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Which settings are to be configured to enable DSL router Internet on Windows 7 on dual boot with Windows XP Internet configured on the same router?
In other words , the TCP/IP settings for IP address and other settings? Or any other like subnet mask etc?
And where to navigate for the settings for Windows 7? If the router is configured and working on same machine's XP (dual boot) then on Windows 7 where and which settings must be tweaked in order to enable Internet?
2014-02-10 08:45:03
Open the Network and Sharing CenterClick on "Change Adapter settings" (on the left)Open your adapter ("Local Area Connection" or Wireless network, as appropriate)Click on [Properties]Choose "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click [Properties]Change setting to "Use the following IP addressFill in IP address, subnet mask and gateway (router) address
2014-02-18 17:04:23
Thanks. It worked. The name of ethernet driver was under "Other devices" in device manager of Win 7 Ultimate. and dissimilar to what type of spelling you mentioned. It was mentioned as "Ethernet controller". I was not sure but I uninstalled it and rebooted. It did not work and showed Code 28 error and asked to update driver. With no internet connection and local drive on which this new system installed did not fetch driver for it. Then I tried to update driver via drive on which win xp is installed and eureka! it updated and net began
2014-02-07 11:53:18
Most broadband routers are set up as DHCP servers, which means that a PC with default network settings will work just fine with no tweaks necessary. That is certainly the case for Windows XP and Windows 7.
2014-02-08 15:36:19
Can you tell where are subnet mask settings located in windows 7 ultimate edition?They are not seen in adaptor settings networking