I use to to surf the web.

So how is your laptop connecting to your modem when in the garden?

I assume through the router, which is then connected to modem? So I guess you are saying it is a wireless connection!

hawick: either that, or you are connecting to somebody else's open wireless router!

Does the router have a short aerial on it -- about 2 to 4 inches long?

Manual for hawick's router:

Callisto 821

Definitely not a wireless router, and I'm sure the best Slovenia has to offer :-0

Looking for all the computer experts out there for some advice.
I have a router/macafee /spyware detector all up to date and running .(dont have wireless connection )
All of a sudden the sound of a cash machine came through my speakers
Hope you guys dont think I am drunk but is this possible
The only site I was linked up to at the time was the R/Post --- could some bastard out there know when I login to r/post site .?????

Thanks b-p

Anyone help???
My desktop is connecting fine through AOL/Belkin 54g wireless router.
The laptops in the house can connect to the router, but are restricted to local access only, no internet.
AOL have a recorded message saying they have network problems but I am not sure this is connected to my problems as my machine connects through AOL fine and the laptops are on IE, and are not working!!
Any advice please.
My ISP is AOL.
Thanks,
Alan

Alan

My best advice would be to change your ISP.

I've never used AOL, but I believe that they used to require all Internet connections to go through their proxy server. if they still have this requirement then I suspect that you need to configure each computer to use their server. Depending on your router, you may be able to configure that to use the AOL proxy, in which case the computers should connect automattically.

Hi Optimist,
Never understood a word of that!!!
I know AOL has its problems but it is useful in other respects.
The laptops were connecting fine this morning, but packed in connecting at about 8.45, so I'm guessing it isn't a config problem, and even if it were, I am clueless and a dumb blonde (or was before I went grey and bald).
Hoping its an AOL issue, but confused as hell here.
Thanks for the advice,
Alan

Alan

If they were OK this AM then it is almost certainly not an issue with your kit although you could try powering down your router just in case.

The other thing you could do is open a command window on the laptop, type ipconfig /all followed by enter and paste the result here.

Hi Optimist,
Rebooted router and laptop, to no avail.
Did as you suggested but the results are a huge list, and I cannot cut & paste to here as it is not online.
What should I be looking for on the results of that test?

Alan

PS I did notice the IP address it has is different from the one this machine has, if that is significant, but the difference is minor.

Alan

The IP address should be different from your other machine but only in the last set of figures.

The thing to check out is the default gateway and DNS addresses which should be the same as on your working machine.

On the machine that is not working, can you see your main machine in network neighbourhood?

No Optimist,
They are not networked in any true sense, the laptops simply connect via the same router as the desktop.
I will check the default gateway and DNS address now.
Thanks,

Alan

Just checked with th command prompts and they are both showing the same addresses for default gateway and DNS.
I'm starting ot think it is an AOL fault after all.
Alan

I agree but I still think it could be a proxy server issue. Either way its down to AOL

You could try to ping both yor router and an external address from wach machine and see what happens. Also can you ping each machine from the other?

I have no idea, Optimist, on the basis that I don't understand.
The AOL helpline still has the recorded message and I am now way beyond my limited expertise!!!!
Both machines see and connect to the router, for certain. I doubt they would see each other because I have never created a network of them (TBH I don't know how - I would love to so I can print from either without having to plug cables in).
I think I may have to see what this evening / tomorrow brings with AOL, because after your help, i feel certain its their fault. Don't understand how but perhaps the server issue creates some kind of capacity problem and defaults to one ip address only.
Don't know. Into that dangerous area to the non literate known as guessing ;-))
Thanks for all your help,
Alan

Looking to upgrade my webcam, would like to know which one gives the best picture quality and best for high video output, in the region of DVD or HD size anything above 1200x800 resolution etc

Even a pocket DVD record that can be used as a webcam would be best ;-) its mainly the output video resolution I am interested in, the high the better ;-)

price no more than 300

Are you a net junkie?

If you answer 'yes' to five or more of these questions, you may have an internet addiction.

Do you feel preoccupied with the internet? (Think about your online activity or anticipate your next online session.)

Do you need increasing amounts of time on the net in order to achieve satisfaction?

Have you repeatedly made unsuccessful efforts to control, cut back or stop internet use?

Do you feel restless, moody, depressed, or irritable when attempting to cut down or stop internet use?

Do you stay online longer than originally intended?

Have you jeopardised or risked the loss of a significant relationship, job, educational or career opportunity because of the internet?

Have you lied to family members, a therapist or others to conceal the extent of your involvement with the internet?

Do you use it to escape from problems (eg, feelings of helplessness, guilt, anxiety, depression)?

Source: Centre for Internet Addiction Recovery Netaddiction.com

And the prognosis?

Apparently, it's not all that good..... :-(

Richgit69

I think you were asking about webcams and IP cameras? Maplin, the electronics specialist have a wide range of this kind of stuff and have just kicked off with their Sale. You might find something you like with them.

Check out: http://www.maplin.co.uk/Search.aspx?criteria=webcams&source=15&SD=Y

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ExceLine, thanks ;-)