Ethernet doesn't work when connected to desktop, works with laptop !

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I have a desktop and a laptop both !

And a BSNL Teracom modem for both.

Well I only use 1 Ethernet cable for both the Desktop and the Laptop and connect it to the desired device!!.

The problem is that when I connect the cable to the DESKTOP, it shows "No Internet Access"

but when connected to the laptop, it shows "INTERNET ACCESS" and I can browse and download everything.

Question is that what is the problem and how to sort it out ?

What OS do both the PCs have?

Both have windows 7 and drivers installed !! internet was working on both a few days back..

probably your IP settings are screwed up.. check the IP settings in your laptop and replicate it in your desktop.. this should fix the problem.

Need a guide.. Don't know how to.

koolent said:
Need a guide.. Don't know how to.

Change TCP/IP settings

*res1.windows.microsoft.com/resbox/en/Windows%207/main/f598cd96-6bf9-47be-942d-7d0b0afdbd88_47.jpg

in this property window .. check the settings (from laptop) and then do the same in desktop

^^ Thanks bro, I had some doomed DNS Server entered in the respective field which I forgot.

POSTING FROM DESKTOP

Remembered it and then saw your message, switched it to "Obtain DNS Server Address automatically" and Lo !, DONE !!

Thanks

@ MODS - My problem has been sorted out, this thread can be closed now if required

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