I'm setting up a new computer and having problems getting on the internet. The connection worked at first but was very slow. I changed Ethernet cables to see if that was the problem and now have nothing.
The error that I am getting is:
"Local Area Connection" doesn't have a valid IP Configuration
I also have Norton Internet Security running which could be part of the problem.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Have you tried disabling norton?
Worth a shot.
If that doesnt work go to network and sharing centre.
On the left you'll see an option "Change Adaptor Settings"
Right click on your adaptor and click properties.
Left click on the IPV4 (Internet Protocol Version 4)
Then click on properties.
If it is not already set,then change it too Obtain IP Address and DNS automaticly.
If that doesnt work open Command Promt (Windows key+R)
Type CMD>Enter
Type IPCONFIG/ALL>Enter
Then copy it here:)
Thank you for helping but the above didn't work. Below is what I get when I do ipconfig/all
Host Name..................:John-PC
Primary Dns Suffix........:
Node Type..................: Hybrid
IP Routing Enabled........: No
WINS Proxy Enabled......: No
Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
Connection-specific DNS Suffix.........:
Description...................................: NVIDIA nForce 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
Physical Address............................: 90-E6-BA-95-9E-98
DHCP Enabled................................: Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled:...............: Yes
Link-local IPv6 Address....................: fe80::ad97:e7cd:b8dc:8382%11(Preferred)
Autoconfiguration IPv4 Address.........: 169.254.131.130(Preferred)
Subnet mask..................................: 255.255.0.0
Default Gateway.............................:
DHCPv6 IAID..................................: 234890776
DHCPv6 Client DUID.........................: 00-01-00-01-12-9F-0F-AE-90-E6-BA-95-9E-98
DNS Servers..................................: fec0:0:0:ffff:11%1
fec0:0:0:ffff::2%1
fec0:0:0:ffff::3%1
NetBIOS over Tcpip.........................: Enabled
Tunnel adapter isatap.(A785BF2E-77BD-4804-8CE0-B7983789C3C1):
Media State...................................: Media disconnected
Tunnel adapter Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-Interface:
Media State...................................: Media disconnected
There is some more info in both Tunnel adapter sections I can post if needed.
Its not showing up that you are connected to a router?
If you have one is it old?
IPV6 could be interfeering,you could try disabling that.
Minotaur, thank you so much for your help!
I'm using a new Apple AirPort Extreme router. Maybe that is part of the problem.
I unchecked IPv6 but that didn't work.
More often than not your router comes with an installation CD,have you loaded it up?
It usally sets your pc up with the router.
I did a quick google,it should come with some Airport Utilty?
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