gregallon
09-01-2005, 07:32 AM
Hi there - I am very new to this wireless network lark, and although I have a basic grasp of the technical side, I am not that technically literate. So please be gentle with me.
I set up a wireless network in my home about a month ago, and initially I had no problems with it. I am based in the UK, and I am currently using the network for the simple purpose of connecting my desktop (a Dell on XP), which is in a room without a phone line, to the internet. Our internet access is via a 1mb adsl line.
As I say, there were initially no problems, but in the last couple of days the computer seems to have stopped recognising that it is online. It definitely is online - the wireless network at the bottom indicates that the pc is connected to the wireless network, and the signal strength is excellent. And indeed Skype is working, as is one particular website when I access it through internet explorer.
But generally, when I try to navigate to a new page with IE, the pc indicates that it needs to connect to the internet, and a dial up menu (which is obviously no longer effective as the pc is not connected to a line) comes up.
In addition, Outlook cannot get new e-mails, as it says that it is not connected to the server.
I've tried fiddling about with the various connection permutations, but I haven't got anywhere. Its a bit tricky to get advice, as I obviously can't access the net from the pc at the moment. But if anyone has any thoughts on what could be wrong, I will print this off and take it home. If I you need more information, or think I should be posting this elsewhere, please let me know.
Thanks very much in advance
Greg
I set up a wireless network in my home about a month ago, and initially I had no problems with it. I am based in the UK, and I am currently using the network for the simple purpose of connecting my desktop (a Dell on XP), which is in a room without a phone line, to the internet. Our internet access is via a 1mb adsl line.
As I say, there were initially no problems, but in the last couple of days the computer seems to have stopped recognising that it is online. It definitely is online - the wireless network at the bottom indicates that the pc is connected to the wireless network, and the signal strength is excellent. And indeed Skype is working, as is one particular website when I access it through internet explorer.
But generally, when I try to navigate to a new page with IE, the pc indicates that it needs to connect to the internet, and a dial up menu (which is obviously no longer effective as the pc is not connected to a line) comes up.
In addition, Outlook cannot get new e-mails, as it says that it is not connected to the server.
I've tried fiddling about with the various connection permutations, but I haven't got anywhere. Its a bit tricky to get advice, as I obviously can't access the net from the pc at the moment. But if anyone has any thoughts on what could be wrong, I will print this off and take it home. If I you need more information, or think I should be posting this elsewhere, please let me know.
Thanks very much in advance
Greg