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Interview Question :: Why is my internet connection not working? Cannot get any further than google
Basically, since last thursday, it has not been possible to connect to the internet through any of the computers/laptops in our house, nor through the PS3.
On the PS3, when I sign in online, it says "signing in" for about 30 secs before telling me "Error, you have been signed out". I ran a "connection test" and the computer said it could connect to the internet, just not to the PS3 Store.
On the computers, you can reach google, ask jeeves and all other top search engines, perform a search but you cannot then use any of the links on any of the pages. (E.G. if i search BBC, i click the link but the page does not load). Typing the websites ito the address bar does also not work, no favourites, or previously visited pages can be reached.
The connection to our house runs into a netgear router, which then feeds into one desktop, and two wireless boxes. We have tried resetting and re-programming both boxes, and the netgear router, but still cannot go any further than google when using Internet Explorer or Firefox.
We contacted our ISP (Pipex), and they talked us through several procedures trying to solve the problem through DNS settings etc. Eventually they told us to contact a computer technician, (after the £10 phone call), which will do if we cannot solve the problem ourselves, but I wanted to know if anyone else had any suggestions.
Is it possible we need a new router? Or could the problem source back to any wiring?
Before someone smartly asks if it is all plugged in correctly - Yes.
SUMMARY: I can connect to google, perform unlimited searches, but go no further. Google Mail does work, but ofcourse no further links do. The PS3 cannot connect online, and MSN does not work.
Any help appreciated, but the computer techinician will cost more money, so all suggestions considered. Cheers.
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