Re: Wireless Internet Stuck on Identifying
This happened to me the other day when I was setting up a HTPC and connected to my wireless network. I think it is caused because the network cannot connect to the DHCP server and get a valid IP address. Mine always showed on of those 169.x.x.x addresses Windows will put in if it has no other option.
The ping command, which can be used to check connectivity is used by opening a command prompt and typing
ping 192.1xx.xxx.xxx
inserting the address of your router. It should come back with 4 replies, or state it cannot send and receive. But some firewalls may stop this process.
But if you are using the same workgroup and have your system set to allow DHCP and the router is not using MAC filtering, it should see the router. If it does not, you might try entering a static address for your network to give the system a little nudge. If it works, you can change it back later.
If you need any help with finding IP address and such, just post back.
Sorry about the month, but once in a while a post will not show up until later, or has been marked as read while waiting for someone with an answer to come along.