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    Bought a new toshiba laptop..turned it on....removed AOL (i have verizon)...plugged in the dsl cable...internet works fine...removed cable...entered IP and Key...connected to wireless modem...connection excellent...bring up an internet explorer window...get the page cannot be displayed error no matter what site I try..

    Any ideas? works fine hooked up direct. I have another laptop where I compared all the settings and everything looks good...but im a dumbsh!t when it comes to computers.

    Thanks for the help
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    I get that a lot from my MSN. It has a 'troubleshoot' so I click on it it says proxy server. So I un plug my modem for a couple min . and then it works for a while. Might be something like that. I know the modem has to have the cache cleared every now and then ...

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    what brand router are u using? i have a linksys which i bought after my D-link finally took a shit. and the linksys is garbage. i had no problems with my d-link for about 6 years. great router, but everything is bound to fail at one point or another. my linksys always looses connectivy. and i hate it lol

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    I have a Linksys. Sometimes it will go great then other times its not worth crap. Maybe I should swap like you did. Hom much did the D-link cost you ??

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    its a Belkin wireless router...but my other laptop is working fine wirelessly. I must have a setting off or this laptop is different...XP vs windows 2000 on the other one.

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    Did you say you entered an IP address? You should set it to DHCP.

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    Quote Originally Posted by snaggeltooth View Post
    I have a Linksys. Sometimes it will go great then other times its not worth crap. Maybe I should swap like you did. Hom much did the D-link cost you ??

    Linksys is all I use at home and at work.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ed Blown Vert View Post
    Linksys is all I use at home and at work.
    how old are yours .. Mine is 2+ years.. Like now it is working fine . Tonight it wont be ...

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    I went to a review site for the d-links.. They only cost like $35, it had 10 reviews.9 of them was 9out of 10 stars , 1 had the dont buy it yadd yadda yadda ..

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    i think a linksys router is kind of a hit or miss thing. it either works or it doesnt....my friend had the same problem with his. my dad is a network admin for the military and knows his shit. he told me to use nothing but d-link. not sayin that ed blown vert doesnt know what hes talking about either..but i personally have had nothing but problems with linksys and nothing but good internet connectivity with d-link...

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    I run a linksys at home. No problems here.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Whocares View Post
    Bought a new toshiba laptop..turned it on....removed AOL (i have verizon)...plugged in the dsl cable...internet works fine...removed cable...entered IP and Key...connected to wireless modem...connection excellent...bring up an internet explorer window...get the page cannot be displayed error no matter what site I try..

    Any ideas? works fine hooked up direct. I have another laptop where I compared all the settings and everything looks good...but im a dumbsh!t when it comes to computers.

    Thanks for the help
    It's possible your internet security settings are holding you back. On your browser window click on Tools-->Internet Options. Then go to the Security Tab and click the custom level button. You can set that to a lower security level or go through each each item and select enable. I highly recommend you have firewall protection because setting a lower security level will make you more vulnerable on the internet.

    Also go to the windows update page and download/update "everything".

    Good luck


    Quote Originally Posted by norm43a View Post
    I run a linksys at home. No problems here.
    I've heard linksys is hit or miss on how well it works. Personally I stay away from linksys, not bashing, just my preference. Right now I'm using Motorola cause I got it real cheap ==> $20. It's alright but that's all I can say about it.

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    thank ntimid8r...here is what i get when I run a network test

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    not configured your computer to use the client adapter

    use the network icon in the system preferences to set the network configuration for your client adapter

    this is way over my head...im beating around all kinds of windows...

    Any idea?

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    did you go to majorgeek.com. buddy of mine told me about that site and it can answer anything...

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    Yeah, you definitely have a network configuration problem. You can try using the "troubleshooter" to help go through some steps. Or do what Snaggletooth suggests cause you may need more help.

    Go to your control panel and click on "Network and Internet Connections". On the left pane you should see the Troubleshooters area. Click on the "Networking" and follow the on screen steps. If that doesn't help then try the "Network diagnostics" troubleshooter.

    Also you should be able to call your internet provider to help you go over the installation process.

    Hope this helps.

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