Why does it take 4ever to...

alienationware · 09-24-2004, 03:48 AM

Why does it take 4ever to connect to the internet on first boot?

Normally, one sees the send light on the modem going off. In my case nothin, not even a flicker.

Specs:

AMD XP1700+
WinXP, firewall not on
1 network card (for this computer, ie. no excess networking cards)
Cable internet
Cheap Retail Plus Wired Router, firewall on whether you like it or not

I suspect it's the cheap ***********, bug-proned, beta-riffic AMD-based motherboard, since my older intel celeron doesn't do this.

chadr6 · 09-24-2004, 04:16 AM

What web browser are you using? I know that happens quite frequently with IE, but I never have that problem with Firefox.

alienationware · 09-24-2004, 04:20 AM

Doh, that's the one most important thing I left out.

I'm using IE (XP version 6? or w/e that was packaged with WinXP Pro).

chadr6 · 09-24-2004, 06:00 AM

yeah and when you're having this delay does it say "Detecting proxy settings..." along the bottom of IE?

alienationware · 09-24-2004, 05:10 PM

It does say detect proxy after 3+ times opening/closing IE. Oh and btw, it doesn't say that automatically. I'd have to wait until that error page loads and manually click detect proxy settings.

chadr6 · 09-24-2004, 07:00 PM

Yeah, I've had that problem and I'd say the best fix is not to use IE when you can avoid it.

**ZER0X** · 09-27-2004, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chadr6

Yeah, I've had that problem and I'd say the best fix is not to use IE when you can avoid it.

Why not, Internet explorer is fine he just hasn't connected properly

4W4K3 · 09-28-2004, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZER0X

Why not, Internet explorer is fine he just hasn't connected properly

for about 95% of users IE is the best option. i share his opinion though, i try to avoid IE with its gaping security holes/questionable stability. i never had a connection problem with IE6, but i did have 100's of errors/debug messages until i switched to firefox. i would suggest updating mobo BIOS, all drivers, clearing TEMP files, spyware scanning, and making sure your modem is up to date with all its drivers and such. it could potentially be an old cable cord your using...they do short out after long use/abuse. try another cord and cleaning up the computer a bit. if that doesnt help its probably a bad network adapter on your mobo or maybe your ISP is having problems. call them up and seee if they have had recent connection problems with other users as well.

Lorand · 09-28-2004, 12:51 AM

Do you turn off the cable modem when turning off the computer?

4W4K3 · 09-28-2004, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lorand

Do you turn off the cable modem when turning off the computer?

yes it might be overheating, that might cause it to lag. dunno...

09-24-2004, 03:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
alienationware Gold Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 386	Why does it take 4ever to... Why does it take 4ever to connect to the internet on first boot? Normally, one sees the send light on the modem going off. In my case nothin, not even a flicker. Specs: AMD XP1700+ WinXP, firewall not on 1 network card (for this computer, ie. no excess networking cards) Cable internet Cheap Retail Plus Wired Router, firewall on whether you like it or not I suspect it's the cheap **********, bug-proned, beta-riffic AMD-based motherboard, since my older intel celeron doesn't do this. Last edited by alienationware; 09-24-2004 at 03:51 AM.*

09-24-2004, 04:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
alienationware Gold Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 386	Doh, Doh, that's the one most important thing I left out. I'm using IE (XP version 6? or w/e that was packaged with WinXP Pro).

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alienationware Gold Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 386	Yeah... It does say detect proxy after 3+ times opening/closing IE. Oh and btw, it doesn't say that automatically. I'd have to wait until that error page loads and manually click detect proxy settings.

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09-24-2004, 04:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
chadr6 Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Age: 21 Posts: 35	What web browser are you using? I know that happens quite frequently with IE, but I never have that problem with Firefox.

09-24-2004, 06:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
chadr6 Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Age: 21 Posts: 35	yeah and when you're having this delay does it say "Detecting proxy settings..." along the bottom of IE?

09-24-2004, 07:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
chadr6 Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Age: 21 Posts: 35	Yeah, I've had that problem and I'd say the best fix is not to use IE when you can avoid it.

09-28-2004, 12:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
Lorand VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bucharest Age: 41 Posts: 3,042	Do you turn off the cable modem when turning off the computer?