Strong wireless signal but Limited Connectivity

sgrover · 09-04-2009, 08:02 PM

So I have a HP compaq nc6000 and up until last week when I accidentally unplugged my router, I have been able to get on-line via wireless internet just fine. But since unplugging the router, I cannot get on-line anywhere, not even at the public library or coffee house where I used to go. My computer shows excellent signal is being detected but when I try to log on it says "Limited or No Connectivity". Did I accidentally de-activate something on my computer? What do I need to do?

**TriggerFinger** · 09-05-2009, 02:35 AM

Hmmm... that's strange because the router is not even part of the laptop. In the other places that you used to go, are they using an unsecured wireless connection? I ask because I usually get this Limited Connectivity message when my key or password to connect to the wireless router is wrong.

**Raylo** · 09-06-2009, 06:45 PM

It actually sounds like a firewall issue or conflict. I had something similar once upon a time but I don't recall what firewall it was or how I fixed it. It was a long time ago. But take a look at your firewall settings to make sure it will trust your networks and allow connections to other wireless nets when you give permission.

TheRandomTech · 09-06-2009, 07:08 PM

It actually sounds like an internet cord problem...I've had this happen a couple times to me, myself, Try pushing the restart button on your router...leave it off for like 20 minutes...reconnect it. If the problem continues, contact your internet company..It may be an internal problem inside the router. Normally a security code or password can fix. It's not likely that it is the firewall. If it was...then the port number would've changed...and I doubt that happened. Whatever you do, don't take a sludge hammer to the router like I did my few first routers... o.0'

rnaderpo · 09-06-2009, 07:24 PM

Go ahead and take off all HP tools and programs like the wireless manager and HP support applications and all the other crap they put on the computer when they first sell it to you. Make sure that after you take off these programs to check and see if your wireless adapter is still in your device manager list. Reboot your computer and let your Windows XP/Vista find the wireless connections. Also make sure your WEP key is correct.

TheRandomTech · 09-06-2009, 07:33 PM

If you do not know what your Wep key is, call your service provider and they will give you the number (normally)

09-04-2009, 08:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
sgrover Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1 OS: win98	Strong wireless signal but Limited Connectivity So I have a HP compaq nc6000 and up until last week when I accidentally unplugged my router, I have been able to get on-line via wireless internet just fine. But since unplugging the router, I cannot get on-line anywhere, not even at the public library or coffee house where I used to go. My computer shows excellent signal is being detected but when I try to log on it says "Limited or No Connectivity". Did I accidentally de-activate something on my computer? What do I need to do?

09-05-2009, 02:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
TriggerFinger Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 11,851 OS: Vista SP1, XP SP3, PCLinuxOS2007	Re: Strong wireless signal but Limited Connectivity Hmmm... that's strange because the router is not even part of the laptop. In the other places that you used to go, are they using an unsecured wireless connection? I ask because I usually get this Limited Connectivity message when my key or password to connect to the wireless router is wrong. __________________ DBAN - Memtest86+ - BartPE - Linux LiveCD - ImgBurn - HDD Diags - Disk Copy HOW TO BURN AN ISO FILE

09-06-2009, 06:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
Raylo TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 525 OS: XP Desktop, Vista HP Notebook, XP Notebook	Re: Strong wireless signal but Limited Connectivity It actually sounds like a firewall issue or conflict. I had something similar once upon a time but I don't recall what firewall it was or how I fixed it. It was a long time ago. But take a look at your firewall settings to make sure it will trust your networks and allow connections to other wireless nets when you give permission.

09-06-2009, 07:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
TheRandomTech Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 73 OS: Vista Service Pack 1, HP Notebook	Re: Strong wireless signal but Limited Connectivity It actually sounds like an internet cord problem...I've had this happen a couple times to me, myself, Try pushing the restart button on your router...leave it off for like 20 minutes...reconnect it. If the problem continues, contact your internet company..It may be an internal problem inside the router. Normally a security code or password can fix. It's not likely that it is the firewall. If it was...then the port number would've changed...and I doubt that happened. Whatever you do, don't take a sludge hammer to the router like I did my few first routers... o.0' Last edited by TheRandomTech; 09-06-2009 at 07:10 PM.

09-06-2009, 07:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
rnaderpo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3 OS: XP Home	Re: Strong wireless signal but Limited Connectivity Go ahead and take off all HP tools and programs like the wireless manager and HP support applications and all the other crap they put on the computer when they first sell it to you. Make sure that after you take off these programs to check and see if your wireless adapter is still in your device manager list. Reboot your computer and let your Windows XP/Vista find the wireless connections. Also make sure your WEP key is correct. Last edited by rnaderpo; 09-06-2009 at 07:24 PM. Reason: Typo

09-06-2009, 07:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
TheRandomTech Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 73 OS: Vista Service Pack 1, HP Notebook	Re: Strong wireless signal but Limited Connectivity If you do not know what your Wep key is, call your service provider and they will give you the number (normally) Last edited by TheRandomTech; 09-06-2009 at 07:33 PM. Reason: Typo.