Tom's Guide > Forum > General Networking > General Gateways, Routers and Firewalls > New PC not connecting to existing network.

New PC not connecting to existing network.

Forum General Networking : General Gateways, Routers and Firewalls - New PC not connecting to existing network.

TomsGuide.com: Over 800,000 questions and answers to address all your high-tech questions. Sign up now! Its free!
Ask the community Add a reply
Word :    Username :           
 
jessegibson   11-16-2008 at 05:07:01 AM

I just completed my first DIY PC Build. No issues! Almost.

I have an already existing network consisting of a Linksys Cable Modem and Linksys Wireless Router (802.11G)

When connecting my new build to the router or cable modem my new PC does not recognize that I am coneected in anyway.

Do I need to install the program CD's for the Cable Modem and Router that Linksys provided? I am guessing yes but I just want confirmation.

Add a reply
Sponsored Links
Register or log in to remove.
Paperdoc   11-16-2008 at 06:57:33 AM
- 0 +

I got myself into a similar problem once. Even worse, I had it working and then re-installed Windows and it quit! What I failed to realize was that I needed to install the device drivers for the mobo - they all came on a CD with the mobo. Among other devices without drivers were the on-board network port drivers. Have you installed your mobo's drivers from its disk? Do this before trying to install software that came with the modem and router.

Reply to Paperdoc
jessegibson   11-16-2008 at 07:05:24 AM
- 0 +

I tried to but after the first Rebbot of 3 required the PC loaded up to the DOS screen and gave me three options to choose from a, b or c. A and B were to create a 32bit or 64 bit floppy disk. C was to skip and go to the "C:" DOS screen. I don't have a floppy drive on my new machine. I didn't think I would ever need one. And I didn't know how to get from MSDOS Command back into windows to continue the process. If that's even possible. So I just restarted the PC, "Deleted" into the BIOS and reset back to factory settings so that whatever was installed from the disk prior to reboot 1 was turned off so I could get back up and running. I figured the Mobo Support DVD was optional. If it isn't then I better get over the Mobo forum for help.

I have not installed any device drivers for the Mobo.

Thanks.

If anyone else has a comment feel free to give me any insight.

Reply to jessegibson
Grumpy9117   11-16-2008 at 01:26:37 PM
- 0 +

You need to install the Device Drivers from Windows, not boot from the CD.

Grumpy

Reply to Grumpy9117
jessegibson   11-16-2008 at 04:31:54 PM
- 0 +

How do I install Device Drivers if I cannot connect to the Internet?

Reply to jessegibson
Grumpy9117   11-16-2008 at 05:39:08 PM
- 0 +

Insert the Mobo Drivers CD into the drive.

Grumpy

Reply to Grumpy9117
jessegibson   11-16-2008 at 07:24:08 PM
- 0 +

Thanks Grumpy9117, It's up and running perfectly now.

Reply to jessegibson
Ask the community Add a reply
Tom's Guide > Forum > General Networking > General Gateways, Routers and Firewalls > New PC not connecting to existing network.
Go to:

There are 10 identified and unidentified users. To see the list of identified users, Click here.

Forum map
Bestofmedia Forum ©
2000-2009 Bestofmedia Group
Page generated in 0.197 seconds
Please mind

You are about to answer a thread that has been inactive for more than 6 months.
If you still wish to proceed, please ensure that your posting is original and does not duplicate or overlap any prior responses to this thread.

Add a reply Cancel
Google ads