Re: Unable to obtain internet connection - total novice

It can be simplified, if you start by telling us:
1) What OS/SP the pc is running
2) Model of router/WiFi adapter
3) Output of (at shell) "ipconfig /all"
4) What the wireless connection manager tells you (and which one you're
using- MS's or vendor's)
5) What happens when you connect the pc via ethernet port (assuming you
have such) to router's "local lan" or such, switched, port.

You might just need to reboot router.

As a follow-on, you'll want to secure access to wireless lan AND router
config- change default admin pwd. Many, many have written on this. DAGGS
(do a google groups search.)

HTH,
John