I figured out the problem.... I changed the network and so have to re-run the 
setup routine. The problem with that is that it is looking for the router but 
the router does not wish to be detected. I think the problem is that the 
laptop is plugged into the internet jack and that is plugged into the  
desktop. Does that make any sense?

On Friday 09 May 2008 1:17 am, Michael Havens wrote:
> preface:
> router- linksys broadband g router
> desktop- old computer built in 97 running Linux
> laptop- windows xp
>
> I SOOOOO want to dump COX and Verizon so I got a magicjack and a sprint
> broadband card. Guess what! It works like a champ:) Now I need to get my
> linux box back online before i cancel things (thank goodness for the rebate
> and return checks). I figured it would be an easy thing! Just move the
> ethernet cord that runs from the router to the modem to run from the laptop
> to the router. Guess I was wrng. Darn!
>
> Here is what happens:
> When I disconnect the cord from the router to the modem from the modem the
> internet light on the router goes out. Then, after I connect said end to
> the laptop the internet light goes on but it will not load any pages on the
> desktop and it will not ping www.google.com so I suppose this means I have
> no connectivity. Hmmmmmmm.... I wonder! Is it set only to recieve? If that
> is the problem how do I set it to send?
>
> Thanks for any help you are willing to provide.
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