fix problem "local only" when connection is across a wireless connection

Anonymous
2008-12-29T21:58:54+00:00

access point appear: unidentified network

internet appear bloqued

access: Local only

connection: wireless connection.

Please help check what is the reason "local only".

ip is assigned automatically by DHCP, but is not possible to connect to internet, the problem appear only on windows vista Pcs, in my other computer with XP version the connection is good.

I have Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1.

Thanks

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  1. Anonymous
    2011-08-24T03:33:33+00:00

    I encountered the "local only" problem after installing a Belkin wireless router. I found that my router was unable to assign a valid IP so I was unable to access the internet. I was able to correct the problem by changing my network interface settings, as follows:

    1. Go to "Network & Sharing Center" (in Control Panel).
    2. Click on "Local Area Connection - Wireless Network Connection".
    3. Click on "View Status".
    4. Click on "Properties".
    5. Click on "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)".
    6. Click on "Properties".
    7. Select "Obtain an IP address automatically".
    8. Select "Obtain DNS server address automatically".
    9. Click "OK".
    10. Delete the existing wireless connection. (Go to Network & Sharing Center, then Manage Wireless Networks, then select your wireless network, then press the remove (or minus) button.)
    11. Select "Start Button - Connect To", then choose and reconnect to your wireless network.

    This process corrected my problem and I was able to connect to the internet.

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  2. Anonymous
    2011-08-17T15:10:45+00:00

    uninstalling the driver, rescanning hardware and allowing Vista to reinstall the driver.  solved the problem for me.

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  3. Anonymous
    2011-08-10T02:11:35+00:00

    I have the same problem.

    Same machine Dell Inspiron 1525, same wireless card 1395, same message LOCAL ONLY.

    I run this FIx called MicrosoftFixit50357 downloaded from this post ->

    http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/928233

    just click and restart the laptop and it worked.

    I hope you enjoy the solution!

    Tuve el mismo problema.

    Con la misma maquina y caracteristicas  Dell Inspiron 1525, same wireless card 1395, same message LOCAL ONLY.

    Descargue el FIx llamado MicrosoftFixit50357 descargado desde este post->

    http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/928233

    Solo le di clic y reinicie la laptop y FUNCIONO

    Espero disfruten la solucion.

    ******@hotmail.com

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  4. Anonymous
    2011-07-30T10:54:02+00:00

    It is helpful

    Thank you very much buddy

    "I followed the article and solved the problem....."

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