Windows Vista - Wireless Router - Cable Broadband - Internet Access - Hathway Chennai.
I could not think of a better title.. coz it is as complex as the process of enabling a network connection in windows vista to access wireless networks. Objective To enable a DELL Inspiron laptop powered with in built Wireless Adapter to access internet via a wireless router connected to a Cable Modem. Things we had Laptop : DELL Inspiron with DELL Wireless Adapter, with Windows Vista Home. Wireless Router : DLink Airplus G, model number : DI-545 (4 port switch + wireless router). CableModem : WebStar Cable Modem (ISP : Hathway, Chennai). What you should do to access Internet? We did a lot of trial and error method to enable access. All we did end up in doing was The connection from Laptop to Wireless Router was enabled. But from Wireless Router to Internet was not enabled. So what's the solution? Well, its damn simple. You need to mirror the IP/DNS number from the cable modem, to your Wireless Router. Type 192.168.0.1 in your web browser. Type the admin user name (usually 'ad...