who can help w/ getting 2 comp. to work w/ hi speed cable modem?
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do both pcs' have the same ip? rightclick the connection icon for both pcs after they are connected to the router ....look under status/support/details ... the ip for the working one will be somthing like 192.168.1.1 .... the other pc should be somthing like 192.168.1.2 ... if the ip is way off on the one that isnt working go into the routers config and see what the settings are for dhpc and check the pc that its set to auto for obtain ip adress... should look like this ...\n\nhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/oracle9sn/dt.jpg\n\n.
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I have found the best way is to use a hub. they are cheap and efficient. You need an ethernet card but unless your pc is old, it probably has one built into the MB.  Thanks for the question, It made me remember a question I had about my comp :)
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1. Cox has the best support anywhere, because they don't do like Dell and put kids at computers looking up answers that you already looked up.  They actually know how this stuff works, and you can get live help in online chat through their website.\n\n2. Make sure you don't have too many splitters before the cable hits the modem, because that weakens the signal.\n\n3. This may be a dumb question, but did you try resetting the modem by unplugging it for 30 seconds?  That often solves a lot of problems, and they usually have you do that first.
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Try switching of your modem for 5 Min's that sometimes helps.
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so far you've done the proper things..........except contact your ISP provider.........many times this happens with cable it is because of a problem at their end, and if it not the techy may be able to help you out.
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You need to reinstall the the modem software so that the os can detect the modem. If that doesnt work then you can try unplugging your modem and plugging it again after restarting the system. Get back to me if that doesnt solve your problem
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get two comps , plug em together , hey presto you have a LAN
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Manually restart your modem if its an external modem and if it's an internal modem then switch off your pc and remove you modem from your pc for 5 to 10 min & then put it back in your pc and then restart the machine...and this will work... as this works 4 me
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Get a faster modem (56k) or get cable or dsl.  All pretty cheap.
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U said - \n"Plugging the cable modem straight into a computer may work at times, but it may not."\n\nAll the rtr does is pass on the internet conection to a computer(s).If ur connection from comp itself is not working well,BEFW11S4(which is ok)is not to blame.Cable modems need to be power cycled a lot of times.\nSo i wud suggest that the moment u dont get a connection ,immediatel connect the mdm to comp and call comcast,who wud be bound to do sumthing abt then (as the rtr is not involved now)\n\nOR\nif u feel that the rtr's not working properly,,just call Linksys and get them update the firmware(they'l guide u thru it).Also u can insist on getting it replaced,on the grounds of it not working,but u gotto be adamant and make the call longer than 40 minutes.\nP.S. : yeah befw11s4 is an old rtr,,get a wrt54gsx,if possible
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The first thing you have to do is identify if the problem is the cable network, or your computer. It is definitely not the modem if you have replaced that already. If you have a laptop or know someone who does, try plugging the laptop in to see if it does the same thing. I am willing to bet that it will, leaving the cable system as the cause. The problem is that there are many factors that could be causing the issue....bad cable, bad connectors, bad splitter.. you will probably have to have a technician come out. Make sure that all of your connectors are tight and not just halfway screwed on. Also make sure your cable splitter says 5 - 1,000 MHz (1 GHz).
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what type of modem do you have? are you using a router? make sure you sequence power cycle modem first then router and pc if you do have. if still not then isolate router and plug modem directly to pc- , and you  have speed stream 5100b or 4100 ( 5 LEDS) then open a browser (IE) type 192.168.0.1 - \nif you can't pull it up, disable any firewall or anti virus or check LAN making sure it's enabled\nit should open sbc effiecient network- \nif you have internet light on your modem - then it means your modem might be saing default username and password- if no internet light- do the following for wither of the 2 situation: \nclick advance button on the left- then connection configuration - usually it will be asking for the modem access code- then type the correct username and password- click restart and ideally it should connect you to the internet- \n\nif still not- try disabling any firewall or anti virus\n\nif still not- there could be an outage and you may have to call \n1-877-722 3755 - it's toll free\nbecause you might be having a 2 wire modem/ router and it's another story- lol
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I had same problem; try to re-set the router to original factory settings then turn everything off, disconect all cables from modem to router and to pc. Wait ten minutes, re-conect everything and set up your VOI as the first time, and as basic as possible. Cahnces are it will work again. GL
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Well its very easy to Troubleshoot a Failed Modem ,\nFor Windows Xp,\n1) Click Start ----> Setting ---> Control Panel\n2) Click on Phone & Modem\n3) Click on Tab - Modem\n4) Select Modem , and Click Properties\n5) Then Click On Query Modem ,\n6) if it gives you , the result sucess , then your modem hardware is ok , othere wise its a software error.\n7) and if it fails to open the port , then change the modem .\nthanks
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you need a null modem cable.\n\n\nlike a parralell to parralell or serial to serial  then use the direct cable connection tool to connect.\n\nMust be running on both machines.. one running as host one running as client.\n\n\nhope that helps
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check w/ phone company and cable company...then decide betweent the 2\nfyi dsl's speed is not effected by the number of ppl on at once but cable is
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Hi,go to start,click control panel, double click modems,click open,click on modems top of page. Check to see if your modem is in the list,if not Get out of control panel,close all windows.Then re-install your modem,.Do you have a disc? If not,go back into control panel,go to add hardware,if you don't have a disc you can type in your modem or select it from a list. Hope this works for you..!!