im new to this forum, so here i go.....

i have a SONY vaio connected to my roadrunner cable modem by ethernet cord... and i want to have my laptop (IBM Thinkpad type: 2628-G1U) to be connected to the road RUNNER..... so i unplug my ethernet cord from my sony and connect it to my laptop but on my cable modem it says not connected to PC...... i dont know what to do, or if i need an adapter or sumthin...

plz help THANKS......You should use a Router

You will have to configure the laptop in the same manner as your Desktop (The TCP/IP protocol, computer name and perhaps other settings) if you choose to switch cables between laptop and desktop.are u sure this is going to work ?

a router would instantly mak eit workA router will allow you to simulteanously connect both computers to the Internet and be secured at the same time.

You could ALSO use a Hub or a Cross-over cable

However, a Router is the most safe and efficient choice.

And yes, I am certain that if you configure the Laptop as the Desktop is configured, that you will be able to use the Internet when connected to the cable modem.

You should contact your provider for installation details such as the computer name and perheps other settings if you do not know these.