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Discussion in 'Windows Vista' started by 1zagreb, Jul 1, 2017.

  1. 1zagreb

    1zagreb

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    Operating System:
    Windows Vista Home Premium
    Connected to Wi-Fi but can not connect to the Internet.
    Control Panel > "Network and Sharing Center"
    Unidentified Network (Public Network) (Happens to be AT&T DSL Unidentified?)
    Connected with Limited Acces
    Connection: Local
    Signal Strength: Excelent

    Will the above information be sufficient to identify the problem?
     
    1zagreb, Jul 1, 2017
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  3. Tony D

    Tony D Administrator Administrator

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    Hello and welcome 1zagreb.

    A number of things can cause this. What wireless router are you using?
    Can you temporarily turn off the network password for testing purposes?
    Have you connected to this network successfully before?
     
    Tony D, Jul 1, 2017
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  4. 1zagreb

    1zagreb

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    Operating System:
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    AT&T Gateway 5268AC No on the following 2 questions above.
    I think that because the network is unidentified it will not connect
    to the Internet and I have only "Local" access.
     
    1zagreb, Jul 1, 2017
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  5. Tony D

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    OK, if you're using a firewall other than the one that comes with Windows, turn it off.

    Since you've not been able to connect to the Internet using this router, the router may be preventing your access.

    Try connecting directly with an Ethernet cable.

    Are other computers connected wirelessly and capable of accessing the Internet?
     
    Tony D, Jul 1, 2017
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  6. Rustys

    Rustys Registered Members

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    Is this a public WIFI or personal WIFI you are attempting to connect to.

    Some HotSpots require you to open a web browser and enter in some credentials before you can use it.
     
    Rustys, Jul 1, 2017
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  7. 1zagreb

    1zagreb

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    Operating System:
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    There is no active Firewall. Ethernet is OK, Have no other wi fi capable PC .
    Wi-Fi is connected but not to the Internet. My ISP (at&t ) Is not recognized and I think
    that is the problem. (It states unrecognized att xxxxxx) am on Public Network setting.
     
    1zagreb, Jul 2, 2017
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  8. Rustys

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    Are you connecting to a public network?
    Are you connecting to a home network and the computer is putting it as a Public Network Connection?

    Best thing to do is delete all of your wireless connection on the system and start over and see if that help there is a misconfiguration some place.
     
    Rustys, Jul 4, 2017
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