Network and Web

XP - acquiring ip address...
Hello, I'm trying to get my verizon DSL modem directly connected to my XP Pro. SP2 pc. There is no router involved, it's just a straight modem to network card setup. I've set the "Obtain IP address automatically" option and "Obtain DNS server address automatically". It just hangs on "acquiring network addre... 19 Oct 2005 13:30

unable to connect wireless
Hi; UNABLE TO CONNECT WIRELESS TO MY DSL GATEWAY. IT TELL A MESSAGE "LIMITED OR NO CONNECTIVITY". THE OPERATING SYSTEM IS WIN XP PRO SP2 WITH A USB ADAPTER DLINK DWL-120 11MBPS. ANY HELP , PLEASE; THANKS FOR ALL WRIVERA ... 17 Oct 2005 17:16

IPX/SPX Red Alert 2 problem
I am trying to get a network going for my cousin and I to play Red Alert 2, and when I go to Network connections and try to add the protocol, he doesn't have the option for the IPX/SPX? Is there a way to download this, or install it form the Windows XP CD or something? ... 17 Oct 2005 14:04

TCP/IP configuration.
I bought a Linksys wireless router to use with the laptop at home and can't get it to work. This is a little lengthy and I apologize in advance. I am running the following; Qwest DSL with a Arescom NetDSL 800 modem When I originally set the system (DSL) up, I connected through the USB port. To install the router... 19 Oct 2005 00:29

Trying to set up a Home Network
I have a Desktop which is connected directly to my wireless router. The desktop has a printer attached to it. I just bought my wife a new laptop and just want to be able to print to my printer (which is connected to the desktop). I ran the Network Setup Wizard on the desktop and then the laptop. On the laptop wh... 15 Oct 2005 22:41

DNS cache
'can't clear DNS cache' message appears when trying to repair my connection - how do I go about that? ... 14 Oct 2005 22:29

network cable unplugged
For anyone having problems with network cable unplugged error messages you might want to try changing the data transmission speed on the Ethernet card. Here is some info I found useful: It has been verified by experiment that certain auto-negotiating ethernet cards (both in PCs and in Macs), when connected to ce... 14 Oct 2005 11:29

I have lost my Password in XP
Hi, I am using windows XP, the problem is that I am unable to logon my machine bcz I have forgot my administrative password. So, please help me to troubleshoot my problem Regards, Himanshu ... 14 Oct 2005 04:08

Home Network - Seeing Other Computer(s)
I have a Dell desktop running windows xp wired into a router: IP address 192.168.1.101. It has name DELL and is on workgroup WORKGROUP I have a (work) dell laptop wireless into a router IP address 192.168.1.108. It has name DELL1307 and has domian [work domain name]. They can ping each other. But I canno... 12 Oct 2005 22:50

Shared folder refresh... need a little help
Have an annoying problem with 1 PC in my network. When using Start->Run "\\computername" (from any pc on the network, all winxp) to browse for a share, it often does not automatically refresh when files are renamed/new folder added, etc. If I create a new folder or rename a file (or delete), I have to hit F5 to s... 12 Oct 2005 18:11