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    new laptop can't connect to router

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by BiggyJ, Aug 20, 2008.

  1. BiggyJ

    BiggyJ Newbie

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    Hi, I have 2 computers that's connected to the router right now, but I can't connect my laptop to it

    my laptop has Intel WiFilink 5100agn and my router is wireless B, I think they're all supposed to be compatible

    any help? thanks
     
    BiggyJ, Aug 20, 2008
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  2. TonyZ

    TonyZ Notebook Evangelist

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    The wireless card in the laptop does not support b, otherwise it will state Intel abgn.

    someone correct me if I am wrong.
     
    TonyZ, Aug 20, 2008
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  3. BiggyJ

    BiggyJ Newbie

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    ok that makes sense...but why did they skip b :(

    would it work if I could find a ethernet cord and connect my router to my laptop?
     
    BiggyJ, Aug 20, 2008
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    Z-Man-360 Notebook Geek

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    Yes, I don't think you should have a problem if it is connected directly by Ethernet cable ;).
     
    Z-Man-360, Aug 20, 2008
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  5. BiggyJ

    BiggyJ Newbie

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    thanks for your help guys, now I have to go find the stupid cord :(
     
    BiggyJ, Aug 20, 2008
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  6. makaveli72

    makaveli72 Eat.My.Shorts

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    Even though ur router is wireless B, the laptop should be able to connect to it. 802.11 G is backwards compatible w/ B so it should work.

    What OS are u running? You will need to get into Device Manager and set ur WiFi adapter card to "Mixed mode" or "B mode" if it has that option.
     
    makaveli72, Aug 20, 2008
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    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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  8. BiggyJ

    BiggyJ Newbie

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    Right now, my desktop is connected wirelessly and my laptop is connected to the router with ethernet cord

    Uhh, I have no clue, I think Windows manage my network

    BTW I have vista on dv5 laptop, XP on desktop
     
    BiggyJ, Aug 21, 2008
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