Trying to set up a new wireless network and running into all kinds of strange problems. Connections dropped every few hours! Some machines work, some don't! Can connect to internet,
can't connect to
router! DOGS AND CATS LIVING TOGETHER
(literally). Please help.
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posted by Rhaomi
on Feb 7, 2013 -
10 answers
I can't connect to the wireless network-- have connected with other laptops and my smart phone just fine to this connection. Is there something I can change on my computer? I need to figure this out ASAP or I may have problems with applying for jobs and doing my schoolwork!
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posted by camylanded
on Nov 26, 2012 -
11 answers
How do I wirelessly stream laptop output to TV? No DLNA, no Intel WiDi, but HDMI port available.
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posted by theobserver
on Jul 7, 2012 -
12 answers
TechSupportFilter: Internet connection drops out after five seconds regardless of whether I'm connected via wireless or ethernet
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posted by LSK
on Jun 28, 2012 -
7 answers
Is there a somewhat simple solution to this problem? We recently installed new wireless Internet at home but my laptop (older Toshiba Satellite) refuses to connect to the net. It will automatically find our network and connect to it, but doesn't go that step further to actually connect to the Internet. This only happens with the wireless at home - it works fine with other networks I've tried out. Is my computer just not recognizing the new modem?
posted by sunshine arakhan
on May 6, 2012 -
12 answers
Like many people, I've got wireless router issues (Netgear MR814v2 -- yeah, it's getting old). I'm troubleshooting them as I can and haven't found anything that should be interfering, and all my firmware is up to date. Putting that to one side, I'm pretty tired of running down and up the stairs to unplug the router and plug it back in again (six to 10 times a day). My diagnostics show I've got connectivity between the computer and the router even when I can't connect to the Internet. Is there some way to reboot the router from my computer?
posted by bryon
on Sep 25, 2011 -
14 answers
Please -- please! -- help me troubleshoot a vexing wireless connectivity problem. Just to put this front and center: I am not knowledgeable about computers.
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posted by BlahLaLa
on Feb 24, 2011 -
8 answers
Is it possible to use the wireless connection from my laptop to connect my hacked XBox (not 360) running XBMC to the network using a Ethernet cable?
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posted by MCMikeNamara
on Jan 22, 2011 -
9 answers
Wireless internet conundrums. After internet signal problems being repaired by the internet provider and plugging into the modem directly showing that the connection itself is fine, the wireless goes out every few minutes for the Macs in the house, but works fine for the PC.
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posted by elpea
on Dec 8, 2010 -
20 answers
Help me figure out how to get the wireless card working in this HP laptop. The only way to bring it online is to boot a linux live cd then boot back into Vista. What is going on?
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posted by The Wig
on Nov 25, 2010 -
8 answers
How can I properly set up an internet connection on both a laptop (wireless) and desktop using DSL? Getting IP address conflict! GRR.
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posted by Snackpants
on Nov 24, 2010 -
7 answers
Can you point me to online stores where I can buy a laptop computer that does NOT have Internet access?
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posted by foursentences
on Oct 20, 2010 -
14 answers
Any recommendations for prepaid wireless for a laptop in the Netherlands that won't break the bank?
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posted by geckoinpdx
on Sep 7, 2010 -
2 answers
I want to have my DS and my laptop talk to each other. Is this even possible?
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posted by wayland
on Aug 15, 2010 -
5 answers
Why does my wireless card blow out every time I move my laptop? And what can I do about it?
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posted by j.s.f.
on May 12, 2010 -
2 answers
Help me use my wireless router to take advantage of the free wi-fi signal my complex offers.
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posted by no bueno
on Mar 5, 2010 -
18 answers
Before I partake in a spree at Newegg, I'd like to know: Can I plug a USB wireless adapter
like this one into the back of an external hard drive, then access the hard drive with my laptop over my wi-fi network?
posted by judomadonna
on Feb 19, 2010 -
5 answers
Laptop (running Vista) connects to home wireless network full strength but not to internet. The other laptop (OS X) connects to internet wirelessly no problem. The Vista laptop can connect the internet via ethernet cable. This seems to be a common problem but i cannot find an appropriate solution
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posted by criticalbill
on Jul 4, 2009 -
8 answers
A friend of mine has a 1 Ghz Apple TiBook. He has to reselect his local wireless router in the wireless menu each time the laptop sleeps or is rebooted. What's the fix for this?
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posted by diode
on May 16, 2009 -
7 answers
I have a new EeePC 1000HE with Windows XP, which I want to use for both web development and casual web browsing. Are there security issues with installing Apache and PHP on a machine that is also used to access public wireless internet? If so, what steps can I take to make my netbook more secure?
posted by oulipian
on Apr 5, 2009 -
5 answers
I am looking for a signal booster that will play nicely on my laptop which has Vista. People recommended EnGenius USB Device but from what I gathered on Amazon, it does not work past XP. I basically need something that I can take with my on the go.
Intel GMA 4500MHD / Intel Wi-Fi / 10/100 Eth is what came with my laptop. Is there a signal booster compatible with Vista?
posted by cheero
on Jan 16, 2009 -
6 answers
Hi, I'm looking for a way to show my computer's desktop on my large LCD TV so my wife and I can both see it. I have a used an s-video cable (along with an audio cable) from my laptop to the TV, but there are three problems with this method.
1) requires a reboot of my laptop to make it recognize the TV and play to it
2) text is blurry on the TV due to TV's unsuitability for acting as a computer monitor
3) requires the s-video cable to be plugged into the otherwise wirelessly connected laptop
So I'm looking for a solution that will eliminate these problems. Like maybe something that will just play my desktop as a video signal to the TV and not try to make the TV into another monitor of my computer. Also, I'm not looking for HDTV quality, just watchable video (internet quality would be fine.) Thanks!
posted by atm
on Dec 12, 2008 -
18 answers
I've replaced my wireless card, but my laptop still intermittently locks up. The problem occurs whether I'm running XP or Ubuntu, and disappears when I disable the wifi in bios.
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posted by philomathoholic
on Sep 28, 2008 -
7 answers
Why does my laptop's wireless network fail to work after resuming from standby, requiring a reboot?
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posted by sprocket87
on Oct 26, 2007 -
12 answers
Why is my brand-new router massively slowing my Internet connection, even when everything's connected with cables?
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posted by escabeche
on Jul 12, 2007 -
7 answers
Is there any way that I can easily use my iMac Desktop (Current Intel Model) monitor as a second or primary monitor for my Powerbook using either the wireless network or a monitor adapter?
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posted by Bengston
on Mar 14, 2007 -
6 answers
Starting in a few weeks I will be doing a lot of travelling with my laptop. Help me choose a wifi provider for airports and possibly other locations.
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posted by jessamyn
on Feb 13, 2007 -
19 answers
PC laptop wireless issues: Can’t connect to my secure in-house wireless network. Any smart people able to help?
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posted by Milkman Dan
on Jan 21, 2007 -
13 answers
How can I get my laptop to print wirelessly to an HP DeskJet 6980 like it used to?
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posted by stleric
on Jan 21, 2007 -
7 answers
Help this desktop power user protect his new laptop from evil internet demons while using public Wifi hotspots.
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posted by chrominance
on Oct 27, 2006 -
18 answers
My wireless router and my iBook G4 aren't playing nice. Our iBook G3 connects wirelessly without fail.
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posted by bilabial
on Aug 30, 2006 -
6 answers
Yes, it's time for yet another tiresome wireless connection conundrum. If you're brave and true, come take my hand and follow me into the
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posted by CunningLinguist
on Jul 21, 2006 -
21 answers
Does anyone have any idea why my laptop suddenly stopped connecting to any of the various wireless networks in my building, but connected immediately to CompUSA signal when I took it into the store this morning?
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posted by CunningLinguist
on Jun 27, 2006 -
19 answers
Dear NOLAfites: I have the opportunity to go to New Orleans for 2 weeks in February. The kicker is that I'll have to make it a sort of working vacation...
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posted by missmobtown
on Jan 16, 2006 -
6 answers
What's a good solution to wirelessly play MP3s on my stereo though my mix-and-match collection of technology?
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posted by jeff-o-matic
on Oct 26, 2005 -
21 answers
