Local Area Connection and TCP/IP for LAN Networks

[Barbara Schneier]

I am on a Novell Network. In previous versions of Windows under Network
They had both Broadband and Local Area Connection for LAN or High Speed
Internet. Under Local Area Connection Properties I was able to select
TCP/IP and enter a static ip address (Example: 192.168 1. 80) and subnet
address for my workstation. Is there a way to do this with Vista? Barbara

 

[Eric Cross [MVP]]

Hello Barbara,

Yes, you can do this with Windows Vista.

To do so, follow these steps:

1. Open the Network Connections folder. You can do this by clicking Start,
Run, typing "ncpa.cpl", then clicking Ok.
2. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon (or the network connection you
are using), then choose Properties.
3. If you are prompted for an administrator password, type the password or
confirmation.
4. Select the Internet Protocol version 4, then click Properties.
5. Under the General tab, you then can configure your machine with a static
ip address.

I hope this helps.

 

[Barbara Schneier]

Eric,

The problem is that there is no Local Area Connection icon. The only item
Listed in Network Connections is my Broadband Connection. How do I get the
Local Area Connections icon to appear. Barbara

Hello Barbara,

Yes, you can do this with Windows Vista.

To do so, follow these steps:

1. Open the Network Connections folder. You can do this by clicking Start,
Run, typing "ncpa.cpl", then clicking Ok.
2. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon (or the network connection you
are using), then choose Properties.
3. If you are prompted for an administrator password, type the password or
confirmation.
4. Select the Internet Protocol version 4, then click Properties.
5. Under the General tab, you then can configure your machine with a static
ip address.

I hope this helps.

 

[Eric Cross [MVP]]

Hi Barbara, the problem is likely a driver problem with the network adapter
if you do not see an icon listed in the Network Connections folder. Open
Device Manager, expand the Network adapters section and see if the network
adapter is listed.

Do you know the make and model of the network adapter?

 

[Barbara Schneier]

I think I know what the problem might be. I have been working with both my
old and new computer through a Linksys Router, and one monitor. Therefore
the Linksys Router is plugged into the network. On Monday I am going to
plug the cable directly from my computer to the network so it will recognize
the network adapter. When I do this I should be able to see the Local Area
Connection icon. Does this sound right. Barbara


Hi Barbara, the problem is likely a driver problem with the network adapter
if you do not see an icon listed in the Network Connections folder. Open
Device Manager, expand the Network adapters section and see if the network
adapter is listed.

Do you know the make and model of the network adapter?

 

[Eric Cross [MVP]]

Hello Barb, it doesn't matter if you plug the cable from your computer to
the router. You should at least see the Local Area Connection icon and even
if no cable is plugged in, you will see a No Connectivity status icon in the
notification area.

 

[Barbara Schneier]

Eric,

My Network adaptor is working without a problem. I agree with you that the
Local area Connection icon should be there without me having to plug it in
directly, but it is not. I plugged the cable in directly, and the Local Area
Connection icon appeared, but was grayed out. It states it could not detect
what kind of network it is, and that there is Limited Connections available.
I am on a Novell Network. Is that the problem?


Hello Barb, it doesn't matter if you plug the cable from your computer to
the router. You should at least see the Local Area Connection icon and even
if no cable is plugged in, you will see a No Connectivity status icon in the
notification area.