How do I set up my ethernet adaptor ?

steady__eddie

I am trying to set up a Linskys WAG354G wireless gateway to my Tosh satellite 1900. Connected all the cables up and then it says in the book, "Note: If your PCs Ethernet adaptor is not set up, refer to the Ethernet adaptor's user guide for more information" Can anybody tell me where the Ethernet adaptor's user guide is please ? I have looked on the router software with no success and also in the Tosh support with the same result.
Is there anywhere in windows (XP & S.P. 2) where I can look to see if it is set up and if it is not, it will tell me how to set it up ?
Many thanks, I'm only on the first stage yet, I think that it's going to be a long night !

T4i

Click start, settings, control panel, network connections.

Do you see a Local Area Connection Icon? 2 blue screens?

steady__eddie

Found it, it says network cable unplugged, Intel(R) PRO100 VE Network Connection and there's a big red cross by it. I presume it's not as simple as just plugging the network cable in is it ?

scheming_gypsy

it is as simple. It's reconising that there's nothing in it, plug the cable into and into your router and you should see some action from it.

steady__eddie

I'm 3 parts the way there now, both laptops can connect to the web via ethernet, my Tosh can (wrelessly via the notebook adaptor) but I'm having a bit of trouble connecting my Fujitsu Siemens V2040. It said on the tin when I bought it that it was wireless enabled but I can't seem to activate the wireless bit. It will work wirelessly if I put the Linskys adaptor in it but I need that for my Tosh which is not wireless enabled. The easiest thing for me to do would be to BUY another adaptor but...... I have looked at windows help and support but I am travelling in ever decreasing circles. Can anybody explain to me in MSE-speak please what I need to do ?

scheming_gypsy

start > settings > network connections.

Under Lan options you should have a wireless connection showing. If you have make sure it's not disabled. Right click it and enable it.

Chippy_Minton

On the Fujitsu Siemens V2040 you have to press the Fn + F10 keys to enable the wireless LAN module. When it is enabled the wireless LAN indicator lights up.

steady__eddie

I thank you
My laptop thanks you
My daughter thanks you
Her laptop thanks you

Especially to Chippy who put me in the picture about the Fn + F10 job.
I'm going to recommend you all for the payment of a constant attendance allowance for the last couple of weeks.