error - unable to connect to server

[yeriel]

I downloaded the eq2 map updater. Received an error message - there was a error getting the latest version info: Unable to connect to the remote server.
Eq2 map updater will not update. I set to run as administrator, I created a new folder like the instructions said to do, I tried to fix the path under options, but still does not connect. I am using windows 7. I have deleted and re-downloaded eq2 map updater also.
Any help for a computer noob, greatly appreciated. Please make explanation simple, since I dont know much about computer language. thanks