[Fixed] Very Odd Internet Connection

bouba · 07-02-2007

Wonder if anyone can make any sense of this? I frequently get the "Unable to display Web page" page on my PC. You know, the one you get when you're not connected to the internet or you've typed in the wrong URL or the web page may be experiencing problems etc. Thing is, when this happens I have a full and active internet connection and the URL is correct. So, what's the problem? Any thoughts?

I have a wireless connection using an inventel livebox on Orange. WLAN Configuration (if that helps)?

madmatt2006 · 07-03-2007

Sounds like your modem might need a firmware update. I'd try that first

Linkylaw · 07-13-2007

Hi. I'm new to this, so bear with me. I was having the same problem plus my computer would disconnect from the internet if it was idle more than 5 minutes. While I was perusing the Windows/XP area, I came across someone with the same problem. First of all, what do you use for a firewall. I downloaded the one recommended by Greenwitch (I can't think of the name of it right now -- but anyway, I uninstalled it and am using the Windows firewall and my problem went away.

Hope that helps.

Linkylaw

ih8bills · 07-13-2007

Originally Posted by Linkylaw

Hi. I'm new to this, so bear with me. I was having the same problem plus my computer would disconnect from the internet if it was idle more than 5 minutes. While I was perusing the Windows/XP area, I came across someone with the same problem. First of all, what do you use for a firewall. I downloaded the one recommended by Greenwitch (I can't think of the name of it right now -- but anyway, I uninstalled it and am using the Windows firewall and my problem went away.

Hope that helps.

Linkylaw

Ummm --Linky?-- Windows firewall is almost like having nothing. While I can sympathize with connection issues-- a decent Firewall is a necessity these days. Dialup is inherently safer than Broadband-- because with Broadband-- you are always connected-- but it's not safe after you connect.

There are many firewall apps out there (few are free, sadly) if you were having trouble with yours-- a switch might have helped.
LGW would probably have recommended Zone Alarm free version?? Sound familiar? It can be difficult at times-- but usually updating it will usually fix the issue.

I like Panda Internet Security-- it's a little more user friendly.

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Linkylaw · 07-19-2007

Dear Ih8bills:

Thank you for helping me fix my computer. I can stay on the internet as long as I want -- that can be a bad thing too!! Unfortunately and fortunately, I'm getting cable installed. I need to know that my computer is in great shape before I proceed with cable.

Thanks again,

Linda

Linkylaw · 07-20-2007

Per Hengis, I uninstalled my ZoneAlarm and everything was fine. Thanks.

chiaz · 07-20-2007

I uninstalled my ZoneAlarm and everything was fine.

You probably didn't allow your browser internet access in ZoneAlarm.

07-02-2007	#1
bouba Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 9	[Fixed] Very Odd Internet Connection Wonder if anyone can make any sense of this? I frequently get the "Unable to display Web page" page on my PC. You know, the one you get when you're not connected to the internet or you've typed in the wrong URL or the web page may be experiencing problems etc. Thing is, when this happens I have a full and active internet connection and the URL is correct. So, what's the problem? Any thoughts? I have a wireless connection using an inventel livebox on Orange. WLAN Configuration (if that helps)?

07-03-2007	#2
madmatt2006 PC Dinosaur Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Shepparton Posts: 3,815 PC Experience: The Gun	Sounds like your modem might need a firmware update. I'd try that first __________________

07-13-2007	#3
Linkylaw Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 76	Internet Connection Hi. I'm new to this, so bear with me. I was having the same problem plus my computer would disconnect from the internet if it was idle more than 5 minutes. While I was perusing the Windows/XP area, I came across someone with the same problem. First of all, what do you use for a firewall. I downloaded the one recommended by Greenwitch (I can't think of the name of it right now -- but anyway, I uninstalled it and am using the Windows firewall and my problem went away. Hope that helps. Linkylaw

07-13-2007	#4
ih8bills Tech Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: coastal Rhode Island Posts: 4,633 PC Experience: More Stubborn than any PC	Originally Posted by Linkylaw Hi. I'm new to this, so bear with me. I was having the same problem plus my computer would disconnect from the internet if it was idle more than 5 minutes. While I was perusing the Windows/XP area, I came across someone with the same problem. First of all, what do you use for a firewall. I downloaded the one recommended by Greenwitch (I can't think of the name of it right now -- but anyway, I uninstalled it and am using the Windows firewall and my problem went away. Hope that helps. Linkylaw Ummm --Linky?-- Windows firewall is almost like having nothing. While I can sympathize with connection issues-- a decent Firewall is a necessity these days. Dialup is inherently safer than Broadband-- because with Broadband-- you are always connected-- but it's not safe after you connect. There are many firewall apps out there (few are free, sadly) if you were having trouble with yours-- a switch might have helped. LGW would probably have recommended Zone Alarm free version?? Sound familiar? It can be difficult at times-- but usually updating it will usually fix the issue. I like Panda Internet Security-- it's a little more user friendly. Antivirus free download. Panda Software Free trial __________________ Registry Cleaner PREWORK HiJack This Windows Services Guide Without music, life would be a mistake Friedrich Nietzsche

07-20-2007	#6
Linkylaw Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 76	[Fixed] Internet connection dropping. Per Hengis, I uninstalled my ZoneAlarm and everything was fine. Thanks.

07-19-2007	#5
Linkylaw Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 76	Dear Ih8bills: Thank you for helping me fix my computer. I can stay on the internet as long as I want -- that can be a bad thing too!! Unfortunately and fortunately, I'm getting cable installed. I need to know that my computer is in great shape before I proceed with cable. Thanks again, Linda

07-20-2007	#7
chiaz Senior Security Analyst Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 5,350 PC Experience: PC Guru	I uninstalled my ZoneAlarm and everything was fine. You probably didn't allow your browser internet access in ZoneAlarm.

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