Unidentified (public) network - no internet access


  1. Posts : 2
    Winows 7
       #1

    Unidentified (public) network - no internet access


    Hi all,

    I am trying to create a network between my laptop and ps3 using an ethernet cable. I have checked the box to allow sharing of the internet through the laptops connection, however, the LAN continually states “unidentifed (public) network, no internet access”. My internet is a wireless connection, using a usb key/dongle.

    I have read many threads and tried a few things but without luck. Any advice would be greatly appreciated (but please in lay mans terms as computers are not my strong point). Cheers.

    C:\Users\Em>ipconfig/all
    Windows IP Configuration
    Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : Aaron
    Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
    Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid
    IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
    WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

    Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection 2:
    Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
    Description . . . . . . . . . . . : GlobeTrotter GI0505 - Network Interface
    Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-F1-D0-00-F1-D0
    DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
    Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
    IPv4 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 90.237.203.56(Preferred)
    Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
    Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : den 8 maj 2010 11:50:01
    Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : den 13 maj 2027 06:38:33
    Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 90.237.203.58
    DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 90.237.203.57
    DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 208.67.222.222
    208.67.220.220

    Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
    Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
    Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Realtek RTL8102E/RTL8103E Family PCI-E Fa
    st Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.20)
    Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-23-8B-DC-98-A4
    DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
    Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
    Autoconfiguration IPv4 Address. . : 169.254.213.241(Preferred)
    Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.0.0
    Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . :
    DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 208.67.222.222
    208.67.220.220
    NetBIOS over Tcpip. . . . . . . . : Enabled
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  2. Posts : 8,870
    Windows 7 Ult, Windows 8.1 Pro,
       #2

    Using the tutorial below and substituting your DNS and routers IP's might work. I can't test this out here but the tutorial in the link below covers the process pretty well.

    DHNet - Get Connected - Internet Connection Sharing - Windows 7 and the Playstation 3
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  3. Posts : 972
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #3
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  4. Posts : 2
    Winows 7
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Thanks for your advice.

    I followed the tutorial, with all going well until I had to enter the properties for Internet Protocol Version 4. Whenever I entered them and closed the window, I found when re-opening, the IP address and subnet mask had been erased. When looking at the properties of the ethernet, I noticed that there was an anutoconfiguration IP address (detailed below). Viewing other threads, I understand it's an automatic ip that the computer assigns assigns to itself when it has no response from dhcp. How do I go about disabling the autocongiuration setting so as to enter the correct ip address? Cheers

    Connection-specific DNS Suffix:
    Description: Realtek RTL8102E/RTL8103E Family PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.20)
    Physical Address: ‎00-23-8B-DC-98-A4
    DHCP Enabled: No
    Autoconfiguration IPv4 Address: 169.254.213.241
    IPv4 Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0
    IPv4 Default Gateway: 90.237.168.84
    IPv4 DNS Servers: 208.67.222.222, 208.67.220.220
    IPv4 WINS Server:
    NetBIOS over Tcpip Enabled: Yes
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  5. Posts : 972
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #5

    You would have to force IPsettings.


    How to Configure a Static IP Address in Windows Vista | Train Signal Training - Free Computer Training Videos

    This is basically the same in Windows 7.. but this is Vista.

    Make sure you know your routers Gateway and DNS servers for your internet.
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