Network connection problem

Hi all, I'm having a bit of an odd problem.
My computer is being assigned it IP from my router but I can't get on the
net with either IE or Firefox. I have done a virus scan and all the usual
stuff and can't find antthing unusual. the things I've noticed are:
Can't ping my router eventhough it is assigning the IP.
Can't get on net.
Registry mechanic doesn't find any problems.
Xoftspy doesn't detect any Spyware etc.
Mcafee virus scan doesn't find anything.

Is there anything else I should look for? or other software to use?

Teezgaff wrote:

> Hi all, I'm having a bit of an odd problem.
> My computer is being assigned it IP from my router but I can't get on
> the net with either IE or Firefox. I have done a virus scan and all
> the usual stuff and can't find antthing unusual. the things I've
> noticed are: Can't ping my router eventhough it is assigning the IP.
> Can't get on net.
> Registry mechanic doesn't find any problems.
> Xoftspy doesn't detect any Spyware etc.
> Mcafee virus scan doesn't find anything.
>
> Is there anything else I should look for? or other software to use?

Things to try - and as in all troubleshooting, try one thing at a time
and test after each change:

1. Connect your computer directly to the cable/dsl modem. Can you get on
the Internet now? If yes, replace the router. If no, see #2 below.

2. Power cycle the modem and the router. Unplug the modem and unplug the
router. Wait about 30 seconds. Plug the modem back in and after all its
lights are on properly, plug the router in. Now try. If all is well,
fine. If not, see #3 below.

3. If #1 and #2 don't work, call your ISP to see if there are problems
in your area.

Malke
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MS-MVP Windows User/Shell
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic"