Step 1: Make sure the network cable is connected Make sure that the network cable is connected to the computer and to the modem. If your computer connects to a hub or to a router, make sure the cable that connects the hub or the router to the modem is connected. Also, make sure that the power adapter is synced up and has a solid green light. If the light is blinking or off, please contact United Helpdesk for further assistance. Step 2: Make sure that the network adapter is enabled 1. Click Start, click Run, type ncpa.cpl, and then click OK. 2. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon. Click Enable if the option is available. Step 3: Reset the Radio 1. Uplug the power adapter for the wireless radio. 3. Wait two minutes. 4. Plug the power adapter for the wireless radio back in and try to connect again.
Step 5: Create a new United Wireless connection 1. Click Start, click Run, type ncpa.cpl, and then click OK. 2. Click Create a new connection under Network Tasks. Click Next when the wizard starts. 3. Click Connect to the Internet, and then click Next. 4. Click Set up my connection manually, and then click Next. 5. Select Connect using a broadband connection that requires a user name and password, and then click Next. 6. Type United High-Speed for the ISP Name, click next. 7. Select Anyone's use, click next. 8. Enter your United Wireless username and password and confirm password, click next. 9. Place a check in the box next to Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop, click Finish. 10. Click on Connect to test your connection. Step 6: Repair Winsock and TCP/IP 1. Click Start, click Run, type netsh winsock reset, and then press ENTER. 2. When the Command Prompt window flashes, restart the computer. Warning Programs that access or monitor the Internet, such as antivirus, firewall, or proxy clients, may be negatively affected when you run the netsh winsock reset command. If you have a program that no longer functions correctly after you use this resolution, reinstall the program to restore functionality. Step 7: Temporarily uninstall third-party firewalls Some third-party firewall software such as ZoneAlarm and Norton Personal Firewall may cause Internet connectivity issues on computers that are running Windows XP SP2. You may have to temporarily uninstall these programs to test the computer. Disabling these programs may not be sufficient for testing. Make sure that you have the CD or the installation files so that you can reinstall the programs later. If these programs are causing the problem, you may have to contact the program vendor if you need help with the settings for that program. Step 8: Scan for and remove spyware and adware Step 9: Clear the temporary Internet files 1. Start Microsoft Internet Explorer. 2. Click Tools, and then click Internet Options. 3. On the General tab, click Delete Files. 4. Click OK in the Delete Files dialog box, and then click OK. Additional steps If the problem persists after you follow the steps that are described in this article, you can try the following procedures. These procedures may help you determine the cause of the problem, or they may resolve the problem.
Repair the network connection 1. Click Start, click Run, type ncpa.cpl, and then click OK. 2. Right-click the icon for your connection, and then click Repair. Scan for viruses Scan for viruses by using antivirus software.
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