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• 871W wired connect/ping with wireless devices

  Hello

  I have a 871W giving me fits.  I've been troubleshooting this for some days now and may not know what I am doing wrong.  My wired clients cannot communicate with wireless devices.  My wireless devices are unable to communicate with each other.  However, my wireless devices CAN connect to a wired device!  I know because I have a local webmail server on the side wired can be achieved wireless.  All devices, wired and wireless, are on VLAN 1, which is be the only vlan configured.

  My configuration file properly disinfected is attached.

  When I try to ping from a wired device to a wireless device, I get the following error:

  ~ $ ping 172.27.44.27
  PING 172.27.44.27 (172.27.44.27) 56 (84) bytes of data.
  From 172.27.44.3 icmp_seq = 1 Destination Host Unreachable
  From 172.27.44.3 icmp_seq = 2 Destination Host Unreachable
  From 172.27.44.3 icmp_seq = 3 Destination Host Unreachable
  From 172.27.44.3 icmp_seq = 4 Destination Host Unreachable
  From 172.27.44.3 icmp_seq = 5 Destination Host Unreachable
  From 172.27.44.3 icmp_seq = 6 Destination Host Unreachable

  -172.27.44.27 - ping statistics
  8 packets transmitted, 0 received, + 6 errors, 100% of time packet loss 7051ms
  pipe 3

  ~$

  Wireless devices simply timeout trying to ping each other.

  Thank you for your help.

  Chris

  Is there a firewall on the host wireless?

  Do you have wiresharked any traffic to see if it is to hit the dest host?

  Look at the config looks ok. Some additional ACL that I've not seen it used is here.

  Can ping wireless and wired a public IP address?

• My Windows 7 computer is no more can detect the wired network, but all my other wireless and wireline devices connect very well. Replace the network card and no change.

  Hello!  This morning my Windows 7 (the motherboard Acer) desktop ceased to recognize the wired connection to its network card.  In other words, it shows kind of connection, but notes "no Internet access.  It connects to a surfboard by Motorola through one Ooma hub, although I encounter the same problem when I connect to the desktop directly to the surfboard.  All other devices Wi-wired and that connect to the surfboard are functioning properly.

  Thinking that the Realtek NIC on the motherboard Asus was the problem, I installed a new Trendnet network interface card in the PCI slot.  I disabled the network card to the motherboard via the BIOS settings.  No change.  Always 'no Internet access.

  Time Warner Cable test the modem from their office and said it was working properly.  I also connected a laptop directly to the surf board using the same cable, and he was able to connect to the internet.

  Can someone help me understand what the problem is?  Thank you!

  You have McAfee? McAfee has been updated at the same time as the last batch of updates from Windows 7 and this is the cause of problems of internet connection for most, if not all, users of McAfee.

  See the communication from this "criticism" - McAfee

  Some customers may experience a loss of network connectivity and/or errors in McAfee Security Center after a recent update

  You should make the fix McAfee, if necessary. There are corresponding communications for their enterprise products.

  I had to run the removal of McAfee Development tool a few times before and it caused a problem with the license if the PC was not connected to the internet during the abduction. Due cat of McAfee support reset their files in order to allow the relocation-reactivation. Here is their link cat - McAfee - media contains the link to the cat

• wired devices is more capable of connecting to time capsule

  Wired devices connected to the time capsule apple are assigned is no longer an ip address and not able to connect to the internet. Always wireless devices connect very well without any problems.

  Gites assign addresses IP not work

  The capsule is connected via PPPoE modem of fibre broadband BT openreach

  Any ideas?

  Wireless devices get the private IP address of the TC... Please check.

  for example... the TC in standard configuration as a router will use 10.0.1.x for the first device is 10.0.1.2

  The values of the gateway and DNS will be 10.0.1.1 on the laptop... check and report what are the numbers.

  On the ethernet connected machine... see if you get anything... Otherwise, set an IP address static, for example 10.0.1.201 with gateway of 10.0.1.1 and the same DNS... Does it work... If this is not the case, change the Google public DNS. 8.8.8.8

  It might also help to post some screenshots of the configuration of the TC if you still have questions... tab tab and internet network more summary page.

• HP envy laptop laptop 15-ah150na: loses the connection to the wireless network device I had not only portable for 2 days

  Loses the connection to the wireless network sometimes directly after that the computer is turned on at other times after 5 min and sometimes after an hour.  No other device I have loses the connection to the wireless network.  Help, please.

  Hello @fairgame,

  Thank you for visiting the Forums from the HP Support! The forums are a great place where you can find solutions for your problems, with the help of the community!

  I understand that you have a problem with the WiFi and wanted to help you!

  First of all, try to review the next steps, offered by community member @Great-Christine-Tree:

  First of all, we have a step by step guide to guide you through the process of diagnosis here:

  HP PC - troubleshooting Internet and wireless network

  A second option is to try the following steps:
  Powercycle the network:
  1. turn off your laptop.
  2. unplug the power to your router.
  3. disconnect the power to your modem.
  4. wait at least 45 seconds.
  5 reconnect the modem and wait for it to come back online.
  6 plug in the router and wait for it to come back online.
  7. turn on your laptop and test your connection.

  Turn off the power to the adapter:
  1. open Device Manager. (Win Key + R > type devmgmt.msc > OK)
  2. expand the network adapters.
  3. right click on the Ethernet adapter / wireless, and then click Properties.
  4. click on the power management tab.
  5 remove the check mark next to allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.
  6. click on OK.
  7 test cycle.

  Reset the TCP/IP settings on your PC:
  1. go to your start screen/menu and type CMD.
  2. right-click on the command prompt icon and select run as administrator.
  3. in the window that opens type "netsh int ip reset resetlog.txt" without the quotes and press ENTER.
  4 restart your PC and test.

  It can also help to reset the winsock catalog:
  1. go to your start screen/menu and type CMD.
  2. right-click on the command prompt icon and select run as administrator.
  3. in the window that opens type "netsh winsock reset" without the quotes, and then press ENTER.
  4 restart your PC and test.

  Reinstall the NIC drivers:
  1. download the drivers from here , but do not run them again.
  2. go to your Start menu/screen and type Device Manager.
  3. expand network adapters.
  4. right click on the wireless adapter and choose uninstall.
  5 install the drivers downloaded in step 1.
  6. restart your PC and test.

  Test an ethernet connection:
  Explicit. Test if the problem persists on a wired connection to the adapter hardware troubleshooting wireless can be directed to the appropriate areas.

  Test another connection:
  Many people excluded their home network as a problem if another device working on the same network. Networking is not as simple as that. Each device interacts differently with your router or modem and it is impossible to exclude the settings for this device until the laptop has been tested on another network.

  If these steps do not resolve the problem, try this document published by Microsoft for network management issues: wired and wireless network problems. You can change the operating system with the drop-down list in the upper right of the document.

  Please let me know if this information helps you solve the problem by marking this message as 'accept as Solution', this will help others easily find the information they seek.  In addition, by clicking on the Thumbs up below is a great way to say thank you!

  Have a great day!

• Satellite M40X-169 when it is connected to the wireless device stop with restarts and blue screen

  Hello.

  I had the problem with my laptop when I connect and get connected to the wireless network. My laptop stops with the Blue error screen, then restarts.

  Maybe you can help me solve this problem, because I can't work normally when I need to be connected.

  Plaese help me.

  Hello

  It is not easy to give you a precise answer, but try to remove WLAN card from Device Manager, and then restart the device. You can also check the Toshiba download page and try to install the latest driver for the WLAN card.

• I had to reinstall my windows OS and now I can't connect to a wireless device, tells me that it cannot detect any wireless network hardware

  original title: Wireless help network device

  Help, please. I had to reinstall my windows OS and now I can't connect to my wireless device. When I try it tells me that it cannot detect any wireless network hardware. I am currently connected via my laptop air card. Please help me to find and correct the problem.

  Have you installed all of the correct drivers?

• no internet but not connected to the wireless router

  I have 400 SL with windows vista installed.
  Everything worked well for years, until a few days ago.
  It is the symptom, and what I've done:
  1. the laptop CAN connect to the wireless network, no problem, very strong, just signal has no internet.
  cannot ping google.ca.
  In network and sharing Center:
  Computer---> network---> Internet
  ^                   ^
  |                     |
  Red Cross OK
  2. all other devices (iphone, ipad, other laptops) can connect to the network and internet.
  3 did a system restore on the eve of this stoppped working. always the same.
  4A bought a wireless adapter, always the same. but it works fine on the other laptop
  5 tried to set a static IP, subnet mask, gateway, still the same problem.
  6. any other device can ping each other with the exception of this laptop...
  7. the seller cordless tool is uninstalled (Lenovo connection management tool)
  8 rebooted a million times between all the steps
  9 safe mode with network has the same problem.
  10 tried to use other wireless, still the same problem...
  need help...
  Thank you
  -Virginia

  Hi Virginia,

  Thanks for posting your query in the Microsoft Community Forums.

  After the description of the problem, I understand that you can not connect to a wireless network on windows vista computer.

  I appreciate your efforts on this issue, however no need for you to worry we are here to help and guide you in the right direction.

  Help me with the information below.

  -Don't you make changes on the computer before this problem?

  I suggest you to disable temporarily security software and then check if you are able to connect.

  Method 1

  You can also temporarily disable the security software and check if it works.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/turn-Windows-Firewall-on-or-off

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/disable-antivirus-software

  If disabling the security software solves the problem, then contact the manufacturer of the specific security software to fix the problem.

  Important: These steps may increase your security risk. These steps may also make the computer or the network more vulnerable to attack from malicious users or malicious software such as viruses. We recommend the process that this article describes to enable programs to operate as they are designed for, or to implement specific program features. Before you make these changes, we recommend that you evaluate the risks that are associated with implementing this process in your particular environment. If you decide to implement this process, take additional measures to protect the system. We recommend that you use this process only if you really need this process.

  Method 2

  Reset the router and see if that helps.

  Note: to help you reset the router, you can consult the manual that came with the router or the router contact manufacturer.

  You can see this help article.

  Wireless and wired network problems

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/network-connection-problem-help#network-problems=Windows-Vista&V1H=win8tab1&V2H=win7tab1&V3H=winvistatab1&v4h=winxptab1

  Hope this information is useful.

  Let us know if you encounter problems under windows in the future. We will be happy to help you.

• Router LinkSys WRT160N V2 does not recognize my USB SMC EZ Connect 11 Mbps Wireless

  I have a Linksys WRT160N V2 router. So far I have correctly connected, using two 'wired' connections, my laptop and the printer. I was able to add two DS, Wii, wireless, another laptop and a PC. The laptop that connected wireless uses the D-Link wireless device and the PC uses an other SMC wireless device. All these things correctly connect through wireless connections. The last PC I tied to conenct uses USB SMC EZ Connect 11 Mbps Wireless. This computer can actually 'see' the Linksys router and this is the SSID. When I try to connect to him, he thinks about it for about 5-10 seconds and then fate and says "Detected wireless networks". Ironically, a neighbor also has a Linksys router. Its protected by WEP, but for some reason, my PC is ready to connect to the Linksys router (has a different SSID), but since I do not know the WEP key (I don't want to actually connect to sound at least) it shows the strength of connection 11 Mbit/s and of course, does not have an IP address. Why my router does not recognize my Wireless Linksys router? I even used the LELA 'Search' application for new devices, and he can't find it, all the while my PC 'sees' the router and fails to connect. Someone knows why? FYI, the PC in question just had XP loaded on it (total reconstruction) and has never been only once on the interent.

  If you have disable wireless security is disabled, and if still you are not connect to your wireless network, then I think you should try upgrading the drivers for your SMC card, once you update the drivers for you adapter after this you can try to connect to your wireless network.

• My laptop Sony VAIO with Vista will not connect and stay connected to my wireless internet.

  My laptop Sony VAIO with Vista will not connect and stay connected to my wireless internet.  All other laptops in the House are perfectly.  Internet disconnects, says local only, then reconnects constantly making internet hard work.

  Hi Tinkerbellfancolorado,

  1. When is this last work fine?
  2. Do you receive an error message or error codes?
  3. Recent changes on the computer?

  There could be several causes for this problem.

  Try starting with these methods.

  Method 1

  Step 1

  1. Open Network Diagnostics by right-clicking the network icon in the notification area, and then click diagnose and repair.
  2. Make sure that all cables are connected (for example, make sure that your modem is connected to a working jack or cable phone connection, either directly or through a router).
  3. Reset your modem and router. Remove the power cord from the modem or router, wait at least 10 seconds, then plug in the modem and/or router back.

  Step 2

  Another reason may be windows disable your network adapter to save power. Turn off the power saving option in the properties of the network (wired network only cards) card:

  1. Open network connections by clicking the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking network and Internet, click network and sharing Center, and then clicking manage network connections.
  2. Right-click on the connection and then click Properties. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
  3. On the Networking tab, click Configure.
  4. On the power management tab, clear the allow the computer to turn off this device to save power option, and then click OK.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-Internet-connection-problems

  Method 2

  Temporarily disable the firewall, and check the status.

  NOTE: To re-enable the firewall after check you the status. If you are connected to the Internet or a network during the time that your /firewall antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/turn-Windows-Firewall-on-or-off

  Hope that was heloful.

  Bindu S - Microsoft Support
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think

• my computer has limited connectivity to my wireless network

  I have windows 7 Home Basic 64 bit. I have the network wireless in my house, but would not have access to the internet on my laptop. It connects to the network but still warn me that your computer has limited connectivity to my wireless network. Please help me!

  Hello

  1. have you made changes on the computer before this problem?
  2. you receive an error message or error code?
  3. What is the number of brand and model of your computer?

  4. who is the ISP?

  Method 1:

  See wireless and wired network connection problems in Windows:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/wired-and-wireless-network-connection-problems-in-Windows

   

  Method 2: You can also temporarily disable the security software and check if the problem persists. Be sure to enable this security software on the computer after checking.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/turn-Windows-Firewall-on-or-off

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/disable-antivirus-software

  If disabling the security software solves the problem, then contact the manufacturer of the specific security software to fix the problem.

  Important note: Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you should not disable your antivirus software. If you need to disable temporarily to install other software, you must reactivate as soon as you are finished. If you are connected to the Internet or a network, while your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.

  Method 3:

   

  Uninstall and reinstall the network adapter driver.

  Step 1: uninstall the network adapter driver.

  a. open the Device Manager by clicking the Start button, click on the Control Panel, clicking system and Maintenance, and then clicking Device Manager.
  c. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
  c. find the network device based on the option of the network card, right-click on it and select uninstall.
  d. restart the computer.

  Step 2: Download the latest network card driver on the manufacturer's Web site and install it on your computer.

  Hope the above information is helpful.

• Unable to connect to the wireless router

  I can't connect to my wireless router.  My PC shows that the router has an excellent signal strength. The password is correct, but it will not connect.  What Miss me.

  Moved from Explorwer Internet

  Original title: wireless network device network Ethernet network router

  Hi Trisha,

  Many routers need firmware updates to work with Windows 7. Maybe it's the issue.

  Please answer these questions:

  1. What is the brand and model of the router?
  2. If it works much earlier?
  3. Any changes made to the computer before the show?
  4. What is the exact error message received when you try to connect to the router?

  I suggest you try the steps from the following link:

  Windows wireless and wired network connection problems
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/wired-and-wireless-network-connection-problems-in-Windows

  Additional information:

  Set up a wireless router

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/set-up-a-wireless-router

  Setting up a wireless router
  http://resource.Dlink.com/connect/setting-up-wireless-router/

  Post back with the State of the question.

• Unable to connect to a wireless network for machine under windows 7.

  I have a Lenovo Ideapad U450p with Intel Centrino 2 chipset.

  The wireless card is Intel(r) WiFi Link 5100 AGN

  Completely updated the driver (in order to solve the problem)

  For some reason I can't connect to any wireless network. I don't think it's a problem of router, the router can connect to other devices (there is no MAC filtering). I also tried to connect to the hotspot from my phone.

  I can see all available wireless networks, so I think that the scanning function does not work correctly. I just can't connect to one of the networks. I tried to change the password wireless, even tried to disable wireless security.

  Thanks in advance!

  Hello

  Method 1:
  Check out the link and follow the steps.
  Network connection problems
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-network-connection-problems
  Method 2:
  You can also visit this link and follow the steps.
  Windows wireless and wired network connection problems
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/wired-and-wireless-network-connection-problems-in-Windows
  Method 3:
  Check out the link and follow the steps in section allows you to configure a wireless connection.
  Setting up a wireless network
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/setting-up-a-wireless-network

• My Toshiba laptop does not connect to my wireless network.

  I have windows 8.

  One day all of a sudden my laptop disconnected the WiFi and it does not connect again. It shows not all connections, even if there is. All my other devices can connect to the wifi. When I see the attack it says that I need an Ethernet cable but I don't have my laptop and never a need. (Sorry for the bad English). Help!

  Hello

  Free Wi - Fi and wireless problems
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/network-connection-problem-help#network-problems=Windows-8&V1H=win8tab1&V2H=win7tab1&V3H=winvistatab1&v4h=winxptab1

  Note the use of Win Key + X and Win Key + W (to access control panel, run,
  and settings according to needs). Win + D key calls to the office and use
  Win Key activates / deactivates the desktop and start screen.

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  Control Panel - Network and sharing Center - solve problems

  References to Vista also apply to Windows 7 and Windows 8.
  
  Your router be guess here, you have successfully updated the firmware a possible
  solution? And I would update your WiFi drivers on computers. How far away are they
  you have set in the router? Are there obstacles in the path?

  Actually try updating your driver and disabling the network logon.

  Control Panel - network - write down of the brand and the model of the Wifi - double click
  top - tab of the driver - write version - click on update driver (can't do
  nothing that MS is far behind the certification of drivers). Then right click on the Wifi
  Device and UNINSTALL - Reboot - it will refresh the driver stack.

  Look at the sites of the manufacturer for drivers - and the manufacturer of the device manually.
  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/driverssupport/HT/driverdlmfgr.htm

  Microsoft - How can Windows 8 - I fix the network adapter problems? (Do not forget to see
  This section-> update the NIC driver).
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/fix-network-adapter-problems

  Drivers and Microsoft - Windows 8 - Hardware
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/hardware-drivers-help#hardware-drivers-help=Windows-8

  Microsoft - Windows 8 - why Windows is not find my device?
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/why-isn ' t-windows-conclusion-device

  Microsoft - Windows 8 - what happens if a device is not installed correctly
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/what-device-isn ' t-installed-correctly

  Download - SAVE - go where you put it - right click – RUN AS ADMIN.

  You can download several at once however restart after the installation of each of them.

  After watching the system Maker you can see the same device manufacturer
  more recent versions. (Those become your fonts of rescue system manufacturer).

  Repeat for network (NIC) card and is a good time to get the other update
  Drivers Windows 8 like updated drivers.

  ------------------------------------------------------

  Make sure you know the details of connection to your wireless router - SSID and password.

  You lose connection when you do and have to redo your logon.

  Control Panel - Network & Sharing Center - set up a new connection or network

  -----------------------------------------------------

  And:

  TechingItEasy - how to join a Wi - Fi network in Windows 8 by MVP Andre Da Costa
  http://techingiteasy.WordPress.com/2012/06/09/how-to-join-a-Wi-Fi-network-in-Windows-8/

  Microsoft - Windows 8 - Web & Networking
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Web-networking-help#V1H=win8tab1&V2H=win7tab1&V3H=winvistatab1&v4h=winxptab1&Web-networking-help=Windows-8

  Microsoft - Windows 8 - Wi - Fi & Networking
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/WiFi-networking#1TC=T1

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  Microsoft - Windows 7 - Why is my Internet connection so slow? (applies to Windows 8)
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/why-is-my-Internet-connection-so-slow

  Microsoft - Windows 8 - wired and wireless in Windows problems
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/network-connection-problem-help#network-problems=Windows-8&V1H=win8tab1&V2H=win7tab1&V3H=winvistatab1&v4h=winxptab1

  =======================================

  Check with Toshiba support, online documentation and drivers (update or reinstall) and ask in their forums.

  Toshiba - Forums
  http://laptopforums.Toshiba.com/

  Toshiba - Contacts
  http://www.CSD.Toshiba.com/cgi-bin/TAIS/support/JSP/navShell.jsp?CF=su_contact

  Toshiba - drivers - access your model
  http://www.CSD.Toshiba.com/cgi-bin/TAIS/support/JSP/home.jsp?NAV=download

  Toshiba - Support
  http://www.CSD.Toshiba.com/cgi-bin/TAIS/support/JSP/home.jsp
   
  I hope this helps.
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• C309g-m - unable to connect to the wireless network, touchpad hangs

  Hello.

  As PrintDoc has suggested, it's a new thread in the suite here, where I jumped in with a diversion to the station 23.  I'm sorry.

  Here are the details:

  (1) system:

  Router is Thomson TG585n provided by ISP O2/Telefonica.  Download high speed ADSL to ~ 9Mbps.

  3 devices connected and stable:

  -L' computer running XPSP3, connects to the router via homeplug (Ethernet on electrical wiring).

  -Laptop running Vista Home Premium, connects wirelessly with WPA2-AES.

  -Mobile phone runs Symbian 60, connect wirelessly in the same way.

  Router is configured to operate on channel 11 g wireless and accept new devices automatically with the appropriate security password.

  It is a House of 3 floors - router on the top floor has always worked. computer bureau on a middle floor with printer; laptop and the phone can be anywhere.

  So far so good.

  Now, I want to add the wireless printer and I'm really bad.

  (2) summary of symptoms:

  I bought the C309g-m on Amazon UK in January 2010.  USB connection with assistant easily.  Migrated to wireless via the front panel.  Easy. Then tried to add a 500 GB Freecom Network Drive (NAS device connected to the router) and has failed, because I didn't RTFM.  After removing the FND, I get an error message of HP to the effect that I have "tried to set the printer's IP address" and lost the connection to the printer wireless.  Have not seen this message since then, so I can't reproduce.

  As I said, I removed the FND, who never appeared on the network in any way.  However I still can't connect to the printer wirelessly.  The wireless connection wizard crashes after asking to specify a password.  The wireless network Test report that the radio works, but shows FAIL the entrance of 'No filter '.  I looked into the console of the router and there is nowhere to set the MAC address filtering, so I'm stumped.

  I tried to 'Add a device' CD, for network via USB settings.  It takes forever (30 minutes?) to come up with the same error "MAC address filtering.

  One last thing: if I leave radio turned on (the default lighting) will lock the touchpad after a few minutes to the home screen.  If I disable it, it's fine.  Once locked, the only way to stop is to unplug the power supply.

  Finally - all the base printer functions very well.  I can print and scan through the USB port and can take copies.

  Thoughts:

  (a) I think my router settings can be screwed.  I don't see a way to set limits to the DHCP pool, I should be able to.  However, since I was 3 devices that connect to the Internet I am reluctant to do a factory reset in case I lose those!

  (b) there's something wrong with the printer - but I don't know what.

  c) I could try temporarily move the printer to the i) door ii) within reach of hardwirable of CAT5 and wireless range

  (d) the fact that I can connect the printer (wireless) or DNF (cable) makes me suspect the router.  However, I have not received any support from O2: they said it was an internal problem of LAN/WLAN and nothing to do with broadband, therefore, were not willing to help.

  I spent hours on this and get nowhere.  Help, please!

  Tim.

  BTW - I'm in the United Kingdom.

  Well, I think that there are many more problems with 'atypical' routers and HP software as there are with HP printers.  I see not nearly as many problems with certified brand routers WiFi (like Linksys, Netgear and D-Link), as I do with large brands and Belkin.

  The worst offenders are rented modems/routers that your ISP provides.  For some reason, they have a lot of industrial property settings and firmware that simply don't play well with HP printers (may be others, but I would never buy another printer HP - I know way to much about printers after their design for 25 years).

  A reliable and good solution cheap is to go buy a $40 or $50 Linksys router and replace stuff not expensive you have (or paste according to your router/modem rented).   Time and time again, I've seen problems disappear just after installing a standard router.

  You can reserve an IP address for a wired connection, but because parts wired and wireless to the printer have separate MAC addresses, this IP address is not available for the wired connection.

  Read the thread if you wish.  Discover the solutions on this website if you want to, but I still think you have a defective printer.