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Discussions tagged 'unsecured' on WindowsForum.com focus on connecting to unsecured wireless networks, particularly when devices detect the network but cannot access the internet. Common issues include Windows 7 not displaying unsecured networks by default, laptops connecting to open networks without internet access, and differences between operating systems like XP, Vista, and Windows 7 in handling such networks. Users troubleshoot problems with routers, MAC address filtering, and network settings. The tag covers real-world scenarios where unsecured networks fail to provide internet connectivity, often in shared living spaces or workplaces.
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Windows 7 Laptop connects to wireless network but not internet
My laptop does not connect to the internet on the wireless networks in my flat. It will connect to the network, but will not have internet access. There are several unsecured wireless networks available run by the flat and I can’t connect to the internet on any of them, whereas other members of...- lowen92
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- access connectivity flat internet laptop libraries mac address network router security settings troubleshooting unsecured wireless
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- Forum: Windows Networking
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Windows 7 finding wireless networks
I have windows xp and windows 7 here at home. in my windows xp I see a lot more networks. After compareing the two lists it dawned on me that windows 7 does not show unsecured networks. This is a problem because my network is unsecured. Is there a way to get unsecured networks to show up in...- dvdljns
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- connectivity home network network network discovery network settings troubleshooting unsecured windows 7 windows xp wireless
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Windows Networking
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Windows 7 Internet connections available but no Internet access - PLS HELP!
I have just bought a dell computer (Intel® CoreT i5 Processor 650) with Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit loaded on it. I am having serious problems getting onto the wireless internet though. The wireless card in the desktop is a dell wireless 1525 WLAN card The router is a Netgear Pro Safe WGL102...- bobs
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- access computer connection dell help internet netgear network protocol router settings signal troubleshooting unsecured windows 7 wireless
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Windows Networking
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Windows Vista Internet Connection Help with unsecured network
Hello! I have a compaq presario F700 laptop and for the past couple of weeks, I haven't been able to connect to the internet I have always connected to successfully. When I first moved to my new home, I always connected to this unsecured network for the internet. Now, when I connect to this...- corbata
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- compaq connection help internet local network presario troubleshooting unsecured wireless
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Windows Networking
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Windows Vista Wireless WiFi works on XP but not for Vista
My new laptop with Vista Home Premium can detect the wireless network at my job but will not connect. i have tried a manual connection but with no luck. The computer sees the network as unnamed and unsecured even after a manual set up it never "sees" it properly. The signal strength is...- ican68
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- connection home premium network signal troubleshooting unsecured wifi windows vista wireless
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Windows Help and Support