re: Question about 'Why can't I get the Direct-Cable Connection to work?'
Saturday, February 19, 2005 at 8:29 am
Posted by maria
(51 messages posted)
Hi, I am not sure if this will help you..I had trouble getting my desktop and laptop
to communicate, when trying to use XP ICS, worked forever on it, finally discovered
that I had the wrong type cable. After I connected the right cable, then it was a
breeze..I started out using category 5e snagless patch cable(RJ45 male/male ethernet/token
ring) I was told by the person at the computer store that would work..
It does not work..oh yes and I am on a dialup network.
I got a crossover cable that was for computer to computer hook up and immediately
I was online..
Hope that his helps..
On Monday, February 14, 2005 at 5:55 am, whitehunky wrote:
>I have a laptop that wont connect to internet from cable modem but will connect
to
>network at work with no problem. Im have tried everything imaginable but it wont
>grab a ip address from cable modem. All local area connections are enabled. I power
>down modem and laptop. Power up modem and wait 5 minutes. Then power on laptop and
>get a 169 ip address. There is a green light on the nic. Any suggestoins wold be
>greatly appreciated.
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