Need internet connection help

[Guest]

My computer is connected to the internet using a wireless connection but to
play video games I need to hook it up with an ethernet cable. When I plug
the ethernet cable into the back of my computer and then into the modem (dsl)
my computer does not recognize the connection. Does anyone have any ideas on
how to fix it?

p.s. the cable works

 

[Patrick Keenan]

My computer is connected to the internet using a wireless connection but to
play video games I need to hook it up with an ethernet cable. When I plug
the ethernet cable into the back of my computer and then into the modem (dsl)
my computer does not recognize the connection. Does anyone have any ideas on
how to fix it?

p.s. the cable works

What exactly do you mean, the computer does not recognise the connection?
Is the cable connection not detected or are you unable to connect to the
internet? Have you set up a wired connection with username and password?
Most DSL services require this.

HTH
-pk

 

[Guest]

What exactly do you mean, the computer does not recognise the connection?
Is the cable connection not detected or are you unable to connect to the
internet? Have you set up a wired connection with username and password?
Most DSL services require this.

HTH
-pk

the cord is hooked up to both the computer and the modem but I still can't get on the internet. When another ethernet cable is hooked up to the modem a flashing light comes up next to the port of the cord but this doesn't happen with the cord connected to my comp.

 

[Patrick Keenan]

can't get on the internet. When another ethernet cable is hooked up to the
modem a flashing light comes up next to the port of the cord but this
doesn't happen with the cord connected to my comp.

Then replace the cord. Are you sure that the ethernet card is actually
working, and is not set to disabled? Are you using the correct type of
ethernet card, that is, straight through as opposed to crossover?

HTH
-pk

 

[John Wunderlich]

My computer is connected to the internet using a wireless
connection but to play video games I need to hook it up with an
ethernet cable. When I plug the ethernet cable into the back of
my computer and then into the modem (dsl) my computer does not
recognize the connection. Does anyone have any ideas on how to
fix it?

p.s. the cable works

Go to the device manager
(Right-click "MyComputer"->manage->Device Manager)
Check that a network adapter shows up for your wired ethernet port and
that it is enabled.

HTH,
John