10-15-2007, 10:12 AM | #1 (permalink) |
Upright
Location: Northern Virginia
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Lappy won't connect to the internet!
My laptop doesn't recognize the internet connection. It is hooked to our cable modem. It is saying network connected, but when I try to get online it says page not recognized. I tried the "repair connection" but it takes forever and finally stops.
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10-15-2007, 12:46 PM | #2 (permalink) | ||
Insane
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Are you connecting directly to the modem or through a router?
Some ISP's require you to register a new device if you are hooking it up directly. If you are behind a router, try this quick check: go to start>run, type "cmd" (no quotes) then type ipconfig /all you will get a message with an IP address and subnet mask and gateway. It should look something like this: Quote:
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10-15-2007, 10:51 PM | #3 (permalink) |
Mine is an evil laugh
Location: Sydney, Australia
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The cable company I'm connected to in Oz requires that you power cycle your cable modem if adding in a different directly connected device. This is worth a try if your lappy is directly connected.
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10-16-2007, 04:29 AM | #4 (permalink) |
Upright
Location: Northern Virginia
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It is hooked to directly to a wireless router. It is wired so to speak. I tried looking for the gateway and that line was blank.
I tried a bunch of stuff, even system restore, then tried "repair connection" It is saying "cannot renew IP address"? |
10-16-2007, 09:34 PM | #5 (permalink) |
Insane
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put in a static IP, Subnet, Gateway and DNS. you shouldn't have any issues after doing that.
if you are using a linksys wireless router, use IP 192.168.1.20, subnet 255.255.255.0, gateway 192.168.1.1, and DNS 4.2.2.1 and 4.2.2.3 Last edited by oiekeooiyw; 10-16-2007 at 09:35 PM.. Reason: Automerged Doublepost |
10-18-2007, 08:59 AM | #6 (permalink) |
Addict
Location: Hoosier State
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Start - Run - type cmd - a DOS window pops up -type ipconfig /release - wait a few seconds - type ipconfig /renew - exit. You should get a "...network disconnected.." message, wait a few more seconds, try getting on Internet again. If you know how to get into your router's admin, there should be a page that lets you restart the router. Static IP is probably not recommended by your ISP.
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