How do I unlock locked network

[Messugga]

He is connecting via wifi, so there is no network cable.

Log into the router and verify that the router isn't blocking internet access for that specific IP address, also check if that machine is listed under the list of clients that are connected to the DHCP list. There shouldn't be anything there, but also verify that there isn't a proxy setting somehow setup on that laptop.

@Mesugga: The gateway can be anything you want, as long as it is the correct address to the router (in this case).

I am well aware of that. It's just unlikely in my opinion that someone asking simple questions would change from the default IP settings. Of course, you are correct in saying that it should be the same as the device providing the Internet connection's IP.

[Mystic Twilight]

I am well aware of that. It's just unlikely in my opinion that someone asking simple questions would change from the default IP settings. Of course, you are correct in saying that it should be the same as the device providing the Internet connection's IP.

No problem, was just preventing a potential panic attack . Someone asking simple questions might go into overdrive if some tiny detail doesn't seem right and try "rectify" it with gusto .

@OP: Assuming you have checked the entries inside the router, type "ipconfig /release" and then "ipconfig /renew" to flush the address and force it to get a new address. Failing that, set a static IP on the XP machine within the IP pool of the router and check for connection out. Lastly, are your wifi drivers up to date? Plug your XP machine into the router via a network cable and check if you can gain access through there to determine if it is wifi specific problem or if it is a machine/operating system problem.

[raycomp]

What ADSL router are you using? There is a known issue that prevents XP SP3 machines from getting DNS settings from the router via DHCP with some ADSL modems/routers?

Tekom Mega 105WR. Yes I believe that is one of the problematic ones. Could not find a solution to fix it yet.

[ISP cash cow]

I found that sometimes when I have been travelling and I have a number of different wifi points listed on my laptop, I have problems connecting to another spot. I just tend to go into my wireless networks under wireless network connection properties and delete all my preferred networks out and then try and reconnect to the new network.

I usually find it helps me. I am also using Windows XP service pack 3

[Mal1ce]

Tekom Mega 105WR. Yes I believe that is one of the problematic ones. Could not find a solution to fix it yet.

The fix for the XP SP3 issue is here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953761

Let us know how it goes?

[Tim the Techxpert]

I have 2 laptops and a PC connected to my router to access the internet. The laptops are wireless and PC cable. All three connected without trouble to the internet.

I have upgraded one Laptop from XP SP2 to XP3. Since then I cannot access the internet. I do connect to the router. If I look at the wireless network properties it shows as connected, good signal strength but there is now a picture of a lock. How do I unlock this so I can connect to the internet again.

Please help

Looking at your post and the replies it reminds me of something that happened to me some time back. To get round the problem I had to put the wifi Mac address into the router to allow it to connect to the Internet. Try it it would be quicker than dial up regards Tim the Techxpert

[metrohub]

basicly run cmd and type in ipconfig and check if everything looks fine. then try and ping all of the computers ip numbers. you also need to check firewall settings in windows 7. go to control panel / windows firewall / advanced settings / windows firewall settings / protected networks. then untick you lan / wireless networks - otherwise it will bock everthing, and it will give alot of problems. also make sure of internet sharing setting. ip normally is 192.168.0.1 / 255.255.255.0 on the host computers. so make sure all the other computers are running on the same subnet mask. if you need additional support , contact me . regards, metrohub.