okay, I'm at work and there are prob 10 computers connected through the network. I'm wanting to move a comp into an unused room to set up an office. I've plugged my comp up & went to the back to plug a Cat5e cable to some box, and I get internet connection, but it won't connect to the program I need to access. It says NO CONNECTION. I am obviously missing something.
2006-11-11 08:10:41 · 3 answers · asked by workingirl 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Okay, so I think I may have figured out how to do it, but now I notice the keyboard won't work! I even took this one in there and it wouldn't work on it. The lights lit up on the keyboard, but it won't take anything I key in
2006-11-11 08:22:27 · update #1
I actually get an internet connection, that's how I was able to tell the keyboard won't work. I went to a few sites I had already been on in this room. It is only another room. Same building. I just checked, and it does say I'm connected to the local area network, so I guess my problem is with the actual program....
so forget the original question now! SORRY
now I need help with the keyboard!LOL
2006-11-11 08:30:12 · update #2
There's no way to tell. You didn't give enough information. Do you get an "Internet Connection" or a "Network Connection" (those are two different things). Does your Internet Explorer show any webpages? If not, then you don't have an internet connection. If your Network Connections list just shows "Connected" that just means you're connected to a switch/hub or router, not the network.
What's the program you're trying to access? Is the room in another building or location?
No offense, but it sounds like you're in over your head. Contact your help desk, network administrators, or whomever handles your computers and tell them your problem. They should be able to fix it.
2006-11-11 08:24:37 · answer #1 · answered by The Psycho 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure that you're cat 5 is plugged in the right place.
you may have a firewall or router or some sort that would get you an internet connection but not allow you to connect to the rest of the network. Make sure the cat5 is plugged in where all other devices are plugged in. if there is no room, disconnect the one from where the PC used to be. Good luck!
2006-11-11 16:16:20 · answer #2 · answered by mattsterchief2005 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So you have discovered that Network Administration is more than just some geek trying to plug and play computers!
Or you can email me and I can help. But know this. My hourly rate is $50 per hour!
2006-11-11 16:16:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋