Mac mini unable to connect to internet

I just bought a Mac mini Core Duo and tried to connect to internet through my existing router (D-Link DI-714P+). My router is working find with my 2 existing PC desktop (wired) and a PC notebook (wireless). My Mac mini seems to be able to detect and connect to my network but not internet. When I tried to access the internet, the message "You are not connected to the internet" appears. I also tried to disable the security of my network by disabling the WEP and WPA but it still won't work.
Any help?

Kim,
Welcome to the discussions!
DId you log into your router and make sure it has extra DHCP addresses to hand out? Some have limits to only let 3 or 5 or 10 computers attach at one point.
Also - best to connect it with a wire first. Make sure it works fine with DHCP and then enable the wireless. There is no problem having both active all the time - you can troubleshoot and test both - and once the wireless works, disconnect the wired connection...
Lastly - open Safari the next time you can't get an address using wireless only. Click on the "network diagnostics" button - it is a really good tool to review your network settings and prompt you to restart the other devices at the correct times to see if the problem is elsewhere.
Post back what you try - there's a good chance we can help you out.

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