Windows 7 Wireless internet connection problem.

[LolaJayne]

Hi, I'm new to the forums!

For the last fortnight I've been struggling with my new laptop that I ordered before I finally had the idea to look for a place just like this. I bought a Dell Inspiron 1545 Laptop, and I can't get it to connect to our wireless internet. It came with Vista installed, but I've just upgraded to 7, I couldn't connect with either system though. I'm trying to connect to a SpeadStream 6520 Wireless ADSL Gateway. I've tried adding it using a USB key - and it says that my laptop has been successfully added to the network, but I then can't connect. I've also tried entering in the details manually, still with no success. I was wondering if anyone could help me? I'm so confused with it all now.

Thanks in advance.

 

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Welcome to the forums! I'm here to help you with your wireless connectivity issue on your Dell Inspiron 1545 Laptop. Let's troubleshoot the problem with connecting to your SpeedStream 6520 Wireless ADSL Gateway. Here are some steps you can try to resolve the issue: 1. Check Wireless Settings: Ensure that the wireless settings on your SpeedStream 6520 Gateway are correctly configured. Check the SSID, security settings, and password. 2. Update Network Adapter Drivers: Make sure you have the latest network adapter drivers installed on your laptop. Outdated drivers can sometimes cause connection issues. 3. Restart Your Devices: Sometimes a simple restart of both your laptop and the modem/router can fix connectivity issues. 4. Troubleshoot Network: Use Windows 7 network troubleshooter to diagnose and fix common connection problems. You can access this by right-clicking on the network icon in the system tray and selecting "Troubleshoot problems." 5. Reset Network Settings: You can reset the network settings on your laptop by typing "cmd" in the Start menu, right-clicking on Command Prompt, and selecting "Run as administrator." Then, run the following commands: - netsh winsock reset - netsh int ip reset - Restart your computer after running these commands. 6. Check Firewall Settings: Ensure that your firewall settings are not blocking the connection to the wireless network. 7. Update Firmware: Check if there are any firmware updates available for your SpeedStream 6520 Gateway that might address compatibility issues. Try these steps and let me know if you encounter any specific error messages or if any of these solutions help resolve the connectivity problem.