[2bigears]

   hi all, a little trouble with my laptop,,,, it lost its brains and can't get wifi signal ,,,,
          is there something simple I can check before I toss this e-junk into the river ???? 

[srb]

Before you give up and mail it to me ( ), have you restarted/power cycled your router?  Restart the router then restart the computer.

Steve

[2bigears]

 . Ok,, thanks ,, I'll try that . Before it gets very wet ,,,, ha 
      It does show my handle with a check besides it,,   But I have the alert of no internet connection ?

[srb]

You may have a connection to the router, but no connection to the Internet.  Is the modem separate or is it a combo modem/router gateway?  If the modem is separate give that a restart also.

Can any other devices or computers get an internet connection?

Steve

[JohnR]

System Preferences -> Network -> Assist me

[Bemopti123]

I had an intermittent internet connection via cable modem.  At first I thought it was my router, later I thought it was my modem.  Later I found out it was a corroded connection outside where the coaxial line connects to my house.  The cableman showed me the oxidation, he refinished the connection and now it is lightning fast and super reliable.  The question of other devices connecting to the network and to the internet is a first step. 

[2bigears]

   back in business,,,, just needed a clic of the pad to change a setting that went outta wack,,,, thanks all
        no splash just yet.    but as witth all this e-junk,,,,  it's coming .... ha

[JohnR]

I find that beating my e-junk with a stick works sometimes.

[GentleBender]

I find that beating my e-junk with a stick works sometimes.

Much better than waterboarding!