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I have a d-link wireless router with two wireless computers :A and B.
From A, I can surf the Web, but cannot from B
From A, I can ping B and from B, I can ping A
From B, I cannot ping any website.

Dear members, I would apreciate any insight that will help me to solve the situation of computer B. Thank, you in advance.

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Given that A and B can ping each other, the Wi‑Fi link and LAN side are fine. The problem on B is almost always either DNS misconfiguration or a missing/bad default gateway. To build on ’s suggestion, first separate DNS from routing: try an external IP, then a hostname. Also, as hinted, confirm B is actually associated to your D‑Link SSID; roaming to a neighbor SSID can cause odd symptoms, though being able to ping A makes that less likely.

On B, run these in order and compare results with A:

ipconfig /all
ping 192.168.0.1            # your router’s LAN IP; adjust if different
ping 8.8.8.8                # tests routing without DNS
ping www.google.com         # tests DNS + routing (note some sites block ping)
nslookup www.google.com     # pure DNS test
tracert 8.8.8.8
route print                 # look for a 0.0.0.0 default route via your router

What to do with the results:

  • If ping 8.8.8.8 works but hostnames fail: DNS issue. In the adapter’s IPv4 settings, set DNS to “Obtain automatically” or manually use known resolvers (e.g., 8.8.8.8, 1.1.1.1). Then run ipconfig /flushdns.
  • If you can ping the router but not 8.8.8.8: routing/default gateway issue. Ensure the default gateway on B matches A (typically the router IP). If the default route is missing or wrong, reset the stack: netsh int ip reset and netsh winsock reset (reboot after).
  • If you cannot reach the router from B but can reach A: check for a wrong static IP/gateway on B, or router-side MAC filtering/Access Control blocking internet for B.
  • If DNS and pings work but the browser still cannot browse: disable any proxy in the browser, and temporarily disable firewall/security suites to rule out blocked outbound traffic.

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Member Avatar for tom curren

Does B see other wireless routers?

Member Avatar for DimaYasny

can you ping external ip addresses, NOT url's?

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