farking modem problem

bowner · Post by **bowner** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 3:54 pm

so i have an inspiron 8200 with a wireless G network card, and i have a compatible linksys router, so i come home to my moms house, (where this is all set up) and for some reason our network wont show up in my network lists which it usually does, any suggestions? idk if this means anything, but it rained and had a little sleet outside today, and i have DSL

truez · Post by **truez** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 2:32 pm

Voila loads of things u might wanna do.... first we are not sure if this hardware or software problem... ok do this,
1. HARDWARE CHECK - When u r computer is on, check if ur router has light, ur ur reciver on ur computer has lights... if YES, check the colour codes and refer to ur manufacturers specificatiosn to verify the colour codes and figure out if there is a problem... generally GREEN or YELLOW (NOTE - coulour codes varies wit manufacturers) means the router and reciever is fine....
2. SOFTWARE CHECK -
2(a), when ur computer is ON, open MY COMPUTER, in the place where it says ADDRESS, type in http://www.google.com and check if it loads.. If it loads, then ur internet is perfect, but ur INTERNET EXPLORER is messed up.
2(b), when ur computer is ON, go to START > CONTROL PANEL > SYSTEM > HARDWARE > DEVICE MANAGER. It shows the list of devices in ur computer... now on any devices check to see if there is a YELLOW QUESTION MARK :?:

or YELLOW EXCLAMATION MARK :!:

If yes, then ur drivers are screwed up.. reinstall them....

These are the basic checks that u can do and if your not able to figure out still, leave message with more information.....

Hope this helps.