How do I connect my laptop to the internet threw the router?

Question

My family's laptop and Nintendo WI works online threw the router. When I click on Wireless Connection on my own laptop and choose a wireless network the name of the router pulls up, but I cant go online. I have the correct password for router. I know that the ISP address is not pulling up and I went threw Command Prompt and found my ISP address, but I couldn't connect to the internet. What am I missing?

Answer 1

Make sure your firewall isn't in any sort of lockdown mode that would prevent internet access. Also attempt a wired connection and see if you can access the internet via Ethernet or USB connection. Another thing to try is:

1. Start > Connect To > Show All Connections

2. Right Click on Wireless Network Connection and click Properties

3. In the General tab you will have a window that may or may not have a scroll bar, find Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), click on it and then click on the properties button.

4. Make sure both bubbles that say obtain automatically are selected

Answer 2

You'll have to connect manually to your router and set it up for a dynamic IP address. Contact the router's manufacturer and they'll walk you through the whole thing.

Answer 3

get a usb cable, forget wireless