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Hey!.. its been awhile since I last posted - I am now working with a Residential, Commercial Mortgage Lender..

and in the process of redesigning the website: Look it up and tell me what you think!.. (well maybe not!..).. Nah!.. its ok!.. I can take it!.. (no I can't!)..

Anyways.. problem is that I have my computer confiscated by the internet police - they think I was involved in some kind of credit card abuse - Sorry fellows - I got involved in some stupid scheme from Nigeria!.. I should have known better!..

But now I got my system back - they cleared me of all wrongdoing - so far!.. and now my Wireless doesn't work!..

I reformatted the drive that had all the incriminating data (what data?).. and re-installed XP (first I installed 2000) - thing working fine - but the Wireless just doesn't want to connect to any networks - I see two "Default" Non-WEP Enabled networks and another one - I connect to all of them - and get almost no access to the Internet!..

What do I need to setup an Access Point (my own!) without having to pay an ISP?.. is it feasible?.. I don't have any Radios (except my jazz station!.LOL!)..

I know I am riding on someone's network - and I apologize - but when your out of work and broke - its the only way you can get your mails...

Sorry guys!.. I am looking for the Least expensive way to connect to the Web - I work off of it daily - and not willing (at least until I get a paying job!) to fork out $10-50 bucks for a connection.. I can connect via AOL - but they suck you dry!.. even with their FREE trial!...

There are a few FREE ISP out there - but most want a credit card - which I do not have! or care to use!..

So the dilemma in a nutshell - how to configure it all.. I got WZC setup to Auto Detect.. the Linksys Setup is working - but it connects sometimes to the AP - but cannot reach the Internet!.. How can I get it to stay on the Interned besides dialup, DSL, etc..

Anyone?..

Appreciate any input.. please email me: or , or

:cry:

Help!.. :-|

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A short, practical companion to the thread: is trying to get usable Internet from a Linksys 2.4 GHz PCI wireless card while keeping costs very low. Two important points from the replies are worth repeating up front: using somebody else’s Wi‑Fi without permission is both unethical and unreliable (as noted), and creating a wireless access point alone does not magically provide Internet — an upstream connection (dial‑up/DSL/cable/cellular) is still required.

Common causes when a wireless adapter sees SSIDs but cannot reach the Internet, and what to try next:

  • Drivers and utility conflicts: remove/reinstall the Linksys drivers and choose either the vendor utility or Windows Wireless Zero Configuration — not both. Check Device Manager for errors.
  • DHCP/gateway problems: use the following commands to see what the adapter actually has and whether you can reach the router or the Internet:
    ipconfig /all
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
ping <router-IP>
ping 8.8.8.8
nslookup www.example.com

    If the adapter shows an APIPA address (169.254.x.x) DHCP failed. If you can ping the router but not the Internet, check the router/router owner for upstream/account issues or captive‑portal logins.

  • Access restrictions: many hotspots require a web login, or they use MAC filtering. Also confirm the card is set to Infrastructure (not Ad‑Hoc) mode and that signal strength is adequate.

Low‑cost, legal options to get online:

  • Use library/cafe/community Wi‑Fi or a short free trial from ISPs.
  • Tether a cellphone (prepaid data) or use pay‑as‑you‑go mobile broadband.
  • For a persistent home solution, a cheap used router (example: inexpensive Linksys WRT series) plus a paid upstream account gives reliable Internet and lets the router provide DHCP/NAT for all devices.

Security note: when you do get your own access point, enable WPA2 (or WPA) and set a strong admin password. In most cases the driver/utility swap and a DHCP check resolve connectivity problems; if those steps do not fix it, the next diagnostic is to capture the ipconfig and ping results and compare them to the expected router IP and DNS entries.

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Member Avatar for chrisbliss18

You're blunt and up front, I like that. I don't think anyone will help you steal your neighbors connection though. It is a bit confusing how you can have a new job but still be out of work. Oh well.

Member Avatar for nizzy1115

personally i really hate people that steal internet...i cant imagine sbc dsl costing 14.95 is too much for you to afford...thats .50 cents a day...but no you cant set up your own wireless router if you dont have your own internet!

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