Ltd next to the network / internet icon?

GT60

Hi some times on my sons laptop a LTD icon comes up next to the wifi/ internet icon in the right hand bottom corner.
it has done it now with two ISP providers now as he has just changed them
What does this mean and why is it happening
he is with TalkTalk at the moment and it is unlimited download
help please

agrinnall

What happens when the icon appears? Does it affect the operation of the computer at all? My guess would be that it's having difficulty establishing a connection between the router and the exchange so it has limited (i.e. none) ability to transmit and receive data.

GT60

it just close's the internet connection.
could it have anything to do with the drivers needing updating?

I_have_spoken

The computer can connect to the router, but there's no link to the internet.

Could be many reasons, I assume you're on ADSL to switch providers so could be interference on phone line, badly configured router etc.

GT60

apparently every thing else works fine like his x box
just his laptop that cuts out

flashg67

When it does it, try a right click on the wireless icon and 'troubleshoot' - mine has updated drivers etc but sometimes just needs a reset

GT60

Thanks everyone