I have a reconditoned "Netgear wireless router" I am trying to set up my gateway lap top computer using this wireless router. So far it recognizes that I have a wireless router but when I try to connect It gives me "The settings saved on this computer for the network do not match the requirements of the network" . Please help, I am not that tech savy. Thank you. John.

John 1. To determine the SSID and Wireless Key, use a computer that is connected to the router by Ethernet cable (preferred) so that you can access the router’s set up details. This is done in a home network by typing 192.168.x.y into a browser’s Address bar. The values of x and y depend upon the make of router. If you don’t know the values, open a Run window (Windows Logo key+R), type cmd /k ipconfig (note the two spaces), press Enter, make a note of the Default Gateway address and type this into the browser’s Address bar. When asked for the user name and password, type the default values (if they are not known, look in the router’s user manual). I think the defaults are admin and admin for Netgear. 2. To determine wireless access details, look for a section named wireless or similar wording and find an SSID (Network Name) and a Wireless Key. 3. The SSID and key are needed for any wireless device to connect to the router. The software varies, but generally it involves right-clicking the wireless network adapter’s icon in the Notification Area (bottom right of screen) and following the prompts to create the connection. 4. If I remember correctly, Netgear routers have a section that allows you to backup and restore its configuration details. If so, make a backup to enable you to easily restore the set up in the event of having to reset the router to factory settings.

Think the wireless settings on your laptop's wireless adapter did not match the one on wireless router, and so it didn't work. You should log on to wireless router and recheck/verify the configuration, after that connect laptop to wireless router again with correct settings. If you need help, check out this wireless router configuration example. Hope this helps.