Windows can not connect using HTTP, HTTPS or FTP?

safb_95 · 07-07-2008, 12:36 AM

XP home/IE7

I can connect fine with the ethernet cable.

As soon as i unplug it and go wireless i get a connection error and can not
open any websites. I connect to our network just fine and can see all the
drives.

Message: Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage

I run the "Diagnose Connection Problems" - select the wireless and get this:

"Windows can not connect using HTTP, HTTPS or FTP. This is probably caused
by firewall settings on this computer"

i do not have windows firewall on and i am using zone alarm( the free one) i can acces the router settings but dont no what to do with them
i can download updates for things like AVG and zone alarm when i have then turned on and i can use limewire to download music files but it wont let me use msn or explorer my dads laptop works fine so does the desktop. some other threads from other forums suggest that people with these simptoms can use firefox as a internet explorer but in my situation this is not the case.

**tecknomage** · 07-07-2008, 11:05 AM

For Router settings, you have to contact your Wireless ISP Support and have them help you set it up. You need to connect and logon to your ISP Wireless Account first.

This MAY be a manual config option if your Wireless ISP does not provide a Setup Wizard for your Router (aka your Router was not provided nor approved/listed, by your ISP).

07-07-2008, 12:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
safb_95 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1 OS: xp	Windows can not connect using HTTP, HTTPS or FTP? XP home/IE7 I can connect fine with the ethernet cable. As soon as i unplug it and go wireless i get a connection error and can not open any websites. I connect to our network just fine and can see all the drives. Message: Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage I run the "Diagnose Connection Problems" - select the wireless and get this: "Windows can not connect using HTTP, HTTPS or FTP. This is probably caused by firewall settings on this computer" i do not have windows firewall on and i am using zone alarm( the free one) i can acces the router settings but dont no what to do with them i can download updates for things like AVG and zone alarm when i have then turned on and i can use limewire to download music files but it wont let me use msn or explorer my dads laptop works fine so does the desktop. some other threads from other forums suggest that people with these simptoms can use firefox as a internet explorer but in my situation this is not the case.

07-07-2008, 11:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
tecknomage TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 928 OS: WinXP Pro SP3	Re: Windows can not connect using HTTP, HTTPS or FTP? For Router settings, you have to contact your Wireless ISP Support and have them help you set it up. You need to connect and logon to your ISP Wireless Account first. This MAY be a manual config option if your Wireless ISP does not provide a Setup Wizard for your Router (aka your Router was not provided nor approved/listed, by your ISP). __________________ Tecknomage Computer System Specialist IT Technician