Quick internet question

falkon57 · 10-31-2007, 04:15 PM

I have my computer and my friends computer beside eachother and I have 1 internet connection with 1 ethernet cable......originally its plugged into my computer and it works perfectly but when I plug it into his computer it doesnt connect and says limited or no connectivity, why does this happen and how can I get internet to work on his computer?

PS and yes his network drivers are installed

**webby** · 10-31-2007, 04:22 PM

If you just unplug it from your pc / plug it into his - it probably won't like it.

unplug the power from the modem for like 20 seconds... plug the ethernet into his pc, then turn the power back on to the modem. It should reset, and it then should let him get internet. May take a min... and POSSIBLY a reboot. Or you can click on the network properties - and click repair. It should then get a new IP working

CHRIS · 10-31-2007, 04:31 PM

Webby's smart

can you come over and fix my internet? it sux and i keep missing the appointments with the verizon guy

ct20 · 10-31-2007, 04:34 PM

Find out whether your machine has a static or dhcp address? which ever one your machine has, make sure your friend's has that also...dhcp is most common...
Also...look for link lights (green/amber flashing lights) on his nic card and the modem when plugged into each other...

Duce2k · 10-31-2007, 05:25 PM

Have him do a release and renew of the IP

Anubis · 10-31-2007, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by webby

If you just unplug it from your pc / plug it into his - it probably won't like it.

unplug the power from the modem for like 20 seconds... plug the ethernet into his pc, then turn the power back on to the modem. It should reset, and it then should let him get internet. May take a min... and POSSIBLY a reboot. Or you can click on the network properties - and click repair. It should then get a new IP working

This should handle it...great advice.

10-31-2007, 04:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
falkon57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Canada Posts: 432 iTrader: 2 / 100%	Quick internet question I have my computer and my friends computer beside eachother and I have 1 internet connection with 1 ethernet cable......originally its plugged into my computer and it works perfectly but when I plug it into his computer it doesnt connect and says limited or no connectivity, why does this happen and how can I get internet to work on his computer? PS and yes his network drivers are installed

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10-31-2007, 04:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
webby Acorns! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Storage Room B Posts: 14,470 iTrader: 12 / 100%	If you just unplug it from your pc / plug it into his - it probably won't like it. unplug the power from the modem for like 20 seconds... plug the ethernet into his pc, then turn the power back on to the modem. It should reset, and it then should let him get internet. May take a min... and POSSIBLY a reboot. Or you can click on the network properties - and click repair. It should then get a new IP working

10-31-2007, 04:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
CHRIS Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Big Apple Age: 24 Posts: 5,361 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Webby's smart can you come over and fix my internet? it sux and i keep missing the appointments with the verizon guy

10-31-2007, 04:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
ct20 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 406 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Find out whether your machine has a static or dhcp address? which ever one your machine has, make sure your friend's has that also...dhcp is most common... Also...look for link lights (green/amber flashing lights) on his nic card and the modem when plugged into each other...

10-31-2007, 05:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
Duce2k Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,913 iTrader: 4 / 100%	Have him do a release and renew of the IP