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New Router - Netbook Connection Issues

Greyian · 2010-12-16 21:42:37

I just got a new router set up today. It's a Belkin PM01523uk. I've connected my desktop (Windows 7), Macbook (not sure what version of Mac OS it's running) and iPhone on wireless. I also connected a Windows XP laptop. The problem arises with the netbook. It seems to connect to the network fine (wireless), but it doesn't…

16-12-2010 10:42PM

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Greyian

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I just got a new router set up today. It's a Belkin PM01523uk. I've connected my desktop (Windows 7), Macbook (not sure what version of Mac OS it's running) and iPhone on wireless. I also connected a Windows XP laptop.
The problem arises with the netbook. It seems to connect to the network fine (wireless), but it doesn't actually seem to be receiving any packets when I try to use Chrome or Outlook.
Anyone know what the problem might be?

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#2 17-12-2010 01:38AM

dub45

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Does the netbook work with other wireless networks?

Will it connect to the net via ethernet?

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#3 17-12-2010 09:38AM

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possibly you have a static ip address on the wireless and not in the same range

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