unable to use network on 2 computers

newfiechick21 · 07-27-2005, 03:07 PM

Hi,
I recently purchased a Toshiba laptop which is running XP and wanted to have internet access on it. Our household already had an internet connection on our PC which is running win ME. As per my internet providers suggestion, I purchased a linksys wireless router model WRT54G. I ran the startup disk for the router on the pc, and went through all the setup steps. I then created a home network through the network wizard on both computers. The problem is that when I have the internet connection through the router the internet works perfect on the laptop, but the entire pc running ME locks up. Not only can i not open a webpage, but as well, no other programs will open, and I get a message saing that Explorer is not responding. I have contacted the router manufacturer and internet service provider and no one can give me any advice. Please Help!!

Thanks so Much!!!!

~~whodat~~ · 07-27-2005, 03:18 PM

hello and welcome to tsf

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entire pc running ME locks up

please go into the device manager of the me computer and check for any yellow trouble signs
post back

**johnwill** · 07-27-2005, 05:30 PM

Tell us more about the Internet ISP, as well as the make/model of the broadband modem.

Does the ME computer work connected directly to the modem?

newfiechick21 · 07-28-2005, 01:35 PM

Hi, thanks for the replies,

First i should point out that i dont know a whole lot about computers, but i know enough to get me by
Im not exactly sure how to go about checking the device manager, could you please tell me how to do that.

I have a high-speed DSL internet connection though Aliant located in Newfoundland, Canada.
The modem is Comtrend CT-301
When the ME computer is directly connected to the modem, it works perfectly, but each time I want to use the internet I have to connect to the internet, as if the computer is idle for a short period of time it drops the internet connection

Sorry if i haven't been able to give enough detail, and I much appreciate your help

~~whodat~~ · 07-28-2005, 02:27 PM

control panel>system>hardware>device manager
check for any yellow signs
post back

newfiechick21 · 07-28-2005, 02:50 PM

i dont see any yellow signs

**johnwill** · 07-28-2005, 05:40 PM

Many DSL accounts have an activity monitor and will drop the connection if it's not active for some period of time. Take a look here and see if it helps: http://www.elitecgi.com/keepalive/

newfiechick21 · 07-29-2005, 04:20 AM

no, i am still having the same problem with the ME computer locking up

Nitr0 · 07-29-2005, 10:17 PM

Upgrade to windows XP or downgrade to windows 98

07-27-2005, 03:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
newfiechick21 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 4 OS: XP	unable to use network on 2 computers Hi, I recently purchased a Toshiba laptop which is running XP and wanted to have internet access on it. Our household already had an internet connection on our PC which is running win ME. As per my internet providers suggestion, I purchased a linksys wireless router model WRT54G. I ran the startup disk for the router on the pc, and went through all the setup steps. I then created a home network through the network wizard on both computers. The problem is that when I have the internet connection through the router the internet works perfect on the laptop, but the entire pc running ME locks up. Not only can i not open a webpage, but as well, no other programs will open, and I get a message saing that Explorer is not responding. I have contacted the router manufacturer and internet service provider and no one can give me any advice. Please Help!! Thanks so Much!!!!

07-27-2005, 05:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,802 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Tell us more about the Internet ISP, as well as the make/model of the broadband modem. Does the ME computer work connected directly to the modem? __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

07-28-2005, 05:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,802 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Many DSL accounts have an activity monitor and will drop the connection if it's not active for some period of time. Take a look here and see if it helps: http://www.elitecgi.com/keepalive/ __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

07-28-2005, 01:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
newfiechick21 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 4 OS: XP	Hi, thanks for the replies, First i should point out that i dont know a whole lot about computers, but i know enough to get me by Im not exactly sure how to go about checking the device manager, could you please tell me how to do that. I have a high-speed DSL internet connection though Aliant located in Newfoundland, Canada. The modem is Comtrend CT-301 When the ME computer is directly connected to the modem, it works perfectly, but each time I want to use the internet I have to connect to the internet, as if the computer is idle for a short period of time it drops the internet connection Sorry if i haven't been able to give enough detail, and I much appreciate your help

07-28-2005, 02:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
~~whodat~~ Register user Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,931 OS: XP	control panel>system>hardware>device manager check for any yellow signs post back

07-28-2005, 02:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
newfiechick21 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 4 OS: XP	i dont see any yellow signs

07-29-2005, 04:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
newfiechick21 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 4 OS: XP	no, i am still having the same problem with the ME computer locking up

07-29-2005, 10:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
Nitr0 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 7 OS: XP	Upgrade to windows XP or downgrade to windows 98