Problem connecting a new laptop to the internet...

Subc · 2005-07-10 17:12:48

I'm trying to hook up a new laptop to the internet. I'm using exactly the same wire that I use for my desktop PC. When i plug it in i go to network settings then enter all the different IPs (DNS, gateway etc...). When i try to activate it, i get a red cross on the icon and it says that there is no wire connected which is…

10-07-2005 05:12PM

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Subc

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I'm trying to hook up a new laptop to the internet. I'm using exactly the same wire that I use for my desktop PC. When i plug it in i go to network settings then enter all the different IPs (DNS, gateway etc...).

When i try to activate it, i get a red cross on the icon and it says that there is no wire connected which is false.

sorry if this is the wrong forum section but i couldn't find another one related to this subject

Thanx in advance

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#2 10-07-2005 06:50PM

Subc

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bump, need help

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#3 10-07-2005 06:55PM

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What ISP are you using and how is it setup...router/switch or what exactly.
You described your problem in a vague manner...so help will be patchy without more detail.

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