Need help with laptops....?

Question

I have two laptops, one is a Toshiba Satellite Intel Celeron M, processor 1.5 GHz, 192 MB of RAM; the other is a HP Geniune Intel CPU T1350 @ 1.86 GHz, 782 MHz, 504 MB of RAM.

Now on to my question. I'm having major problems with the Internet. First of all, I can't get either of them to connect wirelessly. It SAYS excellent signal, but when I try to get online, it says "cannot display webpage." I know this means its connecting to the router, but the router isn't connecting to the internet. I can, however, connect hardwire. I'm getting excellent receive/send specs. My browser takes at least 2 min to open up a webpage though. It loads extemely slowly when it does finally connect to the page. I've done everything I can think of to do, but I simply can't fix this problem. Any help would be extremely appreciated!!!! Thank you!

Edited to add: I've done everything everyone has requested. My main problem is just getting the router working and also getting my browser to open quickly. Everytime I open it, it takes at least 2 min to get started, and then the pages take another 2-5 to load, and going from one page to another is ridiculous! I took the Toshiba to get examined (after spending a week straight trying to fix it myself AND staying on the phone for 4 hours with the Internet Service Provider), and they SAID they had to rewrite a few system files, but that didn't seem to help it. Any other suggestions?

Answer 1

Rebooting the router usually works for your type of problem. In the case of your Toshiba laptop, RAM is too small. Laptop is accessing virtual memory which is very SLOW. Increase RAM to 512mb or higher. 2x512mb should do wonders to that PC.

Answer 2

A wireless connection assumes that several bridges are crossed to get a connection. You need radio access (it sounds like you have that), but the distance from the Wireless Access Point (WAP) (your router in this case) can adversely affect the performance and reliability. Try connecting in the same room as the router (unless it's your neighbor's). Next, you have to have the right SSID (the name the WAP broadcasts)--spelled right and in the right CaSe. You might also need to provide a correct WEP encryption key. This is a value programmed into the WAP to prevent just anyone from gaining access to the Internet. You also might need to register your network interface card (built into most laptops) MAC address with the WAP. This number uniquely identifies the permissible computers. My wireless has all four security blockades to prevent unwanted access.
Ok, let's assume you have no protection or you've managed to get through it all. Next, the WAP/Router could be incorrectly programmed or just busted. These are connected to the outside world via a RJ45 or similar cable so they're subject to static damage (as from power surges or lightning) as well as external tampering. If it works (connects) and you can get to www.google.com (a simple site), then it might just be that your Internet service provider has issues--many do. Some ISPs share a common feed with many (sometimes thousands) of customers at once. Get on their case and see if they can help.

hth

Answer 3

Where is your Internet connection. Is it tied to your wireless router? If so do you have it in the primary connection slot. Most routers presume that you will connect the Internet or a server to one location on the router position number 1. Have you set up your router to allow all connections to go to the main connection. This is normally how it would come so unless you made changes it should be alright. What is your Internet connection? DSL Cable or dial up?

Answer 4

Try assigning an address to each of the laptops manually. From http://fixit.in

Answer 5

unplug your wireless router for about 10 or more sec and then reconnect to your wireless router