[Likeatalltree]

I just recently built a computer and I wanted to add it to an already existing network but when I plug the ethernet cable into the router to my new computer nothing happens. I even tried restarting the modem, router and the computer but it won't recognize it. I have a netgear wgr614v5 router in my current network.

 

[etaf]

post an ipconfig /all off your new PC

TWO Methods to do that - some people have problems with ONE----

ONE ---------------------------------
start
run
cmd
ipconfig /all

rightclick in the box
select all
enter
control key + C key - to copy
then reply here and
control key + V to paste

TWO -----------------------------------------------

Start, Run, CMD to open a DOS window and type:

IPCONFIG /ALL >C:\RESULT.TXT

Open C:\RESULT.TXT with Notepad and copy/paste the entire results here.

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also have a look in device manager and see if the adapter is OK

start>
control panel>
system>
hardware tab>
device manager button>

network adapters
click on the + sign

post backs whats there

also any ! X or ?

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how is your router set up currently -

maybe post an IPCONFIG /ALL from a working PC - but clearly label and post in a seperate reply

 

[Likeatalltree]

heres my ipconfigall

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator>ipconfig /all

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : Devon
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcast
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection 2:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller
#2
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-50-8D-93-E4-F8

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-50-8D-93-E4-F7

C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator>

 

[Likeatalltree]

My router is connected to my modem and to my downstairs pc.

And my downstairs computer wont let me "select all" so I don't know whats up with it.

 

[etaf]

whats in device manager

what type of cable are you using ?

 

[Likeatalltree]

Im using a Cat-5 ethernet cable and in the device manager says

-1394 Net Adapter
-Nvidia Nforce Network Controller
-Nvidia Nforce Network Controller

There are no ! X or ?