Connection problem

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I have a Windows XP Pro desktop. My NIC card is in an "aquiring network
address" state. I cannot get this to change. I have tried to remove the NIC
and reinstall. Each time it reinstalls it comes back in the same state.

My ISP is verizon. I have a netgear wireless g 4 port router. I do have
internet access from my second computer.

I believe some portion of windows networking is messed up but do not know
how to fix (short of reinstalling OS).

Please help? Thanks
 
GCR said:
I have a Windows XP Pro desktop. My NIC card is in an "aquiring
network address" state. I cannot get this to change. I have tried to
remove the NIC and reinstall. Each time it reinstalls it comes back in
the same state.

My ISP is verizon. I have a netgear wireless g 4 port router. I do
have internet access from my second computer.

I believe some portion of windows networking is messed up but do not
know how to fix (short of reinstalling OS).

Please help? Thanks
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Do all troubleshooting methodically, making one change at a time,
keeping notes if necessary, and testing after each change.

1. Make sure the ethernet cable is snugly connected on both ends. Reseat
it.

2. Swap out the ethernet cable for a known-working one.

3. Put the ethernet cable into a different port on the router.

4. Uninstall the NIC and swap it out for a known working one.

Malke
 
I tried all your suggestions except the NIC card. This is an onboard NIC and
I do not have a NIC card to try. But I think it is software related because I
can use the NIC to get online if I connect directly to the modem.

Thanks
Scott
 
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