How do I fix my wireless internet?

Question

I changed the settings of the properties in the "internet protocol" settings with the ip adress, subnet mask, etc. Now later its not even working anymore so i type this question using lan. help! how do i fix this?
i was trying to set up bittorrent but it didnt work out. now i trying to fix this. i used this site:

http://www.portforward.com/networking/static-xp.htm

how do i fix it now myself!!!

Answer 1

The simplest way would be to use a System Restore Point from System Restore, to a date before you messed with your Network settings and configuration.

Just access Help via the Start Menu, then on the first page look for System Restore. Usually it says something like: Restore your computer by using System Restore. You will need Admin rights, but obviously you have them or you wouldn't have been able to mess it up in the fist place. lol

Now, if you really wish to push your luck using bittornet, just Google it for goodness sakes! There are all sorts of blogs and websites which outline how to use this software program. However, please be aware and beware, that digital companies are now seriously going after consumers who use peer to peer music and video "sharing", especially with bittornet and other software programs such as this. I recently read an article that basically the only place you are safe is on a college campus, or in your own home network. By your own home network, I mean transfering files from one home computer to anohter on the same subnet mask, not on different networks, or especially from the Internet.

Anyway, use System Restore. Once you bring it up via Help, simply follow the steps as they appear, it is very easy and simple. Just be sure to use a Point which predates your messing around with your Network connection.

One more peice of advice: Always set a Restore Point BEFORE you mess with any settings or configurations, or when you add hardware or software to your system, and especially before updating drivers. If you get into the habit of creating your own Restore Points and giving them names which are meaningful to you, you can more safely mess around inside your computer and its settings without as much fear of getting into a mess like this one.

Good luck and have a nice day.

Answer 2

Did you change the settings via the router?

If so, just press the reset button in the back of the router (you will have to use the tip of a pen or something small like that) and hold it in for 30 seconds.

That will restore all of the original defaults.