Setting Up a Network on W2000

[W. Watson]

It's been four years since I've done that (Subject). It's not immediately
obvious how to start. I just finished installing W2K, and maybe missed a
chance to do it then. I poked around in the Control Panels, and it looks
like everything is modem oriented. I'm missing something.

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

It's been four years since I've done that (Subject). It's not immediately
obvious how to start. I just finished installing W2K, and maybe missed a
chance to do it then. I poked around in the Control Panels, and it looks
like everything is modem oriented. I'm missing something.

Networking a PC to itself is much the same as clapping
with one hand. I recommend you start by telling us what
exactly you're trying to do.

 

[W. Watson]

This may give you a hint. From past experience this is what I recall about
getting started, found instructions on a U of IN web site for setting up a
network on W2K <http://uits.iu.edu/scripts/ose.cgi?ahsb.def.help>.

Windows 2000

1. From the Start menu, select Settings, and then Control Panel.

2. Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections. In the window that
appears, right-click Local Area Connection, and then click Properties.

3. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click Properties.

In step 2, I see no LAN choice. It just shows an icon, "New Connections". If
I right-click, my choices are a Wizard to install a phone connection. There
is no dialog for TCP/IP. The internet connection choice via LAN is greyed
out. Sounds like I didn't install something. It's a new MB, ASUS, and I
loaded the ethernet drivers.

Does this give you a clue?

 

[Airman Thunderbird]

http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1427&page=1

is a good place to start.If you're slightly more advanced, skip to:

http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1427&page=8

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

This may give you a hint.

Does this give you a clue?

Strange, I thought it was you who was after some hints?

If you don't get the usual options to install TCP/IP, File and
Print Sharing and the Client for Microsoft Networks then
your machine does not recognise its network adapter. Have
a look in the Device Manager.

 

[W. Watson]

Thanks. Apparently, you've read my mind without additional info. ;-)

 

[W. Watson]

The little ethernet plug is now glowing with excitement. It actually allowed
me connect to the internet. I'm going to have to talk with ASUS. It appears
that when you click install all drivers with their CD, it has something else
in mind.

I did call them awhile ago at 5:55 their time. They close at 6, and took my
phone #. Four devices remain uninstalled, but they seem to be harmless.
Although one is USB, but my USB thumb drive seems to ignore that. I'll call
*them* tomorrow anyway. They are a jolly little group.

Cheers ...

This may give you a hint.

Does this give you a clue?

Strange, I thought it was you who was after some hints?

If you don't get the usual options to install TCP/IP, File and
Print Sharing and the Client for Microsoft Networks then
your machine does not recognise its network adapter. Have
a look in the Device Manager.