Tried everything- can't get networking

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Client with a Gateway Solo 9150 w/Linksys USB Etherfast net adapter & XP
SP1 (can't do SP2, not enough disk space).

It stopped working, not sure why. I have tried everything; repair
install, winsockfix, switched out net cable, USB adapter. Manually
removed Winsock and reinstalled TCP/IP. Everything. Keep getting private
IP in 169 range. I can manually set it and get to the router (acting as
the DHCP server) but no internet access. All other workstations fine,
no issues.

I did find that the XP driver will not light the Link LED but changing
it to the W2K driver at least causes it to light up, but still no
connectivity. The new USB adapter lit up but no connectivity.

What could I be missing (other than telling them to buy a new laptop but
that won't happen)?

Thanks,

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On 9/15/2005 4:26 PM On a whim, NotMe pounded out on the keyboard
Do you have a firewall installed?
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Turned it off.

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Terry said:
What could I be missing (other than telling them to buy a new laptop
but that won't happen)?
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Has the router been set up with known MACs or perhaps some other
restriction (max # of DHCP clients, etc) that is causing it to not hand
out an IP address to the laptop?

I can manually set it and get to the router (acting as the DHCP
server) but no internet access.
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Hmmm ... you know the adapter is working. But DHCP is not.

Is this your router or the client's? Can you log in and poke around to
make sure DHCP is configured properly at the router? Also double check
TCPIP at the adapter and make sure it's set up to Obtain an IP address
automatically.
 
What could I be missing (other than telling them to buy a new laptop
but that won't happen)?
Click to expand...

Has the router been set up with known MACs or perhaps some other
restriction (max # of DHCP clients, etc) that is causing it to not hand
out an IP address to the laptop?

I can manually set it and get to the router (acting as the DHCP
server) but no internet access.
Click to expand...

Hmmm ... you know the adapter is working. But DHCP is not.

Is this your router or the client's? Can you log in and poke around to
make sure DHCP is configured properly at the router? Also double check
TCPIP at the adapter and make sure it's set up to Obtain an IP address
automatically.[/QUOTE]

I set the router up for them. MAC filtering is on wireless only and # of
clients is fine.

I can access the router and DHCP is configured correctly and there isn't
an issue with any other workstations. The laptop TCP/IP is set to obtain
automatically.

Thanks,

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Is the router DHCP set to provid enough IP addresses? If you set the IP
address yourself you would need to supply the rest of the settings also
to reach the internet(gateway and DNS) So check the routers DHCP settings.
 
Terry,

How are you connecting (DSL, Cable,etc)?
Can you connect WITHOUT going through the router (connecting your modem
directly to your DSL or cable jack)?
Also, have you tried resetting your TCP/IP protocols, etc... using the NETSH
command? If not, you can do so from the command line by typing:

netsh int ip reset resetlog.txt

After doing this, reboot your PC, then (from a command line) run:

ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew

If you get an error doing this, or still have problems, your Winsock (LSPs)
may be corrupted. You can repair your Winsock by deleting the following
registry keys rebooting and then rerun the NETSH command:
1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
3. In Registry Editor, locate the following keys, right-click each key, and
then click Delete:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Winsock
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Winsock2
4. When you are prompted to confirm the deletion, click Yes.

Hope this helps:)
 
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