|
| If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|||||||
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
#1
July 2nd 09, 07:51 AM
posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web
|
|||
|
|||
Need help on this ehternet connection!!
hey this is Annie, and I've been trying to connect my XP desktop to the
internet through the Ethernet cable, while my another Vista desktop's plugging in another ethernet calbe to the same moderm! Even the XP desktop states that the LAN is connected somehow but i can't browse the internet using any web browser..! But my Vista desktop could use the internet by connecting in that way.. I am confused and wonder is there something wrong with the networking setting in my XP or is this totally not gonna work for two computers connecting to the same moderm ? i am really confused and hope someone could help....btw, i did turn off the morderm and tried to plug the cable in again,but problem still exists. 
|
| Ads |
|
#2
July 2nd 09, 12:33 PM
posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web
|
|||
|
|||
|
Need help on this ehternet connection!!
Annie wrote:
hey this is Annie, and I've been trying to connect my XP desktop to the internet through the Ethernet cable, while my another Vista desktop's plugging in another ethernet calbe to the same moderm! Even the XP desktop states that the LAN is connected somehow but i can't browse the internet using any web browser..! But my Vista desktop could use the internet by connecting in that way.. I am confused and wonder is there something wrong with the networking setting in my XP or is this totally not gonna work for two computers connecting to the same moderm ? i am really confused and hope someone could help....btw, i did turn off the morderm and tried to plug the cable in again,but problem still exists. You cannot connect two computers to the same modem. You must have a modem/router combination or a router. If you are not sure what you have, call your Internet Service Provider's tech support and ask. The Linksys Learning Center has articles and videos aimed at the home user which are very helpful in visualizing network fundamentals: http://www.linksysbycisco.com/static...ter/index.html If you can't do the work yourself (and there is no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea), have a professional computer tech (not from your local equivalent of BigComputerStore/GeekSquad) come over and set you up. Malke -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic! http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
|
|
#3
July 2nd 09, 12:33 PM
posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web
|
|||
|
|||
|
Need help on this ehternet connection!!
Annie wrote: hey this is Annie, and I've been trying to connect my XP desktop to the internet through the Ethernet cable, while my another Vista desktop's plugging in another ethernet calbe to the same moderm! Even the XP desktop states that the LAN is connected somehow but i can't browse the internet using any web browser..! But my Vista desktop could use the internet by connecting in that way.. I am confused and wonder is there something wrong with the networking setting in my XP or is this totally not gonna work for two computers connecting to the same moderm ? i am really confused and hope someone could help....btw, i did turn off the morderm and tried to plug the cable in again,but problem still exists. You cannot connect two computers to the same modem. You must have a modem/router combination or a router. If you are not sure what you have, call your Internet Service Provider's tech support and ask. The Linksys Learning Center has articles and videos aimed at the home user which are very helpful in visualizing network fundamentals: http://www.linksysbycisco.com/static...ter/index.html If you can't do the work yourself (and there is no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea), have a professional computer tech (not from your local equivalent of BigComputerStore/GeekSquad) come over and set you up. Malke -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic! http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
|
|
#4
July 2nd 09, 02:23 PM
posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web
|
|||
|
|||
|
Need help on this ehternet connection!!
Annie wrote:
hey this is Annie, and I've been trying to connect my XP desktop to the internet through the Ethernet cable, while my another Vista desktop's plugging in another ethernet calbe to the same moderm! Even the XP desktop states that the LAN is connected somehow but i can't browse the internet using any web browser..! But my Vista desktop could use the internet by connecting in that way.. I am confused and wonder is there something wrong with the networking setting in my XP or is this totally not gonna work for two computers connecting to the same moderm ? i am really confused and hope someone could help....btw, i did turn off the morderm and tried to plug the cable in again,but problem still exists. What's the make and model of the device that you're connecting your computers to? -- Lem -- MS-MVP Apollo 11 - 40 years ago this month: http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/ap...0th/index.html
|
|
#5
July 2nd 09, 02:23 PM
posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web
|
|||
|
|||
|
Need help on this ehternet connection!!
Annie wrote: hey this is Annie, and I've been trying to connect my XP desktop to the internet through the Ethernet cable, while my another Vista desktop's plugging in another ethernet calbe to the same moderm! Even the XP desktop states that the LAN is connected somehow but i can't browse the internet using any web browser..! But my Vista desktop could use the internet by connecting in that way.. I am confused and wonder is there something wrong with the networking setting in my XP or is this totally not gonna work for two computers connecting to the same moderm ? i am really confused and hope someone could help....btw, i did turn off the morderm and tried to plug the cable in again,but problem still exists. What's the make and model of the device that you're connecting your computers to? -- Lem -- MS-MVP Apollo 11 - 40 years ago this month: http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/ap...0th/index.html
|
|
#6
July 2nd 09, 04:55 PM
posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web
|
|||
|
|||
|
Need help on this ehternet connection!!
To find out what's happening, open a command prompt and type 'ipconfig /all' into it. This should list the assigned IP address, default gateway and DNS server(s). A comparison with the Vista machine, when working, should clue you as to what's wrong. "Annie" wrote: hey this is Annie, and I've been trying to connect my XP desktop to the internet through the Ethernet cable, while my another Vista desktop's plugging in another ethernet calbe to the same moderm! Even the XP desktop states that the LAN is connected somehow but i can't browse the internet using any web browser..! But my Vista desktop could use the internet by connecting in that way.. I am confused and wonder is there something wrong with the networking setting in my XP or is this totally not gonna work for two computers connecting to the same moderm ? i am really confused and hope someone could help....btw, i did turn off the morderm and tried to plug the cable in again,but problem still exists.
|
|
#7
July 2nd 09, 04:55 PM
posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web
|
|||
|
|||
|
Need help on this ehternet connection!!
To find out what's happening, open a command prompt and type 'ipconfig /all' into it. This should list the assigned IP address, default gateway and DNS server(s). A comparison with the Vista machine, when working, should clue you as to what's wrong. "Annie" wrote: hey this is Annie, and I've been trying to connect my XP desktop to the internet through the Ethernet cable, while my another Vista desktop's plugging in another ethernet calbe to the same moderm! Even the XP desktop states that the LAN is connected somehow but i can't browse the internet using any web browser..! But my Vista desktop could use the internet by connecting in that way.. I am confused and wonder is there something wrong with the networking setting in my XP or is this totally not gonna work for two computers connecting to the same moderm ? i am really confused and hope someone could help....btw, i did turn off the morderm and tried to plug the cable in again,but problem still exists.
|
|
#8
July 3rd 09, 12:02 AM
posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web
|
|||
|
|||
|
Need help on this ehternet connection!!
Hi
Typical connection should look like this, http://www.ezlan.net/network/router.jpg Some Internet providers give a Box that include both a Modem and a Router (which are the two devices at top of the picture), otherwise you need to buy a Router. As LEM posted, if you post here the model number we can Identify what you currently have as the Internet source. Jack (MS, MVP-Networking) "Annie" wrote in message ... hey this is Annie, and I've been trying to connect my XP desktop to the internet through the Ethernet cable, while my another Vista desktop's plugging in another ethernet calbe to the same moderm! Even the XP desktop states that the LAN is connected somehow but i can't browse the internet using any web browser..! But my Vista desktop could use the internet by connecting in that way.. I am confused and wonder is there something wrong with the networking setting in my XP or is this totally not gonna work for two computers connecting to the same moderm ? i am really confused and hope someone could help....btw, i did turn off the morderm and tried to plug the cable in again,but problem still exists.
|
|
#9
July 3rd 09, 12:02 AM
posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web
|
|||
|
|||
|
Need help on this ehternet connection!!
Hi Typical connection should look like this, http://www.ezlan.net/network/router.jpg Some Internet providers give a Box that include both a Modem and a Router (which are the two devices at top of the picture), otherwise you need to buy a Router. As LEM posted, if you post here the model number we can Identify what you currently have as the Internet source. Jack (MS, MVP-Networking) "Annie" wrote in message ... hey this is Annie, and I've been trying to connect my XP desktop to the internet through the Ethernet cable, while my another Vista desktop's plugging in another ethernet calbe to the same moderm! Even the XP desktop states that the LAN is connected somehow but i can't browse the internet using any web browser..! But my Vista desktop could use the internet by connecting in that way.. I am confused and wonder is there something wrong with the networking setting in my XP or is this totally not gonna work for two computers connecting to the same moderm ? i am really confused and hope someone could help....btw, i did turn off the morderm and tried to plug the cable in again,but problem still exists.
|
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
|
|
Linear Mode
