Hi all, This problem has been sporadic for some time. I thought it was due to a power issue - namely that my powercord was damaged and sparking. Finally, I got a replacement cord - and all was well again for about two weeks. Until tonight, that is. Suddenly the Belkin card is not working to connect me to the net at all. Usually, some futzing with the cord (before I got a replacement cord), or rebooting of the computer and other fidgeting would see it working again. Not so tonight. :-(
The power light comes on initially, but the other light indicating it is talking to the network never does now. When I check the airport connection on the Pismo, it says it is "on". I can click it off and on - but still no joy in truly getting a connection to the network. (My network consists of a wireless router in my house - nothing major.) I can connect via ethernet cable and access the net yet on the Pismo. The processor has run VERY hot every since the incident with my b/f's cat about 18 months ago. (Cat knocked Pismo to the floor - yielding broken screen (replaced); odd vertical line in screen that I've been too chicken to try to correct in case opening it up would severe a cable that's only partly broken now; and various quirky behavior every since.) I do have to take breaks when working to cool it down - either by turning it off, fanning it, or somesuch. Last night, it did get VERY hot. Did I fry the Belkin card due to heat? It is in the same area at the processor. Thoughts on diagnosis? I'm not that quick on understanding a lot of technical details - so please be gentle in your comments. However, I'm pretty darned nervy in learning do things if need be. :-) I'd really like to lose the ethernet tether. THANKS in advance. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Books, a group for those using G3 iBooks and PowerBooks (we run a separate list for G4 'Books). The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To leave this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g-books Support for older Macs: http://lowendmac.com/services/
