wtf is wrong with my DSL. Options

[EmmalieV]

I share a DSL connection with about 7 people in my building but i dont think this has to do with the problem.


On the box I have in my house , three lights are supposed to be on the internet could work , and they are on. The problem is We have 2 computers in the house and for some reason lately I have to turn on my moms computer to activate the internet on mine , its a bother because now my mom decided to put a PW and she forgets how she typed it , soo right now im stuck with Dial Up and I want to play MapleStory.


Anyone know to to fix the problem , or what might be the problem.

[sweetxsimplicity]

Call your DSL company.

[EmmalieV]

It doesnt have anything to do with them , most likely just my computer.

[dispn0ygonekrazy]

MAPLESTORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol add me BlindSouljah!! anyways you said that the only way to log on internet is through your moms computer most likely you have your internet connection plugged in from there where the router is connected to the modem. But if it's your mom having to forget the password you can reset the account by logging on as administrator by resetting in safe mode.

Windows XP Boot in Safe Mode:

1) During startup when your computer starts running, continuously tap F8 untill a menu appears.

2) From the menu select Safe Mode and let it start.

3) When the log on screen appears choose administrator to log in and reset the accounts or change passwords.

You might want to delete the account if the password cant be change and make a new one while your still logged in as administrator. That should help your internet problem and your passwords.

[Eryi]

Emily, do you have a router? That sometimes happens to me. The router is always the problem. If you do, try unplugging the router and plug it again.

Before I had the router, the same problem worked. First shut down your computer. Turn the DSL box off (and unplug the router if you have one) wait for about 5-10 minutes. Turn on the DSL box first. Wait until they're done blinking & then plug in your router (if you have one). Next start up your computer & It should work. That's what the DSL staff told me.

[sadolakced acid]

sounds like you're connecting to the internet through your mom's computer.

change your network settings.

[waitwaitwait]

Emily, do you have a router? That sometimes happens to me. The router is always the problem. If you do, try unplugging the router and plug it again.

Before I had the router, the same problem worked. First shut down your computer. Turn the DSL box off (and unplug the router if you have one) wait for about 5-10 minutes. Turn on the DSL box first. Wait until they're done blinking & then plug in your router (if you have one). Next start up your computer & It should work. That's what the DSL staff told me.

That's what they tell everyone, and half the time it isn't the case and still doesn't work. It's your crappy internet service.

[Eryi]

That's what they tell everyone, and half the time it isn't the case and still doesn't work. It's your crappy internet service.

They tell people that, but it still works for some right?, no need to discourage.

[medic]

Ok it all depends, if your DSL modem has a built in router than don't worry about it. It because you don't have the DSL drivers installed on each computer, the disk that was givin to you when you got the modem you need it and install it on each computer, that should help you. If not, what is ur DSL telecom company, some companies only allow a givin number of in-house IPs. And they charge more for more computers.

http://www.homepcnetwork.com/howtof.htm

[EmmalieV]

Thanks everyone , all your comments helped and I fixed it.

=)