Re: SP2 cannot connect to lan/router

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From: Danny Kile (kiledanny_at_NOSPAMnetscape.net)
Date: 02/24/05


Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2005 09:26:33 -0500

Tom wrote:
> hello. I have been using xp pro for the last couple years, and have upgraded
> to SP2 when it was released.
>
> Today i bought a copy of XP Pro SP2 and did a clean install, and cannot
> connect to the router at 192.168.1.1.
>
> My last windows install consisted of simply internet options,connections,
> lan settings, and automatically connects to the internet. I dont have this
> option anymore, and whatever i do in network settings i cannnot get windows
> to connect to the router. (router drivers are fine, router is fine, network
> itself is fine)
>
> thanks
> - Tom

Try turning off the Windows Firewall, you do not need a software
firewall if you have a hardware firewall, such as a router.

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