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  1. arren
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    Unidentified Network Issue


    I recently reformatted my Win XP 32bit to Win 7 64 bit.

    The first thing that I did was check internet connectivity (wired to a linksys tmobile hotspot router) and it kept telling me that the network was unidentified. I'm currently using my onboard ethernet port, and I have the most up to date drivers installed. I've tried a different NIC card but that gave the same results.

    I've tried giving my computer a static ip, but that hasn't worked. Sometimes the router will give my computer a wrong ip address (169.254.x.x) instead of a 192.168.x.x one. Either way, it still doesn't work.

    I've looked around the forums and did not have the bonjour service running, I've tried connecting directly to the modem but it still gives me the same issue.

    If anyone has any suggestions it would be greatly appreciated.

    Thank you
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  3. Bootz
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    Did you try disabling and then re-enabling the network adapter? Or check to make sure the settings are correct in the router and that the router is windows 7 compatable.

    It sounds like something with dns.
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  4. arren
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    I've tried disabling and enabling the network adapter, and I've also manually set the DNS servers. Both did not solve anything. I'm not sure if it is the router or not, but I couldn't get internet even when connecting directly to the modem (bypassing the router completely).
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  6. Darryl Licht
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    arren said:
    I recently reformatted my Win XP 32bit to Win 7 64 bit.

    The first thing that I did was check internet connectivity (wired to a linksys tmobile hotspot router) and it kept telling me that the network was unidentified. I'm currently using my onboard ethernet port, and I have the most up to date drivers installed. I've tried a different NIC card but that gave the same results.

    I've tried giving my computer a static ip, but that hasn't worked. Sometimes the router will give my computer a wrong ip address (169.254.x.x) instead of a 192.168.x.x one. Either way, it still doesn't work.

    I've looked around the forums and did not have the bonjour service running, I've tried connecting directly to the modem but it still gives me the same issue.

    If anyone has any suggestions it would be greatly appreciated.

    Thank you
    1st off... Welcome to SevenForums! Also, NIC is an acronym for Network Interface Card, so no need to say NIC card! That's redundant LOL!

    Since you said that sometimes you get an IP of 169.254.x.x and other times you get a 192.168.x.x... sounds like the issue is your router. A 169.254.x.x address is Windows autoconfig address (meaning it didnt get an IP from your routers DHCP server) and it will never get an Internet connection with that IP... . Have you tried resetting the router?

    To get more specific on help...

    What is the model of your router?

    Also, where did you get your version of Win7?
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  7. PooMan UK
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    Yep ... gotta agree with Darryl "Router" and "Nic" make/model might help.

    You could also go have a looky here to check that your router is compatible

    windows-7 / router compatibility

    Ps. check that you have the latest "Firmware" for your router
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  8. arren
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    I got my version of Windows 7 through a student discount deal.
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  10. Darryl Licht
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    arren said:
    I got my version of Windows 7 through a student discount deal.
    Had to make sure its not a hacked/cracked/pirated torrent etc...

    How about your router model #???
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  11. aem
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    Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit
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    Have you tried release and new, flushing the dns?

    C:\ipconfig /release
    C:\ipconfig /renew
    C:\ipconfig /flushddn

    After you do this, cna you provide details of your ipconfig /all
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  12. arren
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    The model number is WRTU54G-TM.
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  13. Darryl Licht
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    I'm still going to point my fault finger in the direction of your Linksys WRTU54G-TM router... as you sometimes get an IP and sometimes dont.

    Do you have the latest firmware installed on that router? Latest version is 1.00.21 dated 6/29/09
    You can DL here: Linksys by Cisco - WRTU54G-TM Support

    Another thing to try... have a friend try with his or her lappy and see what results they get.

    ANd I am assuming that you have the latest drivers for your NIC???
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