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parry · 03-12-2006, 21:28

i have one desktop pc and 2 laptops - the old laptop works fine connected to internet via BELKIN wireless router - the new laptop can see the Belkin on the wireless network but when I try to connect it just hovers on acquiring IP address and then comes back saying it cannot connect .....

I'm struck I cant check the WEP key orginally setup when the router was set up whether its right or not - but there is no message to that effect
If I reset the router by pressing the reset button at the back ...
will this
a) allow me to enter new WEP key ????
b) will I lose my desktop PC internet ????

If possible I dont want to lose internet on PC and 1st laptop which is already working
Is there any other way of connecting this second laptop to the internet ????
Please help !!!!!!

03-12-2006, 21:28	#1
parry Inactive Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1	cannot connect second laptop to internet i have one desktop pc and 2 laptops - the old laptop works fine connected to internet via BELKIN wireless router - the new laptop can see the Belkin on the wireless network but when I try to connect it just hovers on acquiring IP address and then comes back saying it cannot connect ..... I'm struck I cant check the WEP key orginally setup when the router was set up whether its right or not - but there is no message to that effect If I reset the router by pressing the reset button at the back ... will this a) allow me to enter new WEP key ???? b) will I lose my desktop PC internet ???? If possible I dont want to lose internet on PC and 1st laptop which is already working Is there any other way of connecting this second laptop to the internet ???? Please help !!!!!!