Connecting to internet via. ethernet?

IWSC · 06-10-2006, 12:50 AM

Im using a wireless usb thing to connect to the internet at the moment on this computer, however, since this computer has now moved into the room with the router, I want to connect the pc to the router directly with an ethernet cable, without using the wireless usb.

The computer will go back next month, but I would really want to connect it only using the ethernet cable. When I did this earlier, my computer did not pick up the ethernet cable that was plugged into the back of my PC.

Can anyone enlighten me on how to do this?

THANKS ALL.

Im using windows xp, and a dynamode router.

Arm_Pit3 · 06-10-2006, 02:21 AM

Do you have your ethernet drivers installed?(If its onbaord then install the motherboard ethernet drivers)

Christian Darrall · 06-14-2006, 07:03 PM

it might have already detected your ethernet cable, but have you got a valid ip address.

Pauly · 06-18-2006, 03:27 AM

It is possible that the lan controller is not enabled in the bios if it is onboard. If it is load up the drivers. You should see a light on the router showing the connection. If not it could be a bad cable. Try a different port on the router and then a different cable.

06-10-2006, 12:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
IWSC New Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2	Connecting to internet via. ethernet? Im using a wireless usb thing to connect to the internet at the moment on this computer, however, since this computer has now moved into the room with the router, I want to connect the pc to the router directly with an ethernet cable, without using the wireless usb. The computer will go back next month, but I would really want to connect it only using the ethernet cable. When I did this earlier, my computer did not pick up the ethernet cable that was plugged into the back of my PC. Can anyone enlighten me on how to do this? THANKS ALL. Im using windows xp, and a dynamode router. Last edited by IWSC; 06-10-2006 at 12:55 AM.

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Christian Darrall Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: I Live in Aston Which is in the UK Age: 17 Posts: 914	it might have already detected your ethernet cable, but have you got a valid ip address. __________________ 1.5TB 3.0GBS Panasonic SATA XFX 9600gt Dual core X3 (super SLi) Intel Quad Core Oc'd 6.7ghZ 1000w power supply 3GB ddr 3 1200MHZ Antec Water Cooling XP Professional 19.1 inch Widescreen

06-18-2006, 03:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
Pauly Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 51 Posts: 60	It is possible that the lan controller is not enabled in the bios if it is onboard. If it is load up the drivers. You should see a light on the router showing the connection. If not it could be a bad cable. Try a different port on the router and then a different cable. __________________ *You might not always get what you want but if you try sometime you'll find you get what you need.* Last edited by Pauly; 06-18-2006 at 03:30 AM.

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06-10-2006, 02:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Arm_Pit3 Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 434	Do you have your ethernet drivers installed?(If its onbaord then install the motherboard ethernet drivers)