unable to network the internet
I have a Desktop (Main) and 2 laptop computers all running Win 2000 Pro. I also have a cable modem and a 4 port router. When connecting my modem direct to the desktop, I get my internet connection but cannot access my laptops. When connecting my modem to the router, all computers connect and share files, the laptops connect to the internet but my desktop will not. All three computers are set to automatically detect settings. All router ports and cables have been tested. Every time I need to access the internet or retrieve / send e-mail with my main computer, I must pull the cat-5 cable from the router and plug directly in to my desktop. I suspect the internet security program “Zone Alarm”, which I have since uninstalled, may be responsible for altering settings I know nothing about. Is this a fixable problem? I seem to have several customer support technicians scratching their collective heads.