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    PLEASE HELP! - Why can't I set up my wireless network? I'm connected to 2 networks...

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Whimsical_Gal, Aug 21, 2013.

  1. Whimsical_Gal

    Whimsical_Gal Newbie

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    Hello all,

    I am in desperate need of help. I have contacted tech support and had 2 technicians visit me, and nobody has solved this problem (which REALLY surprises me). Here's the deal: I moved to a new apartment with Comcast service. I am currently connected to my modem with a yellow ethernet cable. I am not connected to my router, Lil Taco, which is showing full signal but no Internet access. I'm including a picture. Basically, in simplest terms, I want to be connected to one network which has wireless access. Now, why am I connected to two and why doesn't Lil Taco have Internet access if everyone says I do? Do they need to be merged with a cord or in some fun configuration thing I don't know about. Please help. I feel like I'm losing my mind a bit.
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    Whimsical_Gal, Aug 21, 2013
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    edwardamin13 Notebook Consultant

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    Do you have another yellow ethernet cable connected from modem to your router?
     
    edwardamin13, Aug 21, 2013
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    yuyi64 Notebook Consultant

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    Make sure that "yellow" cable is not a cross-over cable (a lot of yellow ones are). You'll need a cat5 or cat6 ethernet cable from the modem to your router in order for the wireless router to work, not just one from the modem to your computer.
     
    yuyi64, Aug 22, 2013
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