Computer geeks help me vol. 2
 

My computer has gone bonkers again. I have switched broadband provider, installed the disc properly etc, yet it keeps on telling me that there is a signal and I'm connected, but it won't load any internet pages, even though it tells me that the website has been found. I'm in your hands.

Might it be a problem with the router? This shit used to happen to me all the time at my last apartment (and last laptop).

No all the other computers in the house are working fine.

have you tried turning it off and on again

Yes, i've also re-installed the software, checked the internet connection etc. It's never done that before. It says that the ethernet adapter connection has a cable unplugged. What does that mean?

It could still be the router, from what I remember. Not giving your computer an IP address.

But I am low level geek and am only speculating.

I'll double-check that, thanks.

are you switching from being hard-wired in to connecting by wifi? it sounds like it.

either way, try this: START BAR > control panel > network and internet connections > network connections > double click the connection that has a signal.


if THAT doesn't fix it. recycle modem / router. unplug router, unplug modem, wait a few seconds for it to all power down, plug router in, plug modem in.

The above is sagely. I'd also try a different browser, or refresh your cache. If it doesn't work in IE (assuming you're on FF), it's a problem with your connection.

Also, stop downloading porn.

As long as yr smart, d/ling porn ain't gonna do nuthin'

Do you have an IP assigned? (Do you know how to tell?)

Did you try punching it in the iFace?

Yeah! Kick it in the iCunt.

how do you connect to the wan? is it with a router like people are suggesting? or are you using a usb modem?

if you are using a router and windows xp

go to control panel,
right click on the ethernet or wireless connection you want to set,
click properties,
select tcp/ip,
click on properties
check obtain ip address automatically
check obtain dns serevr automatically
click ok
click close

open a browser,
type in 192.168.0.1 to access your router
make sure you've set your ppoe username and password correctly

go back to the control panel
select internet options,
select the tab connections
click on setup
select connect to the internet,
select configure my connection manually,
select connect using a broadband connection that is always on,

It's a usb modem. It seems ok now, keep in mind my pc is an old hiv patient. Maybe it's starting to develop the aids and then it will die. Thanks for your advice.