On 28/12/2007, Sarfaraz Kazi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi! > > I've just installed Ubuntu 7.04 (Feisty Fawn) on my Compaq F500 laptop. > > The system is setup for dual booting with Vista (Home Basic) which > came pre-installed with the laptop. I'm trying to get the wireless > working in Ubuntu which requires a working internet connection in the > first place in order to download the required software and get > wireless recognised by Ubuntu. > > Towards this end, I tried connecting the laptop to the DSL modem > (Siemens Speedstream 6520 supplied by Etisalat) through Ethernet > cable. The problem I'm facing is that I cannot access the net when > connected through Ethernet. I checked whether net is accessible > through Ethernet connection under Vista but here also net is > inaccessible. The status bar in Firefox just keeps saying > "Connecting..." The DSL modem-cum-router is setup as DHCP server and > assigns the IP address automatically to connected devices. My > room-mate runs Windows XP on hi laptop and is connected to the same > DSL modem through Ethernet cable. However, he is not facing any > problem as far as accessing the Internet is concerned. > > Please help me to get the Ethernet connection working. > > Regards, > Sarfaraz >
It sounds to me like you have a hardware failure. ( As Moeen has pointed out) The ethernet port does not function in either linux or windows. The Ethernet port on the modem / router works (as your friends windows XP works off it just fine). Your next step should be to try switching our your patch cable. If the patch cable is not the problem then I think it is safe to assume you have a layer 1 issue. If you thinkn you don't have a layer 1 issue then go to somewhere which provides none wireless internet access to the general public and plug in there and see. The coffee shop in the Al Ain centre on Mankhoul road is a good spot to try. If it is a layer 1 issue then you need to find a pcmcia ethernet card for your laptop. Dan -- _____________________________________________________________ " They that can give up liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin 1706 - 1790
