XP LAN connection

Hiding · #1 10-27-2005, 10:44 PM

I just swapped an old windows 98 computer on my network for a new XP. The new computer sees my LAN connection, but cannot get to the internet. All firewalls are off, its a brand new computer/clean.
If anyone has any advice on what to look at I would appreciate it.

StevieG · #2 10-27-2005, 11:17 PM

Is there any restriction on MAC addresses that are allowed to connect?

This might be if you connect directly to your cable or DSL modem and your service provider is expecting a certain network card to connect.

It might also be the case if you are using a router with MAC address control activated.

Hiding · #3 10-28-2005, 12:02 AM

I think I understand. I am using the same router with a cloned MAC adress. This setup worked before the new computer. Basically I think there is something in XP I am missing.

Same cable, same router, with same settings, new computer running XP and no internet connection.

Thanks for the help

StevieG · #4 10-28-2005, 12:16 AM

OK, so the router is cool going out, but what about the new XP machine talking to the router?

Do you have any kind of MAC address control turned on for the router? For instance, you may have done this with a wireless router to prevent unknown devices from jumping on your network.

You might also want to look at the Hardware settings under Start > Control Panel > System and make sure your network card is installed correctly and has current drivers.

Hiding · #5 10-28-2005, 12:37 AM

I can ping the router.

As far as current drivers, I dunno. Its a dell, recieved it today

Hiding · #6 10-28-2005, 08:42 PM

I can ping the web by name or IP(in DOS window), just no IE6 use, any suggestions?