Can see wireless network, excellent signal, yet no internet....Help!!

I have a wireless network that has been working fine for the last couple years. About a month ago, I ran into this issue: my laptops all see my network, register excellent signal, yet I can't do anything, access internet, my work VPN, etc. I had unplugged the phone/DSL connection at the wall to do some painting, and it hasn't worked since. I have a linksys router and worked with them to reconfigure it, but still no go. Any ideas??
Thanks!!

I can only connect to the internet with a wired connection to the DSL modem. When I try a wired connection directly to the router, it shows a LAN connection 100.0 Mbps, packets in and out, but Page Cannot Be Displayed. Similarly, my wireless shows connected, excellent signal, 54.0 Mbps, heavy packets in, but very little out and cannot get to Internet. Is the router bad? If so, why do I see that I'm connected both wired and wireless?? Thanks for your assistance!

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Hi,
I have an MSI Router (RG54G3) and I'm experiencing some problems trying to connect to the Internet. My computer detects very well the signal from the router, I can ping the router or any other machines connected to it, but when I try to ping for instance, www.google.com, I get nothing!
I've already tried every kind of router configuration (with no security, with WEP encryption, etc.), and still I can´t connect to the Internet.
I already set off the windows firewall thinking that might be it... but no.
Can anyone tell me what am I doing wrong?!

dannysearle, you should start your own thread rather than hijack another's.
Is the router connected to the modem properly? The router should be connected to the modem via a lan cable from the modem to the WAN connector on the router. The computers connect via the lan ports or wirelessly.
Does your ISP only allow one computer to connect to the service? Try to connect that computer directly to the modem to see it can get onto the net. Make sure you are running a firewall, windows or another before you do so. But, before you connect to the modem, turn the power off of the modem for a minute, plug it back in, let it get settled and then connect to the computer or turn on the computer. If you can get on the net, then you know it's not a modem issue. If you can't, then contact your ISP. Be
Okay, presuming you can get on the net when the computer is directly connected to the modem, let's try to address the router. Don't connect the router to the modem yet. Directly, physically, connect to the router with a lan cable to the computer that could access the net directly through the modem. Configure your router to clone the MAC address of that computer. Consult the manual for information about doing this. Once you've cloned the MAC address and applied the change, close your browser. Turn off the router. Connect the router to the modem, turn on or plug in the router and let it do it's setup. Once all the lights have settled, try to access the net.

Wireless devices can see wireless network but not connect

Can anyone please assist? I have a WRT54GS v2. My wired computer accesses the Net fine and I can see MAC address, IP Address, DNS, subnet mask, default gateway in the linksys browser software. The devices can see the network with strong bars but cannot connect.
HELP!
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It is possible that the router could have encountered some wireless interference, doughboy17. You may try adjusting the wireless channels of the router. Use channels 6, 3, 1 and 11. Have you tried checking if you still have the correct Wi-Fi password?
If you have the correct network settings, try requesting for the firmware file and perform an update. That might help in resolving this matter. Or, you may proceed on doing a factory reset and configure the router again.
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Can See Wireless Network, But Can't Connect

I am able to see the linksys wireless network under my wireless options, but when I try to connect, it says there was an error joining the network. I have been able to connect before with no problem. Two other wireless enabled computers in my house are able to connect to the network, but not mine. If I plug into the ethernet port on the wireless router, I can get internet. I've already tried the instructions from the "Getting Association (signal strength), but no Internet access" article, but nothing changed. Also I've upgraded the firmware and restarted both the router and my computer, but nothing helped. I don't know of anything that I did to my computer from the day it was working to the day to the day it stop working. I have Mac OS 10.4 fyi. Does anyone have any other suggestions? Is it my computer that is the problem or the router?

After you upgrade the firmware in the router, you must reset the router to factory defaults, then setup the router again from scratch. If you saved a router configuration file, DO NOT use it.
Also, in the non-working computer, temporarily turn off your software firewall, and see it this helps.

Can see wireless network, can't connect. HELP!

I have an iMac 1GHz PowerPC G4 running 10.3.1 that I just installed an AirPort card into. I can see my wirless network, but I cannot connect to it. The password is correct, but I keep getting the error "There was an error joining the selected AirPort Network". Please help!

I'm not positive on this, but it might be a encryption compatibility problem between your network and your AirPort Card. I believe that OS 10.3.x is only capable of the basic encryption WEP, and not the the more modern encryptions WPA and WPA2. I also think if you upgrade to 10.3.9, that might help get you into WPA encrpytion but it still not up to WPA2 that many modern networks now use. Then there is 40 bit and 128 bit encryption, and I can't help you there with that.
There are two iMacs with a G4 1Ghz chip, the 15" model M9285LL/A or the 17" model M8935LL/A. Both of these are AirPort Extreme ready. Did you use an AirPort card or an AirPort Extreme card? Perhaps this might be a conflict.
There are WiFi protocols like IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n (with each letter signifying a different protocol). I'm pretty sure the original AirPort card on worked on IEEE 802.11a/b. That might be a problem.
I have an old Tangerine iBook running 10.2.8, that I can't use anymore on WiFi because it couldn't handle the encryption.
I hope some of these might be helpful.
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MacBook can see wireless network, but can't connect; no error message

This one has got me stumped: my father has a new D-Link wireless router. His Windows laptop connects to it just fine, but neither of our Apple laptops (an old PowerBook G4 and a brand new MacBook Pro) will connect to it. The network does appear in the Airport menu, but when I select it, nothing happens. It pauses for a second, and then I'm left disconnected from all wireless networks. No error message, no connection, no check appears next to the network's name. No security of any kind is enabled, and I've turned off "n" support on the router. I'm at a loss, and can't seem to find anyone with similar problems. Any ideas?
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2008/12/27 9:42:40 PM kernel AirPort: Link Down on en1
2008/12/27 9:42:40 PM kernel AirPort: Link Down on en1
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2008/12/27 9:42:43 PM SystemUIServer[7514] Error: airportd MIG failed = -7 ((null)) (port = 57487)
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Can see and recognize my wireless network and Internet is working, but I can't connect with ANY computers/iPad/iPod/air TV, etc. I have reset the time machine several times, and can see the network, but cannot access it with any device. PLEASE HELP!

I have Comcast Internet and have it connected to a Motorla Surfboard modem and have that running directly to a 2TB Time Capsule. The TC is serving as our time machine as well as our wireless router. We lost power in a storm a week ago and can no longer connect to my wireless network I can see the network and sign into it via password, but cannot connect with any device(iMac, MacBook, iPhones, iPod touches, air tv, etc.). ALL of these devices worked gat before the power went out. I reset both modem and TC and still can't connect. I can connect to the Internet through Ethernet cord directly from the modems dn have confirmation(per Comcast service) that the Internet is working and we have a good connection.
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WRT150N - can't see wireless network

Hello,
I just got a WRT150N and I managed to set up a network and I can connect via Ethernet. However, when I enable the wireless settings (mixed mode), neither my laptop nor my PS3 can see the network. What's odd is that the wireless diode is off but the Security is on. Am I missing something?
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Try to change these settings on your Router and check if you are able to locate the Wireless Network on your Wireless Computer and on your PS3.
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Karen wrote:
(because I wanted it to have the same static IP address as the router).
Just wanted to clarify what you meant in this post. If you entered the router's IP address as the static IP for the laptop, you would get the symptoms that you are describing. Try entering a IP that isn't normally used like 192.168.1.142. (That is assuming that your router IP is the default 192.168.1.1.)
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My apple extreme wireless network is working fine with the macs but ios devices (iPhone & iPad) will not connect. I can see the network though. Everything was working until the ISP went down. Any suggestions?

My apple extreme wireless network is working fine with two Macs but ios devices (iPhone & iPad) will not connect. I can see the network and it's telling me I'm connected but Safari says I'm not connected to the internet. Everything was working until the ISP went down. Any suggestions?

Thank you, I've tried the support tips (resetting the network, checking security settings, etc.) and rebooting the network devices several times to no avail. I've actually been working on this for several days (when I can afford to have the network down).
What I have to determine is what has changed in the setup...from when it WAS working just fine with all devices.

Setting up the I Pad for the first time I am stuck on the wi fi page it can see the network my pc cant see the i pad

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Since you have a modem/router, you must continue to use the Beetel modem/router on your network.
The Time Capsule can connect to the Beetel modem/router using a wired Ethernet cable connection and produce a separate wireless network. You would NOT want the Beetel router and Time Capsule to both try to produce the same wireless network if they are located close together, since this will likely create interference problems that may prevent devices from connecting to either the Beetel orTime Capsule wireless network.
The exception to having the Beetel modem/router and Time Capsule produce the same wireless network would be if you can locate the Time Capsule at least a room or two away from the Beetel modem/router. An Ethernet cable can be run up to 300+ feet or about 100 meters with no signal loss, so you should be able to locate the Time Capsule anywhere you want.
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Another option.....if you cannot locate the Time Capsule in another room......would be to configure the Time Capsule to use the same wireless network name and password as the Beetel network and turn off the wireless on Bettel modem/router.
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The power went out and when it returned the network name and password was lost. I can see the network in my connections and connect to it. How do I get it back to the orginal name and password. I have an HP laptop

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My ipad is not allowing me to join thenetwork. i can see the network but when i try to click it, it will not allow me to join. pls help

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The next iOS update won't change this.
Are you able to transfer anything else from your iTunes library and computer via the iTunes sync process such as a movie, TV show, podcast, audio or print book, apps, and photos from your computer?
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I am connected to my wireless network but cannot access the internet. Any ideas?

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Macbook Pro can't see wireless network or connect to it, but iPhone can!?!?

ok here"s the deal:
I got my macbook pro in the states through school and it has been working fine ever since. I now just moved back home to Germany and for some odd reason the wireless network at home at my mom's won't appear in my "join network" list.
I have tried diagnostics and advanced stuff, I have even typed in the network name and password into my preferred networks list manually... still nothing. When I connect the computer through an ethernet cable it works just fine. also searched and updated all my updates in case that was maybe the issue...
here's the clue. my sister and her friend both also have macbooks (not pro's though) and both also run leopard and both of their laptops can see and connect to our wireless just fine. ALSO I have an iPhone, I purchased in the states and it can see and connect without any issues as well..
I have called the German Apple support people, but they are absolutely useless and there are exactly 2 (!!!) genius bars here in Germany. one 4h and one 6h from where I live... sighs
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+Wireless Card Locale: USA+
+Wireless Card Firmware Version: Broadcom BCM43xx 1.0 (5.10.91.21)+
is it because it says "USA" and I am now in Germany? but how stupid would that be? other people that bring their American macs over don't have issues either... right???
so yeah... HELP??? ANYBODY??? PLEASE???

Hello,
I had the same problem when I was traveling with my 2009 Macbook Pro. I am on a French ship and my MacBook was bought in the US. We have a wireless gaming network to play Call of Duty on that is set up on a LinkSys router. I was so frustrated because everyone else here could connect and play without a problem. My iPhone would even connect to the network but my MacBook Airport card wouldn't even recognize the network.
It turns out that some countries use different Wifi channels. The Airport card in the US MacBook Pro is setup to only recognize channels 1-11. The European LinkSys router was broadcasting on channel 13 which is why my MacBook couldn't even see it. I changed the wireless channel on the router to 10 and now everything works great. I hope this works for you.
Cheers
P.S. - The US MBP can only recognize channels 1-11 on a standard 2.4GHz network. To see what channels your Airport Card will recognize, open System Profiler (located in the Utilities folder) and find the "Network" heading in the column on the left. Click "Airport" and it should display all of the supported channels in the info box to the right.
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