My main PC is XP home edition and is connected to Virgin broadband via a Scientific Atlanta modem using Firefox as browser. I've been trying to connect my laptop (Vista home premium) to this modem via ethernet and USB but cannot get it going. The ethernet simply does not register. I downloaded and installed the USB drivers and the laptop detects "unidentified network". If I click on "repair" it assigns me an IP address and I can connect but - the PC then cannot connect to the internet.If I click repair network on the PC then it connects again but the laptop loses connection
I have ticked all the relevant boxes regarding detecting settings and allowing other computers to access the net etc etc. Am I neglecting something very basic here or do I have a problem?
Cheers.