Error - could not initialize internet connection?

Im trying to get on the test server and the shortcut says i dont have a internet connection ( like its always said since beta qa) Can someone speak in english so  non computer nerds can understand how the fawk to get onto the server? I was in the beta qa form christs sake - it should be easier for me than others - but my shortcut wont do anything, Maybe im just to high. So tell me what the hell to do from after the download. I realize the server is down, im not even to where i could log on if it was open.