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MawnDZ

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    Wifi works but
    « on: June 08, 2010, 10:36:53 AM »
    when i try to connect the ethernet cable modem to the laptop it doesnt work i try to start a new connection, it asks me for password and name? On my other computer(PC) it works without asking for password, wat the heck man? I was tols it should detect IP and everything automaticaly. pls and ty. Srry i 4got to mention its windows 7 im on.
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    MawnDZ

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      Re: Wifi works but
      « Reply #1 on: June 08, 2010, 02:02:55 PM »
      not to sound inpatient but, could it be windows 7? i javent found anything doing google searches.
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      Allan

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      Re: Wifi works but
      « Reply #2 on: June 08, 2010, 02:06:17 PM »
      You should not have to do anything on the client side - just plug and play. Are you using a router or a direct connection to the modem? Either way, reset the modem (and router if you have one) and reboot.
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      MawnDZ

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        Re: Wifi works but
        « Reply #3 on: June 08, 2010, 02:16:35 PM »
        Quote from: Allan on June 08, 2010, 02:06:17 PM
        You should not have to do anything on the client side - just plug and play. Are you using a router or a direct connection to the modem? Either way, reset the modem (and router if you have one) and reboot.
        Exactly what i thought it would be like. Its one box and it says modem. I connect ethernet to jack on laptop, turn off modem reboot laptop but nothing happens.
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        Allan

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        Re: Wifi works but
        « Reply #4 on: June 08, 2010, 02:21:34 PM »
        You need to turn on the modem before your reboot the laptop.
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          Re: Wifi works but
          « Reply #5 on: June 08, 2010, 02:59:49 PM »
          Quote from: Allan on June 08, 2010, 02:21:34 PM
          You need to turn on the modem before your reboot the laptop.
          No luck :( . I really dont know wat the prob. is. Wifi works ok. Dont know why ethernet modem cable roadrunner doesnt...
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          Allan

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          Re: Wifi works but
          « Reply #6 on: June 08, 2010, 03:05:06 PM »
          Is this a new Windows installation?
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          MawnDZ

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            Re: Wifi works but
            « Reply #7 on: June 12, 2010, 04:30:20 AM »
            Solved it, the local area connection was turned off, i Enabled it and wizkizm! it worked.
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              Re: Wifi works but
              « Reply #8 on: June 13, 2010, 09:45:57 PM »
              Quote from: MawnDZ on June 12, 2010, 04:30:20 AM
              Solved it, the local area connection was turned off, i Enabled it and wizkizm! it worked.

              Always the little things. :)
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