internet stuck identifying

unwashed potato! · 14 Dec 2009 at 15:50

been happening all day and it's driving me nuts as i have taken today to get some work done and it's stopped me. it is back now, but when it goes it gets stuck identfying the network. the router somtimes will have an orange light indicating a problem, but often it is green and the modem is fine so i'm lost what could be the problem. any help?

ReeVo.uK · 14 Dec 2009 at 15:56

Turn the router off.

Remove the router connection found in Control Panel>Network connections>Manage Wireless Networks.

Turn the router back on

Put it into pairing mode. i.e-Hold the pairing button or the "number 1" button found on some routers. Lights should flicker very fast when the router is in pairing mode.

Whilst in pairing mode, find the wireless connection and try and connect.

As the router is in pairing mode, the connection between the router and your PC will be established very easily and the router is "looking" for a device to pair with.

If this doesn't solve it, let me know and I will post anymore suggestions but that should work.

unwashed potato! · 14 Dec 2009 at 17:05

thanks for the help, really appreciate it. some how turning off a laptop stuck in standby has solved the issue, unsure why but thats done it any way. i have copied your suggestion and saved it on my pc so if it comes back i'll rty your suggestion

thanks a million

ReeVo.uK · 14 Dec 2009 at 21:32

No problem matey, good to see you have sorted your issue, as strange as that fix was.