Here's the issue:

I've got a DSL modem hooked up to my home desktop. It is connected to a Linksys WRT160N wireless router using WEP-128 security, which I use for my laptop. Before I installed the wireless router, I was having no connectivity issues with the desktop. Now, when I try to connect to the internet, the majority of the time there is no connection. Meanwhile, I'm still able to surf the internet on my laptop through the wireless connection.

I've tried re-installing the router and lowering the security level, but haven't had a whole lot of luck.

The desktop is running Windows XP. The laptop has Vista 64 bit.

Let me know what other information you need to give me some insight---I need to get this taken care of. Thanks in advance.

4/28/2009 7:44:20 PM

What does

ipconfig /all

4/28/2009 8:00:52 PM

It all looks pretty standard...what specifically are you looking for? I'd post a screenshot, but I can't get on the web on that desktop obviously.

The desktop is wired.

[Edited on April 28, 2009 at 8:08 PM. Reason : add]

4/28/2009 8:07:07 PM

Do the desktop settings lineup with the router settings?

e.g. DHCP settings, valid IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, DNS address, etc....

Was the router previously connected directly to the computer (no router)?

Have you used Windows' network connection wizard?

[Edited on April 28, 2009 at 8:13 PM. Reason : ]

4/28/2009 8:10:20 PM

Where can I check the router settings besides the DNS gateway (192.168.1.1) since I can't connect on the desktop?

The DSL modem was connected directly to the desktop without a router beforehand, with no problems.

The Windows network wizard was pretty much useless...

4/28/2009 8:23:29 PM

You can try from the laptop (wirelessly).

You may also try:

Control Panel->Network Settings

Right click on your wired connection and select Properties.

Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)->Properties

Configure the IP and DNS settings manually, say... IP address = 192.168.1.120, Subnet mask = 255.255.255.0 (probably...make it the same as laptop), Gateway address and preferred DNS = 192.168.1.1 (again: probably...make it the same as laptop).

If manual settings already exist, try automatic settings.

What do you mean the network wizard was pretty much useless? Windows should be able to handle any standard configuration.

Are you sure you have connectivity between the router and the computer (the cable is known good, lights are on)?

Ipconfig results would still be great

[Edited on April 28, 2009 at 9:04 PM. Reason : ]

4/28/2009 8:59:56 PM