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Fredpants

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January 9th, 2007 14:00

wireless connects but can't access internet

I am trying to access the internet via an unsecured wireless network using my Latitude D620. I am able to connect to the network but I cannot connect to the internet with any programs (e.g. Firefox, Internet Explorer). Any ideas how to fix this?

Fredpants

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January 9th, 2007 15:00

No it's not my network. It's a network in my office.

jmwills

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January 9th, 2007 15:00

Is this your network?

jmwills

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January 9th, 2007 17:00

Unsecured maybe, you can still be blocked out by MAC filtering.  Talk to the Admin.  Only they will know why you are being blocked.

Fredpants

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January 9th, 2007 17:00

Hmmm... perhaps I was unclear. It's not a private network, it is an unsecured wireless network setup with a router in a small office. I am able to connect to the network it's just that the programs I wish to use do not connect to the internet even though my computer shows that it is connected to the wireless network. I thought that this was a problem with my new laptop since I have never had this problem with my old laptop but perhaps it is a problem with the wireless network?

jmwills

12K Posts

January 9th, 2007 17:00

If you are authorized to connect, then see your System Administrator.  Otherwise, it is against the rules of the Forum to tell you how to hack into a private network.

lfkb20

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January 10th, 2007 01:00

I have the same problem you are facing except there are some networks that I can connect to the Internet and some I cannot.  All networks that I have been denied access to the Internet have been open to the public (such as Starbucks and friends networks).  Did you find any answers???

lfkb20

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January 10th, 2007 01:00

I have the same problem except that there are some networks I can use the Internet and some I cannot.  All the networks that I have tried are open access such as Starbucks, and friend's networks.  How can I fix this problem???

jmwills

12K Posts

January 10th, 2007 03:00

Items that deny access to wireless networks:
 
Closed (secured LANS need the proper encrypted password)
Wrong SSID
Not enough DHCP addresses available
Denied Access by MAC filtering

lfkb20

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January 10th, 2007 23:00

I apologize but can you explain what your following statements mean and how to check if these are the problems???
 
I know that other computers are able to get on the networks I am trying to get on without a password so it can't be secured.
 
How do I figure out if it is the wrong SSID?
 
How do I know if there are not enough DHCP addresses?
 
How do I know if it is denied access by MAC filtering?  How would I find answers to it?
 
I appreciate you helping me find some answers!

jmwills

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January 11th, 2007 01:00


lfkb20 wrote:
I apologize but can you explain what your following statements mean and how to check if these are the problems???
 
I know that other computers are able to get on the networks I am trying to get on without a password so it can't be secured.
 
How do I figure out if it is the wrong SSID?
These would show up in your Configuration Connection Utility
How do I know if there are not enough DHCP addresses?
Only the Network Administartor would know this
How do I know if it is denied access by MAC filtering?  How would I find answers to it?
Only the Network Administartor would know this
I appreciate you helping me find some answers!

Somone at your office is in charge of this.  They should be able to help.

myoleman

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July 23rd, 2011 07:00

I have the same problem with my Latitude C 840. I've only been able to connect to two wi-fi nets, but not to my own, or those at the Library, Mac Donalds, or other public places. Everything show O.K. {the displays shows "connected" and "excellent signal", but my explorer displays the "Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage" message every time. I updated the driver Intel 2915ABG Net, but got the message that my driver was already current. I've spent hours on end on the phone with the suppport team of AT&T, I've given them control of my computer via internet, but everyting has failed so far. I know my wireless box is O.K. because I have another laptop that connects to it with no problem. Many people have tried to help me, but they all have failed. I have noticed at the Library that other people have the same problem I have, though most connect readily (my other laptop does connect, too), My printer works fine with this computer through Wi-Fi, and as I said before, the laptop does connect to a few nets but no my own. Please, for the love of God, can somebody help me?

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