Connecting to public wirelesss networks

Question

I see previous messages regarding this issue but please help me understand and correct the problem.  Firstly, I had an Averatec laptop which was able to jump onto any public, unsecured wireless network.    My new Dell E1505 with a Dell Wireless 1390 WLAN Mini-card can 'see' the network, and says I'm connected and yet I can do nothing with it.  No homepage comes up, can't access any online programs like Napster, etc...   What do I need to do to fix this?  And why is this happening?   Thanks for your help.   Amanda H.

helmecj01 · Answer

hi I know what is problem you need to configue McAfee or Norton firewall to allow network traffic from chris

jmwills · Answer

Also, disable File & Print Shairng while connected to Public Networks.

TadN · Answer

useful link on settings howto: http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/dsn/en/document?c=us&docid=1B9B83E4F85856D2E0401E0A551702B6&journalid=BC50966C27EA11DB96E995E8363E7F84

travis7 · Answer

Good feedback but I have the same problem.  I don't have Norton or McAfee - I have Micro PC-cillin.  Also, could you be more specific in telling HOW to make the adjustments mentioned?   Any other suggestions?   T

jmwills · Answer

Threads get awfully confusing when you jump in with a 'me to'.  The polite thing to do is start a new thread.

travis7 · Answer

My bad.  I don't usually repeat threads for exact same issue - including same laptop and wireless card.  But I will oblige if that makes it easier to answer....

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Connecting to public wirelesss networks

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