A few steps you can try to see if your Internet Connection is working at a low level. If you can get PING working you know you are connected. Next try to see if Internet Explorer ( or your browser ) works as well. The browser uses the internet connection. If PING works but not the broswer you may have a problem with the browser. Try Email to see if that works.
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Internet Connecton Troubleshooting