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Getting a laptop connect to my BB connection

  • 23-02-2006 12:45am
    #1
    Trampas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,730 ✭✭✭


    I am trying to connect a laptop to my bb connection using USB or ethernet.

    Even though it says it is connect i can't surf

    Can someone help.

    Laptop has been used for dial up


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  • #2
    kaizersoze
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,042 ✭✭✭kaizersoze


    Go into internet explorer properties and in connections select "never dial a connection".
    Go to control panel -->Network connections. Right click on your network connection and select properties. Double click on "internet protocol(TCP/IP).
    Make sure that "obtain IP address automatically" and "obtain DNS automatically" are selected.
    It is recommended that you reboot your PC after making changes to network settings.
    Who is your ISP?


  • #3
    Trampas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,730 ✭✭✭Trampas


    Still can't get it to connect even though it is saying connected.

    I am on BT BB


  • #4
    Lorri_L
    Closed Accounts Posts: 243 ✭✭Lorri_L


    Have you got other computers running of the router via cable??If you do make sure they are not connected via wireless to cos that messes up the connection on some routers? What version of windows is on the laptop? If its xp or 2000, go to start menu> type cmd> hit enter> type ipconfig and make sure you are getting 3 IP addresses. If you are getting 3 its a prob with the laptop, if you are not getting them its a prob with the router or ISP, i'd presume


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