Odd ETC Problem

[redheadtempe33]

I'm curious if anyone else has encountered this problem. From my home in Phoenix (on Cox Cable), I can log onto the ETC wirelessly without problem, however, when I visit my parents in Colorado, when I attempt to log onto the ETC wirelessly (Quest DSL), my log on attempt crashes their entire wireless network.
The issue is my Macbook. I can log on with their Dell desktop, but when I attempt it with my mac, bad things happen. This is a fairly recent issue, I did not have the problem three months ago.
Any tips would be appreciated!

Thanks

 

[CactUS Mech]

I'm curious if anyone else has encountered this problem. From my home in Phoenix (on Cox Cable), I can log onto the ETC wirelessly without problem, however, when I visit my parents in Colorado, when I attempt to log onto the ETC wirelessly (Quest DSL), my log on attempt crashes their entire wireless network.
The issue is my Macbook. I can log on with their Dell desktop, but when I attempt it with my mac, bad things happen. This is a fairly recent issue, I did not have the problem three months ago.
Any tips would be appreciated!

Thanks

Dont use MAC use DELL products ONLY....

 

[CaptBud330]

Dont use MAC use DELL products ONLY....

That's the most stupid thing I have ever heard. Funny, I've been using a Mac for years and I never had any security update. I don't need to but Norton or Kaspersky or any registry cleaner. But this is not a question that compares the advantages of Mac vs PC.
It is possible your browser may be the problem. I have been in areas that have ISP's that won't accept Firefox. I simply switch to Safari and I'm good to go. The ETC supports both formats.

BTW, if you ever have the opportunity to use a Mac, give it a try. Microsoft would not have made Windows 7 so much like Mac OS X if it weren't better.

 

[redheadtempe33]

That's the most stupid thing I have ever heard. Funny, I've been using a Mac for years and I never had any security update. I don't need to but Norton or Kaspersky or any registry cleaner. But this is not a question that compares the advantages of Mac vs PC.
It is possible your browser may be the problem. I have been in areas that have ISP's that won't accept Firefox. I simply switch to Safari and I'm good to go. The ETC supports both formats.

BTW, if you ever have the opportunity to use a Mac, give it a try. Microsoft would not have made Windows 7 so much like Mac OS X if it weren't better.

Thanks. I'll try using a different browser next time. I was using firefox so perhaps that is the issue.

 

[gizmo_sc]

MAC SNOW LEOPARD is very fast. I am also using Windows 7 Professional ( $29.99 Student Discount). I am finding that Firefox crashes on my PC. I find on my MAC Firefox is okay but for most part Safari is best. If you have never had a MAC take the leap and see how computing is so much easier.

 

[Glucose Intolerant]

Thanks. I'll try using a different browser next time. I was using firefox so perhaps that is the issue.

If it was about last week or so....and not to get too technical - Firefox was having issues with some microsoft components causing security and vulnerability issues, and system crashes. Mozilla (firefox) came out with a update and so did Microsoft last Tuesday (Patch Tuesday). If you updated the firefox browser and whatever MS OS you are using..... you should be fine. Hope that helps.

 

[CactUS Mech]

I Will Stick to my DELL. Its been 15years and no problems. My friends have MAC and nothing but problems.

 

[CaptBud330]

If it was about last week or so....and not to get too technical - Firefox was having issues with some microsoft components causing security and vulnerability issues, and system crashes. Mozilla (firefox) came out with a update and so did Microsoft last Tuesday (Patch Tuesday). If you updated the firefox browser and whatever MS OS you are using..... you should be fine. Hope that helps.

She's using a Mac OS X operating system not a Microsoft OS. Anyone who enjoys spending major bucks on 3rd party security update fixes, get a PC. If you want to enjoy a computer right out of the box, get a Mac. The Mac is easier to use and bullet proof. No blue screen of death, no lockups, no 10 minutes to boot up. My Mac boots from the time I turn it on to ready to go, max 20 seconds. Remember, Windows is a program you load to run your computer. Mac OS X is already the OS, not a program that needs to be loaded. The only advantage to a PC is the price. But you get what you pay for. Hmm, Apple iPod...Microsoft Zune. That pretty much says it all.
Go to your local Apple store and try one out. I guarantee, you will use your PC as a doorstop.

 

[PHX-F/A]

I'm curious if anyone else has encountered this problem. From my home in Phoenix (on Cox Cable), I can log onto the ETC wirelessly without problem, however, when I visit my parents in Colorado, when I attempt to log onto the ETC wirelessly (Quest DSL), my log on attempt crashes their entire wireless network.
The issue is my Macbook. I can log on with their Dell desktop, but when I attempt it with my mac, bad things happen. This is a fairly recent issue, I did not have the problem three months ago.
Any tips would be appreciated!

Thanks

I would say that it is their network and settings. I have two Macs, and it does not matter what browser I use, I can get into Wings, theHub etc.

I do have occasional cookie issues in Safari with some banking sites. I do not see how you could crash their network wirelessly.

Is it secure? If not, maybe one of their neighbors has piggy backed, you sign on and overload it.