Connection to Router say Local Only

[sjhennen]

Just got a new wireless router, Belkin F5D9230-4, I can connect to it just fine using a connection via cable, but i cannot seem to connect to it wirelessly.
We have 2 computers, one connects to it wirelessly with no problems what-so-ever.
Mine says Local Only. I have all access to the router but it will not connect to the internet.
We both have windows vista and my computer has had no problem connecting to other routers in the past, but this one will not work.

I've tried restarting the computer, wireless card, router. modem. and disabling the firewall, with no luck. What could it be??

[johnwill]

Changes that may help to increase the compatibility of Vista with older networking devices:



Disable the IP Helper service:

1. Go to Start and type in "services.msc" (without the quotes) and press Enter
2. Scroll down to the IP Helper service, right click on it and select Properties
3. In the dropdown box that says "Automatic" or "Manual", set it to Disabled and then click on "Apply"
4. Then click on "Stop" to stop the service from running in the current session
5. Click OK to exit the dialog



Disable IPv6:

1. Go to Start and type in "ncpa.cpl" (without the quotes) and press Enter
2. Right click on each network connection and select "Properties"
3. Remove the checkmark from the box next to "Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)
4. Click OK to exit the dialog

NOTE: You should do this for each network connection.



Disable the DHCP Broadcast Flag:

Link: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/928233

1. Go to Start and type in "regedit" (without the quotes) and press Enter.
2. Locate and then click the following registry subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\Interfaces\{GUID}
In this registry path, click the (GUID) subkey that corresponds to the network adapter that is connected to the network.
3. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click DWORD (32-bit) Value.
4. In the New Value #1 box, type DhcpConnDisableBcastFlagToggle, and then press ENTER.
5. Right-click DhcpConnDisableBcastFlagToggle, and then click Modify.
6. In the Value data box, type 1, and then click OK.
7. Close Registry Editor.

NOTE: You should do this for each and every GUID subkey.



The only program I'm aware of that currently relies on IPv6 is the new Windows Meeting Space. The first 2 changes will cause that program not to work - but will leave all of your normal (IPv4) connections unaffected. If it causes problems that you can't overcome, simply revert back to the original settings.

[sjhennen]

I did the first two things and it works GREAT. Thank you so much

[sjhennen]

Well, Ok, another problem, It worked fine until my computer restarted, now it is doing the same thing all over again, i've went through and completed all of the above steps, and it sill does not connect via wireless

[johnwill]

Try the new broadcast flag reset, I had a mistake or two in the previous one.

Disable the DHCP Broadcast Flag:

Link: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/928233

1. Go to Start and type in regedit and press Enter.
2. Locate and then click the following registry subkey:
3. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\Interfaces\{GUID}
4. In this registry path, click the (GUID) subkey to be updated.
5. If the key DhcpConnForceBroadcastFlag does not exist, use the Edit menu, point to New, and then click DWORD (32-bit) Value. In the New Value #1 box, type DhcpConnForceBroadcastFlag, and then press ENTER. If the key exists, skip this step.
6. Right-click DhcpConnDisableBcastFlagToggle, and then click Modify.
7. In the Value data box, type 0, and then click OK.
8. Close Registry Editor.

NOTE: You should do this for each and every GUID subkey.

[sjhennen]

There was no GUID key in there, i still added that other thing, but still no luck

[johnwill]

The {GUID} is a mnemonic and indicates all of those long and funny looking keys, those are the ones to change. :)

[Bobjonesvista]

Thanks, I found this thread through google and by following your steps I finally have wireless connectivity.

[johnwill]

Glad it helped someone.

[Corinthos]

I just had to sign up because I found this on google. My father in law owns a business and paid a guy 70 an hour to come out and find out why his connections were doing this constantly and he kept having to reboot the modems and router every few hours. The guy just told him he needed new routers and possible new modems and nothing could be done because his were incompatible with vista. He called me to find out if I knew any deals on routers and I googled the problem and this was the third one I clicked on. I found this about 3-4 days ago and went out there and tried this fix on about 30 PCs in three locations. He hasn't had any issues since.
I see its an old thread but thanks much.

[johnwill]

The reason we leave old threads is for just this purpose, someone doing a search can find previous solutions.