Funny ipconfig error

[M]

I am having trouble getting one of my PC's to get a DHCP
address of my network. When I try and ipconfig /release
and then /renew I get the following error:

"The following error occured when renewing adapter Local
Area Connection: Unexpected Network Fialure or
Insufficient Access". I am using the administrator
account for the machine so I know I do have the access to
perform the ipconfig commands.

Also when I change the IP address from dynamic to static I
can get onto the Internet, ping other local machines, and
print to my network printer.

I ahve also checked all cable connections and tested each
cable, and all are in working order.

Any Ideas?

Thanks in Advance

 

[David Wang [Msft]]

I do not have a solution, but I can say that I have been able to run
diagnostic tools which seem to "lock up" the particular network interface to
the point that ipconfig fails in a similar manner -- even when I am running
as administrator. Only way was to run the diagnostic tool to "unlock/stop
logging" the connection (or reboot the machine such that the tool is not
running).

Just something to think about. I'd start with security SW.

--
//David
IIS
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
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I am having trouble getting one of my PC's to get a DHCP
address of my network. When I try and ipconfig /release
and then /renew I get the following error:

"The following error occured when renewing adapter Local
Area Connection: Unexpected Network Fialure or
Insufficient Access". I am using the administrator
account for the machine so I know I do have the access to
perform the ipconfig commands.

Also when I change the IP address from dynamic to static I
can get onto the Internet, ping other local machines, and
print to my network printer.

I ahve also checked all cable connections and tested each
cable, and all are in working order.

Any Ideas?

Thanks in Advance

 

[Bill Stewart]

I am having trouble getting one of my PC's to get a DHCP address of my
network. When I try and ipconfig /release and then /renew I get the
following error:

"The following error occured when renewing adapter Local Area Connection:
Unexpected Network Fialure or Insufficient Access". I am using the
administrator account for the machine so I know I do have the access to
perform the ipconfig commands.

Also when I change the IP address from dynamic to static I can get onto
the Internet, ping other local machines, and print to my network printer.

I ahve also checked all cable connections and tested each cable, and all
are in working order.

Any Ideas?

Only one off the top of my head...

In a 2000+ AD domain, DHCP servers must be authorized before they'll lease
addresses. I don't know if that's your problem or not.

HTH,

Bill