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Major8Payne
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 Wireless internet connectivity problems on Windows XP machines
Internet connectivity, Windows XP, Wireless Internet, Wireless Network, Wireless network management
My users can connect with their laptops on our wired connection. When they go on the road and try to connect via wireless in hotels/airports etc the wireless connection connects, gives them a local IP address etc. yet they are unable to get any webpages to load. I've even had them try to use the IP addresses of websites (in case it was a DNS issue) with no luck. Any ideas on this one would be appreciated.

Software/Hardware used:
Windows XP SP3, Dell Laptops
ASKED: October 12, 2010  6:08 PM
UPDATED: October 13, 2010  6:43 PM
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It sounds like the users have a proxy server configured in their browser settings. That setting will need to be modified/removed when they go on the road.
Last Wiki Answer Submitted:  October 12, 2010  8:45 pm  by  Labnuke99   32,735 pts.
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What setting is that specifically in IE for Windows XP sp3?

Major8Payne
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It is in the client browser configuration. In IE, Tools, Internet Options, Connections, LAN Settings, Proxy.

Labnuke99
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