DNS Error when adding another laptop to wireless router
JimA2
Newbie

I have a laptop running Vista networked to my wireless router.  I want to add another laptop running XP to the network via a Belkin Wireless NIC.  It makes the connection OK, but when I launch IE it returns "Cannot find server or DNS Error" and does not load the web page regardless of which site I try to connect to.  I have tried porting the IE software from the Vista laptop and that did not work.  I tried to connect to the Verizon router address using an Ethernet cable, but it could not access the router.  I downloaded the Inhome Agent and used the software from it to no avail.  I have been on the phone several times with Verizon to verify the IE Options setttings and procedures, but they are not able to help.  I have no problem accessing the Internet from a public WiFi site.  I'm sure it is something simple to fix.  Anyone have a solution?

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Re: DNS Error when adding another laptop to wireless router
jumpin68ny
Master - Level 2

You should verify your ip configuration.  To do so go to the command prompt:

It can be found under start, then type run 

or 

Click start

programs

accessories

command prompt

now type: ipconfig /all |more

Look for your wireless card and reply back with the following:

 IP Address
 Subnet Mask
 Default Gateway 
 DHCP Server
 DNS Servers