[SOLVED] USB works but not CAT-5. Need internet advice.

neueami · 11-30-2007, 03:24 AM

I can't get my internet connected using CAT-5. I want the higher bandwidth that it provides. However, when I plug it in, no IP address. USB works great with the cable modem, Windows XP, laptop.

**manic** · 11-30-2007, 03:43 AM

Is your ethernet drivers installed? Go into device manger and look
for ethernet, see if there are any red or yellow flags next to the
device.

johnwill · 11-30-2007, 06:49 AM

Did you power cycle the modem? That's a MANDATORY step when changing from USB to Ethernet connections on the modem.

neueami · 11-30-2007, 11:49 AM

Thanks, the power cycle worked.

johnwill · 11-30-2007, 02:12 PM

You're welcome.

11-30-2007, 03:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
neueami Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3 OS: xp	[SOLVED] USB works but not CAT-5. Need internet advice. I can't get my internet connected using CAT-5. I want the higher bandwidth that it provides. However, when I plug it in, no IP address. USB works great with the cable modem, Windows XP, laptop.

11-30-2007, 03:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
manic Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 2,751 OS: xp	Re: USB works but not CAT-5. Need internet advice. Is your ethernet drivers installed? Go into device manger and look for ethernet, see if there are any red or yellow flags next to the device. __________________

11-30-2007, 06:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 28,753 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: USB works but not CAT-5. Need internet advice. Did you power cycle the modem? That's a MANDATORY step when changing from USB to Ethernet connections on the modem. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

11-30-2007, 11:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
neueami Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3 OS: xp	Re: USB works but not CAT-5. Need internet advice. Thanks, the power cycle worked.

11-30-2007, 02:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 28,753 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: USB works but not CAT-5. Need internet advice. You're welcome. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience