Vista - 0.0.0.0 default gateway problem

Windows vista ultimate on Dell Laptop.

Unable to get rid of 0.0.0.0 default gateway entry. Nothing shows on the
network properties connection, Ipconfig/release does nothing... not sure how
to resolve.

MN

The default gateway is your router address, if you use one. I would reset
the power on the router. Also, check the network cables and connectors.

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"Shamrock17" <Shamrock17@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Has it ever worked?

I would start by making sure the cable to the router or the wireless adapter
is working/enabled/connected properly.
My laptop has a switch on the side to turn wireless on/off.
If using a CAT5, try a different cable.
If still no connection, remove the network adapter from device manager and
let Vista detect it & reinstall the driver.
Make sure the LAN connection is set to get an IP automatically and the
router is set to assign an IP automatically (DHCP enabled and enough
addresses available for the number of machines you have connected to it).
If still no joy, maybe scan for malware...call the manufacturer if still
under warranty...

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"Shamrock17" <Shamrock17@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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I've seen this one on a few machines, in fact one of mine does it intermittently.

An ipconfig/all shows it to have the gateway address of the router AS WELL as the 0.0.0.0 entry

Still researching the cause but I have found you can right-click "diagnose" the Local area connection that has the problem and then choose "Reset the network adapter .... " it will remove the 0.0.0.0 entry and leave you with the valid GW address again.

Hope that helps your situation