networking with a router fails for one computer

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You'd be better off consulting the Linksys support folks or posting to a
general networking newsgroup or forum, Dave. This newsgroup supports
Microsoft's Broadband Networking hardware and software, not networking in
general.
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Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"Daveee" <Daveee@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I am currently trying to network a DELL laptop with an old pieced together
> system, both are running XP and are connected to a Linksys router. The
> DELL
> connects to the internet without a hitch. However the desktop shows
> activity, but it's not receiving any data nor will it access the internet.
> Everything is green lighted but nothing wants to go through. I'm also
> using
> fairly new network cards as well, proper drivers installed as well.
>
> Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
>
> -Dave

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Try microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web. They may be able to assist you.
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Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"Davee" <Davee@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I have tried using ipconfig /renew, to no avail. I receive an error
>message
> saying "An error occurred while renewing interface Local Area Connection :
> unable to contact your DHCP server." And looking at ipconfig just lists a
> blank DNS Suffix, an autoconfig IP address stating a 169.254.xx.xxx
> number.
> A 255.255.0.0 subnet mask and a blank default gateway.
>
> This is why I am seeking guidance from the Microsoft forums.. unless there
> is a more suited forum I can go to for help?
>
> Thanks,
> Dave
>
> "Chris H." wrote:
>
>> You'd be better off consulting the Linksys support folks or posting to a
>> general networking newsgroup or forum, Dave. This newsgroup supports
>> Microsoft's Broadband Networking hardware and software, not networking in
>> general.
>> --
>> Chris H.
>> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> Associate Expert
>> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone