Dud
26-10-2008, 18:43
Hi guys
I have recently installed a VM wireless router.
I set up my laptop (which has built in wifi capabilities) and I can access the internet with no problem.
My desktop PC (runs XP) needs a dongle.
VM supplied this and I went through the same setup.
The desktop seems to recognise the router (displayed the router name), however I do not have internet access. An icon in the taskbar tells me that I have a connection and then tells me that the connection is unavailable, and then back to telling me that there is a connection and so on.
A cable connection from the router to my desktop works fine, but I want to move the desktop to another room.
Am I missing something very basic.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks
Dud in Swansea.
I have recently installed a VM wireless router.
I set up my laptop (which has built in wifi capabilities) and I can access the internet with no problem.
My desktop PC (runs XP) needs a dongle.
VM supplied this and I went through the same setup.
The desktop seems to recognise the router (displayed the router name), however I do not have internet access. An icon in the taskbar tells me that I have a connection and then tells me that the connection is unavailable, and then back to telling me that there is a connection and so on.
A cable connection from the router to my desktop works fine, but I want to move the desktop to another room.
Am I missing something very basic.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks
Dud in Swansea.