Sue, you never mentioned if USB is involved anywhere here. If so, try use another type of connection. When I was using USB devices to NW a DSL connection, I had all sorts of problems exactly as you describe. I got an Ethernet DSL modem and only used RJ45/CAT5 throughout, and even after reformatting or using a new HD, NO setup is needed at all. After installing the NIC drivers, everything is automatically "go".
I wouldn't trash you NW'ing plans, just use another type of NW connections. If you have dialup anywhere on your PC, it can interfere with a cable LAN or NW. If you haven't reformatted before starting all this, you may have do to that. Since the laptop is OK, it sounds like a config problem, although I can't understand how the laptop can be OK, if you have to unplug and plug back in the base unit. The simplest way is to put a NIC in each computer, and have the NIC's connect to the router, then the modem hooks into the rear of the router. If your PC is in a different location, it MIGHT be a wireless problem. You could be getting some interference from another wireless source (alarm, cordless phone, RF remote controls, etc.). If possible (and you still can't get it work), draw a diagram of the COMPLETE setup, scan it, put it at your website, and post the URL. -Clint God Bless Us All Clint Hamilton, Owner Want to exchange links with us? http://OrpheusComputing.com © ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jack and Sue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Everyone, Well, despite my getting rid of Zone Alarm and turning off all the but the essentials at start up, I am still having trouble with my computer getting on to the network when I first start my computer in the morning. I have to physically unplug and then replug in the base unit. I spent near 2 hours on the phone the other night with Microsoft tech support and the guy couldn't solve my problem. Does anyone have any thoughts on the matter? My cable company is Cox and I'm using Microsoft wireless networking. The base is through an ethernet cable and I have a laptop as well. I have no problems with the laptop. I thought about just going to a router to share the modem, but that's what the base station is so I figure I'd get the same problem. ANY help on this would be appreciated. I'm ready to take everything back and settle for (boo hoo) AO*ell on the painfully slooooooooooow dial-up. :( Sue :) ============= PCWorks Mailing List ================= Don't see your post? Check our posting guidelines & make sure you've followed proper posting procedures, http://pcworkers.com/rules.htm Contact list owner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Unsubscribing and other changes: http://pcworkers.com =====================================================
