connection connects as normal but I cannot connect to any
network resources or the internet. When I look at my network
connections, there is an internet gateway shown, (disconnected). It
was not there before I ran the wizard. I have checked my wireless
adapter, and the gateway is not selected.

I tried running the network set up wizard again. On the third or
fourth page, it asks me if I want to use the existing internet
connection "unknown internet connection sharing device". I select no
and configure it manually, and then complete the wizard, but nothing
changes.

If I look at the properties for the internet gateway, there are none
listed.

At the moment I cannot connect to the LAN resources or the internet,
although I am connected to the router.

Any idea what might be my problem?

Thanks!
DRW

The "unknown internet connection sharing device" is your broadband
router. Tell the Wizard to use it.
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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