Steph1 Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 HiSometimes a rectangular yellow box with an exclamation mark inside appears over my internet connection indicator, when I click on it it says Limited Connectivity and nothing works until I restart my computer. Can anyone tell me why this happens and what I can do to rectify it? Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Do you use a modem router? Try switching the modem off (or removing the power cable) for 10 seconds, and then repowering the modem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph1 Posted September 12, 2009 Author Share Posted September 12, 2009 HiI use an Orange Livebox and wifi. My son also uses the same livebox with wifi and this never happens to him. Many thanks for any advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suein56 Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 [quote user="Steph1"]HiI use an Orange Livebox and wifi. My son also uses the same livebox with wifi and this never happens to him.[/quote]How old is your Livebox? And how far away from the Livebox is your computer? Also are you using a 'dongle' with your comp, or has it a wireless network card?Explanations later, depending on your replies!Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenniswitch Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Before rebooting, have you tried right-clicking the internet connection icon and clicking on repair?I have a temperamental laptop that sends the "limited or no connectivity" message any time I fail to allow it a full 5 minutes to boot. The repair function always fixes things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph1 Posted September 13, 2009 Author Share Posted September 13, 2009 HiMy laptop and my son's laptop are in the next room to the livebox and the livebox is about three years old.I have tried clicking on repair but nothing works except restarting.Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Coeur de Lion Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Same thing happens to me on occasion. Just reset the box (turn off and on) is the quickest and easiest way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suein56 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 [quote user="Steph1"]HiMy laptop and my son's laptop are in the next room to the livebox and the livebox is about three years old.I have tried clicking on repair but nothing works except restarting.[/quote]It sounds as though the problem is more with your laptop than the Livebox. How does your son's laptop connect wirelessly - network card or dongle, and how does yours?Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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