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More info?)
I suspect the "service" you dislike.
It was probably trying to
connect, but your system is all the better for removing it.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
"ColoraKen" <ColoraKen@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:450B4689-BFF6-4790-836C-B7E59EEFA8FE@microsoft.com...
> All's well that ends well. Hp had me change some IP settings which I did.
> Nothing improved. Then I deleted AOL which came with the computer (I just
> don't like AOL) and after rebooting (which was required), I was able to
> make
> a connection with Earthlink. All things considered, I really don't know
> whether what I did solved the problem or Earthlink cleaned up its act.
> I've
> had this happen before: a problem and then after a lot of wasted time with
> Support, etc., the problem is solved. But thanks for your help.
> --
> Ken
>
>
> "Chris H." wrote:
>
>> Well, that's good. Double-check your settings on the MN-700 and what is
>> required by Earthlink. Perhaps their support section could lead you
>> through
>> the setup.
>> --
>> Chris H.
>> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> Associate Expert
>> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>
>>
>> "ColoraKen" <ColoraKen@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:67AE6B27-CADC-43B2-AD81-37D6BDF8FEC8@microsoft.com...
>> > Okay Chris. I went Hp Support and they indicated that their computer
>> > was
>> > compatiable with the MN700 and that the SpeedBooster was also backward
>> > compatiable. This whole problem may be an Earthlink problem that they
>> > are
>> > just unwilling to acknowledge. I'll keep trying.
>> > --
>> > Ken
>> >
>> >
>> > "Chris H." wrote:
>> >
>> >> I don't believe the "SpeedBooster" is compatible with the MN-700. The
>> >> router uses regular 802.11b/g broadcast, not any boosting facilities.
>> >> Try
>> >> turning that off on the laptop.
>> >> --
>> >> Chris H.
>> >> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> >> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> >> Associate Expert
>> >> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "ColoraKen" <ColoraKen@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:49B02365-A965-463E-9F7C-716B50CE8EEA@microsoft.com...
>> >> >I purchased a new Hp Laptop w/54g 802.11b/g w/125HM SpeedBooster. My
>> >> >computer
>> >> > recognized the network and I entered the correct security password.
>> >> > The
>> >> > computer says that it is connected to the LAN and strong signal.
>> >> > However,
>> >> > I'm having a problem connecting to the Internet through my existing
>> >> > Earthlink
>> >> > account; i.e. there is a problem with the registration service (or
>> >> > something
>> >> > similar). The MN700 is working as I'm using it with the computer
>> >> > writing
>> >> > this
>> >> > letter. Would there be any reason why my Hp laptop can't
>> >> > communicate
>> >> > with
>> >> > Earthlink through the MN700? Does the SpeedBooster create an
>> >> > incompatiability?
>> >> > --
>> >> > Ken
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
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