Re: HELP-Can't connect to the internet

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From: R.T (RT_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 11/13/04


Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2004 17:05:02 -0800

the IP address which i post earlier was the DHCP. I have used a fixed IP
address with 10.0.0.5 and all correct settings, including gateway and so on.
But still not abole to connect to the internet. Pls don't tell me to try
those 1st or 2nd level support things, I have done so.

"Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:

> In my previous post I suggested this:
> ==================
> Start on the ground floor:
> - Give the machine a fixed IP address within the correct subnet.
> - Set the Default Gateway & DNS addresses to their correct
> values (probably the address of the ADSL server).
>
> ==================
> You now report that your IP address is 169.254.227.45. This
> tells me that you're still on DHCP. How about trying my
> suggestion? Go through all the steps in that post, then let's talk
> again!
>
>
> "R.T" <RT@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:BE4A354C-463B-4BB2-A671-5D4E29DC9E6C@microsoft.com...
> > IP: 169.254.227.45
> > Subnet mask 255.255.0.0
> > When I used ipconfig /all, these are 2 things show up (IP and Subnet
> Mask),
> > no default gateway, no DNS,, etc.
> > RouterIP: 10.0.0.254
> >
> > The reasons why I know it is not a hardware issue.
> > I installled windows XP on a different HDD, and it worked fine.
> > This tells me the switch, hub, cable, router works fine.
> > 2nd, I moved another PC to the same office, meaning using the same cable
> and
> > it worked fine as well.
> >
> > I think somewhere in the regisry or system files got currupted. It doesn't
> > matter where i put this PC (Office or home network), it just won't
> conntect
> > to the network/internet.
> >
> > regards,
> >
> >
> > "Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:
> >
> > >
> >
> > > - Your PCs IP address & default gateway
> > > - Your router's IP address
> > >
> > > Also: How do you know that your hardware is OK?
> > > - Network adapter?
> > > - Cabling?
> > > - Hub/switch?
> > >
> > >
> > > "R.T" <RT@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > news:A527D03D-3E1A-4789-81CD-63A4B789CF0F@microsoft.com...
> > > > I gave the machine a fixed IP - No Luck
> > > > Disabled Firewall - NO Luck
> > > > Can't ping anything, IP, Name, Router, gateway...
> > > >
> > > > Looks like this pc is not detecting DHCP server, that's why is not
> getting
> > > a
> > > > volid IP.
> > > >
> > > > Any thoughts?
> > > > regards,
> > > >
> > > > "Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Start on the ground floor:
> > > > > - Give the machine a fixed IP address within the correct subnet.
> > > > > - Set the Default Gateway & DNS addresses to their correct
> > > > > values (probably the address of the ADSL server).
> > > > > - If you have a firewall on this machine, turn it off during
> testing.
> > > > > - Ping the server by its IP address. Does it work?
> > > > > - Ping the server by its name. Does it work?
> > > > > - Ping the ADSL router. Does it work?
> > > > > - Ping the Default gateway. Does it work?
> > > > > - Ping 64.233.171.104 (=Google). Does it work?
> > > > > - Ping www.google.com. Does it work?
> > > > >
> > > > > "R.T" <RT@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > > > news:30EC42F6-ED93-4D1E-909D-9A533CF26A33@microsoft.com...
> > > > > > it is a small company setup (4 pc). ADSL, Running NT 4 server with
> a
> > > > > linksys
> > > > > > router. Other 3 systems are running fine, just this computer is
> not
> > > > > connect
> > > > > > to the network.
> > > > > > I moved other machine to the same spot, and it connects to the
> > > internet. I
> > > > > > took the system home and had it directly connect to the cable
> modem,
> > > still
> > > > > no
> > > > > > internet connecetion.
> > > > > > Looks like the system can't find the DHCP server.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > any ideas??
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > "R.T" <R.T@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > > > > > news:E0ED5BF1-5359-40E8-8F9F-18C69B74A5CC@microsoft.com...
> > > > > > > > I am running w2k professional with service pack 4.
> > > > > > > > For some reasons I can connect to the net work.
> > > > > > > > I am getting default ip address. 169.254.227.45
> > > > > > > > Subnet mask 255.255.0.0
> > > > > > > > no default gateway, can't release/renew ip.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Please help....
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > It would be helpful if you posted some details about
> > > > > > > your setup, e.g. if you connect to the Internet via
> > > > > > > - a company network
> > > > > > > - an ADSL modem
> > > > > > > - a dial-up modem
> > > > > > > - a wireless connection
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
>
>
>



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