Welcome to Geeks to Go - Register now for FREE

Need help with your computer or device? Want to learn new tech skills? You're in the right place!
Geeks to Go is a friendly community of tech experts who can solve any problem you have. Just create a free account and post your question. Our volunteers will reply quickly and guide you through the steps. Don't let tech troubles stop you. Join Geeks to Go now and get the support you need!

Javascript Disabled Detected

You currently have javascript disabled. Several functions may not work. Please re-enable javascript to access full functionality.

wireless desktop adaptor no connect

Started by Kimberly540 , Jul 02 2007 12:57 PM

Please log in to reply

#1
Kimberly540

Posted 02 July 2007 - 12:57 PM

New Member

Member
1 posts

Geeks to Go - I am in need of help if you can offer some...hopefully I didn't overlook a previous posting that answered this question. Also bear in mind I'm not super tech savvy!

My boyfriend and I just moved into an apartment where the landlord has a wireless router (Activetec brand) with an unsecured network for an internet connection. We have a crappy old laptop with a D-Link wireless card, and while the signal strength is relatively low, it connects up fine to the network. We also have a Dell desktop and just bought a D-Link wireless card for that as well - the card seems to pick up the network signal loud and clear, but it doesn't want to connect. We compared the network connection properties on both the laptop and desktop, and the DNS servers are exactly the same, as are the rest of the settings.

Any ideas about why the desktop refuses to connect?

So many thanks for your help!