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Yet another computer help thread
Here's the sob story:
I moved to Waterloo and I'm staying with some people that share a network. I have my computer connected to it as well. The only problem is that the internet stops (only on MY computer) not even a day after one of the guys that lives here "fixes" it. He has "fixed" it about 4 times, and the same thing keeps happening. It says that there's a problem with the IP address. I have it set to obtain one automatically, and all my other TCP/IP settings are automatic as well. And when I click on "repair" it says that it could not renew my IP address. Does anyone know anything about this problem?
Help moi!!
computer make/model?
desktop? laptop?
wireless?
what kind of router?
if not wireless, try a new cable?
why dont you just manually put the ip address in it, i'm guessing it's probably a linksys router you're on, so just set it to the 192.168.1.123
(the "123" could be anything, but you should have it to some obscure number so it doesn't conflict with anyother person on the network..aka the guys on .101, 102,103...etc)
if its not a linksys, it's still not hard to figure out IP the router dishes out to clients.
shouldn't be too hard, i didn't give you step by step, but somone in the house should be able to do that for you.
peace out,
b to tha gizzle
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| Originally posted by DigitalMP computer make/model? desktop? laptop? wireless? what kind of router? if not wireless, try a new cable? |
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| Originally posted by BTG why dont you just manually put the ip address in it, i'm guessing it's probably a linksys router you're on, so just set it to the 192.168.1.123 (the "123" could be anything, but you should have it to some obscure number so it doesn't conflict with anyother person on the network..aka the guys on .101, 102,103...etc) if its not a linksys, it's still not hard to figure out IP the router dishes out to clients. shouldn't be too hard, i didn't give you step by step, but somone in the house should be able to do that for you. peace out, b to tha gizzle |
check to see if the dmz host is enabled, my smc cuts out my dads internet whenever i enable the dmz...you could install new firmware instead, but w/e..i'm too lazy to find a link,
so type in 192.168.2.1 in your browser, there probably isn't a password, so just click 'login', if there is a password, ask, then go to somthing like advanced settings -> firewall -> if the firewall is enabled, there will be a little sub menu under the firewall button that comes up, click dmz and disable it.
if the firewall is disabled, then that automatically means the dmz isn't on, which means the dmz isn't the problem.
wurrrddddddd
beegizzle
but she may not be losing her IP address. regaridng that, the next step would be to, from a command prompt:
1. type "ping 127.0.0.1", (without the quotes), and note the results - this is known as "pinging the loopback", and tests the packet's destination route within your computer to assure the interworkings are functional.
2. type "ipconfig", (without the quotes) hit enter, and note your IP address, as well as the default gateway, which is the IP address of the router.
3. type "ping [IP address]", (without the quotes) where [IP address] is the address you noted in step 1, and note the results - this tests the communication and functionality of your network card.
4. type "ping [default gateway]", (without the quotes) where [default gateway] is the default gateway's IP address you noted in step 1, and note the results - this test the travel route to the router and back.
I assume step 4 is where her problem is, since it seems her problems have started since she arrived at her new place. I wanted to start easy, which is why I'm taking baby steps with my first post, and suggesting a cable replacement.
Katie, try my first post, and if it's a Linksys router, just ping 192.168.1.1 (since that's likely the router's IP address). That assumes your computer's internet access was working ok prior to this new place.
Two other possible issues/solutions to test after pinging the router and trying another cable:
a. you may need updated Sympatico software is that's your internet service. I don't believe Rogers has an application that runs on your computer for their access - can anyone confirm?
b. if nothing else works, and there's a geek in the house, they can probably make your computer DMZ (a simple setting on the router) on that network for easier access. Don't ask - cross that bridge if you need to.
yep...i'd go the DMZ route as well, based on the above posts made while i was typing a novel.
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| Originally posted by BTG check to see if the dmz host is enabled, my smc cuts out my dads internet whenever i enable the dmz...you could install new firmware instead, but w/e..i'm too lazy to find a link, so type in 192.168.2.1 in your browser, there probably isn't a password, so just click 'login', if there is a password, ask, then go to somthing like advanced settings -> firewall -> if the firewall is enabled, there will be a little sub menu under the firewall button that comes up, click dmz and disable it. if the firewall is disabled, then that automatically means the dmz isn't on, which means the dmz isn't the problem. wurrrddddddd beegizzle |
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| Originally posted by me@t k@tie k so i ran upstairs, typed that in, and weird thing...it spent some time loading and then said it could not open the page |
it's not weird...
on your PC, click Start > Run, type in CMD, hit Enter.
type ipconfig. note the default gateway. that's the router's ip address.
is it different than 192.168.2.1?
type the default gaetway in the address bar of your router.
also, if your computer can't communicate with the router, you won't be able to do this from your computer.
in that case, ipconfig and get the default gateway from another computer on the network.
and you should then try my steps 1 and 2 from my second post, because setting up a DMZ only works if the problem is getting past the router, not getting to it, which seems like could be your issue.
p.s. can I call you "meat"?
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| Originally posted by BTG you're not like, typing www.192.168....." are you? |
ok, type "ipconfig /release"
hit enter
then "ipconfig /renew"
hit enter
make sure there's a space before the /
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| Originally posted by DigitalMP p.s. can I call you "meat"? |
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| Originally posted by DigitalMP ok, type "ipconfig /release" hit enter then "ipconfig /renew" hit enter make sure there's a space before the / |
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| Originally posted by DigitalMP if it still renews with a 169.x.x.x IP address, "ipconfig /renew" again, and restart your computer. |
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| Originally posted by me@t k@tie Windows IP Configuration An error occurred while renewing interface Local Area Connection 2: unable to contact your DHCP server. Request has timed out. |
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| Originally posted by BTG pwnt lozlzozlzoolols |
what do i do now? lol
ipconfig /release and reboot.
if it's possible, try connecting your computer directly to the modem (bypassing the router), just for testing purposes.
but it's obvious you're not reaching the router.
it's either your network card, the cable, the port on the router, or you may need updated software. is sympatico your ISP?
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| Originally posted by DigitalMP is sympatico your ISP? |
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| Originally posted by me@t k@tie iunno, how do i tell? lol |
been watching this unfold, and i think its the router (config or other).
this bullshit happens to my stupid network at work.
the fix is to unplug the router and plug it back it. i have to do that at least 10 times a day, sometimes more.
i want to replace the router for the office, which do you guys recommend?
uuugh i restarted and nothing is happening. i look at the back of the computer and 2 outta 3 lights are on (for my network card or whatever)...so i guess that meant its all plugged in properely...but the configuration is messed? uugh i hate this...i have music to get on there!
the router's working because she's obviously been posting on it from another pc ths entire time.
from this computer, type in ipconfig and list the default gateway here. also, enter that in the address bar of your browser, and see if it display the router's configuration utility.
do you know if you're running 3rd party firewall software on your computer? norton/zone alarm? which version of windows? xp?
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