Network ok, but no internet.

Discussion in 'Networking and Computer Security' started by bert, Nov 9, 2004.

  1. bert

    bert Geek Trainee

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    Hi.
    First time on this forum so please bear with me.

    I have two pc's networked and all seems to be ok, but I cannot work out how to get the internet working on the client pc.
    Both machines running XP.
    Alcatel Speedtouch modem (Freeserve broadband).
    Wired network.
    Printer sharing works fine.

    I must be missing something. Help needed.

    Cheers Al.
     
  2. Big B

    Big B HWF Godfather

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    Make sure TCP/IP is installed on the NIC is my first thought. It should be installed by default, but check and make sure it is, or you won't get anywhere online as that's a requirement to surf the web.

    The next thing is to make sure you're setup to connect to the internet through a broadband connection and not a dial-up modem.
     
  3. bert

    bert Geek Trainee

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    Wow, quick reply! Thanks Big B.

    Right here goes.
    Protocols are definitely installed.

    I think your second point is maybe nearer the mark. I'm not sure about this because I expected the setup wizard to take care of all this. I could easily have wrong settings here as I can not find clear instructions on this part of it.
    Could you elaborate or do you need more info.
    Cheers
     

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