I just went to look at the IP address for this computer (the XP computer), to
see what IP address it has, only to find that it is on what I believe is
called DHCP (Obtain an IP address automatically). This XP computer is
working flawlessy on this connection from just plugging it in, and it doesn't
have a Static IP. Is there some sort of fundemental setting that I might be
missing on the Vista computer that is preventing it from connecting to this
cable modem?
"Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:
> No, 169.254.0.0 is not good IP. Refer to XP IP, you may be able to figure it out.
>
> 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:B615254A-3F17-46EA-ABF4-56E792976979@microsoft.com...
> 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!!!!!