so computer downstairs is not connecting by wireless - but
The laptop and the PS3 are connected by wireless
Correct?
Post make and model of router / modem
check the firewall on the computer downstairs is not blocking access
Does it work if connected to the router by cable ?
Is the wireless secruity enabled - if so can you take that off and try
can you do the following and copy onto the machine thats working OK
also copy the program onto the PC -see all below
{ipconfig /all}
We would like to see the results from ipconfig /all
-> Start > run {search bar in Vista} > cmd > ipconfig /all
post back the results here
TWO Methods to do that - if you cannot access the internet with PC, then use method 2 to copy onto a machine that can access the internet and post results here
Method ONE -------------------------------------------------------------
start > run {search bar in Vista} > cmd > ipconfig /all
rightclick in the box
select all
enter
control key + C key - to copy
then reply here and
control key + V to paste
Method TWO -------------------------------------------------------------
Start> Run {search bar in Vista}> CMD to open a DOS window and type:
IPCONFIG /ALL >C:\RESULT.TXT
Open C:\RESULT.TXT with Notepad and copy/paste the entire results here.
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{Ping Tests}
Start> Run {search bar in Vista}> CMD to open a DOS window and type:
Type the following command
Ping google.com
then:
Post back the results
rightclick in the box
select all
enter
control key + C key - to copy
then reply here and
control key + V to paste
Type the following command
Ping {plus the number thats shown against the default gateway shown in above ipconfig /all
Post back the results
rightclick in the box
select all
enter
control key + C key - to copy
then reply here and
control key + V to paste
Type the following command
Ping 209.191.93.53
post back results
rightclick in the box
select all
enter
control key + C key - to copy
then reply here and
control key + V to paste
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Download and install
http://www.xirrus.com/library/wifitools.php
Then run the program and post a screen shot of the program running
To post a screen shot of the active window, hold the Alt key and press the PrtScn key. Open the Windows PAINT application and Paste the screen shot. You can then use PAINT to trim to suit, and save it as a JPG format file.
To upload it to the forum, open the full reply window and use the Manage Attachments button to upload it here.
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