To help troubleshoot this problem, on the computer with the problem, go to Start > Run and type cmd then click OK. In the command prompt window that opens, type ipconfig /all then hit the enter key. Write down the output from this command or select it and save it to a txt file, then copy this output into a reply to this message.

 

Steve

Thanks

I will try this, again. I did do the "cmd and then ipconfig" yesterday without luck but will do it again and post to you the reply.

will get to it asap but I am now at work with the culprit problem. using the desktop XP ...

look for my answer.

There could be a whole host of reaosn why this is not conencting at your workplace.  Does your employer know you are doing this?

 

Assuming the employer has no objections, run the ipconfig /all command as Steve suggested but also run thru the network connection wizard.

Neither of your adapters is pulling an address.  Is the network setup for a Public or Private network connection?  Should be public in your case.

Hello

I sent Steve the "run" from the command. Yes, my office knows I am trying to switch my existing internet connection/service, that I am paying for, from one computer to the other. I did try going thru the regular connection wizard right from the start. It asked for my user name and password given to me by my IP, I do not have such a thing and asked the office manager who says NO we dont't have this. I tried putting in the existing IP addresses, DNS numbers, default gateway stuff, anything that the desktop has. no luck. The connection was made in some fashion and put into the network connections yet it would not go thru when clicked to connect. It really seems that it starts and then get held up.

So, yes I did try all routes except the one that works. The wizard on this dell wanted stuff that my Gateway laptop or HP desktop didnt want.

What do you think?

THANKS

Robin

 

Steve,

here are the results

what do you think?

 

 

Microsoft Windows [Version 6.0.6001]

Copyright (c) 2006 Microsoft Corporation.  All rights reserved.

 

C:\Users\robin>ipconfig/all

 

Windows IP Configuration

 

   Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : robin-PC

   Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :

   Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid

   IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

   WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

 

Wireless LAN adapter Wireless Network Connection:

 

   Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected

   Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . :

   Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Dell Wireless 1395 WLAN Mini-Card

   Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-1F-E1-C3-FD-3E

   DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes

   Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

 

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

 

   Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected

   Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . :

   Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Marvell Yukon 88E8040 PCI-E Fast Ethernet

 Controller

   Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-1D-09-61-87-F9

   DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes

   Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

 

Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection* 6:

 

   Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected

   Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . :

   Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Microsoft ISATAP Adapter

   Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-00-00-00-00-00-00-E0

   DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No

   Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

 

Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection* 7:

 

   Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected

   Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . :

   Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-Interface

   Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 02-00-54-55-4E-01

   DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No

   Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

 

Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection* 11:

 

   Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected

   Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . :

   Description . . . . . . . . . . . : isatap.{E7BCCDAC-B50E-41CE-9939-1F10B1F42

64E}

   Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-00-00-00-00-00-00-E0

   DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No

   Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

  C:\Users\robin>

whoa, you are fast.

so how do I find out about the public or private set up?

Robin

jmwills

Assuming you mean in the network sharing center window, the network discovery and the file sharing is on.

should the public folder be on?

Steve, 

I did send the run...

JMWills has responded with something I want to be clear on, I am trying to move one existing connection to the other computer, and will remove the first computer from the network. I am not trying to run two computers on the same connection or IP numbers or anything.

I am just trying to use a laptop at work and take my desk top home. I thought I could just go in and connect.

And I did try the regular connection wizard process. see my reply to jmwills.

 

am I blocking something by having an initial dial up connection set up before moving to broadband?

 

Another thought is I have not tried to connect to any wireless networks, I can ty that and see if they are blocked also.

 

Thanks

Robin