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Network Status: Limited or no connectivity

by MrFletch Apr 13, 2005 7:37AM PDT

I have been trying to connect to the internet and to the other computers that are both on the LAN. I get the following messages on the two frequently used computers on the LAN:

Status: Limited or no connectivity

You might not be able to access the Internet or some network resources. This problem occurred because the network did not assign a network adress to the computer.

If clicking Repair does not restore connectivity, the problem might be with the network, not with this computer"

I tried to repair and this was unsuccessful. I updated my Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE Professional ref. file (23.03.2005) recently and i read something about some people having network problems after.

I am using an IBM ThinkPad (XP Professional SP 2, Intel Pentium M 1400MHz 598 MHz. 256 MB of RAM).

I had to connect to internet via 56k Modem. I just updated ref. file (11.04.2005) on this IBM and i am now up-to-date on Windows Update.

The other computer is a "clone" (correct term?) running XP Home SP 2, Pentium 4,...)

The LAN was running perfect 2 days ago up to now and i checked all cables. DSL modem says all go.

Is there any other information u need?

I need my internet back!

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Since this is a Hardware Forum.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Apr 13, 2005 7:46AM PDT

I can only share that this is not a hardware issue some 90% plus of the time. Usually a driver the person who installed or they didn't know to install.

Today I'm finding too many that think all they need is on the Microsoft CD or "driver update."

Think again.

Bob

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well,
by MrFletch Apr 13, 2005 5:26PM PDT

when i did a search for "limited or no connectivity" it took me straight to PC Hardware. So dats the only reason why i specifically put it here.

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You may be missing the issue.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Apr 13, 2005 9:24PM PDT

I noted that many new Windows installers thought Microsoft would fetch drivers for us.

-> This has never been true.

The burden is entirely on the owner/user/installer.

The magic button "Update Drivers" is nothing but a demo.

Bob

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HANG RIGHT THERE!
by AuBrEy Online Apr 16, 2005 4:09AM PDT

Is your LAN onboard?.... I have this SAME problem I will once I have the money go buy a PCI one.... I think your card is kind of saying good bye. Sad

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Hmm also?
by AuBrEy Online Apr 16, 2005 4:12AM PDT

If you play games via LAN you might notice the computer hosting the server can't run a server properly..... I think if you plug your DSL modem into your other PC and share it that way it'll work..... still I'd buy a new one. Happy

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