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    Ethernet plugged into my T400 but no internet

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by arin, Aug 29, 2009.

  1. arin

    arin Newbie

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    I just got a new T400 and I cannot get on the internet with it. I plugged my ethernet into it and it would not connect. It said I would be connected to an unknown network, but not connected to the internet.

    Sometimes it prompts me for a username and password... But, I have comcast high speed internet and don't think I have a password. :confused:

    I got online with it through a wireless connection earlier :confused:

    Anyone got some help
     
    arin, Aug 29, 2009
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  2. Bowlerguy92

    Bowlerguy92 Notebook Deity

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    Do you have the driver for your gigabit ethernet port? If you don't you can grab this from Dell.
     
    Bowlerguy92, Aug 29, 2009
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  3. arin

    arin Newbie

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    you dont think it would come with that? i'll try it
     
    arin, Aug 29, 2009
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  4. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    What operating system do you have? What router do you have?
     
    kegobeer, Aug 29, 2009
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  5. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    - ensure the ethernet network device is recognized and enabled (see Device Manager)
    - ensure the ethernet cable is securely plugged in
    - try rebooting the router

    Another question, do you have other computers that are able to connect to the internet?
     
    Bog, Aug 30, 2009
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  6. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    run the network setup wizard. It could help.
     
    moral hazard, Aug 30, 2009
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  7. D-EJ915

    D-EJ915 Notebook Consultant

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    What are you connecting it to and with what kind of cable? Regular ethernet (straight) or a crossover cable?
     
    D-EJ915, Aug 30, 2009
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  8. arin

    arin Newbie

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    OS: Vista business

    The ethernet works fine in my desktop, that's what I'm on the internet with.

    Don't know what kinda ethernet cable it is...

    The router is just from comcast. Says Arris on the side :confused:

    I'm going to college today, so guess we'll see if that ethernet works there
     
    arin, Aug 30, 2009
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    D-EJ915 Notebook Consultant

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    Ah well if it works with your desktop it should with the laptop as well, I've seen where people need to power off the cable modem and then power it it back on when they switch computers that are directly connected to the cable modem. You might need to try that.
     
    D-EJ915, Aug 30, 2009
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