Computing.Net > Forums > Networking > bizare networking problems

Computer Problems? Computing.Net has over 1,000,000 posts about all things technology related! Over 90% answered within 24 hours! Click here to start participating now! Also, be sure to check out the New User Guide.

bizare networking problems

Reply to Message Icon

Name: dustyp
Date: August 28, 2004 at 20:01:38 Pacific
OS: windows 2000 professional
CPU/Ram: 1.8ghz duron 256mb ram
Comment:

Ok so here's the deal, i have a very very basic network in my house 2 pcs both with win2k pro on them. networking worked fine no problems. just a simple cat5 cable conecting two networking cards. I had my gf's computer to fix it and i just simply unplugged all the cables from my computer and hooked hers up no problem didn't use the network. so i go to hook mine back up and when it loads it goes to the desktop but keeps telling me that i have all new hardware. it detects everything as new and i have to install the ethernet usb...and some other driver. i found this really really odd since it has never happened before. so i do all that and everything else is the same i go to surf the net and nothing. the network has failed. on the host computer it shows that the lan is running but my computer isnt receiving anything. how would i go about restablishing the connection to my computer....or if something else is wrong please any help would be terrific. thanks dusty




Sponsored Link
Ads by Google

Response Number 1
Name: heropsycho
Date: August 28, 2004 at 21:49:11 Pacific
Reply:

Are you using a router? Are you using DHCP to configure your PC's?

MCSE, MCSA Messaging, baby!


0

Response Number 2
Name: dustyp
Date: August 29, 2004 at 06:51:27 Pacific
Reply:

nope just a simple cat 5 crossover cable plugged into the network cards. thats it.


0

Sponsored Link
Ads by Google
Reply to Message Icon

Related Posts

See More


File Sharing w/ Router wireless notebook wont co...



Post Locked

This post is quite old and has been locked from receiving new replies. Please create a new posting instead.


Go to Networking Forum Home


Sponsored links

Ads by Google


Results for: bizare networking problems

Win NT, Win98, Win95 Network problem www.computing.net/answers/networking/win-nt-win98-win95-network-problem/81.html

networking problems www.computing.net/answers/networking/networking-problems/8756.html

Possible Source of Network Problems www.computing.net/answers/networking/possible-source-of-network-problems/6965.html