re: Help w/ network problems please
Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 11:44 am
Windows 98 Annoyances Discussion Forum
Posted by Don
(3 messages posted)
Thanks for the response. I bought the single port version of the Linksys router
because I already had the hub (given to me by a friend who upgraded to a router/hub
combo) The router's manual says to connect the WAN port to the cable modem, and
the LAN port to the uplink port on the hub, which makes sense to me. Here's a little
more info that I forgot to include yesterday: The hub has only one light for each
port, as does the NIC in my Win98 machine. Also, when I unplug the Win98 computer
and hook it directly to the cable modem, it works, so I could easily download the
latest drivers for the NIC, although if that works the NIC must be working somehow?!?
I'm thinking now about buying a $20 NIC to see if mine is somehow defective (I need
a NIC for another computer I plan on connecting to the hub once I get all this sorted
out, so it wouldn't be a waste of money if mine still works) Also, my Win2K machine
connects to the router just fine from any port in the hub, which sorta rules out
a bad hub. I'll try buying a second NIC (and uninstalling the old one of course)
and see if that helps. Thanks again for the help,
Don
On Monday, March 11, 2002 at 4:16 pm, Michael wrote:
>I think you may have an "overly hardwared" problem. Your LinkSys Cable/DSL Router
>will eliminate the need for another hub or switch unless you are networking more
>than four computers. Connect the output of your cable modem to the input of the
router
>and the computers to any of the output ports of the router. Be sure to power everything
>down before changing the connections. Follow the instructions that came with your
>router to power up and reset your router and network. If you are worried about missing
>network files, simply remove all installed networking components and restart your
>computer. Then reinstall them. If necessary direct to C:/Windows/Options/Cabs or
>your Windows 98 disk.
>
>As far as XP is concerned, it has a "Network Setup Wizard" which I have found to
>work very well. However,I don't think you need to spend the $100 to solve your
problem.
> Follow the instructions packaged with your LinkSys Router and be sure to take advantage
>of its DHCP sever capabilities. Good Luck!
>
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