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May 19th, 2006 03:00
No Connection Available??
Old, upgraded Dim. XPS T500, Inspiron 6000, XP Home SP2 on both computers, Linksys WRT 54GS router. Dim. is hardwired (ethernet) to the router, the laptop is connected wireless to the router. All is working pretty well, stable with few disconnects.
But many times a day, especially if the Dim. is idle for a few minutes, I get this notice on it's screen when I try to go to a different page or site. I have not seen it on the laptop screen:
I need only click "Try Again" and Internet Explorer takes me immediately to the desired site or page. It's only a minor nuisance that I'd like to avoid but I have no idea what device or software is providing this notice.
Any ideas for me??
Frank
fireberd
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May 19th, 2006 09:00
frankphelps
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May 19th, 2006 12:00
Thanks, fireberd. I don't use Standby (that I know of!). I do use the power management stuff, shutting down the HDD and monitor after a set period of time.
But that's not happening in these cases. The monitor doesn't shut down. The little "No Connection" window just pops up (Hmmmm, a POP-UP??) on the screen and stays there 'till I click Try Again.
Frank
Mary G
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May 19th, 2006 17:00
frankphelps
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May 19th, 2006 18:00
Thanks, Mary G.
I found that setting in Device Manager and "Allow the computer etc..." is not checked.
I do have Power Management set to turn off the monitor and hard drive after 10 minutes of inactivity, but when I get this "No Connection ..." window I do seem to be still connected. IE goes to the desired site or page instantly, with no delay.
Frank
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May 20th, 2006 01:00
Frankphelps,
If you are using cable modem, I suggest the following (assuming Linksys router is set to defaults):
Click Start|Control Panel|Network Connections. Right click on your LAN connection. Left click on properties. Highlight Internet Protocol. Click Properties button. Enter the following:
Use the following IP address:
IP Address: 192.168.1.105
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.1.1
Use the following DNS Server addresses:
Primary DNS:
Secondary DNS:
(Enter the addresses shown by right click on LAN connection, left click on Status, click on Support tab, click on Details button)
Tony
Message Edited by tgsmith on 05-19-200610:41 PM
frankphelps
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May 20th, 2006 02:00
Hi Tony, Thanks for your help.
I went thru your instructions, I think. I'm a novice, so I have mostly no idea of what that's all about. So now it's wait and see if things still work and if there's a change in getting that little "No Connection ..." window.
I'll post back here when I have an idea about the outcome!!
Thanks again, Frank
frankphelps
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May 20th, 2006 02:00
Tony
After following your directions as best I could, then checking out my system, I found that I could not access the internet. I panicked, went back into my Network Connections and set it back to "Automatic". I can now access the Internet. I guess your instructions were more complicated than a novice like me could handle
Thanks for trying to help.
Frank