Re: Another Limited or No Connectivity question
- From: gryffe <gryffe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 09:51:01 -0700
I seem to have a similar problem here. I configured the client with the
static IP address and now have connectivity. however i cannot ping
192.168.0.1 as per steves suggestion, it times out. Steves reckons this is a
communication problem through the network hub, how do i go about fixing
this? Dont know if this helps but when messenger tries to connect it states
that the "the default gateway is offline" any help gratefully appreciated
thanks
In article <7354FB3D-FCCF-46B1-A740-C94AE5F0057B@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>,.
Donald <Donald@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Steve,
Yes, Local Area Connection on the host is connected to the cable modem
Local Area Connection 2 on the host is connected to the SOHO hub.
The client computer is also connected to the hub.
(I feel as though I’m getting a handle on things, but still no luck).
Here’s what I just tried.
On Client, set Local Area Connection to obtain IP/DNS addresses automatically.
On Host, set both Local Area Connections to obtain IP/DNS addresses
automatically.
With ICS enabled (using Local Area Connection – Properties - Advanced Tab) I
get Limited or No Connectivity.
I then disabled ICS using the LAC – Properties-Advanced Tab. Still Limited
or No Connectivity.
Then enable ICS as above. Now shows connected (NOT limited)
On Host, ipconfig /all shows:
Local Area Connection:
Dhcp Enabled Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled Yes
Local Area Connection 2
Dhcp Enabled No
IP Address 192.168.0.1
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
On Client, ipconfig /all shows:
Dhcp Enabled Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled Yes
Autoconfiguration IP Address 169.254.241.138
Subnet Mask 255.255.0.0
On client, Host computer shown under My Network Places – Entire Network –
Microsoft Windows Network – Mshome (Workgroup)
But, NO file / printer share exists – Message says: \\Donscomputer is not
accessible
The
network path was not found.
(Nothing above seems odd)
Then, RESTART Client computer
This time, Host computer is NOT shown on Mshome workgroup and still no file
/ printer sharing.
This all seems to be correct and not unexpected.
Now, I am going to do the following:
SHUT DOWN the Client Computer,
Re-do all of the above on the Host Computer,
Unplug the cable modem for at least 2 minutes,
Replug the cable modem,
Restart Client Computer,
And check ipconfig /all on host and client.
Any other hints / suggestions at this time?
Should there be any 'settings' checked under ICS Settings with internet
share enabled?
Thanks,
Don
The problem is that the client computer isn't getting its TCP/IP
configuration from the host computer. The client should be getting a
DHCP address of 192.168.0.x. Instead, it's getting an
Autoconfiguration address of 169.254.x.x.
Rebooting the client might be all that's needed to solve the problem.
The problem doesn't have anything to do with the cable modem.
If the client still has a 169.254.x.x address after it reboots, try
this:
1. Configure the client's LAN connection with a static IP
configuration:
IP Address: 192.168.0.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.0.1
DNS Server: 192.168.0.1
2. Open a command prompt window (Start | Run | cmd) on the client and
enter these lines. Each one should receive four replies:
ping 192.168.0.1
ping 64.233.187.99
ping google.com
If the first one fails, the client and host are unable to communicate
through the network hub.
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