Multiple NICs

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I have a laptop with a wireless card that I use to
connect to my wireless router which is connected to my
DSL modem. I also have an integrated NIC that I use to
connect to my home PC just to transfer files. Whenever I
plug in the cable to connect to my home PC, I can no
longer access the Internet through my wireless card, only
if I unplug the cable from the port. Is it even possible
to be able to use both my wireless card and my ethernet
port? I use XP Pro with static IPs.
Thanks in advance to all who answer.

 

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"Bill Thorngate" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>I have a laptop with a wireless card that I use to
>connect to my wireless router which is connected to my
>DSL modem. I also have an integrated NIC that I use to
>connect to my home PC just to transfer files. Whenever I
>plug in the cable to connect to my home PC, I can no
>longer access the Internet through my wireless card, only
>if I unplug the cable from the port. Is it even possible
>to be able to use both my wireless card and my ethernet
>port? I use XP Pro with static IPs.

I have not tried this, because I use an alternative configuration:
both the laptop and the Desktop PC are connected to the router. The
router may provide a NIC for a cable connection; if so, you could
network the computers on this way.

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When you connect your RJ45 in disable the wireless connection. Sounds like
you have a binding conflict. Or you can go DHCP on the Wireless connection
then Static on the LAN connection. In either case what ever you have
connected should give you internet access.

V/R
Kory

"Thorsten Matzner" wrote:

> "Bill Thorngate" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >I have a laptop with a wireless card that I use to
> >connect to my wireless router which is connected to my
> >DSL modem. I also have an integrated NIC that I use to
> >connect to my home PC just to transfer files. Whenever I
> >plug in the cable to connect to my home PC, I can no
> >longer access the Internet through my wireless card, only
> >if I unplug the cable from the port. Is it even possible
> >to be able to use both my wireless card and my ethernet
> >port? I use XP Pro with static IPs.
>
> I have not tried this, because I use an alternative configuration:
> both the laptop and the Desktop PC are connected to the router. The
> router may provide a NIC for a cable connection; if so, you could
> network the computers on this way.
>
> --
> (tm)
>

 

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Thank you both very much for your responses. I understand
now.

 

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"Bill Thorngate" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>Thank you both very much for your responses. I understand
>now.

You are welcome.

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