No Internet access

[Guest]

This is a first for me. Linking two PCs together. I can now share files
beautifully between the two but sharing the Internet connection seems out of
the question.

Both PCs report the following error message:
On Task bar "Local Area connection Speed 100MBPS. Status:Limited or no
connectivity. The problem occurred because the network did not assign a
network address to the computer".

I used Windows XP Network setup wizard to configure both PCs.

I'm missing something obviously and would love some help.

 

[Robert L [MS-MVP]]

posting the result of ipconfig /all may help. Or check this link,

Troubleshooting limited or no connectivity
"This connection has limited or no connectivity. " "You might not be able to
access the Internet or some network resources" ...
www.chicagotech.net/Troubleshooting/noconnectivity.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
This is a first for me. Linking two PCs together. I can now share files
beautifully between the two but sharing the Internet connection seems out of
the question.

Both PCs report the following error message:
On Task bar "Local Area connection Speed 100MBPS. Status:Limited or no
connectivity. The problem occurred because the network did not assign a
network address to the computer".

I used Windows XP Network setup wizard to configure both PCs.

I'm missing something obviously and would love some help.

 

[Tony]

This is a first for me. Linking two PCs together. I can now share files
beautifully between the two but sharing the Internet connection seems out
of
the question.

Both PCs report the following error message:
On Task bar "Local Area connection Speed 100MBPS. Status:Limited or no
connectivity. The problem occurred because the network did not assign a
network address to the computer".

I used Windows XP Network setup wizard to configure both PCs.

I'm missing something obviously and would love some help.

How do you connect to the internet? The IP address will either be allocated
by activating ICS (internet connection sharing) if one PC has the connection
and the other one is connected to it or by a DHCP server from the router if
you are using one.

 

[Guest]

posting the result of ipconfig /all may help. Or check this link,

Disabling both firewalls and the SP2 patch WindowsXP-KB884020-x86-enu
make no difference.

Current IPconfig data:

Master PC
Ethernet adaptor Local Area Network:
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Autoconfiguration IP Address..... : 169.254.178.35
Subnet Mask................................. : 255.255.0.0

Ethernet adaptor DIRECTWAY Satellite Connection:
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : telstra.com
IP Address................................... : 144.135.177.17
Subnet Mask................................ : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway.......................... : 144.135.32.140

Slave PC

Windows IP Configuration
Ethernet adaptor Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Autoconfiguration IP Address..... : 169.254.250.83
Subnet Mask................................. : 255.255.0.0

Ethernet adaptor DIRECTWAY Satellite Connection:
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : telstra.com
IP Address................................... : 144.135.177.17
Subnet Mask................................ : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway.......................... : 144.135.32.140

I really appreciate your help guys

 

[Guest]

How do you connect to the internet? The IP address will either be allocated
by activating ICS (internet connection sharing) if one PC has the connection
and the other one is connected to it or by a DHCP server from the router if
you are using one.

I connect to the internet from the Master PC via a Satellite Modem. The Slave PC connects to the Master via Ethernet cable (crossover)

 

[Guest]

This is a first for me. Linking two PCs together. I can now share files
beautifully between the two but sharing the Internet connection seems out of
the question.

Both PCs report the following error message:
On Task bar "Local Area connection Speed 100MBPS. Status:Limited or no
connectivity. The problem occurred because the network did not assign a
network address to the computer".

I used Windows XP Network setup wizard to configure both PCs.

I'm missing something obviously and would love some help.

Brute force and ignorance prevails!
I now have working local area network.
I disabled all networking functions and started the Wizard again but this
time I didn't terminate the Wizard on the master until I ran the Wizard on
the Slave.
Crazy...

Again thanks guys.
John

 

[Robert L [MS-MVP]]

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


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

posting the result of ipconfig /all may help. Or check this link,

Disabling both firewalls and the SP2 patch WindowsXP-KB884020-x86-enu
make no difference.

Current IPconfig data:

Master PC
Ethernet adaptor Local Area Network:
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Autoconfiguration IP Address..... : 169.254.178.35
Subnet Mask................................. : 255.255.0.0

Ethernet adaptor DIRECTWAY Satellite Connection:
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : telstra.com
IP Address................................... : 144.135.177.17
Subnet Mask................................ : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway.......................... : 144.135.32.140

Slave PC

Windows IP Configuration
Ethernet adaptor Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Autoconfiguration IP Address..... : 169.254.250.83
Subnet Mask................................. : 255.255.0.0

Ethernet adaptor DIRECTWAY Satellite Connection:
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : telstra.com
IP Address................................... : 144.135.177.17
Subnet Mask................................ : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway.......................... : 144.135.32.140

I really appreciate your help guys