El Karacho1647545492 Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Okay so my desktop has a PCI wireless card which works so-so on our wireless network, so I bought a 100ft Cat5 cable so I could go directly into the router. Unfortunately, this is the only thing I get: http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn69/caxide/LAN.jpg Any ideas? I'm totally baffled. Its definitely a problem on my computer, not the router. All my roommates are plugged into the router too. I'm semi-good with computers just totally retarded when it comes to networking stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 bad LAN driver? check windows update. If thats not a problem... go into the properties on that window and see if its set to automatically get an IP address. If it is, goto start -> run and type in cmd in the command prompt, type ipconfig /release then when thats done ipconfig /renew If none of that works... post again and i'll write more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Is your wired NIC card configured for a static IP? If so, it's being told to pull a specific IP address from the router instead of the router assigning it automatically. Check your card properties and go to TCP/IP properties under the "general" tab. Check the boxes for "assign IP and DNS" automatically if they're not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted December 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 bad LAN driver? check windows update. go into the properties on that window and see if its set to automatically get an IP address. Don't think its a driver, i updated what I could couldn't figure out how to see if its automatically set to get IP. anthony, your post was gibberish to me. i'm the "street smart" kinda computer knowledgable:o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 have you turned off the wireless card? using both could cause conflicts. also try rebooting the modem and router....shut down your pc, unplug the modem and router. Wait a minute, plug in the router, once all the lights are up and running, plug in the router. then reboot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbospec29 Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 You really can't update much without an internet connection... Use another computer to download the drivers for your NIC to a jump drive, use the model number on your card to find the ones you need. Is the computer custom? Maybe if you are still connected via the wireless card as well that can be causing the conflict... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 NIC card Network interface card card. http://r6-forumz.com/images/smilies/slap.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 In IE -> Tools -> Internet Options -> Connections (tab) -> Setup Make sure it's configured correctly, doesn't sound like it is. All of the above could work as well... automatic config should take care of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 I'd buy a Mac. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 I'd buy a Mac. He fits their marketing criteria... that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 So do you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 I'm the least trendy person you know. IBitstrendynottobetrendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 I'm having trouble with my PC computer, the nic card won't work with my router modem. Should I reboot the hard drive with the cat5 internet cable unplugged? It won't let me surf cyberspace, because surfing in the ocean so totally collates with clicking buttons on an electronic machine. I'm tired. I need to get some cash out of the ATM machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyall86 Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Well first off go to start -> run. Then type in cmd. This will bring up a command prompt. Type in Ip config /all. Tell me what all your settings are at. Just screenshot it like you did before and I can help more. Also if your IP says 196.254.16.4 the you probably have a bad nic or network cable since this is the default Ip microsoft would give your PC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kshymkiw83 Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Also if your IP says 196.254.16.4 the you probably have a bad nic or network cable since this is the default Ip microsoft would give your PC. That would be 169.254, not 196.254 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyall86 Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Yeah my bad I miss typed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Settings Control Panel Network Connections Local Area Connection Properties Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Obtain IP Automatically Obtain DNS Automatically Save Also, disable your Wireless Network Card Reboot Good? KillJoy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted December 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Settings Control Panel Network Connections Local Area Connection Properties Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Obtain IP Automatically Obtain DNS Automatically Save Also, disable your Wireless Network Card Reboot Good? KillJoy OK so something new just popped up. when I go to network connections, the Local Area Connection shows up under a different category (not, LAN or High Speed Internet), it shows up under Network Bridge which I think is my problem. It says the connection is bridged, which is odd because I have no idea what that means nor have I ever bridged any connections. When I click Properties, it takes me to a screen where my only option is to click "configure" regarding my NIC. Here's a screen of it: http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn69/caxide/LAN-1.jpg Well first off go to start -> run. Then type in cmd. This will bring up a command prompt. Type in Ip config /all. Tell me what all your settings are at. Just screenshot it like you did before and I can help more. Also if your IP says 196.254.16.4 the you probably have a bad nic or network cable since this is the default Ip microsoft would give your PC. http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn69/caxide/cmdresults.jpg thanks for the help guys I really appreciate it. edit: and yes, my buddy who helped set up my comp named it Pimpmobile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted December 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 I'd buy a Mac. my next laptop will be one. no question. desktops I still prefer building my own PC, though I'm thinking about partitioning the drive and installing ubuntu or something for everything I do other than gaming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Have you checked duplex? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 my next laptop will be one. no question. :nod: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Yeah, try checking duplex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted December 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Have you checked duplex? <---network retard as you recall. i did some quick research so i get the concept of it, but how do i check it and make sure its working the way i want it to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted December 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 :nod: I'm currently using my 7 year old compaq presario 700z because my 3 year old $1600 media-intensive HP has completely shit the bed due to cooling issues. I will never buy a non-mac laptop. edit: however, I couldn't be happier with the presario. after all these years and all the times i've dropped it it still works flawlessly. gotta love my craptop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 My Cheap HP took a Shit too. I understand, so Far my Air is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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