Re: Unable to load web pages

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From: Robert Aldwinckle (robald_at_techemail.com)
Date: 07/09/04


Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2004 12:43:00 -0400


> my laptop cannot access web sites

What Internet connections can it make?

Which OS? Can you use nslookup to verify your DNS is working?
(or use ping -n 1 if you don't have nslookup.)

Other diagnostics are possible with XP's Help.
Press Win-F1 and click on Networking and the Web

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"t.parrish" <t.parrish@bresnan.net> wrote in message
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> Recently I installed a wireless connection at home for my laptop.  A DI-524
> wireless router and a Linksys 2.4 GHz wireless-G card connected to a Bresnan
> cable connection.  The wireless card and the router functioning properly as
> indicated by technical support (Linksys and D-Link).  My desktop computer
> can access all web sites but my laptop cannot access web sites.  I was told
> that my laptop (Dell Inspiron 8200) may have a corrupt IE 6 browser or my
> browser settings my be incorrect.
>
> I would welcome any thoughts as to what the issue(s) might be and possible
> solutions.
>
> Thank you.
>
>


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