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Aragorn · 08-03-2006, 17:01

Are you trying to connect PC and Laptop simultaneously? Won't work! Must powercycle modem between devices (hence Zeph's point).
Is the laptop using Ethernet or USB?
If you are just using Laptop -> Cablemodem via Ethernet, allow it to get an automatic IP from the CM.

08-03-2006, 17:01	#5
Aragorn Inactive Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Minas Tirith, Gondor Age: 60 Posts: 3,458	Re: Trouble getting modem connected on laptop Are you trying to connect PC and Laptop simultaneously? Won't work! Must powercycle modem between devices (hence Zeph's point). Is the laptop using Ethernet or USB? If you are just using Laptop -> Cablemodem via Ethernet, allow it to get an automatic IP from the CM.