Automatic Private Address?

SecretIkon · 10-05-2004, 04:23 PM

I've been getting it on my labtop these few days. Can anyone help me? I'm using a Netgear router.

Jeffbx · 10-06-2004, 04:52 AM

That could be any number of different things... here are some tips to try:

1) get rid of the labtop, and get a laPtop

2) Check the cable - do you get a link light on your laptop?
3) Oops - is it a wired or wireless connection? If wireless, do you see a connection being made in Windows?
4) Can other machines connect & get an address?
5) Reboot the router
6) If possible, try connecting your laptop to a different network & see if it can get an address

SecretIkon · 10-07-2004, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffbx

That could be any number of different things... here are some tips to try:

1) get rid of the labtop, and get a laPtop

2) Check the cable - do you get a link light on your laptop?
3) Oops - is it a wired or wireless connection? If wireless, do you see a connection being made in Windows?
4) Can other machines connect & get an address?
5) Reboot the router
6) If possible, try connecting your laptop to a different network & see if it can get an address

1) got a laP top

2) I get link light when it is connected to the router wired.
3) Its windows, and I see a windows connection. (to the private address)
4) other machines can connect
5) Rebooted and still does not work
6) works on other networks.

Jeffbx · 10-08-2004, 05:02 AM

Open a command prompt & type 'ipconfig /all' & paste the results here. Then do 'ipconfig /renew' - what message do you get back?

SecretIkon · 10-13-2004, 03:35 PM

when i type ipconfig /renew it says I'm not connected to a network.

My wireless connection can view the Connection but it just gives me the Private Address again. My wireless computer can't go online and its beginning to get on my n erves.

bbrian · 10-13-2004, 05:45 PM

Sounds like WEP or WPA is turned on and the keys don't match. Had the same thing happen at my parents over the weekend.

gwilks98 · 10-13-2004, 06:15 PM

Is it the only computer connected to the router? Is it the only computer having problems?

SecretIkon · 10-13-2004, 07:08 PM

yeah its the only computer having having problems.

xcgames · 10-22-2004, 06:41 PM

do this. go to TCP/IP settings of your internet connection, and properties. Uncheck auto assign IP / DNS, type in anything you want, press ok. Restart your computer, and go back to the TCP/IP properties, now check auto assign IP / DNS, and apply. It should work from there.

10-05-2004, 04:23 PM	#1
SecretIkon Lieutenant Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 364	Automatic Private Address? I've been getting it on my labtop these few days. Can anyone help me? I'm using a Netgear router.

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xcgames Ensign Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 40	do this. go to TCP/IP settings of your internet connection, and properties. Uncheck auto assign IP / DNS, type in anything you want, press ok. Restart your computer, and go back to the TCP/IP properties, now check auto assign IP / DNS, and apply. It should work from there. __________________ Thermaltake Tsunami case X-connect 500Watts PSU D865PERLL mobo 3.4GHz Northwood 1GB XMS Corsair 2-2-2-5 PNY Verto Geforce 6800GT 256MB 500GB SATA HD storage & 74GB raptor boot Viewsonic 19' VX900 LCD Logitec Z-680 5.1 500Watts Unbranded 40X cd-rom

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10-06-2004, 04:52 AM	#2
Jeffbx Fleet Admiral Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,390	That could be any number of different things... here are some tips to try: 1) get rid of the labtop, and get a laPtop 2) Check the cable - do you get a link light on your laptop? 3) Oops - is it a wired or wireless connection? If wireless, do you see a connection being made in Windows? 4) Can other machines connect & get an address? 5) Reboot the router 6) If possible, try connecting your laptop to a different network & see if it can get an address

10-08-2004, 05:02 AM	#4
Jeffbx Fleet Admiral Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,390	Open a command prompt & type 'ipconfig /all' & paste the results here. Then do 'ipconfig /renew' - what message do you get back?

10-13-2004, 03:35 PM	#5
SecretIkon Lieutenant Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 364	when i type ipconfig /renew it says I'm not connected to a network. My wireless connection can view the Connection but it just gives me the Private Address again. My wireless computer can't go online and its beginning to get on my n erves.

10-13-2004, 05:45 PM	#6
bbrian Lieutenant Commander Join Date: May 2000 Location: La-La Land Posts: 676	Sounds like WEP or WPA is turned on and the keys don't match. Had the same thing happen at my parents over the weekend.

10-13-2004, 07:08 PM	#8
SecretIkon Lieutenant Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 364	yeah its the only computer having having problems.

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