I'm conected to the internet but Explorer can't disply the Web Pages??? HELP! I just got my Acer yesterday and I can connect to using WiFi fine and my signal strength is great but when I open internet explorer it says "cannot disply the web page" I have tried every web page just incase the site was having problems but still no luck. Acer support has had me re boot Windows and repair the internet and do the diognosis but still nothing. I tried my home connection, work, and Starbucks. Please help? Does it have something to do with a setting? Or prehaps McAfee? I'm conected to the internet but Explorer can't disply the Web Pages??? HELP! I just got my Acer yesterday and I can connect to using WiFi fine and my signal strength is great but when I... » Read More I'm conected to the internet but Explorer can't disply the Web Pages??? HELP! I just got my Acer yesterday and I can connect to using WiFi fine and my signal strength is great but when I open internet explorer it says "cannot disply the web page" I have tried every web page just incase the site was having problems but still no luck. Acer support has had me re boot Windows and repair the internet and do the diognosis but still nothing. I tried my home connection, work, and Starbucks. Please help? Does it have something to do with a setting? Or prehaps McAfee? « Show Less
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I had a similar problem when I installed Verizon FiOS recently. Try changing the speed of the internet connection and if the pages open, then the problem is the router. To do this: Double-click on the Local Area Connection icon that shows you are connected to the internet, which might be in the lower right of your screen. Then click Properties. In Properties window click CONFIGURE button. Click the ADVANCED tab, select LINK SPEED
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I had the same problem but it was a wireless router problem. Called the 800 number for the router, was able to reset the router with some assistance and now everything works great.
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You may not have accessed an unsecured site that doesn't allow data transfer even if the computer says it's connected. If you don't have wireless at home, go to a friend's house, hotel advertising wifi or Starbucks and see if it works there
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I have used a different computer to download the driver to a memory stick and then installed it on the other computer. Hope this helps. I'm definitely not a techie. Williebugs
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I understand your frustration. I get the message that three ports are blocked by firewalls. I've tried turning off the firewall, but it is still intermittent. Also, I've been able to connect to sites when the Acer is plugged in but not connect to the same site two minutes later when it is running on battery. This novice would appreciate any help. Any techies who speak in normal terms out there????Thanks.Williebugs
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Thanks, If I can get/keep a connection I'll try downloading the driver. Already did the power saver. No luck for me there.
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I had some luck by downloading a driver and going into the Device Manager and changing the power saver message on the wireless card from Maximum to off. I haven't had time to use it much since then, but it was connecting at that point. Williebugs
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This exact thing happened to me. I was incredibly frustrated and spent hours on it trying to figure out the problem. I was never able to connect to the internet, so I gave up and returned it. I was so disappointed. I ran Windows diagnosis and kept getting winsock errors. I'm not computer savvy enough to try and fix it, so back it went. :(
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McCafee is a likely problem. You might try disabling the firewall. Can you connect through the Ethernet port? Presumable the WiFi router is OK if you have tried SBUX. Check the router with another PC. I have seen this problem when the WiFi is not connected to internet.
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I also was having difficulty connecting to the wireless network, partially because I was not sure what type of access point I had. I did find all the needed information in the setting for the network connection by following this path (I am running Windows7 as an FYI): Control Panel ->network and internet -> view wireless status and tasks -> click the hyperlink next to "connections:" -> wireless properties -> security (tab at the top of the page). This gave you the the security type and encryption type for the connection (also allow you to see the network security key (password) and what, if any, characters are upper/lower case. Hope this helps someone out. I also was having difficulty connecting to the wireless network, partially because I was not sure what type of access point I had. I did find all the needed information in the setting for the network connection by following this path (I am running Windows7 as an FYI): Control Panel ->network and internet -> view wireless status and tasks -> click the hyperlink next to "connections:" -> wireless properties -> security (tab at the top of the page). This gave you the the security type and encryption type for the connection (also allow you to see the network security... » Read More I also was having difficulty connecting to the wireless network, partially because I was not sure what type of access point I had. I did find all the needed information in the setting for the network connection by following this path (I am running Windows7 as an FYI): Control Panel ->network and internet -> view wireless status and tasks -> click the hyperlink next to "connections:" -> wireless properties -> security (tab at the top of the page). This gave you the the security type and encryption type for the connection (also allow you to see the network security key (password) and what, if any, characters are upper/lower case. Hope this helps someone out. « Show Less
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Well, very good question. I mean it' kinda cute for a net book computer but the really why I say it sucks cuz when I got it. I was so exited but when I tryed to go online. That's where I think the problem got started. I tryed to go to Internet connections. Then put in the wifi passcode but I guess didn't work. So after so so many attempts. I gave up on it. Hope the review helped.
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Thanks for responding Mark.I got it working after three days of constant struggle by going to theeRecovery partition and basically reinstalling Windows, which erased allmy data. For anyone reading with this problem, hold down theALT button while repeatedly pressing F10 just as it starts up while the screen is still black. From there you can choose to use the Acer eRecovery feature.I have read so many horror stories about the warrenty service,people never seeing their computers again or getting a differentone back, or being told it was dropped so the warrenty is not validthat I was really trying not to use it. Thanks for responding Mark.I got it working after three days of constant struggle by going to theeRecovery partition and basically reinstalling Windows, which erased allmy data. For anyone reading with this problem, hold down theALT button while repeatedly pressing F10 just as it starts up while the screen is still black. From there you can choose to use the Acer eRecovery feature.I have read so many horror stories about the warrenty service,people never seeing their computers again or getting a differentone back, or being told it was dropped... » Read More Thanks for responding Mark.I got it working after three days of constant struggle by going to theeRecovery partition and basically reinstalling Windows, which erased allmy data. For anyone reading with this problem, hold down theALT button while repeatedly pressing F10 just as it starts up while the screen is still black. From there you can choose to use the Acer eRecovery feature.I have read so many horror stories about the warrenty service,people never seeing their computers again or getting a differentone back, or being told it was dropped so the warrenty is not validthat I was really trying not to use it. « Show Less
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The setup application is accessed via a browser - i.e., Firefox, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome - so the setup instructions included with the router should just as appropriate for a Chromebook as they are for a Windows or Apple device. Now, if you're really asking about setting up the wireless drivers on the Chromebook itself, I can't help you there - although your device is certainly designed for wireless connection to a LAN so it should be straightforward (same as connecting to any other LAN - SSID of network + password).
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Yes, the drivers for the wireless adapter need to be updated (from the acer site) so you'll need to hardwire it to do that. I've had no problems with ths laptop after that.
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Open the Acer and check the pin layout this also has two antenna connects some have three. After it is connected the wifi/Bluetooth will work after windows auto finds the drivers an it will work very easy
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I really had no problem getting into the internet with mine. It actually "saw" my router and after entering my router info into the tablet...it worked and still works...fine. If they didnot respond to your e-mail...not sure how long you have been waiting...they will get back to you shortly. That is one thing about them. good luck with your issue.
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If you have windows 8.1, I have noticed that when I use the internet, the screen can go black but the icons can be hidden. If you move the arrow to the bottom, top or right or left side, it can show hidden icons to exit or open screen. Not sure if that is the case here. I would recommend calling toshiba. They can trouble shoot. If that doesn't solve it, than you have a year warranty to replace. Hope it works out for you.
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I unplugged my Internet and checked. It seemed to work fine, so I can only assume it uses the Internet for updates and maintenance from MS and to verify you are not loading the program on a different computer.
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Huge problem caused by WRE54G. After the setup, my laptop can "see" the network but cannot get on internet: "Page cannot be found." The laptop is connected to the wireless network, signal is strong, can see other members of the network, but not internet!!! These people in India could not help, go figures...
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I have tried to surf the web under Windows 7, but it is not working for me. Not sure under Windows 8.
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I have win xp, sp3, worked great, driver loaded with success, no problems except with everyone using secure connections, I could not connect for internet, maybe in a big city where leftover signal is available, it would be great. I can see all my neighbors on line but like I said, everything is password protected so I could not connect for wifi.
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Yes, the wifi driver is messed up. Type a google search for Acer Aspire V5-571P getting limited wifi access. You will find forums that talk all about it. They provide links on what to do to download the new driver. You will also want to make sure that you get into you device manager on the PC and disable any blue tooth drivers that are currently enabled. They mess with the wifi getting limited access as well.
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I use the ipazzport keyboard with it as well as the wifi to connect to the internet. The ipazzport doesnt go too far, must be within 18 feet. However the internet connectiin over wifi works pretty good. I can stream netflix to it and the router is in the basement (one floor down). Microwaves ovens and wireless phones can cause interference perhaps some tvs or other devices too. Try moving to another room also try shuting down all other electronics and appliances til you isolate the problematic device.
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Mr. Kinney,I "bastardized my Acer chromebook to work with Ubuntu OS, which I use exclusively. Never used it as originally intended. and have no issues with wireless. Sorry could not help - unless you are using it with Ubuntu. If you do decide to install ubuntu (on partitioned disk, you have to be VERY CAREFUL with it.
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Did you configure the router to allow internet access? Open up everything on the router to test.