"Squeff" <squeffrey@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1161192258.008933.50900@f16g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
> I've recently changed jobs and have a new laptop (Dell D620). When I
> try to connect to my home wireless network, I get a connection, but I
> cannot get an IP address. The little computer with the "roaming" dot
> runs for a while, and then it times out.
>
> I tried this with a public wireless AP and it doesn't time out, but I
> never do get the IP address, DNS, etc. It just shows a successful
> connect and then nothing.
>
> I've tried connecting to my home network with other devices, with no
> problems (have been doing this for several years, now). I have WEP
> enabled, but MAC filtering turned off. I'm positive I'm entering the
> correct WEP key.
>
> OK, so maybe the built-in WiFi in the laptop is broken. So, I tried
> installing a Netgear PC Card (one that I've used many times with
> another laptop) with the latest drivers and software. Same result!
>
> So, I'm thinking that maybe there is something in the way my new
> employer has the laptop setup. What could this possibly be? Before I
> go bugging our tech support (who will take away my laptop for several
> days while they determine if the machine is physically broken), I want
> to see if there are other things that might be the cause.
>
> One thought is that the machine is "registered" to our company's
> domain. Would this prevent me from accessing outside networks?
> Control Panel, System, Computer Name. Under "Domain" is
> mylocaldomain.mycompany.com. Before I take drastic steps, could this
> possibly be it? I wouldn't think...
>
> Any ideas?
>
> I've been a WiFi user for several years, now. I've successfully setup
> several APs/routers, computers, laptop, PDAs, bridges, wireless printer
> servers, and a ReplayTV. But this one has me stumped.
>
> I'm using XP SP2. Windows Firewall is off.
>
> Thanks.
>

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