"Acquring for an IP address" question.

I have a question. My building has wireless access via a hotspot from a non-for- profit agency that registered the SSID.

An electric block occurred and for a second Thursday morning, knocking out the lights and forcing my pc to re boot. After that I haven’t been able to connect toward the net.

My connection tells me it’s “acquiring for an IP address”.

I tried to put non valid IP's... It showed a connection but the IP addresses wasn’t valid given they wasn’t from the routers DHCP.

Given the router for the building isn’t within my range so how do I configure this problem?

Do, I talk to the manager about re booting the router or configuring it so the DHCP can send an IP.

How do explain this situation to someone who is a newbie toward all things wireless.

Remember I don’t have access to the router nor the AP’s. So, I’m limited in what I can do on my own and trust me, I tried numerous situations.

Any information is appreciated.

Hi there
Is there anybody else in the building you know that uses the wireless? If so see if theirs is working. From what you say it sounds like their wireless AP,server or internet connection needs a restart.
Good Luck
Dale