windows 7 internet

[bestdriver]

I installed windows 7 on my laptop and everything seems ok. I tried the internet using a cable straight from my main computer. That worked ok but when I disconnected it, the laptop said it could not connect to the internet. Any ideas?

[ChuckFickens]

Do you have a wireless network, and have you connected to it? (i.e. entered the network key for it)

[bestdriver]

yes chuck, and I used the network key starting with 192..... but it keeps on asking me for it again and again.

[ChuckFickens]

That doesn't sound like a network key, that's the beginning of the IP address you'd use to access the admin pages of the router.

Try typing that number into the address bar of a browser (when connected by cable)

[bestdriver]

It says "Firefox can't establish a connection to the server at 192.168.0.6"

[bestdriver]

I forgot to say it is a Network Security Key they are asking for.

[ChuckFickens]

Check for a key on a sticker anywhere on the router, of you can't find one what make of router is it?

[bestdriver]

It.s an Echo Life H6520B.. I don't know if this means much but I have upgraded this Samsung from Vista to Windows 7. Do I need to download any other programmes Chuck?

[ChuckFickens]

No, don't need to download anything else.

1. Connect PC to modem via Ethernet cable.
2. Open Internet Explorer.
3. Type in 192.168.1.1 in top bar (might be 192.168.0.1)
4. A new window should open.
5. Type in 'admin' as username and 'admin' as password.
6. Click on BASIC.
7. Click on Wireless Lan.
8. Choose your Authentication type - WPA2 is the best.
9. Choose your Encryption as TKIP
10. Enter a Password (min 8 characters).
11.Click Submit at bottom of page.
12.Click on Tools.
13.Select Logout and close window.

Now try reconnecting using wireless and enter the password you created above in step 10 when asked for the network key.

[bestdriver]

Brilliant Chuck!.... NOW how do I sort out Exmarks for both computer bookmarks. I did not do that myself previously so I don.t know the ins and outs of it. Thanks

[ChuckFickens]

http://www.xmarks.com.../add_another_computer

http://download.xmarks.com/download/all

[bestdriver]

Thanks chuck I managed to do that ok. Everything is working fine. What do you think of windows 7? It was/is taking a bit of time to sort out programmes etc. I use xp for my main computer so I can see the difference between the two. Thanks again