d-link wireless n router prob

[chris31560]

hi guys, took delivery of the above connected it up using the quick start cd that came with it and for some reason my laptop wont connect to the internet, as far as i can see the router is connected ok (i think) but my laptop says little to no connectivaty aquiering network address tryed re,installing the router but comp still says the same, does anyone know wots wrong with it?? if so that would be great, also what should i have in this box of tricks should i have a usb stick as well coz i dont have one.cheers..chris..

[costa]

no usb is it talk talk m8 ? if so you got to type in your ip addy in bar and you get loads of op's in that like set wifi up and that

[chris31560]

hi m8, no its not talk talk its vermin and dont i know it ..

[spondulick]

set one up last week, just used the set up wizard on cd. all up and running laptop picked up straight away without any probs very pleased with function. and on vermin provider.ps is it the 615 you have?

[chris31560]

hi m8, yes just checked its the 615, cheers

[cunny]

Try resetting the modem and router together

[costa]

and if that dont work kick it

[tigger001]

The Last time I set up one , I used a wired connection on the initial setup using a Windows 7 laptop , when I wanted a Vista Laptop to connect wirelessly I had to disable the routers security and then go through the security options untill I found one that didnot coflict with any of the operating systems.

[chris31560]

hi guys, thanxs for all ur help on this matter but phoned vermin today they talked me through a manual set up seems to work fine until i leave the room were the router is which is in my bedroom go down staires and within a couple of mins hey presto no signal again, does anyone know why this happens..cheers.chris..

[Canker_Canison]

Yeah, D-link dongle a bit crap.

There could be interference from other devices near the router.

You should also check for other wi-fi sources operating on the same channel.

[chris31560]

hi guys, just a quick update as to were i am now regurding my router, phoned vermin today and told him that my laptop has started to work of sorts but it will only work in the same room as the router, now as the router is in my bedroom were my tower comp is it means if i take laptop into naother room them boom its gone off no signal, now the guy at vermin today took me through a bunch of tests and he thinks its one of two things, first the router is no good so they r going to send me out another, second the router is picking up interferance from something asle around the house and if thats the case nothing can be done, has anyone else got a thought on this..thanks..chris...

[Canker_Canison]

It has to be low signal or other items drowning out the signal.

Wait for the new router, if that doesn't help try moving it away from electrical devices.

If it still doesn't work try getting a more powerful USB dongle for the laptop.

I use one of these... 1000mW wi-fi dongle

I have no problems picking up wi-fi signals from 4 houses away.

[spondulick]

as i said in my earlier post setup was no problem my router is in spare bedroom laptop downstairs,will even pick up great outside in back yard diff is my laptop has built in wifi.I reset my daughters netgear router last week she was having problems with pc in back room picking up signal using trendnet dongle replaced with dlink pci card since then no probs at all so canker could be right if you get a better quality dongle. ps vermin customer service did same tests and said they would send out new router although it aint arrived yet! still she dont need it now.