Internet Connection recognition issues. (noob)
I am basically familiar with computers, but am a complete new noob when it comes to networking. Recently, I subscribed to SBC Yahoo! DSL and promptly set up a simple two-way split connection using a LinkSYS Ethernet Cable router.
I use Windows XP
The issue is that my computer refuses to recognize for certain internet-enabled programs is connected to the Internet. MSN Explorer, my Norton AV and IS registration, etc.
In Network Connections:
DSL Connection and SBC Dial-up are disconnected. Local area connection and my adapter connection are enabled (although my adapter says it is not TCP/IP enabled... not sure if that's good since the LAC is TCP / IP enabled).
The issue is NOT the connection itself.
Edit 1: All of a sudden I decided to use Mozilla. I can now access all my email accounts, however this does not solve the issue regarding my MSN Explorer. And of course the various web-capable programs are now defunct (such as the app I use to upload the programs I write to the college database to be evaluated.)
I am basically familiar with computers, but am a complete new noob when it comes to networking. Recently, I subscribed to SBC Yahoo! DSL and promptly set up a simple two-way split connection using a LinkSYS Ethernet Cable router.
I use Windows XP
The issue is that my computer refuses to recognize for certain internet-enabled programs is connected to the Internet. MSN Explorer, my Norton AV and IS registration, etc.
In Network Connections:
DSL Connection and SBC Dial-up are disconnected. Local area connection and my adapter connection are enabled (although my adapter says it is not TCP/IP enabled... not sure if that's good since the LAC is TCP / IP enabled).
The issue is NOT the connection itself.
Edit 1: All of a sudden I decided to use Mozilla. I can now access all my email accounts, however this does not solve the issue regarding my MSN Explorer. And of course the various web-capable programs are now defunct (such as the app I use to upload the programs I write to the college database to be evaluated.)