Connected With Limited Access in Windows Vista

having similar problem, just picked up a laptop and trying to connect to the internet via the router in the next room, i’m getting a “connected with limited access” problem and it cannot identify the network. tried rechecking the connection key and it’s correct, and all the other computers in the house are connected, however, my new laptop can’t.

At the beginning of November, I bought a new wireless N router. It worked great up until a week ago. It now says connected with limited access. I can still use the internet but it is slow. It’s like being on dial-up. It took 5 minutes for this page to load. I can’t figure it out. Everything is connected right and when I try to repair, it says that there are no problems. I’m ready to pull out my hair!! I work at home so having quick access internet is extremely important.

Hello,

I got same issue. Thanks for showing me how to download a Microsoft Hotfix. unfornately I could not install the hot fix on Window Vista Home Premium x64 SP1 because it said it were not apply on my system. Anything wrong with it? Any advices would be appreciated.

HELP also having the same problem new laptop connects with limited acess with wireless also won’t recognise modem.Works fine with cable, other laptop and comps all working!

I’m having same problem, all other laptops in our haouse can connect and keep the connection but mine keeps losing the connection then saying ‘connection with limited access’

i’m running windows Vista on a Compaq laptop with wireless router. Help!

I have the same problem, this new notebook is getting me crazy, can anyone tell me how to resolve this??

Same problem. PS3, iMac and iPhone all work great on wireless network. Brand new Compaq laptop with Vista, not so much.

Same here. Has anyone found a solution?

nope

all you need to do iss is turn the router off at the wall for 5 mins or so the turn it back on that will work … or disconnect your connection via you computer/laptop and refresh and connection that will take several times and a longer process but will work in the long run

ok here what you need to do guys
just change your WEP Network Key to NUMBERS ONLY
do not use any LETTERS on it then go back to your laptop
and connect again
do not waste your time trying to install hotfix
as so many vista will show this message ( this update does not apply to your system ) even after updating to Vista SP2
give it try and enjoy
for whom that have no idea how to change the WEP Network Key
log into your router and go to Security and change the WEP Network Key
Have Fun

I’m having the connection problem too, but in response to someone suggesting something about a WEP key: PLEASE do not use WEP! It is very outdated and can be broken easily, use WPA and make sure it’s just random numbers/letters as a password.

Thanks for your advice Ross I have been trying to fix my laptop all day I have the same problem as everyone, cant connect to the internet limited access.
I didn’t want to mess about any-more but tried your idea of switch off the router for five mins and magically it fixed the problem now i am back on the internet.:)

Had to re-format my hard drive back to the original settings, and now everything works fine.( had to save and copy all the files i needed)

After a short power outage my Vista laptop displayed “connected with limited access”. Had recently installed a Motorola Surfboard modem and new Belkin router. The problem was coming from my VOIP phone connection which was causing issues with my IP address. I disconnected the VIOP line. Unplugged my modem for 10 seconds. Powered up and got the wireless to my computers working again. I then reconnected my VOIP phone. All good so far.
I may switch to a dual LAN modem if this issues comes up again. Can dedicate one LAN to VOIP and the other to my wireless network.

It is possible caused by using WEP as security. Change to WPA will fix your problem. It worked for me on HP laptop with window vista.

Restore your system to the point when everything was normal. It works for me.

All you have to do is what Dodo says which is change your phrase/password under your router wireless settings.

Specicicaly here is what I did:
1. Type 192.168.1.1 into my browser, click enter.
2. Log in
3. Go to wireless, wireless security.
4. Change my settings to WPA personal and change my password.
5. Save.

Internet connection fixed.

Good luck

to solve it I go to control panel, device manager, then network adapters. Then right click on the wireless network adapter (MINE IS ATHEROS) and disable it. Then enable it after waiting about 30 seconds. This has always fixed the problem for me.

i do got same problem. just do the restore point and fixed the problem.

Changing the security from WPA2 to WPA resolved this issue, Thanks to Karen and Dodo With WPA we were able to use the combination of letters and numbers.

Thanks a lot kendra, it’s work for me. Nice

sometimes avast or another antiviru’s firewall may not let you connect to the internet. You have to go to device manager and check for the wireless or lan adapter. If it shows the antivirus name remove the antivirus and restart, this will fix the problem.

Kendra’s suggestion seemed to work – for about a week. But now when trying to disable the adapter, it goes into a hung up state (not responding). Ctrl/Alt/Del and restarting the device manager shows the wireless adapter still active (no option to enable). Disabling again only repeats the above state – requiring a restart to get back online .

… until I get “Access Limited Connectivity” again – usually when streaming video.

Update:
This happens consistently when streaming video FULL SCREEN. So it must be graphics related – in addition to a Vista problem.

Good morning; I am having issues with my Internet . It’s stating i have limited access. I have disabled and then enabled, still nothing. I am using WPA personal. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Hi everyone, i have the same problem. i try everithing… turn off the router, desable de network wireless adapter and nothing works… anyone help?

I was having the same issue and my fix was to simply update the drivers for my wireless device and everything is working fine.