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Wifi doesn't have a valid IP configuration and is showing limited.

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October 13, 2013 12:26:29 AM

Wifi won't connect with lap top, showing limited and troubleshooting says wifi doesn't have a valid IP configuration. Running windows 8. Wifi works with iPad, just not laptop. Have tried any suggestions that I have found to no avail. Has anyone got this sorted?

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October 13, 2013 7:42:54 AM

delete the SSID profile under Mange Wireless Networks in the Network and Sharing Center, and then try to connect to the SSID again.

If someone used the WPS option on the router to connect a device it will reset the wireless password.
December 16, 2013 5:20:10 AM

1. Right click wireless icon.
2. Left click on the limited wireless connection.
3. Left click on Properties.
4. Left click on configure.
5. Right click on 802.11n channel width for band 2.4
6. Right click on the Value.
7. Change the value to auto.
8. Click OK.
9. Close all of the other wireless networking windows and good luck.
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March 11, 2014 10:00:32 AM

I had the same problem. I solved the problem by connecting my PC through the cable, going to the router page and changing the wireless SSID and password.
May 15, 2014 4:56:12 PM

Perfect solution. Thanks for your help!
sergioservellon said:
1. Right click wireless icon.
2. Left click on the limited wireless connection.
3. Left click on Properties.
4. Left click on configure.
5. Right click on 802.11n channel width for band 2.4
6. Right click on the Value.
7. Change the value to auto.
8. Click OK.
9. Close all of the other wireless networking windows and good luck.


June 3, 2014 11:56:57 AM

Emerald said:
delete the SSID profile under Mange Wireless Networks in the Network and Sharing Center, and then try to connect to the SSID again.

If someone used the WPS option on the router to connect a device it will reset the wireless password.


This didn't do anything for me. The same problem still occurs.
June 4, 2014 2:10:44 AM

Do you have anything else connecting to the router that actually works (either wired or wirelessly)?
Have you tried power cycling the modem and the router?
Have you tried an ipconfig /release and then an ipconfig /renew after power cycling both?
June 9, 2014 11:20:21 AM

deadboy619 said:
I had the same problem. I solved the problem by connecting my PC through the cable, going to the router page and changing the wireless SSID and password.


Can you please explain using laymans terms, i am no where close to computer guru however getting real frustrated. my computer connected to wii pefecty two days ago, then i import some pictures from my camera and all of a sudden my laptop shows limited connection. invalid ip config. and problem with wireless adapter or acess point. we have like 4 other devices that work just fine off our connection. so frustrated. uugh
i did connect the ethernet cable to the back of the laptop then it worked. i disconnceted it then entered a valid ip address i got off you tube undet the wifi setting. back to square on. LIMITED. this is making me so mad, i need my laptap for class. can you please help. i even took my computer to the geek squad and it connected to their wifi no prob. they took some malware off and charged me 60 bucks and i'm still having the issue.
June 12, 2014 11:58:36 AM

Shamrock27 said:
Wifi won't connect with lap top, showing limited and troubleshooting says wifi doesn't have a valid IP configuration. Running windows 8. Wifi works with iPad, just not laptop. Have tried any suggestions that I have found to no avail. Has anyone got this sorted?


I have had the same problem and tried all suggestions I could find, nothing worked for me. My "work-around" was to set up the IP manually rather than via DHCP, disable DHCP, enter an unused IP compatible with your network, mask is "typically" 255.255.255.0,
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