<Shifty grin because probably asking a very simple question>

Ok, well, as the family computer is down at the moment, it is only my laptop that has internet, and I don't wnat everyone on it.
So
We have another XP laptop, but every time I try to plug in the internet (wired - RJ45) nothing happens.
Now when I simply plug the cable into my own laptop it works fine (although I have Vista)

I have an ethernet switch to have more than one broadband connection, which I am CERTAIN works
So what do I have to do to have the internet connection on the XP laptop?

Raphoenix - you didn't post anything!
And there I was thinking that you were very quick off the mark in replying ;)

Aleeve,

Try:

Control Panel>>Network Connection>>Network Setup Wizard.

Don't install ANY Broad Band software as it will just mess up the machine.

Post back if you have more trouble and we will go from there.

How was the machine connected up before - Wireless ??

Regards,
Rick P.

Aleeve,

OK

Regards,
Rick P.

In Network Connections, it says that both Internet Connection and Local Area Network COnnection are both connected
and it's showing a speed and duration!

I know this laptop works with wireless however,
But I don't know about wired - surely it should!
Sorry, I found out last night it HAD been used with the internet - it's a work laptop, using the workplace's wireless

In Device Manager
in Network Adapters:

1394 Net Adapter #2
Dell Wireless WLAn 1350 WLAN Mini-PCI Card
Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection

It's a Dell Latitude D505

The connection is definetely there, because 1) the lights where the cable is plagged in are on (one orange and one green)
and 2) it is working on my laptop that I am on now!

This is baffling to me - I don't understand why it is not working!

Router, Bt Voyager 220V that ok?
Yes wireless card but no wireless here

Ok
I have the manual somewhere.
Thanks for all your help Rick
I have to go off for a week, but will you be happy to start this up again afterwards?
Thank you :)

Aleeve,
OK
Regards,
Rick P.