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i just got my AOL wireless router for like 2 week and i cant connect my laptop to the router i could find the router on my wireless connection but it says that it has limited or no connectivity then i tried repairing it by the repair button and it says that cant finish the repair cause it cant renew my IP adress i tried restarting my router by pressing the ''restore factory settings botton'' but it did the same thing please help me

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reported an SSID that is visible but Windows shows "limited or no connectivity" and fails to renew its IP. Several replies offered basic resets and automatic addressing (see and ). The targeted troubleshooting below focuses on confirming whether the problem is DHCP (router), WAN/ISP, or the laptop's wireless adapter — the steps are diagnostic and avoid repeating simple power-cycling suggestions already tried.

Run these checks on the laptop (Windows) to inspect the current network state:

ipconfig /all
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
ping <router-ip>
arp -a

Interpretation notes: an address in the 169.254.x.x range means the client did not get a DHCP lease. ipconfig /all shows whether DHCP is enabled and which DHCP server handed out an address (if any). ping <router-ip> tests link-layer reachability.

Router/modem-side diagnostics: connect the laptop by Ethernet to the router to see whether a wired client receives a lease. Log into the router admin page (gateway IP from ipconfig) and confirm the DHCP server is enabled and the WAN status shows a public IP. Look for MAC filtering, a tiny DHCP pool, or "bridge/AP" mode that would stop the router from issuing addresses. Note: a factory reset can remove ISP/PPPoE credentials or require a modem power-cycle — recheck WAN authentication if internet disappears after a reset.

If a wired client gets an IP but Wi‑Fi clients do not, the problem narrows to the wireless radio or drivers — as hinted, try updating the wireless NIC driver or testing with another Wi‑Fi device (phone or USB adapter). As a temporary diagnostic, assign a static IP in the router subnet (example: IP 192.168.1.50, mask 255.255.255.0, gateway 192.168.1.1, DNS 8.8.8.8) to verify local LAN access while investigating DHCP/WAN settings. If the router shows no WAN IP or DHCP leases for any clients, contact the ISP with those findings.

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Make sure that the wireless settings is "on" on your router. What type of router is it? Then, reset the router. Also restart your computer. Make sure there are no passwords, in other words, that the network isn't secured. Now try connecting to the router by clicking the wireless tray icon. Once you connect to the right network(double check the name) click the 'Connect' button.

Try this and then check back. Make sure you do everything I told you.

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i just got my AOL wireless router for like 2 week and i cant connect my laptop to the router i could find the router on my wireless connection but it says that it has limited or no connectivity then i tried repairing it by the repair button and it says that cant finish the repair cause it cant renew my IP adress i tried restarting my router by pressing the ''restore factory settings botton'' but it did the same thing please help me

sounds like ur having a similar problem like me. I am usb adapter to connect to a router. Well, I know I need a ndiswrapper ..........
Ask around But I thought I may help..

Member Avatar for lorena_hedges

I was connected to a wireless internet and one day in the middle of something it kicked me off, and now it won't let me back on. It says that there is no internet available. Could someone please tell me how to get my laptop back on my wireless internet

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check your wireless adapter setting. if you are not familiar with ip and dns then set them to automatic. hope it will work.

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Maybe It Must Be Your Computer Wifi Ploblem?? You Can Try Off And On Your Wifi But If U Can't Restart Your Computer... They Reason They Say Limited Or No Connectivity Is Because Either You Are Not Connected To The Modem... And Make Sure Your Modem Is Connected To The TV PLUG... And Make Sure You Connect The Wire From The Modem To Your Router.. You Should Connect It To The Enthernet Port Shown On Your Router.... As Shown Above You May Reset Your Router... Any More Ploblems?? Post It And I Can Help

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The wireless of the laptop become weak..It should be changed

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