thanks for replying, but...>_<
i'm not using a router; i'm on uh...direct connection (?) with a cord
so i followed the steps outlined in "if you are not behind a router" in the guide linked.
i can connect to hubs like techgeeks, but not to my school hub.
i know that the school hub itself isnt down cause people i know are using it.
also, i'm a bit confused about step 5: Test active mode byclicking on the test connection hyperlink in the connection settings page. the "check connections" hyperlink isnt clickable when i am choose "direct connection"