Connecting to Internet...

Loser777 · 08-11-2006, 05:09 AM

I just finished building my new computer and installed windows, but for some reason it isn't connecting to the internet. When I plug the network cable into the computer both the lights come on, but the computer won't automatically connect. How do I set up the internet connection? (I use a router which connects to the cables in the walls where other computers are hooked up to). Thanks for any help.

Bilago · 08-11-2006, 05:33 AM

question A) what router
B

Did you set your network card for Get IP automatically
C ) make sure you plugged your modem into the WAN port of the router not the other ports

gamepin126 · 08-11-2006, 05:37 AM

Drivers

Bilago · 08-11-2006, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loser777

(I use a router which connects to the cables in the walls where other computers are hooked up to). Thanks for any help.

wait so your going from a LAN into a router, back to your computeR???

BloodyBlade · 08-11-2006, 05:49 AM

Did you install your network card's drivers?

Loser777 · 08-11-2006, 04:46 PM

Ah crap, what drivers? The motherboard came with a CD, but I think that was only a pdf. And its an integrated Network Adapter.

howardmeis · 08-11-2006, 05:08 PM

Yea loser, that CD has the drivers for most things, including Sound, USB 2.0 (sometimes), and LAN. Every system I've built I've had to instal these drivers. Also after instaling the drivers you may have to activate the LAN in the BIOS. I think it's in integreated peripherals.

BloodyBlade · 08-11-2006, 09:22 PM

Loser, devices require drivers to function properly in windows. Any hardware (even onboard) needs drivers.

Get online and go to the manufacturer's website for the newest drivers. The ones on the CD are likely outdated.

Also, don't forget to get all of your other drivers updated. Update your BIOS too.

08-11-2006, 05:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
Loser777 Geeky Azn d00d Enlightened Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Irvine, California Posts: 3,043	Connecting to Internet... I just finished building my new computer and installed windows, but for some reason it isn't connecting to the internet. When I plug the network cable into the computer both the lights come on, but the computer won't automatically connect. How do I set up the internet connection? (I use a router which connects to the cables in the walls where other computers are hooked up to). Thanks for any help. __________________ Q6600 @ 3.6GHz 1.32v 9800GX2 @ 700/1752/1000 4GB DDR2 800 4-4-4-12 2.0v ASUS P5Q-E
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08-11-2006, 05:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bilago High Priest Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,918	question A) what router B Did you set your network card for Get IP automatically C ) make sure you plugged your modem into the WAN port of the router not the other ports __________________ "Its better to be quiet and appear stupid, then to open your mouth and remove all doubt."
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08-11-2006, 05:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
gamepin126 Senior Member Retired Staff Member Celestial Entity Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 19,566	Drivers __________________ Set a trashcan on fire and keep a bum warm for a night. Set the bum on fire, and keep him warm for the rest of his life. -- If debugging is the process of removing bugs, then programming must be the process of putting them in. - Edsger Dijkstra
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08-11-2006, 04:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
Loser777 Geeky Azn d00d Enlightened Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Irvine, California Posts: 3,043	Ah crap, what drivers? The motherboard came with a CD, but I think that was only a pdf. And its an integrated Network Adapter. __________________ Q6600 @ 3.6GHz 1.32v 9800GX2 @ 700/1752/1000 4GB DDR2 800 4-4-4-12 2.0v ASUS P5Q-E
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08-11-2006, 05:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
howardmeis Weiße Kraft Senior Member Messiah Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago. ^.^ Posts: 8,143	Yea loser, that CD has the drivers for most things, including Sound, USB 2.0 (sometimes), and LAN. Every system I've built I've had to instal these drivers. Also after instaling the drivers you may have to activate the LAN in the BIOS. I think it's in integreated peripherals. __________________ I AM HOWARD. I MAKE YOUTUBE VIDEOS. Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.
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