Re: Cannot renew the IP address, but I've TRIED

This

Autoconfiguration IP Address.....169.254.160.253

means that the wireless adapter is *not* receiving an IP address from the DHCP server in the router. Assuming that you can see the SSID of the network when you try to connect, this symptom almost always means that there is a problem getting past the router's security features: the encryption password, a MAC filter, a time of day or other router-implemented filter, etc. What type of encryption are you using (WEP, WPA, WPA2)?

If you *can't* see the SSID of the router when you "view available wireless networks," make sure that the wireless adapter is actually turned on. This is different from the "enabled" setting in device manager. Many wireless adapters -- particularly those in laptops -- have a physical or software switch that turns the radio on and off. Check the documentation of the laptop and/or adapter for directions.

Just to confirm that the issue is with your wireless connection and not some more esoteric network condition, try connecting this laptop directly to the router with an Ethernet cable. If you then re-do ipconfig /all, you should see an IP address that (depending on what router you are using) looks something like 192.168.x.y where x is probably 0 or 1 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. Post results.

While you're at it, try ipconfig /all from one of the working laptops and post the info, including IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, DHCP server, and DNS server(s).



Mark246 wrote:
Thanks very much for the replies, guys.

Patrick: 2 other laptops do connect. I'm Sure that the Password is
not a problem.

Another attempt: In Control Panel/System/Hardware/Device Manager, I
REMOVED the wireless adapter, then restarted the system. It was
detected and re-installed. Same problem.

Matt: What?
I think you mean "ping".
How do I ping the computer with the Router?

In Run/Cmd/Ipconfig /all,
Windows IP Configuration
IP Routing Enabled...........no
WINS Proxy Enabled...........no
Wireless Connection
Dhcp Enabled.................yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled....yes
Autoconfiguration IP Address.....169.254.160.253
Subnet Mask......................255.255.0.0
I think that's what you asked for.
Does it tell you anything?

HELP, Please.

Thanks. Mark246


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