now my internet is not working. It says that is connected and it has a strong connection, but it just doesn't get internet connection. It was working perfectly before! Is there a special setting that is suppose to be on?
2007-10-22 12:11:26 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Oh how sad for you. You'll forgive me, but I don't make it a habit of having sympathy for thieves. If the did find out, you're lucky they didn't have you arrested. Stealing internet service is the same as stealing cable now. Shame on you!!!
2007-10-22 12:21:20 · answer #1 · answered by santiago29134 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to start --> run and type "cmd" (without quotes). Then "ipconfig". If your IP address starts with 169. then you are not getting a proper IP and will not be able to access the internet. Try deleting the preferred network from your settings and re-establish a brand new connection. if that doesn't work then you may be out of luck.
2007-10-22 12:16:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have the same problem sometimes. first make sure that it is the same network you are connecting to. second they might have their internet shut off. you can have a wireless network without having the internet. so chances are they probably have their internet shut off or you are picking up another wireless network. if they have a WAP key you would not even be able to connect unless you had the pass word.
2007-10-22 12:18:03 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. X 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it's shame on them for not encrypting their wireless internet, but I guess they got smart. Oh well... if you're still looking for cheap internet, you can always go to a wi-fi spot in town or do what I do when I'm away from home and use my cell phone for internet on my laptop. It's slow (dial-up) but it works.
2007-10-22 12:18:22 · answer #4 · answered by Tericka 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously, the neighbors became aware of your incursion and secured their router. Unless they are willing to give you the appropriate passwords, you are going to have to get your own internet
2007-10-22 12:20:17 · answer #5 · answered by Bufford M 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
maybe they should have a password. i would consider that stealing. but i guess i would do that too if i was in college or something and needed to lighten up on bills. when you get your own wi-fi, get a password
2016-05-24 20:32:42 · answer #6 · answered by helga 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the setting your looking for is your own ISP provider.
2007-10-22 12:14:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose that you realise that it is a criminal offence to piggy-back off your neighbours connexion..it carries a custodial sentence!
2007-10-22 12:28:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You were causing a drag on their system and they shut you off. Boo hoo hoo!!!!!!
2007-10-22 12:18:49 · answer #9 · answered by marie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they have put on encryption, so no more stealing for you. unless you have the encryption key, you wont get it.
2007-10-22 12:14:02 · answer #10 · answered by Cupcake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋