Cannot connect straight to modem?

ryansmit · 03-17-2009, 06:50 PM

First off I am currently using a wired router, with 4 ports, and i can access the internet alright. But when i play a game online, such as Guitar hero 3 on PS3 (connected to router) I disconnect every 3 mins or so, and online games on my laptop (Sony Vaio VGN-NR38S with Vista), I also disconnect frequently...

It was suggested that i try connecting my laptop straight into the cable modem to see if it works alright without the router being involved...
I have tried this now and can't understand why it doesn't connect, it seems to, sometimes says its connected to local area and network, but doesn't actually connect.
Eventually "Limited Connectivity" will appear. It always does in the end :( .

I have now tried connecting my dad's laptop (with XP) into the modem and it connects fine and well.
So it's just my laptop with Vista that cant connect when going straight to the cable modem, can anyone help please??

03-17-2009, 06:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
ryansmit Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1 OS: vista	Cannot connect straight to modem? First off I am currently using a wired router, with 4 ports, and i can access the internet alright. But when i play a game online, such as Guitar hero 3 on PS3 (connected to router) I disconnect every 3 mins or so, and online games on my laptop (Sony Vaio VGN-NR38S with Vista), I also disconnect frequently... It was suggested that i try connecting my laptop straight into the cable modem to see if it works alright without the router being involved... I have tried this now and can't understand why it doesn't connect, it seems to, sometimes says its connected to local area and network, but doesn't actually connect. Eventually "Limited Connectivity" will appear. It always does in the end :( . I have now tried connecting my dad's laptop (with XP) into the modem and it connects fine and well. So it's just my laptop with Vista that cant connect when going straight to the cable modem, can anyone help please??