Can't Run "network Setup Wizard"

[DamianMavis]

Hey, when I double click network setup wizard on my lenovo laptop I get an hourglass for a second then nothing. (I'm trying to network my laptop to my pc with a switching hub) It simply won't run. I tried googling and get nothing useful.

Damian Mavis

[lopburi3]

Might help posters to know operating system(s) in use.

[opalhort]

In XP the Network Wizard may not start up if it can not find a connection.

Make sure you use the correct cable between PC or Laptop and the hub/switch.

It has to be a 'straight' cable whereas you have to use a 'crossover' cable when connecting the PC directly to the Laptop.

opalhort

[Guest Reimar]

To first check your NIC is configured correctly and Enabled! To find out, right click on the Connection Icon and Properties!

Any way, more info are very usefull if you want a reliable help!

[DamianMavis]

Hmm ya I'm pretty sure I'm using crossover cables for both my pc and laptop to the switch on windows xp. You're saying I need to get straight cables? I was positive I was using this setup last year and it worked fine.....

Ya the nic seems to be configured ok and it is enabled.

I can network when using firewire as a connection.

I can see the laptop from my pc, I just cant see anything from the laptop and I cannot get the network setup wizard to work on the laptop at all, it simply wont start.

Damian Mavis

Edited October 27, 2007 by DamianMavis