I've had this router about 10 years and have set it up several times using other operating systems. Win 7 won't see the router. I can't access the router through the web based setup page.
From the command prompt I type " arp -a" and it doesn't show the router. Cisco Network Magic doesn't see a router. I cant map the network because it is set to public, that's seems to be the problem but when I reset my homegroup then plug in the router, the OS automatically resets it to public. I've reset the router several times and the Comodo firewall prompted me one time about the new network, but I've never been able to access it.
I reloaded the OS thinking there must be a setting that I've changed somewhere that I'm missing, but it did nothing. I'm thinking that the router is too old and not compatible with Win 7, but from what I've read that shouldn't be the case. Am I wrong here? Anybody have a clue? Trusted Advisor. Joined May 12, Messages 84, Have you updated its firmware?
Version 1. Turn off the computer. Unplug the router. Unplug the high-speed modem. Wait 30 - 60 seconds. Plug in the high-speed modem, then wait for the lights to sync. Plug in the router, then wait for the lights to sync.
Start the computer. Did that help? Sorry for the wrong forum, I'll re post it in networking. Updating the routers firmware is impossible if I can't access the router. As previously stated, I reloaded the OS to make sure there were no conflicts with software or personal settings.
A brand new copy of Win 7 ultimate SP 1 does not see the router. Rebooting the modem and router in the order listed, didn't do anything. Thanks for your time. Joined Feb 9, Messages 1, Sounds more like a problem with the NIC on the computer, router port, or the ethernet cable. Check the router and ethernet cable with another computer, if you have one.
Could be bad or wrong drivers for the NIC. Try downloading from the computer manufacturer's support site. Make sure sure they are for 64bit? I'm using a Compaq laptop if that matters. Install it on your computer with the wireless issue. Run it and make sure you pick the wireless adapter then let it scan for a few moments.
If your computer's wireless isn't working it'll give you an error and it's your wireless adapter that's faulty. If it scans but your router doesn't show up in the scan window then your router's bad or its wireless is turned off.
If your router does show up then your encryption probably doesn't match but your hardware's good. Most home routers have some sort of reset button on the back, usually recessed. You'll need a toothpick or a ball-point pen to reset it. Don't use a pencil; if the graphite breaks off and any of it gets inside the device it could cause problems. This will reset your router back to factory settings it won't revert any firmware updates, just the settings values.
After doing this you'll have to reconfigure your router. Detailed instructions on how to reset your router can be found in your router's documentation or on its manufacturer's website. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread. Download it from internet and re-install it Search on www. This website can help you to find it. You download it and then you run it. It will proceed by installing it. Just make sure it is the driver for the wireless card.
OK, just to clarify: You are able to connect to the router but you are unable to browse? OK, at this step I could not identify if the problem is caused by your router or your PC. You should check if you are able to a connect to a router with the use of a wireless connection. I've realize that in the list of routers my Wifi picks up, all of them are set to "connect automatically" except my router. I have no idea if this is relevant or even matters but I just find it strange.
No idea. I have to select the icon in the system tray, which shows the WIFI as of to turn it on. It does so for all for about 5 seconds, just long enough to attach to the network, and then it turns itself off again! I then have to do this a second time and that one will work. It also turns itself off when any device changes are made to the system, such as plugging in or removing a USB flash drive. I sometimes see it turn itself off when my screensaver has been running for a while, but it has to have been for quite a while, say at least 20 minutes.
I have completely disabled it being powered off by Windows, so it shouldn't ever be turning this off unless I tell it to. I have verified I am on the latest version of their drivers.
I am open to any suggestions. Right now it seems my only option is to backout the last set of patches from Microsoft, because I don't know just which one causes the problem, and ignore all other patches that are made available. That is not a good solution, because it means I will be ignoring possible security and bug fixes that I actually do need.
I wanted to thank you all for the active discussion in this thread, and I would like to jump in and see if I can help address the multiple issues that seem to be covered in here.
Please do this in that order, allowing 60 seconds in between each device to enable the device to be fully booted and able to accept connections. If you are trying to use WPA or WPA2, please ensure that both your network adapter and wireless router support this protocol.
If you are only able to connect using WEP, then your networking hardware may need a firmware upgrade. If you are having a problem with your wireless connection after resuming from hibernate or sleep, or are having intermittent connectivity issues, try to adjust your Power Management profile to change your Wireless Adapter Settings to Maximum Performance. You should do this with all of your power profiles.
Call the support line for your router manufacturer. It is likely that neither Windows nor the router are having problems, it is simply an issue of getting the configuration settings on both set up to work correctly together.
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