text: why can i connect to my wireless network but not to the internet?   sounds like you have a cable of dsl modem connected to a wireless router.  you need to set the router to pppoe mode and then change the modem from pppoe mode to bridge mode. most modems and routers use address 192.168.1.1. if this is too technical, go to the web pages for your modem and router and use the support guidelines for simple step by step methods to accomplish the above.