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New Polycom KIRK high-end feature phones powered by SiTel DECT ... - TMCnet

In addition to the proven DECT and voice capabilities that SiTel’s SC14450 provides handset manufacturers, it is the chipset’s inherent processing performance and flexibility that come to the fore in high-end feature phones. For example by ...

Televisa buys stake in Nextel Mexico - Financial Times

Televisa, Mexico’s largest broadcaster, on Monday spelt out its ambitions to expand into the country’s cellular telecommunications market with the purchase of 30 per cent of Nextel Mexico for $1.4bn. Under the deal, Televisa will pay cash for the ...

Read the State of the City of South Bend Address - Fox 28

During the past few years I have used this occasion to show off new facilities in South Bend. It's appropriate that we return to Century Center tonight to highlight recent renovations. The transformation of C Hall into Discovery Ballroom has turned a ...

8 Ways to Earn Money from Online Videos - PowerHomeBiz

With the rapid growth of broadband, watching videos on the Web have become much more commonplace. As a result, more Internet users are going to video sharing sites to watch videos of their favorite shows or videos shared by other users. According to ...

'Big Broadband' consultant still unable to attend council meeting - News-Gazette

... third time CCG Consulting President Doug Dawson has canceled his scheduled trip to Champaign while council members await his presence to answer questions surrounding the high-speed Internet proposal. “He will probably not be in town tomorrow ...

Conexant Partners with AnyDATA to Offer 3G Frame and Home Security ... - TMCnet

... dealer in the design and manufacture of wireless communications devices, in order to offer “connected” frame and home security reference designs for solutions that are to be deployed in 3G broadband cellular networks. According to company ...

Fixed Mobile Convergence - TMCnet

RESTON, Va. and MEXICO CITY, Feb 15, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- NII Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: NIHD) and Grupo Televisa, S.A.B. (BMV:TLEVISA CPO; NYSE: TV) today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement under which Televisa will ...

Continuous Computing Announces Flagship 40G AdvancedTCA Platform - PR Inside

Continuous Computing : ® , the global provider of integrated platform solutions that address the mobile broadband capacity challenge, today announced that its flagship FlexTCA : ™ wireless and packet processing platform has been upgraded to ...

Openwave Introduces Smart Policy - PR Inside

of mobile broadband data consumption. Openwave Smart Policy : solution operates on the network data path and is designed to serve as a control point for total traffic mediation capable of applying dynamic application level policy rules through a rich ...

Knology Upgrades Internet Service in Huntsville with DOCSIS 3.0 ... - TMCnet

West Point, Ga.-based Knology, Inc. , a provider of interactive communications and entertainment services, reportedly announced that it has upgraded its Internet service in Huntsville to the DOCSIS 3.0 platform, in order to launch 50Mbps business ...

Open Question: How is Reliance netconnect broadband+ service?

Hi all, I want to buy a wireless connection with good download speed. Can some one help me? I want to know if Reliance net connect broadband+ is good options? I download a lot of stuff from the internet like movies, games, software which has high sizes. I want a connection which offers good download speed or what we call transfer rate. I usually use bit torrent to download but it doesn't help. If any body's using the reliance net connect service already please let me know if their download speed is high. more

Open Question: Sony PlayStation 3 Network ?

I have a slim PlayStation 3 250Go and 3.15 Software Update. I can't play online gaming because I can't sign up for a new account to the PlayStation Network when clicking on "Sign Up For PlayStation Network" from the PS3 menu. When I click on it, it begins loading the page for more than five minutes and then an error appear saying: "An error occurred during communication with the server. This is a DNS error (80710102)". And when loading, it said "Broadband Internet Connection Required". The PS3 is connected to internet via WiFi. What did they mean "Broadband Internet Connection Required" ? Another problem: When running and surfing the internet using internet browser via PS3 and then I quit the browser, the shows the loading logo in the upper right of the screen and I can't do anything to move from option to option, the PS3 almost freezes. What can I do to fix that ? Thank You more

Open Question: Vodafone Mobile Broadband Help?

Basically I'm getting a laptop and mobile broadband for my Birthday, but I'm a bit confused, so it'd be much appreciated if anyone could help! I'm dead-set on going with Vodafone, as they're my mobile provider and I never seem to have any problems with them. It advertises as their Standard option being - 3GB. You could surf for 100 hours, send 2000 e-mails, download 200 music tracks and 100 short video clips. However, their premium version is only 5GB and advertises it as 100 hours, too. I would only be using my laptop for going on the internet and stuff, not downloading anything. Does this mean you only get 100 hours per month of internet? As being 15, I'm mostly on the internet around 5 hours a day, doing coursework and studying etc. If you need any more information to try and help me resolve this, here's the link... http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/shop/deals/usb-modem-stick-3gb-24-month-15-standard Thanks in advance! more

Open Question: Which is a better phone deal? PLEASE HELPPPP!!?

I'm going to get my cell phone on a contract for the first time. These are my options. $29 a month, and i get : $150 credit , and 1GB on the Mobile Broadband stick per month. OR $19 a month , and i get : $70 a month credit. Unlimited MSN on my phone would cost an extra $5 a month. Would i pay for an internet connection fee when i sign on msn on my phone? or would it be free because its unlimited? What's a bettter deal , $19 + $5 a month, OR $29 a month. I get $100 month allowance and I'm paying for this per-month myself, my parents arent. Thanks more

Open Question: What are the Career options for a DTP operator in Ghaziabad, India?

I am a 33 years old graduate. I have done DTP (Desk Top Publishing) course which includes knowledge of CorelDraw, Photoshop, MS-Office etc. I am running my own business of Designing and Printing documents for last 10 years in Ghaziabad, situated near New Delhi, India. I design formats for various documents like Visiting cards, Letter-Heads, Invoices, Advertising Pamphlets, Wedding Invitation Cards etc. and get them printed. But I could never get as much clients as I expected. I want to know if I can do anything more with my qualification and my setup of Computer which includes a scanner, Broadband net connection and Laser printer. How can I increase my client network ? Are there any options for earning on Internet ? If there is not much scope in own business, then are there any jobs in my city for Graphic Designers like me ? more

Resolved Question: How can I get fast internet in a rural area?

I'm currently with Sky Broadband, the free version with a 2MB connection. I only receive about 1.2MB of it, due to my phone line being really far away, and basically I could go and buy a 100MB connection but I would still only receive 1.2MB. I've checked Virgin's website and cable/fibre-optic isn't available in my area. So now I'm stuck for options. I play online games so I want at least a 5MB connection, and willing to pay up to around 15-20 quid a month for it. What're my options? more

Resolved Question: Best/cheapest broadband providers in Melbourne?

I need wireless internet for a short period of time (5 months), i don't need that many gigs, I care more about speed, but don't want to pay a ridiculous amount per month. Whats the best option for me? more

Voting Question: What are the cons to AT&T's Mobile Broadband?

I'm planning to order a netbook very soon. One of the options from the company I'm ordering from is to pre-install AT&T cellular mobile broadband. I was wondering if I should get it installed or not. I'd only be using it for the netbook, not for phone service. I'm planning to open a YouTube account for my band and it is imperative that I have internet coverage that supports good and heavy media streaming. Is this an issue with AT&T? Are there any other issues (other than cost) that I should be aware about? Please help. more

Voting Question: What are the cons of AT&T's Mobile Broadband?

Voting Question: Question about NAT on my USB wireless modem?

I am currently deployed to Iraq, out here we have very little options for internet. I am currently using an Axesstel USB Wireless broadband modem model MV140NBR, im trying to play Modern Warfare 2, the way I have it set up, is I connect the modem, and then set up a wireless network on my laptop, and connect to it with a wireless adapter on my 360. Ive been able to play a few matches but it takes forever to get a match. I realize its my NAT, which is strict, and all the information and guidelines on the internet on how to port forward and change your NAT to open do not apply to this modem, because its a usb modem, when I connect, and type ipconfig, it does not have a DNS, nor a default gateway. Is there any way I can change my NAT to open using this modem if anyone out there knows, thanks for the help. more

Resolved Question: Trying to set up internet connection on 1st gen PS3 (20G)?

Connected my ethernet cable (CAT5) to LAN port and router. The light on the LAN port of the PS3 never goes on, nor does the light for the respective port on the router. Is my LAN port on the PS3 dead? All the pins are there. Cable is brand new. Made sure the router (a Linksys wireless-G broadband - model WRT54G) knows to allow the PS3 MAC address access - just in case that was messing with its ability to connect. This PS3 model does NOT have wireless. I am NOT attempting to connect wirelessly - I am plugging the cable into the PS3 and the other end directly into the router. I've gone through the network connection option, and it will not complete the set up due to it being unable (or unwilling) to detect the ethernet cable. There is only one port for the ethernet cable on the back of the PS3, which I'm using. Any help is appreciated - can't watch blu-ray without updating my security software!! more

Resolved Question: I can't get wireless!?

I used a system resotore on my laptop, so that everything went back to factory settings, and now I can't connect to my wireless on my computer downstairs, because it dosnt give me that option. It will either let me use dial up or broadband, no wirless. so now I can't get internet on my laptop. more

Resolved Question: Time Warner's Wideband Internet service?

This is a new broadband service offered in NYC and other places that supposedly offers 50 MB (download) and 5 MB (download) speeds for $100/month. If anyone's tried it, have you noticed a big difference. Is it worth the money? Are there any other options to significantly improve speeds to the highest possible levels through a cable connection? more

Voting Question: Anyone try Time Warner's Wideband Internet service?

Voting Question: I don't know what the password is for my wireless network!?

My internet was set up a few days ago. I just tried setting up security on my new network. I created the name for the network and thought that it would then ask me to set a password. It didn't. It said that the set up was unsuccessful. I tried using the cd that came with the router to set it up, but that didn't work either. Now I don't know how to undo what I did in the network and sharing center on my computer and the program that came with the router isn't working. Apparently whatever I did worked to make the network secure, but I don't know what the passcode is! I tried the password to my laptop, the 8 digit pin on the back of the router, and the name associated with my computer. None of them worked. When I went to the homegroup options the options for changing the password were unable to be clicked on. I've got my computer hooked up to the broadband wire right now, but the whole point of buying a router was for wireless.... What do I do? more

Voting Question: Wireless connection problem on laptop?

I have recently reinstalled my whole system on my laptop because he had the Blue Screen of Death. Everything is fine now, but I can`t connect to the internet like I could back then. Before, I could easily set up a wireless network and connect to the internet that is provided by my main computer. I also have another laptop, and that one works fine with wireless internet. The problem is-- when I try to set up a " new " wireless connection ( I went from Connect To > Set up a Connection or Network > Connect to the Internet ) it asks me " how do you want to connect ? " The options are Broadband and Dial - up. I remember the last time I set up, there was an option for " wireless ", but I don`t see the option now. And you see, before, even though our internet connection does not work, I can pick up other people`s internet connection. Now, I can`t. I tried turning off and on the internet button ( I have a Dell, so it`s on the side ), but that doesn`t help either. I`m really puzzled at this. Please help if you can. more

Resolved Question: I have two connections; Broadband and mobile dialup. Can I use one with my firefox and the other with IE?

I know you can fiddle with the internet options on both the browsers to allow them to use either of the connections, I just don't know what to input. Any help will be greatly appreciated!Oh, just wanna mention I connect broadband through WEP and the mobile dialup is accessed through USB, thus how I know I can run them together, just wanna run each on a different browser. more

Resolved Question: How do I stop this 'Bytemobile Optimization Client' flashing red at me?

Everytime I connect to the Internet there's this red and whit circle moving on the tray on the bottom right corner and it keeps on coming and going. If I recall, it's supposed to be green and doesn't go. And when I try to quickly right click it it doesn't give me an option for anything just what it is and I can only press ''OK''. Is it because of my Norton Anti-Virus? Or something wrong with my T-Mobile Mobile Broadband USB stick? Or what? I don't care what it is. I just want it to GO! more

Resolved Question: Sharing USB Broadband With other devices?

I am currently renting a room in singapore therefore i dont have a landline which i could not apply for a landline based broadband. I am currently subscribed to a sim card type of mobile broadband where u plug it into a usb port of a computer. My problem is here, only the computer plugged in with the usb broadband can go online and i have with me another laptops and handphone. Is it possible to make my computer as a router to share the internet connection with other devices as i see an option in the computer to "let other devices to connect the internet through this pc" So the basic view would be: Internet > USB broadband > Main Computer as a router > Wifi > Other Devices Im not a tech person, therefore i would appreciate if anyone could guide me on how to set up so my computer will work this way. thanks. more

Resolved Question: can i connect my computers and share my internet?

i have a Verizon wireless broadband card and i would like to share the connection with my desktop but when i go to bridge the connections it dosent give me the option to do so... so i was wondering if their was another way o do so or i it is even possible? more

Resolved Question: wii wireless out of range?

nintendo wii in back room. wireless braodband router on desktop pc at front of house. proble that wii does not pick up wirelss for broadband internet gaming eg mario kart etc? what are my options folks? - ( i have a phone socket in same room as wii? -but dont wnat to move desktop ) can i get wireless signal via socket with some kit added? more

Resolved Question: How to connect a computer to wireless ?

I have another computer that is Windows Xp. I want this computer to have wireless internet like my other computers. The only options I have is dial up and broadband =.=". Does anyone know how to create a wireless network on Windows XP? more

Resolved Question: which is the best broadband internet service in pimpri-chinchwad?

which is the best broadband internet service in pimpri-chinchwad, which gives fast and uninterrupted browsing speeds and is also reasonable? please suggest options. Thanks in advance. more

Voting Question: My laptop won't detect any wireless networks. How do I fix this?

When i try to connect to the internet on my toshiba satellite laptop, it does not detect any wireless devices. The wireless switch is on, and is my wireless internet connection, which is broadcasting as i can connect to the internet on my phone. I have McAfee security, and i have been told it may be something to do with this. Also, when i try to set up a wireless network, there is no option for wireless, only for broadband and dial-up. Any help you can give on how to fix my problem would be much appreciated. Thank-you. more

Resolved Question: I live too far far from the exchange to get broadband Internet and have tried all other options...what to do?

Resolved Question: Extending wifi signal from neighbors?

Hello, Ive been without internet for about a month. For some reason I cannot get DSL internet at my house even though people down my road can get it so thats no longer an option. My family also cant get cable internet unless we have the lines put in which comcast said would cost $3000, since our house is pretty far off the road. So my mom got one of those sprint mobile broadband USB modems for now, which would be fine but there is a 5GB data limit per month and I want to play my PS3 online.(Now I have the new call of duty sitting there collecting dust) However, my grandma lives next door to me and can get cable internet. If she gets that, would there be anything to boost the wifi signal from her house to my house (she would not use the internet at all). Her house is not that far away, but there are a few big trees between the houses, which can hurt the signalJT tech, the reason we can't have cable is because we built our own house 10 years ago and for some reason have never had cable lines put in, and our house is pretty far off the road. My mom called them and asked and they sent us a letter with the cost... more

Resolved Question: iPod Touch | Wifi Connection | MAJOR HELP!?

Okay, well firstly I am a newbie with my iPod Touch. When I try and connect/set up my Wifi connection, nothing seems to work at all. This is what I do.... > Settings: Wifi: Turn On (I have to, then go to the option of "Other...", and enter in network information) AND this is where I get stuck! I have broadband internet connection <Motorola SB5101SURFboard Cable Modem> Can you still connect a Wi-Fi connection using this modem to my iPod Touch? Please if anyone knows, or has had similar dilemmas please answer! Step by step! If possible :) Thankyou!!Btw: I also have this wireless USB modem for my laptop....could this make it easier to connect to my iPod Touch via Wi-Fi? more

Voting Question: Advice about pre-paid broadband USB?

I have a seven year old computer which has Internet access via a dial-up connection. It is very slow. I was thinking to try one of the prepaid broadband USB devices to see if it was any faster, rather than locking myself into a broadband contract. I mainly use the computer for email. I was thinking of Vodafone $99 which comes with 1GB. Is this a sensible option?? more

Resolved Question: HELP! need help, good with paying bills and scams?

Hi so, ill try and keep it brief, My Boyfriend works/lives out of town and uses his internet to keep in contact with me, He uses a vodafone broadband stick (the ones that plug into computer/laptop through usb. It broke in the beginnning of October this year, It wouldnt connect to the internet, So he took it to to a vodafone store where he lives and they said they couldnt fix, i think they sent it off to get looked at properly too but the store said he needs to take it back to where he got it from (a store near were i live) to get a new one or get it checked there. When he got it back home he didnt put it back in the computer or anything. he took it to the vodafone store he got it from but they said they couldnt help either. He then got a bill in the post saying it ran up a $200 bill on the 21st of october, he was so confused because he hasnt touched it so he called the vodafone helpline and they said they cant do anything to help him he will just have to pay it, Then another bill came saying another $200 has been used early november. Vodafone wont tell him what to do and wont believe that he hasnt used it, It costs alot to cancel it aswell so hes looking at a pretty big bill. and only has about 2 months to pay it, What should he do, Should he pay for a bill when he shouldnt ? but what other options does he have? more

Resolved Question: Online gaming - how do i connect my ps3 via laptop?

missing COD MW2 real bad now! I have an ethernet cable and tried to gain internet access through my networking options in Windows vista. It's still not recognising the connection - PS3 stated IP address failed. Can some one explain step by step a) what's to be done in vista & b) what's to be done on PS3. I looked and looked online lastnight for an answer but couldn't find a simple resolution. It seems easy in theory!!! I used to have a broadband home hub, that was easy peasy. Now i have a T-mobile usb fob - not so easy. more

Resolved Question: I need broadband internet for a month at my house. Suggestions?

I need fast internet at my old house for a month, something that's better than dial up. I live in the US. Are there any options available? Don't really wanna spend more than like... 40 dollars. more

Resolved Question: Should I download windows 7 or just wait for the DVD to come in the mail?

Since i'm a college student I bought windows 7 through the "ultimate steal" program. They gave me 2 options of downloading it or buying a back-up dvd if you're broadband connection is not fast enough. My internet is fast enough but I wasn't sure if there could be problems when it comes to downloading. I hear a lot of stories but I have no idea if they are true. Any steps I need to know when it comes to preparing and installing? I would wait until the dvd comes but apparently they do not ship it until about 2-4 weeks. more

Resolved Question: Can I delete my broadband connection if I have a wireless connection anyway?

In my Control Panel 'Network Connections' folder (Vista, on a Toshiba laptop) there are three options. Broadband connection, Local area connection, and Wireless network connection. The broadband has been giving me connectivity issues for a week or two now. Whenever I'm using Internet Explorer (Google Chrome works just fine), it will randomly pop up a box that says 'Connect' or 'Cancel' (the broadband). If I click cancel, it says I'm working offline. So in short, should I delete my broadband connection and just keep my wireless connection...or will that screw something up?and if I shouldn't delete it, how do I turn it off? An area above where it's listed says "change settings for this connection", but I don't understand any of the options in the box that comes up after that. more

Voting Question: Running out of internet options?

Im from the south texas area and ive have my current connection with criket wireless (http://www.mycricket.com/broadband) for about a year now, and after a year the speed of the internet has seriously gone down. At peak times the connection is slower than dial up and im still paying about 4x what dial up would cost me. I already talked to customer support and it sounds like its because a lot of other people in my area have it too is why its slowing me down so much, but im pretty much fed up with it. Ive been looking into other ISPs, but it looks like all i can get is DirectTV internet or Dishnetwork internet. They both seems to get the internet from the same place. Im looking to get better internet for gaming on my PC and Xbox for now so my question is, is there anyone that is a current customer of wireless satellite internet that has anything good to say about it? more

Resolved Question: is there any way to make my internet connect automatically i turn my pc on?

i have bsnl broadband internet connection....and i have created a new connection through my network connections.....now i have already selected always dial this connection but i cant seem to make it work....so is there any way to make it connect automatically through windows everytime i boot???? i also have the dialing software provided by them but it has no such option more

Resolved Question: Problems with Internet connection?

I have BT Broadband (not wireless) and the last few months my web connection has been really playing up - I use Firefox and pages only open about 50% of the time. The rest of the time if I try to click onto a webpage it just won't open, and if I open it in a new tab it will open as "Untitled". Sometimes I'll keep clicking and eventually it will open, but other times I'll just have to give up. I thought at first the problem could be Firefox but I have an equal number of problems with other browsers - e.g. with Google Chrome, half the time the pages open as "null" instead of "untitled" and with Internet Explorer it will ask me every single time I try to load a page if I'm sure I want ActiveX to run. I noticed recently that there's actually a symbol on the taskbar which is red with a white cross on it and when I hover over it it says "Not connected. Right click for more options". So I don't understand how I'm even able to access the internet at all. Anyway when I click on it it says, "no network card has been detected." Can anyone tell me what I should do at this point? Thanks. Also, most of the time even when pages do open they are very slow. more

Voting Question: Block an IP address in ADSL modem?

i am user of broadband internet connection and i want to block an IP address from ADSL modem that the specfic IP address cant access the internet is their any option present in ZTE 831 series ADSL modem plz reply my broadband modem is ZTE ZXDSL831 series more

Resolved Question: Get Broadband without a land line?

Is there any options for getting a internet connection without a land line. I have wireless now but but providers dont offer large download plans without paying an arm and leg for it and if so are speed fast as I play online games and my wireless is not really fast enough for it either. Do I have any option without getting a land line. more

Resolved Question: Will I be able to play sims 3 and spore on this laptop?

My main porpose for buying this laptop was for graphic design, but it would be nice to be able to play my sims 3 and spore on here, so I can go ahead and sell my desktop computer. (I haven't yet received the desktop, therefore I can't test it for myself yet) I'll post the specs below. I'm just hoping to run these games on the minimum settings if nothing else. I 've been doing it on this computer for a while, so I'm used to it. So here are the specs, tell me what you guys think. * 2.1GHz AMD Athlon II dual-core processor M320 Designed specifically for notebook PCs, AMD delivers enhanced performance and battery life with 1MB Level 2 Cache and up to 3.2GT/s System bus * 4GB DDR2 system memory, expandle to 8GB Enough memory to handle today's most memory-hungry applications and video * 250GB SATA hard drive @7200 rpm Stores up to 71,000 photos, or up to 62,000 songs, or up to 30 hours of HD video and more * LightScribe SuperMulti DVD/RW double-layer drive Play and create CDs and DVDs with the ability to create custom laser-etched labels on LightScribe discs * 17.3" diagonal HD+ LED BrightView display Browse the web and watch movies with native support for high-definition content ATI Radeon HD 4200 Graphics with 128MB Display Cache Memory AMD RS880M with 128MB GDDR2 (sideport memory) with up to 2046MB total graphics memory HDMI Video out to connect to a HD TV * Wireless Wi-Fi and wired Ethernet Connect to a broadband modem (cable or DSL) wirelessly or using the wired 10/100/1000 Ethernet port * You can also wirelessly connect to a Wi-Fi signal/hotspot with built-in 802.11 a/b/g/n multi WLAN supported * HP MediaSmart software integrates the media you want with leading Internet services to deliver a seamless entertainment experience. Enhanced by SRS Premium Sound and amplified by Altec Lansing speakers with the option to connect to your HD TV via the HDMI port (cable sold separately). If it is the case that I can't play the games on this laptop, what would I have to do to make them work (i.e. change graphics card or whatever) thanks guys! more

Voting Question: HP-G60-44OUS Notebook PC won't connect to the Internet?

This Notebook PC has no info in Internet Explorer. I type in HTTP://www.yahoo.com nothing happens just "Internet Explorer cannot display the web page" in blue type. If I go to TOOLS then INTERNET OPTIONS and choose CONNECTIONS and then SETUP, my three choices are: Wireless, Broadband or Dial-up. Selecting Broadband asks for user name (name your ISP gave you) and password. This is where I am lost...I do not know what to enter. Help please! BTW I took high speed RJ45 connection off my desktop and plugged in laptop, double t.v. screen at bottom right goes normal ThanksI am on Suddenlink cable and their ISP people could not help me over the phone. Several times I've gone to RUN then typed in "isconfig/renew" it does not help. more

Resolved Question: Broadband connection in kerala?

I am going to india for 1 month vaccation. I will be in Kerala , Alappuzha dist. Becos I need to do some work during vaccation, I need a better internet connection. What are my options? more

Resolved Question: Wired Broadband Computer will not connect to Internet?

Has been working great for years. Today it will not connect. When i open the Network Connections screen, it reads that my Broadband connection is Disconnected. When I try the options to reconnect, the PC just sit and does nothing. No error messages, it just does not respond to my request. When I run the New Network Connection wizard it also will not respond to my request. I am currently on my laptop (wireless) and it is working perfectly. My wife is also on her laptop (wireless) and it too is working. I have tried all the basic troubleshooting stuff. Rebooted the PC and Modem and I have checked all the outlets on the modem. I have also tried another cable. Please help, Thank You PC : Gateway DX210X XP Service pack 3 Cable Modem : Netgear CG814WG v2 more

Voting Question: my broadband modem is working fine but i cannot access the Internet?

I'm having a problem with my internet. All the lights in the modem are steady but I am not able to access Internet. When I try to troubleshoot the LAN connection, it returns an error message that's something like "failed to query TCP/IP settings to this connection". When I try to dial-up, that too fails to connect me to the Net. Well, a few virus were found in my computer yesterday, and I managed to delete them through Avast and malwarebytes. But when malwarebytes was scanning the system, Avast interfered and prompted about a virus and I gave the Delete option. And it seems that virus were deleted fully. During and after that session, the Net has been blocked. I uninstalled both Avast and malwarebytes but problem is still there. Any help in this regard would be highly appreciated. Thank you.Thank you all for your answers. I am running an XP, and I have tried System Restore but to no avail. Their is no 'successful' restoration points. I appreciate all the replies and expect further remedies. Any help is welcome. Thank you. more

Voting Question: internet is disconnecting frequently?

i m using a broadband connection, it is disconnecting when a message appears like this "Generic Host Process for Win32 Services has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience" and it is giving me two options "send error report" and "don't send". whatever i will choosing it leads to disconnecting the internet connection. how can i overcome this problem? more

Resolved Question: Connecting to xbox live via cricket broadband.?

I have windows and an e machine computer and I'm trying to connect to xbox live. I have the ethernet cord plugged into my computer and when I go to the control panel, then I click on Network and Internet then Network Sharing center then add a device to the network then when the window popped up and said no wireless devices were found so I clicked on the link that said "I want to add a wireless device or computer that is not on the list using a USB flash drive" and it gave me two options; add a device or computer via flash drive or add a device or computer manually. I clicked on the manually one and a window popped up and gave me options and I clicked the one that said "to add a wire device" and it told me this; Turn on the device and plug it into a hub, switch, or router or into a computer that is plugged into a hub, switch, or router. The device should now be connected to the network. I did that and it told me to confirm that I added the device by clicking on a link that said open network. It said I should see an icon for the device. If the device is a printer, you might need to enable printer sharing so that other computers on the network can use it. (Printer sharing is not included in Windows Vista Starter.) I did so and the xbox 360 icon is there. But I don't know what to do now, if I click on the xbox icon it takes me to window media player? I'm so confused. If I go on the xbox and tell it to connect to xbox live it says there's no connection. help? more

Voting Question: PLEASE READ EVERYTHING AND HELP ME IF YOU POSSIBLY CAN?

Alright, first of all, I have posted at least 3 or 4 questions very similar to this one that deal with the EXACT same problem. At random times, my computer loses its internet connection. Whenever I start up my computer, at random times I will have a box that pops up and asks me what service I want to connect to. As soon as this box pops up I know that I am not connected to the internet. There are options for Wireless, Broadband and Dial-up. I have DSL with a little black box with flashing lights (modem). What should I do when this box pops up? I usually click on connect to Broadband PPPoE. I click on this even though I don't know if I should and it always says connection failed. Well, in the bottom right of my screen, there is a little icon of two computers and the globe (representing the internet) and whenever I move my mouse over it when this happens it says: Currently Connected to: Unidentified network and that my access is local only. Whenever I don't have the connection problem, it says Currently Connected to Network 2 and that my access is local and internet. I have found a way to fix this problem temporarily by turning off my modem and unplugging it, shutting down my computer, turning the modem back on and waiting for the ADSL light to stop blinking and become solid (this is what my phone company's man they sent here to check it out said to do) and turn on my computer and I would have my connection back. Well tonight I tried this two different times and it didn't work but the third time it did. Why do I keep losing the connection like this? How do I stop this from happening or better yet how do I fix this when it does happen? more

Voting Question: (HELP!) If I live out in the sticks and already have satellite Internet, is there a way I can change..?

Change my provider WITHOUT the $300 or more hardware switch? My parents made the mistake of buying WildBlue Internet, and I've been regretting it ever since. I don't know if I can convince them to change, because "it works for them", but I want to know my options if I can. For specific info, I live in Swiss Valley in Dubuque, IA. Neither AT&T or Verizon run out here--they're both broadband based services, and the nearest broadband box is twenty miles out--in Peosta. No line is going to be run down our road for a while--but I can't STAND Dial-Up. Unless I've misinterpreted something about how the real high-speed networks work, is there anything else I can do? more

Resolved Question: Internet Broadband, which is best?

We currently have Sky broadband and it is quite frankly lame, unfortunately because of our house location we cannot get virgin or any form of cable broadband it is NOT an option. I would really appreciate any help on this. Thank you. more

Resolved Question: What is the best internet connection?

Hi, i have wireless broadband in my house..it gives me 54 mbps....if i use the ethernet cable(Cat5) i get 100mbps....i will be moving my computer to a shed in the garden to study so i will need the internet out there...rather than run a cat5 out to the shed i have heard of these devices that allow you to use the internet via your mains wiring,has anybody used this and is it any good?..will it work if it is plugged into an extension lead or does it have to be plugged directly into the socket?..does it have to be on the same electrical socket circuit? and finally it says it runs at a speed of 200mbps will i get this or only 100mbps as this is the most i get with a cat5 cable?....so which is the best option in your opinion.....thanks guys more

Voting Question: Is this a good Laptop for me?

I want a machine that can be able to SERIOUSLY multi-task.I want to be able to download/stream a movie,play good games(nothing too serious though),chat online with multiple people,download music and have multiple tabs open on the internet,all at the same time.I want it to be lightweight,powerful and have a dvd drive.I use a sprint broadband card,and sometimes use wi-fi and wi-lan. It is a HP pavilion dv6t Quad Edition. Operating system: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-720QM Processor (1.6GHz, 6MB L2 Cache, 1333MHz FSB) Memory: 4GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm) Hard drive: 500GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive Graphics card: 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 230M Display: 15.6" diagonal High Definition LED HP Brightview Widescreen Display (1366x768) Primary optical drive: LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support Webcam: Yes (Idk what kind. Networking: Intel Wireless-N Mini-cardedit Primary battery: 12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery Modem Port: Integrated 56K Modem Productivity software: Microsoft(R) Works 9.0 1-year HP Care Pack Accidental Damage Protection Service for HP Pavilion Laptop PC: Yes All for $1230.98 I also have an option to upgrade to a Lightscribe Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer for $150,should I do it? Honestly,I am not sure what I am doing when I am making a PC.I just want to know if this will suit my needs and also,is it a good PC for the price? I specifically wanted the ram and memory to be high.I like it that way lol.Though I want to know if all this is good.Any advice is helpful.Thank you in advance,God bless! :) Thank you,bye :)I believe the laptop weighs 6.34 lbs.I am building this Laptop so I can up the processor to a Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-820QM Processor (1.73GHz, 8MB L2 Cache, 1333MHz FSB) for $400 more. more