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Comment on Connect a used computer (used to be networked) to existing cable internet connection? by Luis A Montero

Luis A Montero — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 19:33:19 +0000

There is a chance your computer has a fixed ip address.
Login as Administrator, go to Control Panel / Network and Internet Connections / Network Connections
Here, you will see the Network card (NIC) icon.
Go to “Properties”, select”Internet Protocol (IP)” and choose “Properties”.
Then, you will find two tables. Check the very first of the check box at each table so the rows remain with blanks.
Click on “Accept” / “Accept” / “Close”.
Now, your computer will accept a dynamic ip address.
Close the Windows session and log in again as normal user

Comment on Connect a used computer (used to be networked) to existing cable internet connection? by MrMcQ

MrMcQ — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:18:24 +0000

While you’re used computer is plugged into the ethernet cable (lights blinking), try reassigning the IP address designated to this used computer by going to Start Menu > Run > Type “cmd”, press {OK}. Now in Command Prompt, Type “ipconfig /release”, Enter, then Type “ipconfig /renew”.

Let me know if this helps!

Comment on What do you need to have wireless cable internet for a notebook computer? by EdrickV

EdrickV — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 22:29:08 +0000

If he already has a wireless router installed and setup to provide the wireless connection to the laptop, he’d need a wireless notebook adapter (aka PCMCIA card) or possibly a USB wireless adapter. Unless the computer has built-in wireless. (Which it probably doesn’t.) The trick is he’d need one that has support for WindowsME.

Example of a PCMCIA card type wireless adapter:
This would fit in a slot on the laptop. (Likely on one of the sides.) I use one of these in my XP laptop.

Example of a USB type wireless adapter:
This would plug into a USB port on the laptop. (if it has USB ports) The USB ports would probably be on the back of the laptop. I use a USB adapter on my desktop, but it’s not this style. (It’s larger, has a movable antenna, and connects via a USB cord so would be a bit inconvenient for a laptop.)

If the laptop has a PCMCIA slot that’s not being used, I’d go with the PCMCIA card over the USB adapter because he may want to use the USB ports for other stuff. (Keyboard, mouse, external harddrive, printer, etc.)

Note that I don’t think that laptop would support USB 2.0, only 1.1. (Even XP won’t support USB 2.0 without SP1 or SP2.)

If he doesn’t have a wireless router, then he’d have to buy one and get it setup first. That is a task in itself. (Though if he had a wireless card for the laptop he could use free wireless access points available elsewhere, like in hotels, if he has his laptop with him.)

Edit: If he has cable internet, he’ll have a cable modem. (More then likely provided by his cable company.) I don’t think you actually buy the cable modem any more then you buy the cable TV boxes. The wireless router would provide one side of the wireless connection and the notebook’s wireless adapter is the other side. Some companies may even provide hardware for wireless networking, or at least help you set it up. Some may not.

Comment on What do you need to have wireless cable internet for a notebook computer? by whizkid36

whizkid36 — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 10:01:31 +0000

He will need:

Wireless router connected to the modem
Wireless Notebook Adapter for the laptop

The adapters are either PCI or USB based. Make sure which port the computer has. If it has both, then get a PCI one as you can use the USB for something else (like webcam, camera) at the same time.

Comment on What do you need to have wireless cable internet for a notebook computer? by hypofocus

hypofocus — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 20:54:17 +0000

He’ll need a router to connect to the cable modem that can send out a wireless signal. And on his laptop he’ll need a receiver. His probably doesn’t have a built-in receiver like most modern laptops, so he’ll need to get a little card that slides into one of the slots in the side. Both are pretty cheap, and (usually) easy to set up.

Comment on What do you need to have wireless cable internet for a notebook computer? by patyy p

patyy p — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 10:47:30 +0000

U NEED A ROUTER OR WIRELESS CARD INSTALLES IN YOUR SYSTEM OR BLUETOOTH AND A SITE THT GIVES FREE WIRELESS CONNECTION.

Comment on What do you need to have wireless cable internet for a notebook computer? by Seth

Seth — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:19:57 +0000

No, you can plug an ethernet cable into the ethernet port of your notebook computer from your router or modem. If you choose to, you can use wireless internet. I always choose the wired way it is faster and easier to deal with.

Comment on How do I get my cable internet box converted into a wireless internet box? by cyberhaxer

cyberhaxer — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 22:30:42 +0000

buy yourself a WIRELESS ROUTER. that’s all you need to make it wireless. however there are different configurations for every ISP and every router.

Comment on How do I get my cable internet box converted into a wireless internet box? by dcluvstuff

dcluvstuff — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:10:13 +0000

You need a wireless router to hook to your cable modem.
After you configure the router,it will pick up your notebook,and you will good to go.

Comment on Comcast cable internet- do I still need to pay for cable tv? by Maggi Masala

Maggi Masala — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:58:26 +0000

i don’t think they are that stupid to let you get the signal for basic cable.
As soon as you cancel your cable, they will modify the cable box outside your house and stop the cable signal and only let the high speed internet through…so even if you plug in your cable to the back of your tv…it will not receive the channel info/signal

try calling them and say that you want to switch unless you get the current deal.