Major help...ethernet port and 56k modem.

[HardLiner]

I just formatted my friends computer and installed XP and his drivers. I want to use the Ethernet port for my cable modem so I can download all the xp updates and other stuff then I want to give the computer back to him so he can use his 56k modem(already installed with drivers) but for some reason I can't connect to the internet.

Is it only recognizing the 56k modem because I do recall when installing xp it asked for area code and phone number.Do i have to go to network connections and start a new connection?

 

[curtcheese64]

If the Ethernet is integrated, you'll need to install the chipset drivers for the motherboard.

 

[HardLiner]

If the Ethernet is integrated, you'll need to install the chipset drivers for the motherboard.

Yes it is integrated and I already installed them.It does say no connection or something like that in the bottom right hand corner..but the drivers are installed!!

can you have a 56k modem installed while using the integrated Ethernet for cable?

 

[Ur_Mom]

Yes, but you still need to setup the internet dial up account. Also, in the internet settings, in the connection tab, select "Connect when no network connection is present".

 

[HardLiner]

Yes, but you still need to setup the internet dial up account.

Where on my computer do I go to to setup the internet dial up account..

Also, in the internet settings, in the connection tab, select "Connect when no network connection is present".

I can't find where it says that.

is it in My Network Places ................. sorry I'm not used to this.

 

[k1pp3r]

is it in My Network Places ................. sorry I'm not used to this.

No, go to Control panel > Internet options > Connections tab. In the middle you should see the option "Dial whenever a network connection is not present"

 

[Ur_Mom]

Where on my computer do I go to to setup the internet dial up account..

Go to Start > Run > and type "INETWIZ", without the quotes. It will walk you through a process to setup your dialup account. Then with the other box checked, if your ethernet isn't connected to the internet, it will go to the dialup and connect that way.