Did you previously have your ADSL modem hooked up via the USB port? I'm guessing that before you got your router you did, or perhaps you just ran the installation disc from your Internet Provider.
I am still using the ADSL Modem, which is hooked up by a USB. The info you said is correct also.
If nothing is hooked up via USB, I would suggest that you uninstall the USB ADSL WAN Adapter, then run the Internet connection wizard and tell it to use the NVIDIA nForce MCP Networking Adapter.
In any case, you should be getting a link light, I'd think.
Nothing from the router itself is hooked up by USB. What would happen if I followed your instructions for the NVIDIA nForce MCP Networking Adapter?
What should I do know? Should I phone compaq and ask for a new ethernet or something? :shakehead
If nothing is hooked up via USB, I would suggest that you uninstall the USB ADSL WAN Adapter, then run the Internet connection wizard and tell it to use the NVIDIA nForce MCP Networking Adapter.
Make sure you don't have any cables running from the desktop computer to the router except the ethernet cable.
Also, I think we may be confused a little with our terminology.
You say:
I am still using the ADSL Modem, which is hooked up by a USB...
Then:
Nothing from the router itself is hooked up by USB...
You have a combination ADSL Modem/Router - it's only one box. Both statements can't be true.
If nothing is hooked up via USB, I would suggest that you uninstall the USB ADSL WAN Adapter, then run the Internet connection wizard and tell it to use the NVIDIA nForce MCP Networking Adapter.
I'l give it a try. Where can I run the Internet Connection Wizard?
I'm sorry for the wrong terminology...does the below info make sense?
I connect to the net via the ADSL Modem provided by my ISP. The ADSL modem has a USB that sits at the back of my computer.
The router is a combination ADSL modem/router (no usb) but I cant get on the internet presumably because there is no LAN or ethernet...
I'l give it a try. Where can I run the Internet Connection Wizard?
Sorry. I should have said Network Connection Wizard.
I connect to the net via the ADSL Modem provided by my ISP. The ADSL modem has a USB that sits at the back of my computer.
The router is a combination ADSL modem/router (no usb) but I cant get on the internet presumably because there is no LAN or ethernet...
Try using the "combination ADSL modem/router (no usb)" in place of the "ADSL Modem provided by my ISP". Then run an ethernet cable from one of the four ports to the desktop computer.
From reading your posts I think you're confused about how the wireless part of your network will work (correct me if I'm wrong), you seem to think that the laptop will connect to the Desktop which then connects to the router, when in fact the laptop connects straight to the router. You do need an ethernet connection from the router to the desktop PC for the desktop PC to access the net, but you don't need any connection between the Desktop and the Laptop, or between the Desktop & the router for the laptop to connect to the net. That said, you probably do need an ethernet connection so that you can use the Desktop to configure the router. Hope that helps.
Trogan, what I'd suggest is getting one computer or the other working on the Internet through your ADSL Modem/Router box. Once you get that far, adding in the other computer should be a cinch.
If nothing is hooked up via USB, I would suggest that you uninstall the USB ADSL WAN Adapter, then run the Network Setup wizard and tell it to use the NVIDIA nForce MCP Networking Adapter.
I've uninstalled the USB ADSL WAN Adapter from Device manager.
I run the Network Setup Wizard and that says the NVIDIA nForce MCP Networking Adapter is disconnected. What should I do?
Also, Ive been trying to get the router to connect to the internet but it doesn't work.
I've uninstalled the USB ADSL WAN Adapter from Device manager.
Okey-dokey.
I run the Network Setup Wizard and that says the NVIDIA nForce MCP Networking Adapter is disconnected. What should I do?
You have a cable you know is good running from the desktop's ethernet port to one of the four ports on the router, right?
If you've done that and get no link light at either end, then either your router is bad or the onboard LAN (ethernet) is bad, (as Thrax suggested). An ethernet card can cost under $10. You might even have a friend who'll loan you one. If you were in the US I would mail you one; I have literally a dozen of them lying around doing nothing.
Have you tried the reset button on the router? Also, check in the bios and make sure the onboard LAN is enabled.
Also, Ive been trying to get the router to connect to the internet but it doesn't work.
That might be a case of needing to set a MAC address in the router. Unfortunately, until you get the router to see one of your computers you will not be able to get into it to alter any of the settings.
What about the laptop - does it get an IP Adress from the router (wirelessly)?
I phoned up Compaq explaining to them about the ethernet problem and the guy said it could be a faulty cable (the one that connects from the routers LAN ports to the ethernet - whats the cable called? Is it a network cable? ethernt cable?)
So, i'm going to get a new cable and try it. Would any similar cable work or does it need a specific kind?
You have a cable you know is good running from the desktop's ethernet port to one of the four ports on the router, right?
I thought I did/DO lol but we'll see Also, the onboard LAN is enabled in the BIOS
That might be a case of needing to set a MAC address in the router. Unfortunately, until you get the router to see one of your computers you will not be able to get into it to alter any of the settings.
OK
What about the laptop - does it get an IP Adress from the router (wirelessly)?
Just to let you know that I havn't connected the wireless network card to the laptop or done anything to it...waiting for the router issue to be resolved.
whats the cable called? Is it a network cable? ethernt cable?
it's variously called Cat(egory) 5, Ethernet cable or just plain network cable. All of those are used interchangeably depending on the level of technical knowledge of the person you're talking to
The only thing you really need to worry about is the straight through / crossover issue. If neither of those is mentioned then it's probably safe to assume it's a straight through cable (which is what you want) as that type tends to be most common in shops etc..., if you're dealing with someone who sells both types of cable then they'll know the difference between them. In any case, you don't want a crossover, you do want a straight through.
I went to the computer shop at the corner of my road. I told them what I was doing and the problem when the guy told me that I was doing something wrong - too ashamed to say what Anyways, it turns out there were no ethernet or cable problems - just my lack of knowledge.
Thanks for all the help
EDIT:
I did want to ask about security. Since this is my first network and the router does no have a built-in firewall, I'm worried about hackers and such. I've only been using windows firewall on the pc and that has been good but for a laptop and a pc, should I use a better firewall?
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Also, I think we may be confused a little with our terminology.
You say:
Then: You have a combination ADSL Modem/Router - it's only one box. Both statements can't be true.
I'm sorry for the wrong terminology...does the below info make sense?
I connect to the net via the ADSL Modem provided by my ISP. The ADSL modem has a USB that sits at the back of my computer.
The router is a combination ADSL modem/router (no usb) but I cant get on the internet presumably because there is no LAN or ethernet...
Prof..
He uses a USB WiFi card for his PC.
He has a PCMCIA card for his laptop.
The laptop probably just needs the Router's wireless settings.
Try using the "combination ADSL modem/router (no usb)" in place of the "ADSL Modem provided by my ISP". Then run an ethernet cable from one of the four ports to the desktop computer.
I'm sure it does. That doesn't do anything for his desktop computer, though.
I think this is the key:
Trogan, what I'd suggest is getting one computer or the other working on the Internet through your ADSL Modem/Router box. Once you get that far, adding in the other computer should be a cinch.
I run the Network Setup Wizard and that says the NVIDIA nForce MCP Networking Adapter is disconnected. What should I do?
Also, Ive been trying to get the router to connect to the internet but it doesn't work.
You have a cable you know is good running from the desktop's ethernet port to one of the four ports on the router, right?
If you've done that and get no link light at either end, then either your router is bad or the onboard LAN (ethernet) is bad, (as Thrax suggested). An ethernet card can cost under $10. You might even have a friend who'll loan you one. If you were in the US I would mail you one; I have literally a dozen of them lying around doing nothing.
Have you tried the reset button on the router? Also, check in the bios and make sure the onboard LAN is enabled.
That might be a case of needing to set a MAC address in the router. Unfortunately, until you get the router to see one of your computers you will not be able to get into it to alter any of the settings.
What about the laptop - does it get an IP Adress from the router (wirelessly)?
So, i'm going to get a new cable and try it. Would any similar cable work or does it need a specific kind?
I thought I did/DO lol but we'll see
Thanks
it's variously called Cat(egory) 5, Ethernet cable or just plain network cable. All of those are used interchangeably depending on the level of technical knowledge of the person you're talking to
The only thing you really need to worry about is the straight through / crossover issue. If neither of those is mentioned then it's probably safe to assume it's a straight through cable (which is what you want) as that type tends to be most common in shops etc..., if you're dealing with someone who sells both types of cable then they'll know the difference between them. In any case, you don't want a crossover, you do want a straight through.
I went to the computer shop at the corner of my road. I told them what I was doing and the problem when the guy told me that I was doing something wrong - too ashamed to say what
Thanks for all the help
EDIT:
I did want to ask about security. Since this is my first network and the router does no have a built-in firewall, I'm worried about hackers and such. I've only been using windows firewall on the pc and that has been good but for a laptop and a pc, should I use a better firewall?
Also, the windows firewall (as long as it is enabled on both computers) should do you just fine.
Now, wanna get that laptop running?
After reading this whole thread, I gotta ask what you were doing wrong =).
I was hoping no one would ask
Also, the windows firewall (as long as it is enabled on both computers) should do you just fine.
Cool. Been using windows firewall on both computers
Now, wanna get that laptop running?
Thanks for the offer but the laptop has been setup wirelessly
Thanks