Windows ME - Internet Connection

DuFF-MAN

Hey,

I recently had to format my computer and reinstall my OS. Before this I had a broadband internet connection. Now when i try to access the net a "cannot find..." box appears.

I followed the written guides given to me by the broadband providers, and having no success with them.

The instructions are:

1.Go to Start----Settings----Control Panel

2.Open Network Window here by clicking the "Network and Dial-Up Connection"
It is here where i run into problems.....
(The only thing in Control Panel on my computer,that resembles this, is Dial-Up-Networkng...so i click)

3.It tells me then to right click the "Local Area Connection" icon, and select properties.
(The only thing here at this stage,in Dial-Up-Networking, is Make New Connection)

4.The rest of the steps are fine.......


Does ayone know how to seup a local area connection so i can continue the steps and setup my broadband connection?

Thanks in advance!

DuFF-MAN

odie

Is the Broadband router connected through USB or ethernet (LAN)

DuFF-MAN

I think its connected through ethernet.


There is a wire connecting from the wireless modem on the roof, this connects straight to a network adaptor. This is then connected to the back of my PC.

odie

If it is connected via USB such as this,
http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/lifestyle/2001/lUSBPlug.jpeg
then you will have to use the disc that came with the router to set it up.

If with Ethernet, then check to make sure the Lan light is on, on the router.
Of not then unplug the ethernet cable, switch the power off then on, on the router, then plug it back in. You should see the the LAN light come on and the connection wizard may appear.

Also check that the Lan Drivers have been installed. Your motherboard disck will contain these

If the LAN light is on, then open Internet options in the control panel - click on the connections tab, then choose never dial a connection. Then open IE. You should be online.

What is the Make and model of the router, if the above does not work

DuFF-MAN

I dont think i have a router.

We had to install a modem/disk inside, the back of our computer. It is here where the ethernet is connected. It is definatly not connected through USB. Its like a wider version of the plug of a telephone cable.

At the back of our computer there is a small green light when the cable is plugged in.

I tried what you said, still says "cannot find etc."

odie

If you installed an internal Broadband ADSL Modem, then you will have to install the drivers from the CD that came with it.

DuFF-MAN

Okay odie,

ill have a look. Thanks for your help! Ill post later on to let ye know how i got on.

DuFF-MAN

Hey,

I got it back online! Instead of doing this:

1.Go to Start----Settings----Control Panel

2.Open Network Window here by clicking the "Network and Dial-Up Connection"

etc.

I went to My Network Places,on the desktop, and continued on with the instructions.

Works like a charm!:)