Windows 2000 Internet Problem

[winman]

I have Road Runner and three computers. The output from the Cable Modem goes into the "Uplink" port on one of my 5 port LinkSys Hub. I have 3 computers. All three are connected to the hubs as follows, Computer 1: Output 1. Output 2 goes to another hub upstairs, which has that connected into the "Uplink", then the 2 Win. 2000/98 computers are connected to it.1 computer has Windows XP, and the other 2 dual boot 2000 Pro and 98. The one with XP and one of the ones with 2000 Pro and 98 connect to the internet fine. The third, however (both 98 and 2000 Pro) Show that they are "Connected" to the internet, but no programs that access the internet (AIM, MSN Messenger, etc...) will not access the internet. Internet Explorer asks to work offline or "Try Again" when opened. When I click "Try Again" it says "The Page Cannot Be Displayed".

P.S. - When I select "Status" for the connection in "Network and Dial-Up Connections", there are packets being sent but none recieved.

Help

Thanks!  

[merlin_2]

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308208&sd=tech   do they all share  the same net address 192 etc.. what one is used for the main server..and if you want to go nuts>http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;303768&sd=tech

[winman]

There is no server. It is a home network connected by hubs.

[Raptor]

Then you have a server. The server requires to be online when the client (the other PC) wishes to be connected.