Good Morning..we are two senior citizens that are completely ignorant when it comes to anything tech...we have a wii, pc, and wireless internet. The grandchildren were playing wii last weekend and now we cannot get a connection to use our netflix. We have gone to the tech site but have to be walked thru with someone on the phone I believe. Help would be appreciated! Bob Theriault

Dear Lucille,
Good news.
My friend, also on SS, received notification of a COLA
( Cost of Living Allowance ) of 2 % next year.
My wife and I and he are all looking forward to this.
God bless you.

Hey Donna,
I am not sure what you are talking about... If its an internet provider service (internet connection) I do not know of anyone that gives seniors a discount for unlimited data... AARP might have a connection with a discount.. but it wil limit your date,, thats the only way you can get a discount..

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on the computer: unplug the power, hold the power button in for 20 seconds then let go, plug it back it, try to start it.

Error code 50230 is thrown when the Wii's internet connection has not yet been configured. These instructions on configuring the connection settings come from Nintendo's website at:

http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/wii/en_na/getOnline/index.jsp

1. Power on your Wii console and press the A Button on the Wii Remote to reach the Wii main menu. Use the Wii Remote to select the "Wii" button.
   
   
2. Now, select "Wii Settings" to access the "Wii System Settings" menu.
   
   
3. Using the arrow on the right side of the screen, scroll to page two and select "Internet."
   
   
4. Select "Connection 1: None"
   
   (Don't see "None" in Connection 1? Click the Connection 1 button, then choose "Clear Settings.")
   
5. Click on "Wireless Connection" and then "Search for an Access Point."
   
   (Are you using a wired Internet connection to your Wii console? If so, click here for specific help.)
   
6. Select "OK" and the Wii will display all the wireless networks it finds.
   
   
7. Select the wireless network that is yours.
   (If you're not sure which is yours, or you don't see any wireless networks, click here.)

Asked to enter a security key? If you are prompted to "Enter the Password or Key," then the wireless network you are trying to connect to has wireless security turned on. You will need to type in your security key or password and select "OK." Don't know your router's security key? Let us help you find your router's security key. Select the brand of your router below and we'll provide you with the default information for that brand! Linksys Netgear DLink Belkin Apple 2Wire All other brands
8. Select "OK," "Save Settings," and then "Yes."
   
   
   • The Wii console will run a connection test with your wireless network when the test is completed. You should see the following screen:
     
     As long as you see "The connection test was successful," the "Wii Support Code" does not matter and can be ignored
     
   
   
   • The connection test was successful - Then you're almost done! After your connection test, the Wii console will check if there is a new Wii System Update available. Once you select "Yes" and "I Accept," the Wii will begin to download any available updates. Click here to find out what's next!
   
   
   • The connection test was not successful - If the test was not successful, you will receive an error code.
     
     • Error Code 51330 or 52130: This means the security code you entered into the Wii is not the same one your router is set to. Look in your router's settings and try again. Please refer to step seven (7) above for more information.
     • All other error codes: Try our error code troubleshooting where we have detailed information on many common error codes. (You can ignore any "Wii Support Code" you receive on a connection test.)

How to connect your Wii to the Internet Let's get you connected!

1. Power on your Wii console and press the A Button on the Wii Remote to reach the Wii main menu. Use the Wii Remote to select the "Wii" button.
   
   
2. Now, select "Wii Settings" to access the "Wii System Settings" menu.
   
   
3. Using the arrow on the right side of the screen, scroll to page two and select "Internet."
   
   
4. Select "Connection 1: None"
   
   (Don't see "None" in Connection 1? Click the Connection 1 button, then choose "Clear Settings.")
   
5. Click on "Wireless Connection" and then "Search for an Access Point."
   
   (Are you using a wired Internet connection to your Wii console?
   
6. Select "OK" and the Wii will display all the wireless networks it finds.
   
   
7. Select the wireless network that is yours.

Asked to enter a security key? If you are prompted to "Enter the Password or Key," then the wireless network you are trying to connect to has wireless security turned on. You will need to type in your security key or password and select "OK."
8. Select "OK," "Save Settings," and then "Yes."
   
   
   • The Wii console will run a connection test with your wireless network when the test is completed. You should see the following screen:
     
     As long as you see "The connection test was successful," the "Wii Support Code" does not matter and can be ignored
     
   
   
   • The connection test was successful - Then you're almost done! After your connection test, the Wii console will check if there is a new Wii System Update available. Once you select "Yes" and "I Accept," the Wii will begin to download any available updates.
   • The connection test was not successful - If the test was not successful, you will receive an error code.
     
     • Error Code 51330 or 52130: This means the security code you entered into the Wii is not the same one your router is set to. Look in your router's settings and try again. Please refer to step seven (7) above for more information.
     • All other error codes: Visit the nintendo website for more information on this where we have detailed information on many common error codes. (You can ignore any "Wii Support Code" you receive on a connection test.). Hope this was helpful? Please comment for more information and thank you for using FixYa.
       

Hello,

This could easily be an issue with either your TalkTalk internet connection or your Wii. I did experience issues connecting my Nintendo Wii console at first too, but after getting a new router, it works just fine.

The Nintendo Wii console has never been a very good internet-enabled console anyway, and alot of wireless settings will not be compatible with it.

Make sure that your TalkTalk router is using WEP or WPA-PSK security. You can also try changing the Wireless Channel and MTU Size. make sure the MTU size is set at 1450, the channel can be anything, but only a few should work. You can access these settings easily by just going to Internet Explorer and typing in:

1. 192.168.1.1 for D-Link and Huawei
2. 192.168.0.1 for Netgear
3. 192.168.1.254 for Thompson Speedtouch

If TalkTalk did supply your router, then it should be one of the models mentioned above.

If you have any laptops or phones that use the wireless and it works fine, then it may just be the Wii console. TalkTalk will not support the Wii or any video game console so there's no point in calling them for support.
I work for TalkTalk as a senior technician, so I hope this information helps.
Take Care.

Power on your console and press the A Button on the Wii Remote to reach the Wii main menu. Use the Wii Remote to select the "Wii" button. Now, select "Wii Settings" to access the "Wii System Settings" menu. Using the arrow on the right side of the screen, scroll to page two and select "Internet." SELECT CONNECTION ONE NONE (Don't see "None" in Connection 1? Click the Connection 1 button, then choose "Clear Settings.") Click on "Wireless Connection" and then "Search for an Access Point (Are you using a wired Internet connection to your Wii console? If so, click here for specific help.) Select "OK" and the Wii will display all the wireless networks it finds. (If you're not sure which is yours, or you don't see any wireless networks, click here. Select "OK," "Save Settings," and then "Yes." The Wii console will run a connection test with your wireless network when the test is completed. You should see the following screen: As long as you see "The connection test was successful," the "Wii Support Code" does not matter and can be ignored The connection test was successful - Then you're almost done! After your connection test, the Wii console will check if there is a new Wii System Update available. Once you select "Yes" and "I Accept," the Wii will begin to download any available updates. Click here to find out what's next! The connection test was not successful - If the test was not successful, you will receive an error code. Error Code 51330 or 52130: This means the security code you entered into the Wii is not the same one your router is set to. Look in your router's settings and try again. Please refer to step seven (7) above for more information. All other error codes: Try our error code troubleshooting where we have detailed information on many common error codes. (You can ignore any "Wii Support Code" you receive on a connection test.

Power on your Wii console and press the A Button on the Wii Remote to reach the Wii main menu. Use the Wii Remote to select the "Wii" button. Now, select "Wii Settings" to access the "Wii System Settings" menu. Using the arrow on the right side of the screen, scroll to page two and select "Internet." SELECT CONNECTION ONE NONEDon't see "None" in Connection 1? Click the Connection 1 button, then choose "Clear Settings.")

1. Click on "Wireless Connection" and then "Search for an Access Point

1. (Are you using a wired Internet connection to your Wii console? If so, click here for specific help.)
   


2. Select "OK" and the Wii will display all the wireless networks it finds.

(If you're not sure which is yours, or you don't see any wireless networks, click here.

Select "OK," "Save Settings," and then "Yes."

• The Wii console will run a connection test with your wireless network when the test is completed. You should see the following screen:

• As long as you see "The connection test was successful," the "Wii Support Code" does not matter and can be ignored
  

As one senior to another, I suggest you contact your srvice provider and ask about a telephone with large numbers ... the conversation will come around to being a senior citizen without your having to tell or admit anything about age. Service providers do have phones designed specifically for people who need the benefit of large numbers and simplicity of use, yet fully featured.

Talk to them. I would give you more direction ... but ... alas ... I dont know what country you are in (and I like it that way) so I am not familiar with carriers from which you will be choosing.

Thanks for your interest in FixYa.com

Hi from one senior citizen to another!!
Here is the link to the online user manual for your Compaq V2000:

http://www.fixya.com/support/p381187-hp_compaq_presario_v2000_581054_pc/manual-3305

You can read it page by page, and you can also search using key words. I would recommend adding this link to your Favorites.