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    My 8204 wont connect to the internet

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by iamapato01, Apr 26, 2006.

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    iamapato01 Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys,
    I got my 8204, and I havent really done anything to the settings, but when I plug in my network cable, it simply says "Limited or no connectivity". I used to connect all the time with my old computer and it would just connect automatically. I can't get online to do anything on it so I'm a stuck. Does anyone know what the problem is? I've been messing with TCP/IP settings but nothing works, Thanks
     
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    Ok I remember now...I need the all knowing LAN patch, which is one of those gripes about the 8200. Well, where do I get one? Someone said that Acer has it but I couldnt find it.
     
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    Anyone? I really need help soon. People claim that a program called WinSockXP fixes the problem but I dont want to mess up this brand new computer. I went to Acer.com and got a LAN driver but when I click on the exe file, it prompts me to UNINSTALL the driver...?

    Thanks again
     
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    jaad75, Apr 26, 2006
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    It still doesnt work
     
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    So you've updated EEPROM correctly? Are you sure?
     
    jaad75, Apr 26, 2006
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    iamapato01,

    Is your laptop running on power cord or battery. because the default profile for battery turns off LAN. open up ePower management and you will see.
     
    sonicdivx, Apr 26, 2006
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    how are U connected to the internet .....?
     
    Lubi, Apr 26, 2006
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