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Digital cable internet & the new computer?

• I just purchased/ordered a new computer and I'm unsure how to connect it/whats needed for connecting this new system to the internet. My computer now is connected through a digital cable line, same as what does to the TVs. I was not there when it was installed and don't have a grasp on how exactly it works. Was a modem of some sort put into my existing computer for this? This computer is a hub for a couple wireless laptops in the house as well. Is there is a card in my old system, can it or does it have to be transfers to my new system? (I bought a Dell Studio Hybrid). Or is it all external and I just need to plug it in to have it work? Or do I say <beep> it all and have a tech from the providing cable company come a set the darn thing up??? Someone please explain to me how digital internet connections work!

• Answer:

  Your DNS has to be refreshed. Simply reset your modem and plug the ethernet cable to your computer. If your are using a USB cable instead, you would need to install the drivers for the modem. If that doesn't work, then your computer is not obtaining the ip addresses and DNS automatically. I assume you are runnin OS Windows Vista. If so, 1. Open Control Panel 2. Double-click on Network and Sharing Center 3. Right-click on your Ethernet Adapter (modem must be connected to your computer) and click on Properties 4. Click on Internet Protocol 6(TCP/IPv6) and click properties 5. Blubble in Obtain an IPv6 address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically 6. click OK 7. Click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click properties 8. Bubble Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically 9 On the top of that window you should see a Tab called Alternate Configuration, click on it and bubble in Automatic private IP address and click OK 10. Close your open windows and ENJOY...