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    connecting to internet

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by PantsDaddy, Aug 8, 2005.

  1. PantsDaddy

    PantsDaddy Newbie

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    hey I got a w3v today in the mail but i am unable to connect to the internet. I dont have wireless in my house and i just plugged an ethernet cable from my cable modem to the w3v. BUT the light on the modem that indicates a connection to the machine doesnt go on. this leads me to believe its a problem with 1 of 2 things 1) the ethernet cable isnt good enough or something 2) the ethernet port in the w3v is broken. I am hoping that theory number 1 is correct, but i didnt really think there was more than 1 kind of cable. it works for my PC and my girlfriends powerbook. Please help me :)
     
    PantsDaddy, Aug 8, 2005
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    PROPortable Company Representative

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    If you're not going into a router, reset the modem.... most likely the problem.
     
    PROPortable, Aug 8, 2005
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    bumblebeesticker Notebook Enthusiast

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    Some cable companies also lock access based on the MAC address of the NIC on your computer. You may need to call the cable company to see if this is the case.
     
    bumblebeesticker, Aug 8, 2005
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    PantsDaddy Newbie

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    i post this to you from my new w3v .haha you will never believe what the problem was! i had the cable connecting my PC and my laptop not my laptop and modem. i cant believe i just wasted 90 minutes trying everything else. anyways thanks for the help guys.
     
    PantsDaddy, Aug 8, 2005
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    makken Notebook Consultant

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    ROFL
    happens to the best of us
    they really outta start color coding ethernet cables.. blue's so boring
     
    makken, Aug 8, 2005
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