Strange problem regarding connecting through usb/ethernet.

[TechnoCorruption]

Right before I start I should explain that I usually connect my pc to my router through ethernet, I only have a standard BT router so its basically just 1 ethernet, 1 usb and wireless.

I wanted to connect my xbox to the web but was unable to connecting it straight to the router as it couldnt reach the dns servers. So I thought if I connected the xbox to my computer through ethernet and connected my pc to the router through usb it would work, well it did but this is where the problem arose.

Now that I have finished with the xbox on the net it wont go back to using internet through the ethernet cable, I have tried disconecting the usb and unistalling BT's usb drivers but it still wont connect. I tried connecting the usb back up and it works fine.

I have checked to see if there is anyway to tell the computer which wire to get internet from but cant seem to find anything, any ideas????

 

[BenST]

Sometimes those routers need rebooting to switch back to ethernet, seeing as you can usually only ever have one of either port working.

 

[Avalon]

From the sounds of it the pc is still attempting to hit the usb connection, dissable it in the network cp, make sure the ethernet connection is enabled and set to pull it's ip via dhcp and the lead is back in.

 

[TechnoCorruption]

I did try rebooting but had no luck, I am ashamed to say I had to resort to windows system restore, its working now though so thats the main thing. Thanks for your help guys.