Please tell me if I have done the right thing so far, and what I need to do
next.
I opened "Network Connections," right-clicked "Local Area Connection," and
picked "Properties." Under the "Network" tab I unselected TCP/IPv6. I then
selected TCP/IPv4, clicked "Properties." I changed the selection from
"Obtain an IP address automatically" to "Use the following IP address" and
for the IP address i put in 169.254.55.91. The Subnet Mask became
255.255.0.0.
I am still unable to access the internet. When I open it Internet Explorer
it still lets me know that I am offline. There is also an exclamation point
over the Network Icon in the task bar. Please let me know what I should do.
Thanks!!!
"Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:
> In this case, just setup static IP. Or this post may help.
>
> Vista: unidentified networkThe Network and Sharing center will identify the network as "unidentified network", with limited connectivity. I've checked with motherboard and chipset ...
> http://www.chicagotech.net/netforums...afa9d9fb0d00cc
>
>
> 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
> "William" <William@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:A55D6E56-F62E-4DC8-AAB9-CF3E65A9398C@microsoft.com...
> I am on vacation at a residence that has a cable modem. Windows XP connects
> to the internet with no problem, but I can not get Vista to connect.
> When I connect the Vista laptop to the ethernet connection on the cable
> modem, and click on Internet Explorer it lets me know that I am working
> offline. I click on the network icon in the task bar, and the Network and
> Sharing Center opens up. there is a red "X" on the line between
> "Unidentified Network" and "Internet." I click on the Red "X" and Windows
> Network Diagnostics comes up. The 3 options that it gives me are no help.
> I have had this laptop for a few months and it was working fine when I left
> home yesterday. It is normally connected to a router, along with 2 other
> computers, and the router is connected to the internet.
> Thanks for your help!!!!!