Trouble connecting to i'net through switch

[jmichaelrush]

I can connect to the cable internet on the main PC through a switch, but I cannot connect with my laptop through the same switch. I have tried using different cables(including the one I am using with the PC), I have tried power cycling the cable modem, power cycling the laptop. I also get a message when the CAT5 is connected to the laptop: "This connection has limited or no connectivity...", but yet it shows connected to the network at 100Mbps.

 

[xlt92explorer]

You might want to PM a mod and have this moved to the networking section. If you have the switch connected directly to your modem, you'll only be able to use your desktop. You need a router to have multiple PCs behind the same connection.

 

[user3657]

ya u might want to post this in networking.

we need more info to help u. are you using a router or a switch? ics? how are you configing the second cable? the error you are getting is saying i am unable to create a connection, but i am phsyically connected to another source.