Connecting to network

I had to use tha Zyxel as a plain switch and the DSL providers router for
DHCP - then it worked. Strange... I think Vista "couldn't talk" with the
Zyxel to get IP...strange...




"Larry Slayback" wrote:

> After having a very smooth install of upgrade to Vista from XP Home, I had
> the same problem with Xytel router. After working with my DSL provider's
> tech support by phone, we were unable to secure an internet connection in
> order to reach Windows Update for patches and driver updates, suspecting the
> problem to be driver incompatibility. Had no choice but to clean boot
> reinstall XP Home and am currently awaiting word on new drivers before trying
> again.
>
> "JIK" wrote:
>

> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > I've installed the MSDN download version of Vista Ultimate on a HP nw9440.
> > No errors when installed.
> >
> > But I can't access internet or my SBS 2003 server...
> > I have Zyxel P-334WT wireless/router/switch connected to an Zyxel router
> > from my broadbanddel.
> >
> > Vista doesnt get IP address. It happens it gets dns and gateway addresses
> > but no ip address, and it happens it gets ip address, but no dns and gateway
> > address...
> >
> > I first installed Win XP on this machine, and everything worked fine. Then I
> > formatted the disk and installed Vista...:-(
> >
> > Anyone have som ideas?

I have a computer that is running windows xp and has access to the internet
using cable internet, i got a router to connect my other computer which is
running windows vista and i have hooked them up the way it's saying but i'm
not getting them to run together my computer that's running windows vista is
connecting to the internet but i can't get the other one to connect.. Is
there anywhere i can get instructions on how to connect networks or if anyone
can help me.

Thanks in Advance
Carol

It seems you have the reverse problem as everyone else (which should make
your problem easier I would think). Assuming your XP machine had been
running fine while connected directly to the cable modem it's most likely a
configuration issue. Since the Vista machine can't lock your XP machine from
the router, i'm thinking your connection issues are just standard XP network
issues. Some items that i would check are:

1. If you're running DHCP on your new router make sure your XP machine is
set to run DHCP. I'm assuming it should already be set to DHCP since most
cable internet providers run it. It may be necessary to release and renew
your IP address (start -> run -> type "cmd" (less the quotes), type "ipconfig
/release", then type "ipconfig /renew").

2. If you're running static IP addresses on your router double check that
they are on the same network... first three sets of numbers the same (and not
conflicting with the new Vista machine).

3. Make sure you aren't connecting your XP machine to the router with a
crossover cable.

4. Check to make sure your computers are on the same workgroup (not sure if
this is required for connection to a router but the default workgroup for
Vista and XP is different).

Just some thoughts i would try.

"Carol" wrote:

> I have a computer that is running windows xp and has access to the internet
> using cable internet, i got a router to connect my other computer which is
> running windows vista and i have hooked them up the way it's saying but i'm
> not getting them to run together my computer that's running windows vista is
> connecting to the internet but i can't get the other one to connect.. Is
> there anywhere i can get instructions on how to connect networks or if anyone
> can help me.
>
> Thanks in Advance
> Carol