friesian@zoocrewphoto.com wrote:

> I'm trying to figure out if I have a defective router, problem with
> the ISP, or some other odd problem.
>
> I recently purchased a used computer, and it has a wireless card in
> it. I have always had dialup even though 2 other computers in the
> house have comcast. I decided it would be nicer to use the wireless
> than to run wire to my computer. I bought a Belkin wireless router.
> It is the g which matches my card.
>
> I ran the software setup, and it is fine until it gets to the last
> part where it is supposed to check the internet connection. The laptop
> computer hooked to the router via the cable shows that it is connected
> to the internet, but it cannot load any pages in Netscape Internet
> Explorer. The Desktop with the wireless card shows a strong wireless
> connection, but the internet connection goes back and forth being on
> for only a few seconds at a time.
>
> We are thinking that there is something wrong with the router since it
> is hooked up correctly and does show a connection through it. I've
> been told to return it, buy a cable, and skip the wireless. I'd like
> to see if there are any other possibilities before i do that. I was
> hoping to use the wireless and maybe get a wireless card for my
> laptop.
>
> Somebody else told me that comcast makes you buy their own router and
> that other equipment won't work with it. Is there any truth to that?


you have not said if you tried the router just on the laptop with out
the other pc on. try taking out the wireless card in the pc you brought or
turn it off see if the router works then put the wireless card back in the
pc boot up and see what happens then you should know what is wrong.