You are using Internet Connection Sharing. You have to log into the Linksys router and change some settings to make it compatible and turn it into a "dumb" wireless access point/switch. The best way to do this is with the laptop, using a cable.
You have to disable its DHCP server, and change its internal IP address to 192.168.0.254 (factory default is 192.168.1.1).
Make sure ICS is set up correctly - when it's correct, it will assign the nic in the desktop that's connected to the router an IP of 192.168.0.1.
You also do NOT use a crossover cable between the nic and the router - that one must be a straight cable.
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Folks - Starband only permits sharing their residential service with Microsoft ICS. You may not use a router connected directly to their modem. You have to buy their business service to get a router. From their FAQ:
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Can I set up a home network with the StarBand® satellite modem?
The StarBand Residential service is intended for Internet connectivity and customer support of a single personal computer connected directly to the StarBand satellite modem. Additional computers, networked in such a way as to utilize the StarBand Residential service and consume additional bandwidth, are not supported by StarBand and may result in service restrictions if the bandwidth usage exceeds permissible levels under the Acceptable Use Policy. Prior to requesting customer service and technical support for the StarBand software installed on the PC connected to the StarBand satellite modem, it will first be necessary to remove any networking software.
Networking multiple PCs to share access to the StarBand Residential service is done solely at the member’s own risk and may invalidate the ability of the StarBand software to function properly. Members who still choose to assume this risk may minimize the impact to the StarBand network and risk of improper functioning of the satellite modem by using the Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) feature in Windows 2000 and Windows XP. REMEMBER: StarBand does not provide any support for networking.
The StarBand 484 Small Office service allows for easier networking with its built-in, 4-port Ethernet router. This modem does not require any networking software to be installed on a computer.
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