Limited or no connectivity!! Aaargh!!

[paulely16]

I have just wasted the better part of a day trying to solve this
problem. If anyone can help me, I will be eternally grateful!

I have just assembled a new PC running Windows XP Home SP2. After
connecting to a DSL modem, I noticed that the Local Area Connection
indicates that it has limited or no connectivity. It has also been
assigned an IP address in the 169.254.x.x range.

My understanding is that this occurs when a DHCP server cannot be
located. What I don't understand is what can be done to correct this
and how to do it.

A few things I have tried- different cable, different NIC, repairing
the connection, Windows hotfix 884020, specifying an IP address and
subnet mask (192.168.1.1 and 255.255.255.0), much cursing and gnashing
of teeth.

Thanks for your thoughts!

Paul

 

[Robert L [MS-MVP]]

You may want to re-set the NIC speed. these links may help,

Troubleshooting ipconfig Why do I get 169.254.xx IP? An error occurred while renewing interface ... 169.254.xx. Resolutions: 1) If this is XP, obtain the latest service pack for ...
www.chicagotech.net/troubleshootingipconfig.htm

Connection errors "This connection has limited or no connectivity. " "You might not be able to access the Internet or some network resources" ...
www.chicagotech.net/connectionerrors.htm



Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
I have just wasted the better part of a day trying to solve this
problem. If anyone can help me, I will be eternally grateful!

I have just assembled a new PC running Windows XP Home SP2. After
connecting to a DSL modem, I noticed that the Local Area Connection
indicates that it has limited or no connectivity. It has also been
assigned an IP address in the 169.254.x.x range.

My understanding is that this occurs when a DHCP server cannot be
located. What I don't understand is what can be done to correct this
and how to do it.

A few things I have tried- different cable, different NIC, repairing
the connection, Windows hotfix 884020, specifying an IP address and
subnet mask (192.168.1.1 and 255.255.255.0), much cursing and gnashing
of teeth.

Thanks for your thoughts!

Paul