IE6 not loading pages using wireless

[Ezra]

I have two computers on a wireless network over cable using D-Link
equipment. One of the computers seems to have no issues. The other
(mine) generally works well, but occasionally craps out so that when I
open IE windows, all I get is "Page cannot be displayed". This also
happens EVERY time I reboot. I am able to remedy the problem in
either case by deleting temporary internet files/offline content,
restarting the wireless connection, and re-logging. Sometimes I turn
off and on the modem/router. This seems like a lot to go through,
especially given that I used to be able to connect instantly and
automatically, every time. I have no idea what I'm doing differently
now than in the past. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Fred Marshall]

I have two computers on a wireless network over cable using D-Link
equipment. One of the computers seems to have no issues. The other
(mine) generally works well, but occasionally craps out so that when I
open IE windows, all I get is "Page cannot be displayed". This also
happens EVERY time I reboot. I am able to remedy the problem in
either case by deleting temporary internet files/offline content,
restarting the wireless connection, and re-logging. Sometimes I turn
off and on the modem/router. This seems like a lot to go through,
especially given that I used to be able to connect instantly and
automatically, every time. I have no idea what I'm doing differently
now than in the past. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Sounds like a DNS problem.
How is this computer getting name resolution service?
You might try setting DNS server IP addresses (under Network / TCP/IP for
the wireless interface). You might use your ISP's DNS addresses there.

You say "using D-Link equipment" and say there's a "modem/router" so I
assume there really is a router. Is it set to provide DHCP? Is the
computer set to accept DHCP ("get IP address automatically)?.

You might start by doing this:

1) reboot the offending computer.

2) PING the router - does it respond? If not check your TCP/IP settings on
your computer.
If it responds, then ping something like www.microsoft.com
You should at least get their IP address in return - even though the pings
might not respond. If you get their IP address, then DNS appears to be
working. If not, then DNS isn't working.

Fred