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Please see my post under this topic a few lines down. I am still looking for some other peoples input.
So what else do you want to know. The question was answered quite adequately. Anything else is just going to be a repetition of what has already been said.
Stuart
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It was more than a few lines down and under the name of Tory.
I was bored at the time and had nothing better to do, otherwise I wouldn't have bothered.
Stuart
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What does selecting the "make a new network connection do?" I can't just plug the ethernet cord back in? Additionally, what does the comcast software do to your computer. It is installed now, but someone said I won't need to reinstall it after I redo WIndows XP
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>> What does selecting the "make a new network connection do?" <<
Makes a new network connection! If you want to know the technical details of what happens you have some serious reading to do.
>> I can't just plug the Ethernet cord back in? Additionally, <<
Why no? If theres a socket, shove it in.
>> What does the comcast software do to your computer. <<
Not a lot. Someone was quite right.
Stuart
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I think you missed the question. If I plug the ethernet cable in, I still have to run the "new network connection" wizard? Why can't I just plug it in and begin surfing the net? Also, the COmcast CD, does it improve service (faster downloads, connections, etc)????
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I have never used the software provided by my ISPs and have never used Network Connection Wizard. Basically, both just do the same thing - set up your computer with a TCP/IP network using DHCP.
If you are doing a new installation of XP, just have the cable connected during the installation and Windows will automatically install and configure the network connection for you.
Michael J
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Why can't I just plug it in and begin surfing the net?
Because it doesn't work that way. The only thing that will behave the way you are suggesting is a USB connection and even that requires the necessary software to be installed on the machine. There are many ways of configuring an Ethernet connection. You have to tell Windows which way you are doing it.
Also, the Comcast CD, does it improve service (faster downloads, connections, etc)????No ISP CD will do anything that you cannot do yourself or as stated above, with the Network Connection Wizard. The ISP supplied CD is for dummies who don't understand how network connections work. They will also put a load of commercial crap on your computer that you don't need.
Stuart
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I guess I am confused then. What selections should I make when running the add a new network connection wizard, or is it better to do the start-run-INETWIZ?
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OK, lets start from the begining. Plug your modem into the router (Internet or WAN port). Turn the modem and router on. The "online" light should appear solid on the cable modem (not blinking). Next, use an ethernet card to plug you computer into one of the available ports on the router.
Now for the software part. Go to Control Panel (from start menu). In Catagory view, go to "Network and Internet Connections," then click "Network Connections." You should see "Local Area Connection (connected)." Right click on that and click "properties." In the window that appears, you should see "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)." Click that to highlight it, and then click the "Properties" button below it. There should be 2 radio dials that you want selected: "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically." Make sure those are selected. Click OK on all the windows, bringing you back to the desktop. Restart your computer.
You should have internet access. If not, reply back with the model of your modem and router, and someone else should be able to help you. If it's a Linksys router, I'll try to help you.
-MikeG
Dell Dimension 8200 / iMac G3 350MHz
2.53GHz Pentium 4 w/533MHZ FSB
768MB PC800 RDRAM
GeForce 4 TI 4600
120GB HD
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