Can't connect internet, Unidentified Network

raiden1701 · 23 Apr 2011

OK, I used a static IP, but still doesn't work.

IP: 172.16.153.70
Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0
Default Gateway: 172.16.153.2
Preferred DNS Server: 172.16.153.2

raiden1701 · 24 Apr 2011

Is it possible that the LAN part of the PC is physically damaged?

richyrichuk · 24 Apr 2011

Clinkz said:

This is an automatic IP address assigned to the computer when it is set to recieve an IP through DHCP but cannot locate the DHCP server.

I would suggest setting a static IP address instead.

i did actually just say the same thing, but ok

raiden1701 said:

Is it possible that the LAN part of the PC is physically damaged?

if u have given a static IP and doesnt work it could be yes, if u do what i said of getting a live CD u can confirm this

colinearpsycho · 24 Apr 2011

while your anonymity isn't as secure from a non-network intruder standpoint, you can try turning off ipv6. if you have a dynamic ip it can cause issues, try turning it off, rebooting, and turning it on, rebooting and see if that helps.

SledgeDG · 24 Apr 2011

raiden1701 said:

OK, I used a static IP, but still doesn't work.

IP: 172.16.153.70
Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0
Default Gateway: 172.16.153.2
Preferred DNS Server: 172.16.153.2

I might be confusing something here but in your example, isnt't the default gateway supposed to be 172.16.153.1 (same goes for the Preferred DNS server if your router acts as a proxy otherwise you should enter the real DNS-IPs here) ??

-DG

raiden1701 · 25 Apr 2011

I'm not sure what you mean by getting a "live CD". I also tried turning off the IPv6 and rebooting and all that to no avail. I tried the static IP again with the changes suggested, also didn't work.

wilywombat · 25 Apr 2011

Could be a logic latch in your router. Try re-setting your router back to factory defaults and set it up from the beginning.

richyrichuk · 25 Apr 2011

raiden1701 said:

I'm not sure what you mean by getting a "live CD". I also tried turning off the IPv6 and rebooting and all that to no avail. I tried the static IP again with the changes suggested, also didn't work.

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download a flavour of linux burn it and boot into it see if u get an IP

Richard EP · 25 Apr 2011

I wasted several days of my life with this problem, I don't think you'll solve it - looks like the microsoft solution DOESN'T work with home premium versions. Get a windows 7 compatible router/switcher which your computer will recognise.

raiden1701 · 25 Apr 2011

OK, I reset-ed my modem and started over, still nothing. There seems to be a lot of Linux Live CD's. Could you point me to one that would work for me?