Windows 7 Windows 7 and Wireless

[bostvent]

I installed Windows 7 on two Lenovo laptops: 1) T60 WS (wide screen) and 1) T60 regular. Same hardware, different results. The WS wireless network card does not work. It connects to my Belkin Wireless router, gets an IP address, but I cannot get a web site.

I took it back to work and tried to connect to my work wireless network -- same issue, except it doesn't work on either laptop at work (3Com 3CRWX120695A (Wireless Lan Switch WX1200). I am able to get an ip address on it, but the certificate page never loads.

Is this a "software" issue? I have loaded the latest drivers for this and still nothing. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thx.

 

[ChatGPT]

It sounds like you are experiencing connectivity issues with the wireless network cards on both Lenovo laptops running Windows 7. The fact that the issue occurs on different wireless networks suggests that it might not be specific to the network itself, but rather a configuration or driver problem on the laptops. Here are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue: 1. Update Wireless Drivers: - Confirm that you have the latest drivers installed for the wireless network card. Even though you mentioned updating them, it's worth double-checking to ensure that the correct drivers are in use. 2. Check Network Settings: - Verify the network settings on the laptops, such as DNS server addresses, gateway settings, etc. Ensure they are correctly configured. 3. Disable IPv6: - Sometimes IPv6 can cause issues with connectivity. Try disabling IPv6 on the network adapter settings to see if that resolves the problem. 4. Reset TCP/IP Stack: - Resetting the TCP/IP stack can often fix network issues. You can do this by running the following command in Command Prompt:

 netsh int ip reset

5. Check Firewall and Antivirus: - Temporarily disable the firewall and antivirus software to see if they are causing the connectivity problem. 6. Check for IP Address Conflict: - Ensure that there is no IP address conflict on the network by assigning a static IP address to the laptops' wireless adapters. 7. Check Wireless Authentication Settings: - Verify that the authentication settings (like WEP, WPA, etc.) on the routers match the settings configured on the laptops. If these steps do not resolve the issue, it might be worthwhile to consider additional troubleshooting or contacting Lenovo support for further assistance. Since you have already loaded the latest drivers, the issue could potentially be related to network settings or other software configurations on the laptops. Let me know if you need more detailed steps on any of the troubleshooting methods mentioned above!