Wont connect to router

custompc79 · 12-14-2006, 06:37 AM

i just got a new computer.(coustom made) and i cant hook it up witht the internet. ive plugged in the ethernet cable and it dosnt reconize it. what is wrong? is it a driver problem?

[-0MEGA-] · 12-14-2006, 06:59 AM

Do you see a network connection under the "Network Connections" page in Windows?

custompc79 · 12-14-2006, 07:38 AM

yeah. ive looked. its not there.

**The_Other_One** · 12-14-2006, 08:15 AM

Are the network drivers even loaded?

custompc79 · 12-14-2006, 03:58 PM

i dont know

custompc79 · 12-14-2006, 05:11 PM

i just installed the network driver. how do i connect it to the router

[-0MEGA-] · 12-14-2006, 05:19 PM

If you can see the network icon in the Network Connections page, and if it shows your connected, then you're on the router (most likely). If it says unplugged, then its either disconnected or the router/pc isnt configured properly.

custompc79 · 12-14-2006, 06:03 PM

i got it to work. thanks

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12-14-2006, 07:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
custompc79 New Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 22	yeah. ive looked. its not there.

12-14-2006, 03:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
custompc79 New Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 22	i dont know

12-14-2006, 05:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
custompc79 New Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 22	i just installed the network driver. how do i connect it to the router

12-14-2006, 06:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
custompc79 New Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 22	i got it to work. thanks

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