new xp install, no internet

[syco123]

I've just installed XP SP2 on a new build and the PC is running fine.

I have a US robotics wireless router that works fine and is providing internet to the laptop I'm using right now.

I've connected the network cable to the PC an to the router and can get a green light on the PC's network card ad a green light on the router.

Ive runthrought the se up wizard and have chosen
>Connect to the internet
>Set up connection manually
>Connect using broadband ( I have cable)
>should be configured message

No internets!

 

[Met-AL]

From the command prompt: ipconfig /all

Everything look good there?


You can try to release it and renew the lease....


ipconfig /release

ipconfig /renew

 

[syco123]

sorry total noob error.

I've been using Ubuntu for so long I forgot you have to install windows drivers. LOL!!

It's amazing how fast our expectations change. Do you still have to do that install in Vista?

 

[DeaconFrost]

Drivers need to be loaded on all versions of Windows. The question is, depending on what network card you were using, is whether or not the OS ships with the drivers.