Having issues with WRT350n - "No internet Access"

Question

I am having issues with the WRT350n where I am getting an "No internet access" message. When I look at the wireless network connection I can see the wireless router and it says "connected" but when I scroll my mouse over the icon, it reads "No internet access". I try to access a webpage and it will not work. I originally had it connected and working properly in my home. However, I removed it and tried connecting in my office and started experiencing this problem. I did not run the setup using the CD provided. I just unplugged it from my home network and reconnected it to my office network, of course with a few passphrase changes and wireless MAC filters only allowing certain PC's to be able to access the internet. I double checked all MAC addresses of each device that I entered into the table and they are correct. All devices see the wireless network but cannot access the internet. Any suggestions? Should I re-run the installation using the CD?

Answer 1

A router once it is powered on it will always broadcast a wifi signal and will allow you to connect to the network with or without the internet connection. Once of the best way to know if the router is working ok, wire a computer directly to the router with a cable and check if you are able to go online that way. if it is working then better check that wireless mac filter, disable it first, then see if the internet will go thru. If wired to the router it is not working, then better run that setup cd again.