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Hiya
I have got a brand new pavilon dv6000 with vist already instaled but it is all problems when you want to go on the internet. so here i go if anyone can help. I already have 2 pc's both on internet which 1 is wireless which i didnt have a problem with untill i tried to get my laptop working wireless via my router i tried changin all sorts of settings the nearest i got was a signal to the router but no connection it has got to the point were the router is not working have tried reseting it & cant so the only internet i have is when i plug ethernet straight into pc's but wont work on laptop at all i even tried using the broadband disk to set it up but that wont even work i just cant get internet on at all but not only that my router is not working now either.:(

please help me im goin insane any help at all will be grateful thanks

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This thread documents an HP Pavilion dv6000 (Vista) that associates with a Linksys AP but often never reaches the Internet. reported the original failure, described an intermittent “local only” association, pointed to router-side checks, and raised the possibility of a hardware/driver fault. The checklist below prioritizes low-effort isolation steps and concrete tests to narrow the cause before considering an RMA.

  1. Isolation first — determine whether the problem is the laptop or the router
  • Attempt to join a different, known-good Wi‑Fi (phone hotspot is ideal) and note behavior.
  • If the laptop works on a different network, the Linksys configuration or DHCP is likely at fault. If it fails everywhere, the adapter/driver or HP utilities are suspect.
  1. Quick checks and remedial commands
  • Verify the laptop’s wireless hardware is enabled (physical switch or Fn-button and the wireless LED).
  • Remove any ISP/third-party connection managers; rely on Windows networking while troubleshooting.
  • Run these commands from an elevated Command Prompt to inspect and reset networking state:
    ipconfig /all
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
netsh winsock reset
netsh int ip reset
ping <router_IP>
ping 8.8.8.8
ping www.google.com

    (Replace <router_IP> with the Default Gateway shown by ipconfig.)

  1. Interpreting common outcomes
  • IP in the 169.254.x.x range = no DHCP lease (router DHCP off or communication blocked).
  • Valid IP but pings to numeric Internet addresses succeed while name lookups fail = DNS issue.
  • Valid IP but gateway ping fails while Ethernet-connected PCs work = Wi‑Fi radio/driver or router wireless subsystem problem.
  1. Next-level troubleshooting before contacting HP
  • Temporarily test with a USB Wi‑Fi adapter; success points to the internal card or drivers.
  • If router settings were changed, document ISP/PPPoE info and perform a controlled factory reset of the router.
  • Collect outputs (ipconfig /all, wireless adapter model from Device Manager, Event Viewer network errors) to present to HP or Linksys support.

These steps narrow whether the fault is configuration, driver/software, or hardware, and will avoid unnecessary replacements.

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Member Avatar for taebo

I dont know if any 1 can help but i still cant work this problem out if any1 can help then i would apprciate it thanks. im using a Linksys router if thats ant help my laptop is now just being used for games & putting photos on but i want to use net on it please if you know wat i can plz help thanks.

Member Avatar for znmex3r

Hi taebo, Did you ever find a fix to this? I have the same problem, it sounds like. Sometimes it will connect to the Internet over wireless, but only if I switch off and on the wireless button on my router and then restart my laptop. Otherwise it just connects locally to my WLAN, and doesn't make the connection to the Internet. Any ideas? Ugh.... :o(

Member Avatar for HoustonIT

On the desktop, open internet explorer and type into the address bar (it may be , , or as well). This should bring you to your Linksys management page. Go to the wireless section and select enable and save. You should be able to see your network on the laptop - generally it is named linksys.

Member Avatar for jake0718

I had the same sort of problem and it eventually went out completely. As much of a hassle as it is contact the HP tech support. They can at least OK a new card if needed. I ended up having to send mine in for a new motherboard. My other suggestion, do not under any circumstances buy another HP.


Are you able to connect to any other wireless networks to surf?

Does it work when you plug into the network card from your router with an ethernet cable?

What kind of security do you have on the router?

Answer these questions and if anything when you contact HP you will be able to tell them this before going through all these procedures.

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