Re: I\'m retarded and don\'t know how to connect the internets
Likely problem is your cable company links the modem to the MAC address on your regular desktop. This is why your desktop works but your laptop and router do not. I had the same problem when my original router fried and I had to buy a new one.
If you still have a router available hook it up and plug it in. Then hook your computer up to the router as well. The directions should tell you how to link to it via your web browser. Typically it's an address like 192.168.1.1
From here you can configure your settings for the router. Search for the option "clone mac address". This will then make the modem think your mac address on the router is the one that connects to the internet.
Then everything should work. I know it sounds kind of complicated but it's fairly easy. Just browse around for that clone mac address option and you'll be good to go.
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