Trying to set up my connection

[Nilla_Zilla]

I just installed Windows XP Professional on my Dell computer, which is my second desktop in my workspace. I have a modem and a linksys router and I am wondering how to get the internet to work on my new desktop (dell) any help would be excellent!

 

[_-..zKiLLA..-_]

plug in an Ethernet cable from your router and it should connect it automatically

 

[Nilla_Zilla]

I have one plugged into my computer...yet...idk whats up. Ill try different LAN Cables! *EDIT yep nothing I tried multiple cables, how do I set up a network or an internet connection! I figured this would be easy lol

 

[Stiffler1470]

put the main ethernet cord that runs from your modem to the back of the router into the main slot that says "internet". Then run 2 different cables to the computer. Run one cable from slot 1 in the back of the router to 1 computer. Same thing for the 2nd computer except put it in slot 2. If it still doesn't work, go to the linksys website and i think they have a program to show you how to set it up and confirm the connection.

 

[ilovepcs25]

you have to type the ip address of the router to access the setup screen usually.

 

[duxtape]

Make sure you have the proper drivers installed

 

[_-..zKiLLA..-_]

When installing XP for the first time and then after installing all your motherboard drivers there should allready be a connection set up in the control panel. Go to network properties under control panel and see if its there, if so u might have to enable it. If its not there then go file > settup new connection and then just go through the steps