Wi Fi

[GeekGirlHere]

I am trying to connect a Dell Wi Fi laptop to our network. I typed in the WEB key with no problem but it's having a problem connecting the IP.

There is an IP address and sub mask but no Gateway, DNS Server or SINS Server addresses.

How do I get the needed addresses so the laptop can connect?

Thanks!

 

[peterhuang913]

you usually should make the tcp/ip automatic from isp. dns and submask should be given out by the router if DHCP is enabled

 

[Lorithad]

If you typed in the WEP key incorrectly, you will get an IP but will be unable to connect.

Generally the IP you'll get will be a 169.x.x.x IP address. Remove the network from your prefered networks list and reconnect, being extra careful to type the WEP key in correctly.

WEP keys consist of numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F

A common mistake is to use an o in place of a 0.