USB to Ethernet Just Not Happening. - Page 2

alex_walke · 20-05-2005, 23:59

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Originally Posted by hakkiki

Hey people,

Just to keep those of you updated who gave me suggestions on fixing this fault. I tried everything you all suggested, even if I had tried it before. I ended up wiping the PC and putting everything back on fresh. Then I connected the broadband through ethernet and it worked first time. What a relief it was although a pain installing everything back to the way I had it. Then got the wireless setup. Everything works a dream now.

Thanks for all the help.

i think you need Windows XP mate! will save you bother when you wish to restore the computer to a previous state without deleting everything!

hakkiki · 26-05-2005, 12:28

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Originally Posted by Raistlin

Have you made sure that you have set up all of the security options on your wireless setup?

I sure have. I have WEP enabled and I have a restricted list of MAC addresses. So I think that should be enough to keep any ghouls at bay.

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Originally Posted by alex_walke

i think you need Windows XP mate! will save you bother when you wish to restore the computer to a previous state without deleting everything!

I do have XP.

AF Systems · 26-05-2005, 22:32

Hi guys new to the forum, on the subject of wireless notworking or even wired can anyone recomend a router or whatever i need to network my desktop pc and laptop, current setup is terrayon modem via usb to desktop with rj45 network cable coming out the back of desktop pc to laptop, have to have main pc running in order to access net on laptop, i suppose if i already got network cable in place i dont need wireless? so if anyone could advise what i need it would be fantastic

Paul K · 26-05-2005, 22:36

Try the wizard here
You could get a wireless router to share the connection and then wireless cards for the computers, that way you don't have to keep a certain PC on all the time as the router will be sharing the connection as well as helping to secure the network.
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Or obviously you could just buy a normal router and use it to connect all PCs to the broadband connection

AF Systems · 26-05-2005, 22:43

i think id go for the normal router as already got cable running to my laptop, is this easy to set up with my current usb connection to desktop so i do not need desktop pc on to access net on laptop

Thanks

budwieser · 26-05-2005, 22:44

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Originally Posted by hakkiki

Hey Guys,

I'm looking for a few suggestions. I am totally stumped over this issue. I currently have my PC running through USB, no issues what so ever. I am trying to install a wireless broadband router, and to do this I need to have my PC running through the ethernet first. I got a reply from a previous thread I posted but had no joy. My broadband CD was bringing up an error (Error 23) that I had to disable the USB first. I disabled it, removed it and it was still bringing up the error. I tried shutting down PC, powering off modem, change to ethernet cable, powering modem back up after 10 mins and then powering up PC which should work fine. This isn't happening. It cannot renew ip address. I tried an ipconfig /release then an ipconfig /renew.

Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Cheers

I take it you have the Ethernet drivers for your Motherboard installed don`t you?

Paul K · 26-05-2005, 23:06

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Originally Posted by AF Systems

i think id go for the normal router as already got cable running to my laptop, is this easy to set up with my current usb connection to desktop so i do not need desktop pc on to access net on laptop

Thanks

Most routers run out of the box, think you may need to change cable type for connecting the PCs to the router (think they require straight Cat5 cable not cross over if that is what you have now linking the computers).
Might be easier if you start your own thread in the computers & IT section though as this thread will get confusing very quickly otherwise