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Unable to renew IP address
I was using my computer normally last night, surfing the net with no problem. Turned it on this morning and it said "Limited or no connectivity" (it was no connectivity) because it couldn't renew the IP address.
First I checked all the connections for the wires in my network, then I verified that the network still worked with another computer on the same hub, then I verified the wireless network worked with a wireless connection using my laptop. I cycled the power for all components. Swapped PCI slots with my card, replaced my card, reinstalled my card, completely removed from system and reinstalled my card forceably.
I went out to the store and bought a wireless card and installed it. It recognizes the wireless network signal with an Excellent quality rating, but fails in the same "couldn't renew IP address" manner. I'm at my wit's end here, I've tried everything short of reformatting my computer.
What should I do? I'm putting all my points on it, please, experts help!!!
First I checked all the connections for the wires in my network, then I verified that the network still worked with another computer on the same hub, then I verified the wireless network worked with a wireless connection using my laptop. I cycled the power for all components. Swapped PCI slots with my card, replaced my card, reinstalled my card, completely removed from system and reinstalled my card forceably.
I went out to the store and bought a wireless card and installed it. It recognizes the wireless network signal with an Excellent quality rating, but fails in the same "couldn't renew IP address" manner. I'm at my wit's end here, I've tried everything short of reformatting my computer.
What should I do? I'm putting all my points on it, please, experts help!!!
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I'm using WinXP Pro with SP2.
I checked and double checked the WEP key, it's right.
I checked and double checked the WEP key, it's right.
tried winsock?? :)
you can also try assigning a static ip (same range, and subnet mask, correct gateway and dns servers) and check
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I did have to run both the WinSockFix and the Regedit from http://www.pchell.com/support/limitedconnectivity.shtml so I split the award, thanks both for helping me.
glad you got it solved :)
Glad we could help!
glad you got it solved
This was not your problem but it is something that may cause limited or no connectivity. Therefore, I thought I would post the information here.
With some networking cards, the length of the networking cable can affect the connectivity. In these cases, one can simply change the "link speed/Duplex Mode" under the advanced tab (under the configure tab" to the 10 half duplex mode. This will allow one to connect to the internet (although it will be at a cost). Some cards will allow the duplex to be changed back after connection has been established.
With some networking cards, the length of the networking cable can affect the connectivity. In these cases, one can simply change the "link speed/Duplex Mode" under the advanced tab (under the configure tab" to the 10 half duplex mode. This will allow one to connect to the internet (although it will be at a cost). Some cards will allow the duplex to be changed back after connection has been established.
If not, you won't get an ip
also try this winsock fix
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html