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    NEED HELP...Why can't I go online...

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by asusw5a, Oct 24, 2005.

  1. asusw5a

    asusw5a Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi there people,
    I was wondering why all of the sudden my laptop can't connect to the internet, wether using WIFI or connecting via LAN.. it never happened before..and the problem just began a couple of days ago... it doest work both at my house and my shcool (everyone was able to connect except me :( ) , why is that??? can anyone help me out...???

    Thank you in advance :)
     
    asusw5a, Oct 24, 2005
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Perhaps you need new drivers? I doubt it but mind as well.

    Hmmm....
     
    coriolis, Oct 24, 2005
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  3. pt9386

    pt9386 Notebook Consultant

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    What is the exact problem, so we can better assist? But you could try to adjust your firewall settings.
     
    pt9386, Oct 24, 2005
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  4. dr_st

    dr_st Notebook Deity

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    What are your IP settings when connected?

    To obtain them, double click on the network icon in the system tray, choose the "Support" tab, click "Details", then do a Copy-Paste.
     
    dr_st, Oct 24, 2005
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  5. noahsark

    noahsark Notebook Evangelist

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    Good check Doc, I have seen pc's spontaneously loose IP settings for no reason I or or Admin could decipher.
     
    noahsark, Oct 24, 2005
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  6. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    I found that by updating my Intel card's wireless dirvers to the latest it really helped with my internet connection stability - try that. Download the drivers from Intel's site.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Oct 24, 2005
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  7. asusw5a

    asusw5a Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks alot for ur help guys =)
     
    asusw5a, Oct 25, 2005
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