Loosing internet when connecting ethernet cable for printer

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Hi everybody,I have a problem and can't find a solution.

I am using a usb wifi adapter to connect to my box and an ethernet cable to connect the printer.But everytime i do that i loose Internet!!I'm using windows XP.

Any suggestions guys??

 
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Hendrix,

You need to provide some additional information.

As I understand it you are using a wireless usb wifi adapter to connect "box"? Then plugging in an ethernet cable from a printer.

What is the "box"; router, cable modem.....?

Can you describe or diagram the setup a bit more and provide make and model information for the devices involved.

Thanks.

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Hendrix,

You need to provide some additional information.

As I understand it you are using a wireless usb wifi adapter to connect "box"? Then plugging in an ethernet cable from a printer.

What is the "box"; router, cable modem.....?

Can you describe or diagram the setup a bit more and provide make and model information for the devices involved.

Thanks.

 
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Thanks for answering,this is how the devices are connected: http://s22.postimg.org/5jwbzik41/sketch.png
This printer is connected to the computer using ethernet cable,an ip adresse is used to establish the connexion.the printer works just fine.
On the other side a wifi adapter connected to the computer through Usb port and to a FAI box(Internet) through WIFI.
The printer works fine,the adapter too.But when connected at the same time i loose Internet.I have no idea why!!I tried to set WIFI priority to the top but it is already at the top followed by ethernet.Maybe i need to do same configuration!!!
I hope somebody come across this situation!!

 
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Thank you.

At the risk of over-simplifying your computer is getting confused between the wifi network and the ethernet network. You should only "connect to one network". You are trying to use two network adapters simultaneously (the wired port and the wireless port). Not the usual or necessary home network set-up.

All devices should get their IP address from the router (device in the upper right hand corner of your sketch) unless there is a requirement for a static IP address. Will set that aside for the moment.

Right now your computer is seeing "two sources" when both the printer and the wireless adapter are active/enabled.

If the printer must be ethernet then the printer's ethernet cable should go directly to the router and not the desktop. That will also allow other devices to print without having to have the desktop powered on.

Is it possible to run an ethernet cable to the router?

If only the desktop needs to print you could use USB to connect the printer and the desktop.

I.e.,

1) Unplug/remove the ethernet cable to the printer and disable that network adapter.

2) Set the printer up using a USB cable and another USB port on the desktop.

Note: other devices could still print if the desktop shares the printer and remains powered on.

Just post any further questions, comments, or concerns. We can go from there....








 
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