Douglas wrote:
> I'm connected to a wireless network on my laptop from a router somewhere in
> the neighbourhood. I was able to access the Internet when I first connected.
>
> Late last week I got into virus trouble.I removed the virus OK and now I can
> still connect to that wireless network but can't access the internet. None
> of the web pages are found.
>
> I don't know if my issues are with the virus disruption or I have been
> 'locked out' by the owner of the router. (It seems odd they would allow me
> to connect yet block access to the Net).
>
> Now when I run the connection tests in MSN Messenger, I get a message 'Your
> DNS appears unable to resolve IP addresses', which would make sense why I
> can't access and web sites. I have tried both hardcoding DNS addresses and
> my IP, subnet mask and gateway. I think I have tried every permutation and
> combination but just can't see any web sites.
>
> My question: Is there any way to determine whether I am being locked out?
> Does it sound like I am?
>
>
>
Yes, you just did, ask the neighbor why they locked you out and then
next time ask permission first.