In order for 'that computer' to connect to a web site, it must have a DNS doing its job.
What happens if you type into the browser a TCP/IP address rather than English text?
What is the TCP/IP address of your gateway (router)?
You may need/want to Add that address to the computer as gateway address.

The instructions IPCONFIG.ALL >My.txt
are intended for you to be able to report back.

Start | Run CMD press [Enter]
C: press Enter
CD \ press Enter
MD \DOWNLOAD press Enter
CD \DownLOAD press Enter
IPCONFIG /ALL >My.TXT press Enter
EXIT press Enter

Now run either Notepad or Wordpad and find the 'My.txt' (open and read it, copy in order to paste here) which tells all about your connection(s) in the C: DOWNLOAD folder

Thank you very much for your reply...but you are speaking beyond my knowlege.  I am comfortable working with my computer and I do know more than the average Joe Citizen, but I only partially understand what you're saying.  I can do what you're asking, if you can please take the time to put it a little more plainly.  Where will I find the area to make the advanced settings?  I am aware of what you're saying, but for the life of me I can't recall how to get there.  And if I need  to make the change to allow windows to manage the router, using the IPCONFIG command, can you also please refresh my memory on how to get to that screen...that's the DOS screen you want for that one, correct?

Thanks!

As far as my wireless connection, it's a simple Belkin router...right now I have not set up any security for it, it's wide open.  My son's new laptop can see the signal and connect to it...but no matter what limited changes I attempt to make, I cannot get that computer to connect to the net.  The belkin router software has assigned an IP address to his computer and I have "cloned" my PC's MAC address into the router, on the off chance my ISP was blocking the new computer....but still to no avail.

Message Edited by Hawg Ryder on 04-28-200608:45 AM

Does the wireless connection use WEP?
Does Windows manage the wireless?
Proprietary?
To connect to the internet, you will need both DHCP and DNS.
Make sure the settings specify 'Use DHCP to obtain TCP/IP address automatically'
If Windows does not manage the wireless now, used 'Advanced' to allow Windows to manage it.
IPCONFIG /ALL >My.TXT
and then you can COPY (using Notepad or WordPad) and paste the resulting report of details of your wireless connection.

Local Area Network | Properties
Internet Protocol | Properties
'Advanced' button
At or below mid-dialog is 'Add' button for gateway address

Thanks very much....surprisingly enough I understand most of what you're saying....but right now I am leaving for work...but I will try what you suggest later (it may not be until tomorrow).  I will let you know the results.

Just one clarification...I do not know exactly what you mean when you say I may need to add the gateway address to my computer.  I believe I understand what the gateway address is, I know how to get that...(it is the IP address of the router, correct?)...and I understand what you mean when you're asking me to put that into the laptop's browser to see what happens...but when you ask me to "add" it to the computer, can you please explain?

Thank you so much for your patience with me.  I run a very successful web forum for Harley tech, I am familiar with the difficulties of troubleshooting over the 'net, especially when trying to explain some basic functions to a person that is unfamilar with any of it.  By the way, if you ever need mechanical assistance with any Harley, I'm your man!!

http://www.hawgryder.com

 

 

Message Edited by Hawg Ryder on 04-29-200607:17 PM

THANKS but I got it figured out.  That cheap belkin router my wife bought was a piece of junk.  After trying everything in the world I could think of, I just replaced it with a D-link and guess what?  All is good.