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cynthia@agmeters.com
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      03-04-2008, 02:58 AM
I have a windows 98 machine with a netgearWG111v2.54Mbps Wireless USB
2.0 adapter. I have an open network that I can access with a borrowed
XP computer, but when I try with ye old 98 machine. the adapter finds
the network, connects and assigns an IP address, but still brings up
the page not found for any site. I set it to be at the same connection
speed as the XP PC. Any Idears
 
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      03-04-2008, 04:27 AM




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| I have a windows 98 machine with a netgearWG111v2.54Mbps Wireless USB
| 2.0 adapter. I have an open network that I can access with a borrowed
| XP computer, but when I try with ye old 98 machine. the adapter finds
| the network, connects and assigns an IP address, but still brings up
| the page not found for any site. I set it to be at the same connection
| speed as the XP PC. Any Idears

So the group has an idea of what might need checked:

First would be to check your firewall for allowance of the new addressing
range.
Check by using winipcfg [using the RUN box], noting the adapter's
addressing and information, and then checking the firewall for that
allowance..
If the computers were previously networked you may need to re-do the local
network allowances to use the new range provided by the router..

Might also want to check any Anti-Virus/SpyWare/other programs which might
be running as proxy for Internet access.

Also check in IE or other browser for its use of a proxy. IE settings are
accessed via Tools > Connections > LAN settings. Also note whether it has
been configured to DIAL a connection rather than using the network.

Can the XP computer and/or router be pinged from the 98 box?

How about when you ping an Internet site?

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      03-07-2008, 02:38 AM


On Mar 3, 11:27*pm, "MEB" <meb@not h...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> <cynt...@agmeters.com> wrote in message
>
> news:597a7c33-3426-46ad-bf2e-(E-Mail Removed)...
> | I have a windows 98 machine with a netgearWG111v2.54Mbps Wireless USB
> | 2.0 adapter. I have an open network that I can access with a borrowed
> | XP computer, but when I try with ye old 98 machine. the adapter finds
> | the network, connects and assigns an IP address, but still brings up
> | the page not found for any site. I set it to be at the same connection
> | speed as the XP PC. Any Idears
>
> So the group has an idea of what might need checked:
>
> *First would be to check your firewall for allowance of the new addressing
> range.


I could not find a firewall. I am not sure if I am using one. I
don't remeber setting one up





> *Check by using winipcfg [using the RUN box], noting the adapter's
> addressing and information, and then checking the firewall for that
> allowance..
> *If the computers were previously networked you may need to re-do the local
> network allowances to use the new range provided by the router..
>
> *Might also want to check any Anti-Virus/SpyWare/other programs which might
> be running as proxy for Internet access.


I disabled norton antivirus auto protect
>
> *Also check in IE or other browser for its use of a proxy. IE settings are
> accessed via Tools > Connections > LAN settings. Also note whether it has
> been configured to DIAL a connection rather than using the network.
>



I removed all the dial up connections


> *Can the XP computer and/or router be pinged from the 98 box?


I was able to ping another computer on the network.
after 3 time outs.

packets sent 4 packets received 1 packets lost 3


> *How about when you ping an Internet site?
>


tried ping www.yahoo.com

It gave me the message unknown host.

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      03-07-2008, 04:00 AM

Cynthia, even though you disabled Norton, it is not really disabled. If what
you have is the Internet suite, then you have a firewall.

Your ping failures for the local network indicate interference, likely by
Norton. I happen to be one who dislikes Norton, but IF you have a paid
subscription, first retrieve your registration numbers and KEY. Check on
Norton/Symantec web site as different versions have different retrieval
techniques.. Also pickup the cleanup tool while your there.
After obtaining those and saving them {if you want to re-install} UNINSTALL
Norton [don't use the Internet without protection], and then try the local
pings again after a restart and post the results.

What did winipcfg show?

Here's a reference link for some basic information:
http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com/re...NETWORKING.htm

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On Mar 3, 11:27 pm, "MEB" <meb@not h...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> <cynt...@agmeters.com> wrote in message
>
> news:597a7c33-3426-46ad-bf2e-(E-Mail Removed)...
> | I have a windows 98 machine with a netgearWG111v2.54Mbps Wireless USB
> | 2.0 adapter. I have an open network that I can access with a borrowed
> | XP computer, but when I try with ye old 98 machine. the adapter finds
> | the network, connects and assigns an IP address, but still brings up
> | the page not found for any site. I set it to be at the same connection
> | speed as the XP PC. Any Idears
>
> So the group has an idea of what might need checked:
>
> First would be to check your firewall for allowance of the new addressing
> range.


I could not find a firewall. I am not sure if I am using one. I
don't remeber setting one up

> Check by using winipcfg [using the RUN box], noting the adapter's
> addressing and information, and then checking the firewall for that
> allowance..
> If the computers were previously networked you may need to re-do the local
> network allowances to use the new range provided by the router..
>
> Might also want to check any Anti-Virus/SpyWare/other programs which might
> be running as proxy for Internet access.


I disabled norton antivirus auto protect
>
> Also check in IE or other browser for its use of a proxy. IE settings are
> accessed via Tools > Connections > LAN settings. Also note whether it has
> been configured to DIAL a connection rather than using the network.
>


I removed all the dial up connections

> Can the XP computer and/or router be pinged from the 98 box?


I was able to ping another computer on the network.
after 3 time outs.

packets sent 4 packets received 1 packets lost 3


> How about when you ping an Internet site?
>


tried ping www.yahoo.com

It gave me the message unknown host.

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