First - remember, I'm a layman (for the most part!) with computer parts.
Here's the situation if anyone has any ideas:
Just got back to Pittsburgh and now on Comcast as my ISP.
I installed the software, hooked up the LAN/ethernet cable, and got everything working at first.
As part of the procedure, I had to first deactivate all my Firewall/spyware/etc stuff (I use McAfee only).
Once everything was running well, I then reset all my McAfee settings and then shutdown.
I then restarted my computer, and tried opening up IE again, but couldnt connect back to the internet.
I talked to Comcast and they tried to help - to no avail. he thought my ethernet card went out on me, especially
because there was nothing showing up in my device manager under network controllers.
I just found out this morn (when I opened my case up!) that I dont HAVE a card - my ethernet is an integrated port only.
When I was having the problem, the little orange/yellow light was on flashing (like it was receiving a signal), but still kept getting
the PAGE CANT BE DISPLAYED message when IE opened up.
I'm running off of a USB connection, instead, right now that works with no problems. However, I cant use my Netgear Firewall/Router
as a result (since it only has LAN jacks and no USB).
Any of you experts have any thoughts on this before I go do something stupid and run out and BUY and actual 10/100MB ethernet card??
much appreciated...
LT
