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john_c92886

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Can't Connect to Internet
« on: December 22, 2007, 12:23:31 PM »
I am having trouble connecting to the internet on one of my notebooks.

Notebook Info:

Dell Inspiron 1150
Windows XP
Home Edition
Version 2002
Service Pack 2

I have tried a few things to get it to work, but no success.
The computer has a 108 Mbps wireless PC Netgear card (WG511T), which shows connected.

Let me know if you need any more info.
« Last Edit: January 02, 2008, 05:42:39 PM by john_c92886 »

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Re: Can't Connect to Internet
« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2007, 12:30:06 PM »
Need to know the type of network you're trying to get into (802.11g/b/a etc.) and type of encryption (if any) it is using, the router and modem setup, and what things you have tried so far (be as specific as possible, you can never give too much info).  :)

I'm going to sleep now, but that info will help whoever else is around right now to get you started in the right direction.

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Re: Can't Connect to Internet
« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2008, 01:26:43 AM »
Need to know the type of network you're trying to get into (802.11g/b/a etc.) and type of encryption (if any) it is using, the router and modem setup, and what things you have tried so far (be as specific as possible, you can never give too much info).  :)

I'm going to sleep now, but that info will help whoever else is around right now to get you started in the right direction.

The network is 802.11g.

There is no encryption or security.

The router is a Linksys - Wireless G, 2.4 GHz Broadband Router 54 Mbps.

Modem is standard from Time Warner Cable.


I have tried restoring to previous point, disabling firewall, running multiple anti-virus/spam programs, disabling all but required start-up programs through msconfig, starting in safe-mode, connecting directly to wire, renewing ip address, setting properties to automatically connect, and also tried manual.  That's all that I can think of off the top of my head.

Let me know if you need anything else.

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Re: Can't Connect to Internet
« Reply #3 on: January 02, 2008, 08:54:26 AM »
Were you ever connected?

john_c92886

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Re: Can't Connect to Internet
« Reply #4 on: January 02, 2008, 05:37:46 PM »
Were you ever connected?

Yes.

The wireless card says that it is receiving the signal...it just won't connect.

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Re: Can't Connect to Internet
« Reply #5 on: January 02, 2008, 05:44:42 PM »
Maybe silly question, but is your wireless card on? Is the light on?

john_c92886

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Re: Can't Connect to Internet
« Reply #6 on: January 02, 2008, 05:46:15 PM »
Maybe silly question, but is your wireless card on? Is the light on?

It is.

It plugs into the left side of the notebook.  It has two lights on it, the one on the right is light up green.

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Re: Can't Connect to Internet
« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2008, 06:23:55 PM »
Should I seek help elsewhere?

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    Re: Can't Connect to Internet
    « Reply #8 on: January 04, 2008, 09:48:26 AM »
    What happens if you connect to the router with a cable instead?
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    Re: Can't Connect to Internet
    « Reply #9 on: January 07, 2008, 02:26:08 AM »
    There is no encryption or security.

    AAARRRGHHH!!!
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    Re: Can't Connect to Internet
    « Reply #10 on: January 07, 2008, 03:30:07 AM »

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    Re: Can't Connect to Internet
    « Reply #11 on: January 07, 2008, 05:24:24 AM »
    I don't think it would be wise to resolve your connection problems until you have resolved your security problems.

    Still, enter the following command into a command prompt and cut and paste the results here: "ipconfig".
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