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• Cannot acquire IP address, or to renew or repair... How to fix this?

  I'm trying to help my friend to get his work computer. For some reason, it cannot acquire an address of network on a wired or Wi - Fi. The strangest thing about all this is that I am able to connect to my wireless network but it says that I have little or no connectivity. Just for the heck of it, I was able to connect to my router (IP: 192.168.0.1) and has been invited for a connection.

  My IP address when connected to wifi is 0.0.0.0 and my subnet mask is 0.0.0.0... everything else has no value.

  One strange thing I noticed right away, is that when I run 'ipconfig' the 'the connection-specific DNS suffix"has been set to"aDomainName.net"which has the same area as his previous ISP name. I removed that there is NO suffix more. That has not changed a thing. So here's what I've tried:

  • The TCP/IP value to set a static IP address and even separate servers DNS (OpenDNS).
  • Repair the connection.
  • Remove winsock and winsock2 registry, and then restart. Hoping that windows would create new and solve the problem.
  • Any registry winsock and winsock2 starting from the backups that I did.
  • Tried flushing DNS with: "ipconfig/flushdns" and running "ipconfig / renew" I got the following error message:

  "No operation can be performed on the connection to the LAN, so it has its media disconnected

  An error occurred while renewing interface wireless network connection: the RPC server is unavailable. »

  • Before and after removing the winsock from registry, I also tried running: "netsh int ip reset resetlog.txt" and received the following error:

  "The procedure entry point MigraeWinsockConfiguration cannot be locatred in MSWSOCK.dll dynamic link library."

  Can someone help me?

  A few comments (which can not solve your problem, but it's late)

  1. the "Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-Interface" part of IPv6 (the new version of the TCP/IP Protocol).  It is almost never necessary in personal computers, especially the XP computers.  (BTW, what version of XP is installed, including service pack?)

  • Open network connections (start > run > ncpa.cpl > OK)
  • Right-click on the icon for your network adapter (you should do this on the connection to the LAN (wired) and the wireless adapter) and select Properties.
  • On the general tab, look in the list of "this connection uses the following items.
  • Most Windows XP-based computers must have a maximum of 4 following
    • Client for Microsoft networks
    • QoS Packet Scheduler
    • File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft networks
    • Internet (TCP/IP) Protocol
  • If you see an item for IPv6, select it and click the uninstall
  • OK your way out

  2. I'm a little skeptical about this KB article.  The registry key to designate "CurrentControlSet" instead of "ControlSet001", I would have expected

  Any, however.  Use the Services applet to confirm the appropriate dependency:

  • Click Start > run > services.msc > OK
  • DHCP client scroll down and double-click
  • Click the Dependencies tab and wait that it is filled.  It should show
    • SFM network support environment
    • NetBT
    • TCP/IP protocol driver

      If you expand (by clicking on the +), TCP/IP protocol driver will be also under NetBT and IPSEC driver will be under (two places) TCP/IP protocol driver

  Assuming that everything is there (and it probably is), the next thing to check is if all these "Addictions" are running.

  • Open a command prompt window (start > run > cmd > OK)
  • Type of entry following, pressing after each line

    SC query afd
    SC query netbt
    SC query tcpip
    SC query ipsec

  You should get the following result which shows the State of all 4 as 'operational '.

  C:\>SC request afd

  Service_Name: afd
  TYPE: 1 KERNEL_DRIVER
  STATE: 4 RUNNING
  (STOPPABLE, NOT_PAUSABLE, IGNORES_SHUTDOWN)
  WIN32_EXIT_CODE: 0 (0X0)
  SERVICE_EXIT_CODE: 0 (0X0)
  CHECKPOINT: 0X0
  WAIT_HINT: 0X0

  C:\>SC query netbt

  Service_Name: netbt
  TYPE: 1 KERNEL_DRIVER
  STATE: 4 RUNNING
  (STOPPABLE, NOT_PAUSABLE, IGNORES_SHUTDOWN)
  WIN32_EXIT_CODE: 0 (0X0)
  SERVICE_EXIT_CODE: 0 (0X0)
  CHECKPOINT: 0X0
  WAIT_HINT: 0X0

  C:\>SC query tcpip

  Service_Name: tcpip
  TYPE: 1 KERNEL_DRIVER
  STATE: 4 RUNNING
  (STOPPABLE, NOT_PAUSABLE, IGNORES_SHUTDOWN)
  WIN32_EXIT_CODE: 0 (0X0)
  SERVICE_EXIT_CODE: 0 (0X0)
  CHECKPOINT: 0X0
  WAIT_HINT: 0X0

  C:\>SC request ipsec

  Service_Name: ipsec
  TYPE: 1 KERNEL_DRIVER
  STATE: 4 RUNNING
  (STOPPABLE, NOT_PAUSABLE, IGNORES_SHUTDOWN)
  WIN32_EXIT_CODE: 0 (0X0)
  SERVICE_EXIT_CODE: 0 (0X0)
  CHECKPOINT: 0X0
  WAIT_HINT: 0X0

• cannot acquire network address. The error display: 12007 on Windows XP

  Cannot acquire network address, showing the error 12007.

  Running system is Windows XP. HELP PLEASE.

  Hello

  -For how long have you had the problem?
  -Did you change on your computer before the show?

  Follow these steps and check if they help.

  Step 1:

  a. Click Start, click Run and type 'cmd '.
  b. go to the command prompt and type: "ipconfig/flushdns". And then click OK.
  c. then type ' ipconfig / renew ' and press OK.
  d. then type "netsh int ip reset resetlog.txt" and click OK.
  e. restart your system and check.

  Step 2:

  Reset the TCP/IP settings and check if that helps.

  How to reset the Protocol Internet (TCP/IP)

• Cannot acquire IP address error "xferrecv_RecvMain(): error 661 socket(), 10044.

  Original title: Please help with the error "xferrecv_RecvMain(): error 661 socket(), 10044.
  I get this error and I am unable to acquire an IP... using Windows XP.  Help, please!   Thank you!  xferrecv_RecvMain(): error socket() 661, 10044

  Hello

  Try the methods provided below and check if the problem persists.

  Method 1:

  Try the steps in the link below to force a network adapter to acquire an IP address

  http://www.Microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/proddocs/en-us/hnw_dc_conn_repair.mspx?mfr=true

  Method 2:

  If the step above do not contribute to try to renew the IP address.

  To renew your IP address:

  un) Open windows command prompt Start\ Run\cmd\ok

  b) to release your Ip address ipconfig/release

  c) to renew your IP address ipconfig/renew

  d)      Exit

• Windows XP cannot connect to DSL Wireless Modem - locked mode "Acquiring Network Address", never connects. Broadcom wireless card

  I have a HP ZV5000 laptop, who has recently suffered a hard drive crash. I replaced the drive reinstalled the operating system and it is running Windows XP Home Professional with Service Pack 3 installed.

  When you attempt to connect to a wireless network, it finds all those that are generally available, but won't connect.

  The properties indicates that the laptop uses "Broadcom 802. "11b / g WLAN. (Broadcom website isn't much help. The site seems to be mostly press releases).

  I am told that it worked (I can't confirm this, as the player crashed when I got it).

  Any suggestions? If there is any other information necessary to solve this, please let me know and I'll be more than happy to provide.

  Thanks in advance!

  How do you reinstall Windows?

  If you use a Microsoft Windows XP installation CD, you must install all of the drivers as well.  If you have reinstalled using any method HP supplies to 'restore factory State' you will have already installed the drivers.

  If you can get to the Internet by connecting to the laptop using an Ethernet cable, you can go HERE and click the button "Scan Now" to make sure that you have all the correct drivers.

  However, because you can see the available wireless networks, it seems that you have at least a certain driver installed for your wireless network card.

  The usual reason that a wireless adapter cannot acquire a network address is the router's security settings are not allowing the connection.

  The best way to deal with misconfigured security settings is to remove the 'profile' currently registered and try to connect again.

  Open network connections (start > run > ncpa.cpl > OK)
  Right-click on the icon for your wireless adapter and select Properties
  Click the Wireless Networks (see screenshot)
  If the "Use Windows to configure my wireless network" box is NOT checked, you use a third-party utility to configure the adapter and need to read its User Guide to determine how to remove the 'profile' to connect to your router.
  Assuming that the box is checked, find SSID (network name) router in the list of "Preferred networks" and click 'delete '.
  OK your way out
  Find your network in the list of available networks, and then click 'connect '. Make sure you enter the password correctly.

  If this does not work, the next step would be to connect to the router by an Ethernet cable, temporarily remove all security settings that are configured on the router, remove the "My network places" configuration as above and try to connect again.

  If you need help to get to and the configuration of the router, please provide the make, model and hardware version, as appropriate (check the label).

• Cannot establish network connection. Messages on the icon alternate between "Acquiring network address" and "unplugged network cable.

  Original title: cannot establish a network connection

  Very well, a computer can connect to the internet. Another computer using the same modem cable and fixed connection of the router (for example using the port adapter, not wireless) Wireless does not connect. I suspect that there are has some settings somewhere that are not correct. Can you tell me how to understand where is the problem?

  Messages on the icon alternate between "Acquiring network address" and "unplugged network cable. When I run troubleshooting this is what I get:

  Diagnosis of IP Configuration
  Invalid IP address
  Info	Zero (0.0.0.0) detected IP address
  action	Auto repair: renew the IP address
  action	Release the current IP address...
  action	Successfully published the current IP address
  action	Renew the IP address...
  error	Error to renew the IP address: the semaphore timeout period has expired.
  Info	AutoNet address detected: 169.254.225.103
  action	Auto repair: reset the network connection
  action	Disabling the network card
  action	Activation of the card network
  Info	Successfully activated network adapter
  Info	Zero (0.0.0.0) detected IP address
  action	Repair Manual: Reboot modem
  Info	AutoNet address detected: 169.254.225.103
  action	Auto repair: renew the IP address
  action	Release the current IP address...
  action	Successfully published the current IP address
  action	Renew the IP address...
  error	Error to renew the IP address: the semaphore timeout period has expired.
  Info	AutoNet address detected: 169.254.225.103
  Info	Redirect the user to support call

  WinSock status
  Info	All base service provider entries are present in the Winsock Catalog.
  Info	Winsock Service providers strings are valid.
  Info	Entry provider MSAFD Tcpip [TCP/IP] passed the loopback communication test.
  Info	Entry provider MSAFD Tcpip [UDP/IP] passed the loopback communication test.
  Info	Entry provider RSVP UDP Service Provider managed the loopback communication test.
  Info	Entry provider RSVP TCP Service Provider passed the loopback communication test.
  Info	Connectivity is valid for all Winsock service providers.

  Diagnosis of network adapter
  Network location detection
  Info		Using the Internet connection at home
  Identification of network adapter
  Info	Network connection: name = Local 2, Device network connection = Intel(r) 82562V-2 10/100 Network Connection, MediaType = LAN, type = LAN
  Info

  Ethernet connection selected

  State of the network adapter

  Info

  The network connection status: connected

  HTTP, HTTPS, FTP Diagnostic

  HTTP, HTTPS, FTP connectivity

  warn

  FTP (passive): error 12007 connecting to FTP.Microsoft.com: the server name or address cannot be resolved

  warn

  HTTP: Error 12007 connecting to www.microsoft.com: the server name or address cannot be resolved

  warn

  HTTPS: Error 12007 connecting to www.microsoft.com: the server name or address cannot be resolved

  warn

  HTTPS: Error 12007 connecting to www.passport.net: the server name or address cannot be resolved

  warn

  FTP (active): error 12007 connecting to FTP.Microsoft.com: the server name or address cannot be resolved

  warn

  HTTP: Error 12007 connecting to www.hotmail.com: the server name or address cannot be resolved

  error

  Could not make an HTTP connection.

  error

  Could not make an HTTPS connection.

  error

  Could not make an FTP connection.

  I found the problem (s), even if I am always left with a few questions.

  During this process, I have disabled the firewall, but that did not help. However, I noticed 'tweaks' accessed via the tab 'Advanced' in 'Microsoft Firewall' which looked like, they must be checked in order to access the internet. I checked these and reintroduced the firewall. After I got things working, I unchecked them and things still worked so I obviously don't understand what these parameters.

  The solution:

  (1) I have to go straight from the modem cable to the computer. I can't have a cable modem, router wireless, computer, even if using hard wire, and even if this same configuration works with another computer. Also, I can't use a cable length to go from modem to the computer. So, it seems to have had a problem of cable length. Power problem? Only connected to this computer devices are the mouse, the keyboard and the Ethernet. Would not this be fixed with an upgrade of the power supply? Or is it due to the quality of the Ethernet hardware on the motherboard? It's a Dell Vostro 200.

  (2) in back and forth between configurations while following the problem, you must think to unplug the modem to reset between each configuration. You may have stumbled upon the solution, otherwise he's not shot. Also, I unplugged the cable from the modem when you reset data cable - do not know if it was necessary. I wanted to limit the degrees of freedom that I had a lot, as it was.

• some computers cannot acquire images using the PCI-1410

  I have a big problem in the acquisition of the images using the PCI-1410.

  It was a standard camera (SONY XC-ES). The test of the device is OK with my computer.

  I can not get a correct image via MAX. Also, I try to use the file of the camera for that camera.

  But it did not work properly.

  I consulted it toward the Korea of NEITHER and they discover THAT PCI-1410 worked properly with different computers.

  So, I try to change PC. Most of my computers cannot acquire the image even if the unit is OK of MAX.

  However, only a few computer works properly. (Work computers are from SAMSUNG. The other

  computers that did not work propely, were assembled in the lab.) (I have tested almost 6 computers for this purpose.)

  The problem is that there are at least 3-4 PCI ports for our applications. The work computer (SAMSUN) only has 2 ports PCI.

  What should I do to select the right computers? I can't buy dozens of computers to test the PCI-1410.

  Why is this kind of problem occurs?

  Thanks in advance for your advice. (Email: [email protected])

  Hello

  We also had a lot of problems in the past with different PCs and the problem came from the motherboard. Since that time, we only use motherboards with intel because we know that labview works very well with them.

  It was 2 or 3 years ago, and I thought that the problem has been resolved since then... you know the type of motherboards you use?

• Acquiring network address number

  One of my users has a HP Pavilion notebook dv6000, XP Media Center Edition, SP3, MS updates to date.   I cleaned the system of viruses, malware, spyware, adware are about 2 weeks and everything worked great - fast and efficient.

  the problem is:
  Users used the home laptop to connect to internet through their company of cable using DHCP, and the laptop had been works correctly after I had cleaned up two weeks ago. the user he brought him back to the office and said that it does not connect to the internet.  I plugged the laptop in the network of companies and of course, it does not connect to the network.  After running all software malware/virus/spyware/adware to see if something prevented the connection, and they came up with zippo.
  because the laptop is set up for DHCP I thought I'll try static IP and it worked.  I was able to connect to the internet, surfing etc.  I went back to DHCP and still get to acquire network address and does not connect to the internet.

  Any ideas as to why it does not connect via DHCP.  All my computers at the office work properly on DHCP.  It's just the laptop which is seen the question... in our office and his home.

  some added info:
  I was told that his son installed Skype on the laptop after that I had cleaned the computer a couple of weeks.  It is the only software that has been installed on the laptop on but the laptop was working fine, after that he installed Skype.  Just for ha - ha's, I uninstalled Skype and usefulness of the tool bar to see if the connection to the internet would work with DHCP, but it has no effect.

  There is a wireless adapter to the laptop I have turn off and tried to get on the internet using DHCP, no luck.

  First of all, make sure that your DHCP Service is running:

  Start-> Run-> "services.msc".

  Then, look for the line "DHCP Client" and ensure that its status is "started" and Startup Type is "automatic".  Double-click it to change.

  Second, make sure that there is no firewall blocking port 67 or 68 for DHCP.

  Thirdly, try to reset your IP stack:

  "How to reset the Protocol Internet (TCP/IP)"
   http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/299357 >

  Finally, try one of the following repair programs:
  LSPFix:
    http://www.cexx.org/LSPFix.htm >
  WinsockxpFix:
    http://www.SnapFiles.com/get/winsockxpfix.html >

  Hope this helps,
  JW

• My computer is constantly acquiring network address for wired connections and wireless.

  my computer is constantly acquiring network address

  my computer is constantly acquiring network address wired and wireless. Note my Dell inspiron B130, Windows xp 32-bit windows 8. also under the management of the network, the details are 0.0.0.0 IP address 0.0.0.0 assigned by dhcp and active ipv6 subnet mask. Thank you

  Hello

  1. what exactly is the problem?
  2. are you able to go online?
  3. have you made changes on the computer before this problem?

  The following articles can be useful if you are having a problem with internet connectivity.
  How to troubleshoot possible causes of Internet connection problems in Windows XP
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/314095
  Windows wireless and wired network connection problems
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/wired-and-wireless-network-connection-problems-in-Windows

• Receives the "Acquiring Network Address" message when I try to connect to my network, but never connects to the internet.

  Acer Aspire 4736 XP acquiring Internet connection problem

  I have a laptop Acer Aspire 4736 and he was not able to connect to the internet, we have at home for almost 2 days now. I have Windows XP 32-bit. It displays 'Acquiring Network Address' but never connected to the internet. He never had this kind of problem before. I asked the ISP, technical support, and my other computer could connect to the internet. Only my Acer Aspire 4736 unable to connect to the internet. I wanted to have my acer continue good so I can give it to my mother.

  Acer Aspire 4736 XP acquiring Internet connection problem

  I have a laptop Acer Aspire 4736 and he was not able to connect to the internet, we have at home for almost 2 days now. I have Windows XP 32-bit. It displays 'Acquiring Network Address' but never connected to the internet. He never had this kind of problem before. I asked the ISP, technical support, and my other computer could connect to the internet. Only my Acer Aspire 4736 unable to connect to the internet. I wanted to have my acer continue good so I can give it to my mother.

  There seems to be a problem with cell phones and wireless encryption type I gives some links to solve this problem, because it's my job to do in my company so please follow the links

  1. http://www.technology-HOWTO.com/2011/08/how-to-fix-Windows-can-not-configure.html
  2. http://www.technology-HOWTO.com/2011/08/Windows-is-unable-to-connect-to-network.html
  3. to update the wireless drivers, click here to find out how
  4. go to services.msc and stop and restart the wireless zero configuration/wlan auto configuration
  5. If nothing works then change the encryption type, click here to find out how

• I can't access to our private internet connection... I get the error messages like acquiring network address AND identity validation

  problem network address acquisition
  I can't access to our private internet connection... I get error messages like acquiring network address AND validation of identity no matter how long I wait nothing happens... Please help me.

  create a new internet connection or reset TCP/IP socket

• A computer refuses to acquire an address IP of WRT54GL

  Hi, I just bought my WRT54GL today. I have 3 computers connected to the router:

  Vista computer

  Computer XP

  Mac OSX computer

  The router connects to a modem Arris cable provided by Road Runner.

  Any Vista and XP is connected by wire and the Mac OSX to connect wireless. The Vista and Mac OS x have no problem to get an IP address and connect to the Internet. However the XP box is still blocked on "acquiring network address". I tried a couple things:

  (1) I tried to use another ethernet cable

  (2) I disconnected the Vista and Mac computers and has the XP computer to be the only computer connected to the router

  (3) I have tried to unplug/plug the router for at least 1 minute

  (4) I hit the reset button

  (5) I tried disabling and enabling DHCP

  However, he has no problem getting an IP address and connect to Internet when connected directly to the modem Arris cable. She has been driving me crazy all day. No idea why he refuses to acquire an IP of the router with a modem cable?

  Thanks for reading this through and suggestions that you have to offer.

  For ypur computer XP:

  1. disable the Local Area Connection(Click on the Start button >>> Settings >>> Control Panel >>>Network Connections-Right click on the icon for Local area connection and click Disable), reastart computer, activate the local area Connection(Click on the Start button >>> Settings >>> Control Panel >>>Network Connections-Right click on the icon for Local area connection and click Disable)...

  2. try another Ethernet cable.

  3. try an other Ethernet Port.

  4. download and update drivers for your Ethernet card.

  5. PERFORMANCE of netsh command (click on start > all programs > Accessories > command, prompt in the command window, type netsh winsock reset prompt and press on enter) restart the computer and test the internet...

  Provide a static ip address to connect to the local network - click on the Start button > settings > Panel > Network Connections - right click on the icon for the local area network connection and go to properties - in the "Général" tab select "TCP/IP Internet Protocol" and click on the properties button - select "use IP address following" - provide the IP - 192.168.1.5 subnet mask - 255.255.255.0, default gateway - 192.168.1.1 - favorite DNS 192.168.1.1 Alternate DNS - 4.2.2.2 > click the Ok button to save and click 'Close' on the main properties window. Check the Internet...

• NetBook displays 'Acquiring Network Address' constantly

  Hi, I have a PC HP Mini 110-1004TU a Broadcom 802. 11b / g card WLAN.
  Whenever I connect the unit displays 'Acquiring Network Address' even after the IP, it is asquired and I have full connectivity. It doesn't matter what WiFi access point it is.
  It is under WinXP SP3 fully corrected.
  I've updated the drivers Broadcom (sp45515.exe worm 4.0.100.1189 file) on the HP site week without result.
  I get connectivity, is not a crucial issue, it's just a little embarrassing. Any suggestion is welcome.

  Check the settings of the connection. f it is in automatic mode, change it to manual. That should get rid of this message.

  Let me know what happens.

• Connection Wi - Fi, cannot acquire an ip address

  I have a pavilion zv 6000, was able to connect to the internet using the Wi - Fi connection and now I can't.  I have tried everything to connect.  I always get the error message is: acquisition of the ip address, the ip address not valid (it returns with zeros.  I tried the system restore, I will only restore to September so apparently not long enough, I tried the updates, try Winsock reset, etc., does not, I need serious help.  Please if you have any info that would settle the matter, I'd be very happy.

  Skrobby

  Looks like it might be a router issue.  Check to make sure that DHCP is enabled and that you have not disabled the part your router wireless.  You can connect the laptop using a wired connection?  If so, then the connection software is there that's why I want to start my troubleshooting with the wireless router.

• I'm trying to connect to the internet and I am unable to do so. My screen says Internet Explore cannot display this Web page. I missed something in the settings? He sees my wireless and says acquiring network address... but not to go further.

  I tried to diagnose, disconnect and reconnect

  You have left out information such as how you connect to the Internet (cable/DSL? ISP?), the brand of your router, and whether other computers can connect to your router wirelessly with success. Also, we don't know whether there is an initial Setup or if you had this before work and now it just doesn't.

  I'm going to assume that this is the first installation then give you instructions on setting up a safe wireless router. Maybe that will make things work for you. If you need more information, be sure to include all missing information in your next post.

  Setting up a router is simple enough. Normally, you run the CD that came with the router and follow the instructions. But you can set up the router without the CD. Note that if you have Internet cable for the connection you have just set up the router to DHCP (or there may even be a choice of cable to choose). If you have DSL Internet, you select TRP usually and enter the username and password you selected when you initially set the DSL connection. So:

  1. turn off the power to your modem.
  2. attach a class (usually supplied with the router) ethernet cable cat5e Internet/WAN port of the router to the ethernet port on the modem.
  3. connect the ethernet cable cat5e from the network card in your computer to one of the ports on the router. If you do not have an ethernet cable (because you were using USB), you will need to go to the store and buy a.
  4. turn on the modem. After that all the lights are on, turn on the router.

  To configure the router:

  Have a computer connected to the router with an ethernet cable. Examples given are for a Linksys router. See the manual of your router or the router mftr's Web site. for the parameters by default if you don't have a Linksys. Open a browser such as Internet Explorer or Firefox and in the address bar type:

  http://192.168.1.1 [Enter] (it is default IP address of the router, which varies from router to router then check your manual)

  This will bring you to the login screen of the router. The default username is blank and the Linksys default password is "admin" without the quotes. Enter this information. You are now in the configuration of the router utility. Your configuration utility may be slightly different from mine. The first thing to do is to change the default password because * all * known default passwords for different routers.

  Click the Administration link at the top of the page. Enter your new password. MAKE A NOTE SOMEWHERE THAT YOU WILL NOT LOSE. Re-enter the password to confirm it, and then click Save settings at the bottom of the page. The router will reboot and show you the box of connection again. Do not fill in the user name and put it in your new password to enter the configuration utility.

  Now, click on the link wireless at the top of the page. Change the network name (SSID) wireless by default to something, you'll recognize. I suggest that my clients not use their surname as the SSID. For example, you might want to name your network wireless network "CastleAnthrax" or similar. ;-)

  Click on save settings and when you get the prompt that your changes were successful, click the wireless security link which is just beside the Basic Wireless Settings link (where you changed your SSID). Most computers purchased during the last 4 years have the wireless hardware that will support WPA2-Personal (also known as WPA2-PSK). This is the desired encryption level. If your wireless hardware is older, use WPA. Don't use WEP, because who is easily broken within minutes. So go ahead and set the Security Mode WPA2-Personal. Do this and enter a password. For example, you could use the password ' here be dragons, beware you scurvy dogs! The password is what you enter on all computers that are allowed to connect to the wireless network. MAKE A NOTE SOMEWHERE THAT YOU WILL NOT LOSE.

  At this point, your router is set up and if the computer that you use to configure the router will normally connect wireless, disconnect the ethernet cable and wireless of the computer should see your new network. Enter the password that you have created (exactly as you wrote it with all capital letters and punctuation) to join the network and start surfing. MS - MVP - Elephant Boy computers - don't panic!