I'm having problems connecting my PC via ethernet cord to the internet. We just got cable today and one of our PCs has a wireless card, when the other one doesn't. My computer is the basic one with the specs in my profile. It only has a dialup modem. I don't know if I have to configure something to the router or modem, but when my computer is hooked up to the router(the internet still doesn't work then) all other computers on the network won't connect to the internet.
I can't copy what it says... but on my computer it says media disconnected, but I think that's because I don't have the ethernet plugged into the modem, otherwise this computer I'm on would't be able to connect.
Your computer has no wireless hardware that is recognized by Windows Networking. Also, the IP addresses of all zeros indicates you also have a problem with the wired side. Let's fix that first.
IP addresses of all zeros are normally caused by one of the following.
Diagnosis:
DHCP Service not running.
Duplicate IP address on the network.
Bad NIC card drivers.
Defective NIC hardware.
Resolution:
Check Control Panel, Administrative Tools, Services. The DHCP Client service should be Started and its Startup Type should be Automatic.
Turn off ALL of the computers and other network connected devices, restart (power cycle) the router, then restart all the computers and other network devices.
Check for upgraded drivers and/or reload the Network drivers.
My computer doesn't have wireless, that's why we're trying to hook up the ethernet(the computer has 10/100) to the router to get internet, but it won't seem to work. It keeps saying limited or no connectivity and it's not getting a response. I'm thinking that I might have to buy a new Network Interface Card, but i'm not sure if my computer can even handle cable since it's just a basic PC. I'm not sure if the basicness of it matters... any comments or suggestions?
See post #11. When doing resolution 2 I suggest booting your problem PC first, and see what happens before bringing the other devices online one at a time.
the "basicness" of the pc will not affect connectivity much, maybe speed, but you should still get something if the hardware is not working properly, the suggestions in post 11 are still the best place to start, notice that the last suggestion there matches your hunch "get a new network card" but its worth trying the other things first.
I checked #1 and it's started and on automatic. Then I tried #2 and it still wouldn't work. I don't know how to do #3, so maybe i'll try #4.. unless I just get a new computer. haha
For resolution #3 go into Device Manager - under Network Adapters right click on your ethernet adapter (Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller) - Properties - and look at the driver version number.
Then go to your PC manufacturer's web site (for "brand X" the motherboard manufacturer's site) and see what the latest driver version is for that Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller. If it is newer download and install it.
If you have the latest driver, use Device Manager to uninstall your adapter. Restart the PC and Windows will find and reinstall the adapter for you.
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