On Wed, 7 May 2008 23:58:15 -0700 (PDT), Magnus
<magnus.bogucki@gmail.com> wrote:

>> What computer?
>Toshiboa Satelitte Pro (an OLD one) - laptop.

Duz it have a model number? Look at the serial number tag on the
bottom. It will be something like A100-S1234.

>> What operating system?
>Windows XP

With SP2 (service pack 2 or 3)?
Right click on the "My Computah" icon and select Properties.
The SP level is under the "System" section.

>> What program is telling you it's NOT connected?

>When I look at the network connection I can see it is not connected or
>when I try a browser.

Fine. That means that one of the network connections is not making a
successful connection. The first step is to determine WHICH
connection is failing.
Control Panel -> Network
and look at the icons. You apparently have one for wireless, one for
ethernet, and one for IEEE-1394 (firewire). Which one is complaining?
I would not be suprised if applying power causes the network port to
switch, especially with the ConfigFree software.

>A few weeks ago I used the laptop at my old place and it worked fine.

So, what changed? Any updates? New programs? Friends bearing CD's?

>My wireless doesnt work at all so it is looking to use the ethernet
>cable.

Let's see if I understand this. Your wireless should be working, but
is now totally dead. So, you switch to the ethernet port, which
subsequently proceeds to simulate a near death experience. I'm not
sure what to suggest at this point.

>I also do have a 1394 connection which I dont even know what it
>is!

IEEE-1394 is your firewire port, which can be used for networking. If
you ever find other unfamiliar terms, I suggest you try a Google
search.

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