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Unable to get network connection
I have a pc that isn't connecting to the network. I am running windows xp pro on a network that worked fine until yesterday. All of the sudden it just stopped connecting to anything. I have replace the NIC two times and still no luck. It is set for DHCP but when I doing a ipconfig/all I'm not getting the correct ip address, no default gateway or anything. I have also tried a ipconfig/release but that isn't working either.
Any idea's??
Any idea's??
what are your TCP/IP settings? i would force it to use a correct IP by setting a static IP and see if that works.
you might also consider that you have something malicious running on the computer that is blocking you from the internet. have you run a spyware and virus scan with updated definitions?
you might also consider that you have something malicious running on the computer that is blocking you from the internet. have you run a spyware and virus scan with updated definitions?
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I have tried a different cable and a different port on the computer. I have the green light showing that it a good NIC but nothing on the activitiy light.
All the machines are running the latest version of symantec so I don't think that is a problem. I can try a virus scan just to be sure. I can try a static ip as well
All the machines are running the latest version of symantec so I don't think that is a problem. I can try a virus scan just to be sure. I can try a static ip as well
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Give the machine static IP & then try and ping the DHCP server from it.
If that works fine than again switch it back to Automatic configuration.
If that works fine than again switch it back to Automatic configuration.
>>I'm not getting the correct ip address
Could u do ipconfig /all and give us its output?
Could u do ipconfig /all and give us its output?
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I am finally able to get an ip address from the dhcp server. I did some more checking with the loop back and that worked fine also. The ip address is on the same network as the other computers, I am able to get the same dns server and all but its not recognized when I try to log into the domain, If I use it as a stand a lone and not on the domain, I am able to get to the internet and everything.
I'm confused why its not recognized when I try to log into the domain.
Any idea's?
I'm confused why its not recognized when I try to log into the domain.
Any idea's?
Is it some corporate intranet u are trying to logon to? Use a VPN client and connect to their VPN server. Once a tunnel is established between ur computer and their server, you'll become part of the intranet. You can then logon I think.
do you have TCP/IP settings so that the DNS points to your DNS server? Also, have you added an entry to WINS with the IP for the DNS server?
When you plug in the network adapter can you verify on the network switch that a light illuminates indicating at least a physical connection?