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    Problem with Direct Connection

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Renoxx, Aug 15, 2009.

  1. Renoxx

    Renoxx Newbie

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    I'm using a Sony VAIO laptop and I seem to have a problem trying to connect to the net via cable. Nothing happens when I plugged in the network cable from the modem to the laptop. When I go to My Network Places, I don't see the icon for direct connection anywhere. This doesn't happen when I tried connecting to my sister's VAIO laptop which is an older version one. Could it be that my VAIO doesn't have a network card installed?

    Anyone have any ideas as to why this is so?

    Thank you. :)
     
    Renoxx, Aug 15, 2009
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  2. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    Did you disable your ethernet connection? When you look in the device manager, does your ethernet NIC show up?
     
    kegobeer, Aug 15, 2009
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  3. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Renoxx - do not post the same message multiple times on these boards. Cross posting is prohibited here per our forum rules. Your other thread has been deleted; thank you.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Aug 15, 2009
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  4. Renoxx

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    how do i check for that? is that under the Network Adapters option in the device manager?

    sorry...was thinking i should post in areas where related...
     
    Renoxx, Aug 15, 2009
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    kegobeer, Aug 15, 2009
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