There are new tcp protocols vista uses. They are enabled by default so you
have to ensure that you have the latest drivers for the network interface as
well.....
"William T. Stephens" <m14m@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> I have a much simular problem. I've _no_ router, just my DSL modem. I
can
> log on, verify username and password, but I can't communicate. I have to
> feed in the xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx number into the browser window, then it seems
to
> work. I've worked with my Computer shop and ISP, tried every possible
> variation, with no results. So, I'm on a borrowed machine. Does anyone
have
> any sort of solution????
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>
>
> "Robbie" wrote:
>
> > I just installed windows vista beta 2 ... for somo strange reason I
can't
> > browse the internet but I can see my network. Doing a little research
myself
> > found that it has something to do with vista SPI incompatibility. So the
only
> > way for me to browse the internet freely is to disable the firewall/spi
> > option in my router configuration. But my isp won't provide the user and
> > password to change to do this. Any idea to walk around this problem and
be
> > able to browse internet in my vista box?
> > --
> > Roberto Gutierrez
> > ASCORP IT Pro.