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More info?)
was that machine previously using dialup? can you set it to never dial
a connection?
can you run winipcfg from the start menu and select the drop down
arrow on the right until you see the ethernet adapter and copy that
information into a reply?
On Sat, 8 May 2004 18:47:02 -0700,
<anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>that computer is windows 98
>the network is a microsoft bradband networking wireless
>basestation mn-500
>i don't know how to get info on the network card in the
>computer
>i tried all ports on the basestation, the status light
>blinks, as does the one on the network card in the
>computer(steady green light)
>>-----Original Message-----
>>what operating system are you using?
>>what brand and model network card are you using?
>>try a different port on the base station?
>>
>>On Sat, 8 May 2004 14:29:33 -0700, "Craig"
>><anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>
>>>i'm sorry to be taking up your time, however it doesn't
>>>work, and i don't think i changed anything, but in case
>i
>>>did, what settings should say what?
>>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>>you should not have to change anything, provided you
>have
>>>not changed
>>>>the default settings for the wired connection
>previously.
>>>it should
>>>>"just work"
>>>>
>>>>On Sat, 8 May 2004 13:00:21 -0700, "Craig"
>>>><anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>Thank you, srry bout the caps, i didn't mean anything
>by
>>>>>them. One more question- once it's plugged in, do i
>have
>>>>>to set any thing up or change settings on the
>computer?
>>>>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>>>>you should not install the software if you already
>have
>>>>>set up the
>>>>>>base station. just plug the adapter in.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>BTW, do you see anyone else posting in all CAPS? it
>is
>>>>>considered
>>>>>>shouting.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>On Fri, 7 May 2004 19:27:59 -0700, "CRAIG"
>>>>>><anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>when installing the software, what
>>>>>>>adapter do i choose if i'm simply plugging an
>ethernet
>>>>>>>cable into the back of the comp?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>--
>>>>>>Barb Bowman
>>>>>>Expert Zone Columnist
>>>>>>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>>>>>MS-MVP (Windows)
>>>>>>.
>>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>--
>>>>Barb Bowman
>>>>Expert Zone Columnist
>>>>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>>>MS-MVP (Windows)
>>>>.
>>>>
>>
>>--
>>Barb Bowman
>>Expert Zone Columnist
>>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>MS-MVP (Windows)
>>.
>>
--
Barb Bowman
Expert Zone Columnist
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
MS-MVP (Windows)
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