If you can connect to your local network but not the Internet or some local network services, then it’s probably a DNS issue.
When your Ethernet connection is via a DHCP server, the DNS information should automatically be configured correctly for you. However, some networks prefer that DNS information be configured manually. You can add the DNS servers you use at home and at work to the DNS list.
Windows 2000/XP. Right-click the My Network Places icon. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties from the pop-up menu. Double-click the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) entry. Click the Advanced button and select the DNS tab. Click the Add button, enter the DNS address(es) provided by your ISP or IT department, and click OK.
Windows 98/Me. Right-click the My Network Places or Network Neighborhood icon on the Desktop. Select the Configuration tab and double-click the TCP/IP adapter line item. Select the DNS Configuration tab. Choose the Enable DNS option, enter the DNS address in the field next to the Add button, and click OK. Repeat to add other DNS addresses, if any.
Your firewall is another possible issue and can be explained as such:
A common reason that a router or software application is not able to properly communicate with your other computers is that a firewall is blocking that communication. In one example, Pure Networks' Network Magic Platform uses port 1196 for this communication, but different firewall applications represent firewall configuration differently - another common representation is whether you "trust" the router or platform.
Here is a FAQ which describes how to configure some of the most common firewalls.
Some firewalls will trust the Platform automatically, and some won't.
Going back and reconfiguring the firewall again should fix that problem.
If you find you're still having issues, here is a link to a webpage that offers other networking tips you can try.
Just thinking out loud here: My other wireless devices, including another laptop and two tivos are seeing the internet wirelessly. The Dell is not but this is a recent problem. Would it help to renew the DHCP server connection on the router?
Thanks for your reply. I did as you suggested with no improvement. I put the DNS info from my Linksys router in the wireless network connection TCP/IP tab properties and then I tried putting the router's IP address in. Still doesn't work. I can get to the router but not out to the internet. I tried rebooting the router with negative results. Any additional suggestions are welcome.
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If you can connect to your local network but not the Internet or some local network services, then it’s probably a DNS issue.
When your Ethernet connection is via a DHCP server, the DNS information should automatically be configured correctly for you. However, some networks prefer that DNS information be configured manually. You can add the DNS servers you use at home and at work to the DNS list.
Windows 2000/XP. Right-click the My Network Places icon. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties from the pop-up menu. Double-click the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) entry. Click the Advanced button and select the DNS tab. Click the Add button, enter the DNS address(es) provided by your ISP or IT department, and click OK.
Windows 98/Me. Right-click the My Network Places or Network Neighborhood icon on the Desktop. Select the Configuration tab and double-click the TCP/IP adapter line item. Select the DNS Configuration tab. Choose the Enable DNS option, enter the DNS address in the field next to the Add button, and click OK. Repeat to add other DNS addresses, if any.
Your firewall is another possible issue and can be explained as such:
A common reason that a router or software application is not able to properly communicate with your other computers is that a firewall is blocking that communication. In one example, Pure Networks' Network Magic Platform uses port 1196 for this communication, but different firewall applications represent firewall configuration differently - another common representation is whether you "trust" the router or platform.
Here is a FAQ which describes how to configure some of the most common firewalls.
Some firewalls will trust the Platform automatically, and some won't.
Going back and reconfiguring the firewall again should fix that problem.
If you find you're still having issues, here is a link to a webpage that offers other networking tips you can try.
Hope this helps!
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