please help. 10/100 ethernet switch prob

DENGUIN · 01-18-2008, 07:37 PM

I am extremly stupid with electronics but ill describe my problem as best i can.

K i have windows vista with high speed dsl connected through a modem (comtrend CT-5071 is what it says on top of it so ya) but i want to be able to be on the internet and on Xbox live at the same time. Every time i want to get on Xbox live i gotta unplug the computers internet connection from the modem to plug my ethernet cord there from my Xbox.
So i went to best buy and asked a person there how i can be on both the internet and Xbox live at the same time without spending to much money and the guy gave me a dynex 5 port 10/100 ethernet switch. So i took it home and i figured you just plug the dsl cord into the switch along with the cord going to the computer and the cord going to the Xbox..like a modem with more slots, but i cant connect to the internet or Xbox live this way.

Believe me I looked at a ton of web sites trying to figure this out. Any help will be appreciated.

**johnwill** · 01-19-2008, 01:40 PM

What is the specific model of the Dynex switch? If it doesn't have auto-MDX ports, you need a crossover Ethernet cable from the modem/router to the switch.

Do you see connect lights on each end of the cables to the switch and on the other end at the modem/router and computer?

01-18-2008, 07:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
DENGUIN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1 OS: vista	please help. 10/100 ethernet switch prob I am extremly stupid with electronics but ill describe my problem as best i can. K i have windows vista with high speed dsl connected through a modem (comtrend CT-5071 is what it says on top of it so ya) but i want to be able to be on the internet and on Xbox live at the same time. Every time i want to get on Xbox live i gotta unplug the computers internet connection from the modem to plug my ethernet cord there from my Xbox. So i went to best buy and asked a person there how i can be on both the internet and Xbox live at the same time without spending to much money and the guy gave me a dynex 5 port 10/100 ethernet switch. So i took it home and i figured you just plug the dsl cord into the switch along with the cord going to the computer and the cord going to the Xbox..like a modem with more slots, but i cant connect to the internet or Xbox live this way. Believe me I looked at a ton of web sites trying to figure this out. Any help will be appreciated.

01-19-2008, 01:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,857 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: please help. 10/100 ethernet switch prob What is the specific model of the Dynex switch? If it doesn't have auto-MDX ports, you need a crossover Ethernet cable from the modem/router to the switch. Do you see connect lights on each end of the cables to the switch and on the other end at the modem/router and computer? __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience