weird network problem!

[JonnyK]

hey guys..

my pc has a normal network card with ethernet port AND a wireless card..

the weirdest thing has happened though..

when i connect to my home network with the wireless (just the wireless)the internet and network work fine.

but when I then connect my network via ethernet cable at the same time, the internet ceases to work, but the network computers and folders are still there and accessable!

when i disconnect the wireless, it stays the same!

why is this happening!? i have reset my routers and pc etc.. and no joy!

 

[Darren S]

Is the router giving out addresses via DHCP? It sounds like it is wirelessly (hence the DNS and IP settings working fine for the internet, etc) - but you may have some static settings in place on the 10/100 LAN port.

Do Start -> Run and type CMD.

In the black text box, type:-

ipconfig /all

And see if on the fixed ethernet card, its set via DHCP.

D.

 

[JonnyK]

it's all set via dhcp.. but has strangely started working!

 

[DMS]

If it happens again, first thing to do is right click the network connection icon and choose "repair".
If that doesn't fix it you probably have a misconfiguration somewhere.