Connection problem on desktop

SilentSeraph · 01-30-2008, 08:55 AM

I have a laptop and when i connect it to my linksys cable modem it connects to the internet perfectly. however, when i connect the ethernet cord to my desktop it says theres little or no connectivity. i saw that theres no subnet gateway or dhcp or dns server. im not sure what i should do.

my desktop is an xp. i use a cable connection with a linksys cable modem.

**johnwill** · 01-31-2008, 09:47 AM

If you provided the exact model of the modem, it would help.

Did you power cycle the modem when you changed the attached device? That's a mandatory step with standard cable modems.

01-30-2008, 08:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
SilentSeraph Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1 OS: XP	Connection problem on desktop I have a laptop and when i connect it to my linksys cable modem it connects to the internet perfectly. however, when i connect the ethernet cord to my desktop it says theres little or no connectivity. i saw that theres no subnet gateway or dhcp or dns server. im not sure what i should do. my desktop is an xp. i use a cable connection with a linksys cable modem.

01-31-2008, 09:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,656 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Connection problem on desktop If you provided the exact model of the modem, it would help. Did you power cycle the modem when you changed the attached device? That's a mandatory step with standard cable modems. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience