Connecting to Network

[Guest]

I have a computer that is running windows xp and has access to the internet
using cable internet, i got a router to connect my other computer which is
running windows vista and i have hooked them up the way it's saying but i'm
not getting them to run together my computer that's running windows vista is
connecting to the internet but i can't get the other one to connect.. Is
there anywhere i can get instructions on how to connect networks or if anyone
can help me.

Thanks in Advance
Carol

 

[Guest]

It seems you have the reverse problem as everyone else (which should make
your problem easier I would think). Assuming your XP machine had been
running fine while connected directly to the cable modem it's most likely a
configuration issue. Since the Vista machine can't lock your XP machine from
the router, i'm thinking your connection issues are just standard XP network
issues. Some items that i would check are:

1. If you're running DHCP on your new router make sure your XP machine is
set to run DHCP. I'm assuming it should already be set to DHCP since most
cable internet providers run it. It may be necessary to release and renew
your IP address (start -> run -> type "cmd" (less the quotes), type "ipconfig
/release", then type "ipconfig /renew").

2. If you're running static IP addresses on your router double check that
they are on the same network... first three sets of numbers the same (and not
conflicting with the new Vista machine).

3. Make sure you aren't connecting your XP machine to the router with a
crossover cable.

4. Check to make sure your computers are on the same workgroup (not sure if
this is required for connection to a router but the default workgroup for
Vista and XP is different).

Just some thoughts i would try.