Network connected but no Internet connection

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NRBundy

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Hey everyone,

Vista has been working great for about 6 months, networking and everything, but just 2 days ago my internet connection dropped and never came back. I looked into it and I am now connected to an "Unidentified Network" with "Local Only" access. I have tried to fix it for 3 days now and have gotten no where. I've tried everything I've read, though I may have missed something, I have even reinstalled Vista 64x. Any Ideas? Seems like a common vista problem.
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz 2.40 GHz
    Memory
    4.00 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT
    Sound Card
    High Definition Audio Device
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL2216W 24'
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Keyboard
    Saitek Eclipse
    Mouse
    Logitech Mx518
When you installed or reinstalled Vista x64, did you also installed the Chipset drivers?

Are there any yellow warning signs under Device Manager?

Are you running a Cable modem?

What about a router? if so... model and brand?

Are you running a Wired or Wireless connection?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel Q9650 w/CM V8 Cooler...
    Motherboard
    EVGA 780i SLI FTW... Latest Bios & Drivers
    Memory
    Corsair Dominator 8GB (4 x 2GB) PC2-8500C5D
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GTX260
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Def Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer 22" LCD Widescreen
    Screen Resolution
    1680 x 1050
    Hard Drives
    WD Velociraptor 160GB
    Samsung Sata 750GB
    Maxtor External 160GB
    PSU
    PC Power & Cooling 750w Silencer
    Case
    Thermaltake Speedo Advance
    Cooling
    Air Cooled... See CPU
    Keyboard
    Logitech G15
    Mouse
    Logitech G7
    Internet Speed
    Comcast 6MB Broadband
    Other Info
    Linksys WRT54G router
I am on a network in college connected by wire and have switched the connections and they work fine on my laptop running XP. I updated the chipset drivers but there is still an "unknown device" driver with a yellow ?. I believe its t# connection. I reset the winsocks.
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz 2.40 GHz
    Memory
    4.00 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT
    Sound Card
    High Definition Audio Device
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL2216W 24'
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Keyboard
    Saitek Eclipse
    Mouse
    Logitech Mx518
Hate to bump but I'm just so fed up and need help. =/
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz 2.40 GHz
    Memory
    4.00 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT
    Sound Card
    High Definition Audio Device
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL2216W 24'
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Keyboard
    Saitek Eclipse
    Mouse
    Logitech Mx518
what type of motherboard do you have
maybe the intergrated Network Adapter is disabled the in the bios
try and use standard settings for your bios and see what happens

another tipp is that sometimes when the Network Adapter 1gb capable
and the router\switch is not it can cause problem with auto configuration try using a fixed spped on your netowrk adapter

is the network card listed in the device manager
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Sony Vaio
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 duo
    Memory
    4 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3400 Series
    Screen Resolution
    1600x900
    Hard Drives
    400 GB
    Case
    Laptop
    Internet Speed
    DSL 2 Mbps in dec 16 yesssss
    Other Info
    We Can DO I.T.
The network card is listed in the device manager, my bios may be out of date, though i dont know why it would suddenly drop my connection now. Also, you say I need to try setting a fixed speed on my network adapter? How would I go about doing that?
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz 2.40 GHz
    Memory
    4.00 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT
    Sound Card
    High Definition Audio Device
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL2216W 24'
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Keyboard
    Saitek Eclipse
    Mouse
    Logitech Mx518
go to the start menu and type ncpa.cpl
right click on you network adapter and select properties
under the name of your network adapter is a button that says configure click that
a new window should open up

not knowing what kind network adaper you have look for a setting called speed and duplex or someting of thta nature you might have to click a littel bit to find it when you do try setting it a 10MB/s half or full and if works keeps increasing it until you have the fastest that works
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Sony Vaio
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 duo
    Memory
    4 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3400 Series
    Screen Resolution
    1600x900
    Hard Drives
    400 GB
    Case
    Laptop
    Internet Speed
    DSL 2 Mbps in dec 16 yesssss
    Other Info
    We Can DO I.T.
My network adapter is built into my motherboard, it is an Atheros AR8121/AR8113/AR8114 PCI-E Ethernet Controller. I'll look into the info u just gave me, thanks a ton, post the results in a bit.
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz 2.40 GHz
    Memory
    4.00 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT
    Sound Card
    High Definition Audio Device
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL2216W 24'
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Keyboard
    Saitek Eclipse
    Mouse
    Logitech Mx518
ok, i ran through all the connection speeds, each one reconnected and still unidentified, but I did notice somehting. Right before it recognizes an unidentified network, it says multiple networks. I dont know if that means anything. Any other ideas?
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz 2.40 GHz
    Memory
    4.00 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT
    Sound Card
    High Definition Audio Device
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL2216W 24'
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Keyboard
    Saitek Eclipse
    Mouse
    Logitech Mx518
We upgraded to the ATT Uverse Wireless. Every PC worked except the Vista Laptop. Upon hours of troubleshooting, I eventually went into the Router set up (IP address on side of modem/router) and changed the encryption type to 'WEP SHARED' I then went to Manage Wireless Connections (where you choose your connection) and changed the properties to Shared and WEP. Vista connected immediately.
 

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