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Old 08-07-2007   #3 (permalink)
ra-ra
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RE: Internet not connecting

I may sound really stupid right now.... but whats a sonicwall? and where do i
find it?

"zzzorrro" wrote:

> I had a similar problem...It's a windows vista issue...I could connect to
> local network but not the internet.
>
> The issue is caused by a lack of a correct association on the SonicWALL
> between the computer running Windows Vista and its assigned IP address.
> Follow these steps to work around the issue by editing the System Registry:
>
> Click the Start button.
> Select All Programs > Accessories.
> Right click Command Prompt and click Run as administrator.
> Type regedit.exe and press enter.
> Go to the following location:
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters
> Right click this entry and select New Dword.
> Rename the new entry ArpRetryCount (leave it set to 0 by default).
> Restart the computer.
> Reassociate with the SonicWALL. You should notice a successful connection.
>
>
> "ra-ra" wrote:
>
> > I purchased a compaq presario PC with Vista Home edition installed on it last
> > week.
> > I had to install a usb wireless internet connector. It connected to the net
> > for the first week but now refuses to do so. it has the icon in the bottom
> > right corner with the two computers with a cross, but when you click it and
> > hover above the internet connection it says it is connected, but when you
> > click on it it tells me that it isnt connected. i try to connect but then it
> > tells me it cant because of an 'unknown error'. The adaptor is working and it
> > tells me there is a wireless connection available but it won't let me connect.
> >
> > does anyone know what it is and if so, how to help me?
> >
> > Thank you!

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