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    Internet Connection Error

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by garrett92, Aug 16, 2006.

  1. garrett92

    garrett92 Notebook Guru

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    I just bought an Inspiron 9400. For some reason when I plug my internet connection into the back, it does not work. I've gotten the drivers for it from teh dell website, but no matter what I do, i keep getting "limited or no connectivity". Its not wireless, its a direct connection, and i know the internet is working because it works with my home computer, and my brother's laptop.

    Any suggestions?
     
    garrett92, Aug 16, 2006
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    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    This happend to me too. Try doing a power cycle - unplug the power from the router and also the cable modem then replug them back in.
     
    ScifiMike12, Aug 16, 2006
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    garrett92 Notebook Guru

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    doesn't work, i'll plug it into computer, it works, shift it to laptop, no go!
     
    garrett92, Aug 16, 2006
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    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    I'm guessing it remembered your MAC address on your desktop computer. Are you sure you unplugged the power cord from the Router and the Modem?

    Also, is there a light flashing on the back of the laptop?
     
    ScifiMike12, Aug 17, 2006
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt > Type:

    ipconfig /release and then hit enter
    then type
    ipconfig /renew and hit enter

    If this doesn't work, post back.
     
    nickspohn, Aug 17, 2006
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    garrett92 Notebook Guru

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    yeah i released the connection, and it wont renew at all, at least not on the laptop
     
    garrett92, Aug 17, 2006
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    That means the laptop can't read the modem. Maybe restart the notebook, and do the samething.
     
    nickspohn, Aug 17, 2006
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    garrett92 Notebook Guru

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    thanks for all the help guys, i did a power cycle, and it worked. Hopefully i wont have to each time. I cant believe i didnt think of that :S
     
    garrett92, Aug 17, 2006
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    Did you turn your firewall off?
     
    Teego Time, Aug 18, 2006
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