LAN connection problem

[screwed_by_XP]

My windows XP home edition OS crashed recently, I
reinstall the OS, now I can connect to internet through
DSL using wireless modem. However, my LAN conncetion in
my office is off. The problem is 'unable to connect the
DHCP servers' and 'can not renew the IP address'. Could
anybody give me a hint? Thanks a lot.

 

[Guest]

My windows XP home edition OS crashed recently, I
reinstall the OS, now I can connect to internet through
DSL using wireless modem. However, my LAN conncetion in
my office is off. The problem is 'unable to connect the
DHCP servers' and 'can not renew the IP address'. Could
anybody give me a hint? Thanks a lot.

I have the same problem with my home system. Once Service Pack 2 was
installed, a new icon appeared in the toolbar tray to the right (obviously,
I'm not a tech).
When moused over, it reads: "Local Area Connection Speed: 10.0 Mbps
Status: Little or no connectivity".
When I attempt to repair the problem, it tells me I'm unable to renew my IP
address.
I already have DSL with an exterior modem and up until I installed the
"update", everything was great.
*sigh*
HELP

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

I have the same problem with my home system. Once Service Pack 2 was
installed, a new icon appeared in the toolbar tray to the right (obviously,
I'm not a tech).
When moused over, it reads: "Local Area Connection Speed: 10.0 Mbps
Status: Little or no connectivity".
When I attempt to repair the problem, it tells me I'm unable to renew my IP
address.
I already have DSL with an exterior modem and up until I installed the
"update", everything was great.
*sigh*
HELP

There's probably nothing wrong.

That message, which is new in Service Pack 2, means that the specified
network connection hasn't obtained an IP address.

If your DSL connection uses PPPoE (PPP Over Ethernet), what you're
seeing is normal. The PPPoE connection gets an IP address from the
DSL modem, and the Local Area Connection doesn't. In that case, you
can stop the message from appearing:

1. Open the Network Connections folder.
2. Right-click the Local Area Connection.
3. Click Properties.
4. Un-check the box "Notify me when this connection has limited or no
connectivity".
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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