Tag Archives: internet connection

Having internet/router trouble?

I just bought a new laptop and had to get a router of course, but my problem is that my desktop was working fine with by dsl/cable setup, but it seems that when I got the laptop and bought the router and had it configured for my desktop and laptop, now sometimes I cannot get an internet connection. I try to troubleshoot by making sure my connections are on, and I get a message on my laptop stating a local connection is unplugged. I don’t get that, I don’t see anything unplugged where my router is and my desktop. I even disconnected my router and plugged it up again. Could it be that my downstairs landlords who do not have cable or dsl, but an ancient dial-up computer, and the wife has a laptop, with a router I am assuming, could be interfering with my wireless connection??? I am so frustrated because I love my new laptop and this is getting ridiculous!!

i need help with my desktop!!!!!!!!!!!! Network cable unplugged?

My desktop is having an internet connection problem. I have dial up and i’m trying to sign on to the internet through netscape. When i try to sign on it says that it is connected, but nothing else happens. the toolbar doesn’t show up and it won’t allow me to get online. I noticed that there was an x in the corner of my computer saying that the local area connection was not connected, something about the network cable being unplugged. the thing is that i tried using the same internet service provider and cable for my laptop and it works perfectly. so i think it has something to do with my the hardware on my computer not being able to connect…I need help…someone please enlighten me!!!!!!!!!!1

If I switch from dial-up to broadband, won’t I lose my primary email address?

The company which currently provides my internet connection (netzero) doesn’t offer broadband service in my community. If I were to use a local internet company to provide broadband service on my computer, wouldn’t I lose my netzero email address? Is there any means of keeping that address once I have switched to broadband?

I would not be willing to lose all my contacts in order to make the switch (and I do not keep an “address book” as I choose to type email addresses in individually each time I correspond).

Is there a way in Windows XP to find out who’s accessing (stealing) my broadband wirelessly?

I’m running Windows XP with a Linksys Wireless G Router. I noticed the “Wireless-G” activity light blinks intermittenly even when my laptop is powered off. The router is also hooked up to my desktop. I want to see if there’s a way to find out if my internet connection (and my shared folders) have been accessed in any way. I do have WAP encryption enabled on my router, but I have a feeling that isn’t helping much. Any info would help. Thank you!

would my information be easily stolen if I use the wireless connection provided by my university?

Hi. I would like to know if it is easier for my personal info to be stolen using the wireless connection provided by my university…as everyone can use that Internet connection than using my Internet service provider? Is it dangerous to have transactions using credit cards using open connection(like at Mcdonald’s…starbucks’..or libraries’)

Thank you very much.