I have tried connecting even when it is the only device on and it still doesn't work so I don't think that is the issue either. I tried updating the wireless adapters driver yesterday but it said it was fully updated despite the date of the update being from 2008. I tried to do the automatic and manual update and the automatic was the one that gave me the message and manual one but it still wasn't showing a newer version. Does this sound ever more like this could be the problem? In spring of 2011 I got a virus that in order to get rid of I had to restore to factory settings, I have ALWAYS used a wired connection since then because I really only use my computer at my desk. But now I have gotten a new desktop that I use the wired connection for and I plan on taking my laptop to take notes in law school.
Hmm, for starters what os are you running, what type nic or wireless device product do you use ?
If you have had it for awhile and it's starting to wear out on you, which is what I think is the case, you might want to invest in something new.
When you have a chance, look at your network icon in your taskbar see what it says and do what lex said.
If there are no new drivers for your current nic and it's still messed up maybe time to move on.
802.11n/g/b 150Mbps Mini USB WiFi Wireless Adapter Network LAN Card w/Antenna | eBay
Just in case you decide to buy a new wireles nic, try this one out, bought this in the middle of july when my netgear wpn111 finally died after 4 years.
Very easy to use and can used for desktop or your lappy, just make sure it stays in semi cool environment so the speed will stay high and active.
By default, DHCP limit on routers is set very high most of the time; wouldn't be limited to say 10 (every router I've seen is default to like 50 or some other high number for a home). And if he already has 7+ devices able to connect to wifi... I doubt it's something wrong with his wifi; and I'm doubting that all of those devices are always on / always connected to the wifi.
Sorry, but I dont fully agree with your reply Carne, not
"ALL" routers can handle more than 10 devices at a time, also depends on what type you have.
Some are for homes, Homeffice/Media/Gaming or all of the above.
"basic routers to professional routers"
I have tried connecting even when it is the only device on and it still doesn't work so I don't think that is the issue either. I tried updating the wireless adapters driver yesterday but it said it was fully updated despite the date of the update being from 2008. I tried to do the automatic and manual update and the automatic was the one that gave me the message and manual one but it still wasn't showing a newer version. Does this sound ever more like this could be the problem? In spring of 2011 I got a virus that in order to get rid of I had to restore to factory settings, I have ALWAYS used a wired connection since then because I really only use my computer at my desk. But now I have gotten a new desktop that I use the wired connection for and I plan on taking my laptop to take notes in law school.
Hmm, for starters what os are you running, what type nic or wireless device product do you use ?
If you have had it for awhile and it's starting to wear out on you, which is what I think is the case, you might want to invest in something new.
When you have a chance, look at your network icon in your taskbar see what it says and do what lex said.
If there are no new drivers for your current nic and it's still messed up maybe time to move on.
802.11n/g/b 150Mbps Mini USB WiFi Wireless Adapter Network LAN Card w/Antenna | eBay
Just in case you decide to buy a new wireles nic, try this one out, bought this in the middle of july when my netgear wpn111 finally died after 4 years.
Very easy to use and can be used for desktop or your lappy, just make sure it stays in semi cool environment so the speed will stay high and active.