Internet with modem works but wireless router says "local only"

Hi,
I will try to explain my problem that I have a bit better.
I have a Toshiba laptop, 32bit Vista Home Premium.
I have had an internet connection through modem for a while, everything is good. Now I bought a Linksys WRT54G router, to be able to use the laptop with wireless. Did the setup, all was good, then suddenly no more connection.
Tried to reset the modem, the router and restart the laptop, got a connection again, but it went after 5-10 minutes, just simply stopped working. I still am connected, but it says "local only" and once "limited connectivity".
When I then connect the laptop directly to the modem with a cable, I have internet.
So the router seems fine, modem obviously, too.
What could be the problem that it always says "local only" all of a sudden, although I know there is internet???
Thanks for your help...

 

I don't think there is a modem problem it sounds like the router.
Have you tried to re install the firm ware for your router
I know you have connected to the modem and gotten internet but have you tried to connect the cat 5 cable directly to the router and see if you get internet that way.

When you connect to the router on the settings page, do you have to put in a password so the router can connect to the internet.
Sorry for all the questions but I'm trying to narrow down the problem

 

I have the same problem. I have a Dell laptop with Vista. My problem started after I uninstalled Norton Security. I have other wireless devices that are working fine, so it is not the Linksys router.

 

Hi atb091360,
If you are having a problem similar or different you need to start your own thread. It will make it easier for someone to assist you and not have 2 different people confused on solutions