Hi
I assume that the computer in question is the one that its Wireless work OK
with the Router.
If so, make sure that you have a good cable between the computer and the
Router and try to disable temporarily the Wireless card.
See if it works when only the wired connection is On.
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking)
"Treadstone" <Treadstone@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Having problems connecting Vista PC to internet via ethernet connection.
> Connection is via Netgear DG834N router. Using Vista Home Premium with
> SP1
> and router has latest firmware. Able to connect to internet via ethernet
> on
> Win XP laptop and via wireless connection on Vista PC, but receiving IP
> 169.254.xxx.xxx from router on ethernet connection. Have tried
> combination
> of static IP, but to no avail. Also tried fixes on kb 928233 on IP
> address
> from non-microsoft DHCP servers, but no cure. Have also tried disabling
> ipv6. Now not sure what registry settings I should be using. At wits
> end,
> please help.