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    Can't connect second laptop to my DI-524 Wireless Router

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by bryan_05, Mar 24, 2009.

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    bryan_05 Newbie

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    I just got a new Y530 Lenovo laptop. When I try to connect it to my router, it kicks my Gateway off and resets router. When I disconnect one laptop the other will work just fine. I have been reading other threads about this , but can't seem to find a definitive answer.

    Both are running Windows Vista-32.

    -Bryan
     
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    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    What is the make and model of the router, and how old is it. Also, what is the make and model of the Gateway?
     
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    bryan_05 Newbie

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    Router - D-Link DI-524. Probably 3 years old.
    Laptop 1 - Gateway MT6456
    Laptop 2 - Lenovo Y530 4051
     
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    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It could be the router itself. Do you get this behavior if you try to connect a second computer other than your new Lenovo?
     
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    Nope. I have connected my 360, different cell phones, and other laptops no problem.
     
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    Turns out it was the laptop itself. Had to uninstall the drivers and reinstall new ones using a USB Drive. It's a common problem with the Lenovo Y530
     
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    That's queer; glad you got it sorted out, though - congrats! :)
     
    Shyster1, Mar 24, 2009
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