Windows PC doesn't connect to network

[the K]

I have a local network consisting of a Windows XP and Windows 98 PC. When I
boot the windows 98 PC before turning on my cable modem, I can't connect to
the internet. If I turn on the modem before I boot it, I can connect. For the
XP PC, it doesn't matter when I turn on the modem, I always can connect to
the internet. What do I have to know about Windows 98 to get it to connect
to the internet if I forget to turn on the modem first?

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

I have a local network consisting of a Windows XP and Windows 98 PC. When I
boot the windows 98 PC before turning on my cable modem, I can't connect
to
the internet. If I turn on the modem before I boot it, I can connect. For
the
XP PC, it doesn't matter when I turn on the modem, I always can connect to
the internet. What do I have to know about Windows 98 to get it to
connect
to the internet if I forget to turn on the modem first?

Since your problem clearly relates to your Win98 PC, the best place to post
your question is where the Win98 experts dwell: In a Win98 newsgroup.

 

[Bob I]

I have a local network consisting of a Windows XP and Windows 98 PC. When I
boot the windows 98 PC before turning on my cable modem, I can't connect to
the internet. If I turn on the modem before I boot it, I can connect. For the
XP PC, it doesn't matter when I turn on the modem, I always can connect to
the internet. What do I have to know about Windows 98 to get it to connect
to the internet if I forget to turn on the modem first?

Reboot it.

 

[Patrick Keenan]

I have a local network consisting of a Windows XP and Windows 98 PC. When I
boot the windows 98 PC before turning on my cable modem, I can't connect
to
the internet. If I turn on the modem before I boot it, I can connect. For
the
XP PC, it doesn't matter when I turn on the modem, I always can connect to
the internet. What do I have to know about Windows 98 to get it to
connect
to the internet if I forget to turn on the modem first?

Get a router and leave it on. This will continually provide what the PCs
are looking for. Routers are also rather inexpensive, and the default
setup for almost every one works with cable modems.

Routers don't use a lot of power, but do generate heat. Leave them in an
area with some ventilation and don't pile stuff up on top of them.

HTH
-pk