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Aragorn · 19-09-2005, 11:23

What does the ethernet cable plug into? An ADSL modem, STB, cable modem, wall socket?

Any ethernet connection would normally be picked up automatically by Win XP (assume its that). What does 'Network Connections' say about your LAN connection?

The only obvious problem I can think of is the ISP connection being tied to the MAC address of the PC. Did you turn the modem/STB off for a minute before plugging in your lappie? It might be the same as the NTL STB's - need to register each new PC, in which case you need the info that came from his ISP.

HTH

19-09-2005, 11:23	#7
Aragorn Inactive Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Minas Tirith, Gondor Age: 60 Posts: 3,458	Re: Help needed to set up internet connection What does the ethernet cable plug into? An ADSL modem, STB, cable modem, wall socket? Any ethernet connection would normally be picked up automatically by Win XP (assume its that). What does 'Network Connections' say about your LAN connection? The only obvious problem I can think of is the ISP connection being tied to the MAC address of the PC. Did you turn the modem/STB off for a minute before plugging in your lappie? It might be the same as the NTL STB's - need to register each new PC, in which case you need the info that came from his ISP. HTH