Hi All,

I am in need of some serious help. I'm using dell computer running on XP. I use a Belkin USB adapter to connect to the internet, but i'm using windows own "wireless network connection" software to connect to the interet.

I connect to Airport Express, using the belkin USB but now I can't connect anymore. It was working today and I opened up Limewire as normal, and sometimes when i open limewire up it doesn't let me view any websites, so i normally just re-boot and then carry on... however, this time i re-booted and tried to get it working again but now it doesn't get an IP address, it just selects a 169...address, Also it doesn't have a default gateway and i think it's unable to connect to the DCHP server.

When i try to repair the ip address it doesn't work, it just gives me a 169... address. I've tried ipconfig but that doesn't work.

so to recap

i've got no ip address
no default gateway
and i think i can't connect to the DCHP Server....

Please please please help me... i'm going insane!

thanks,

dan

NeedKarma

Try:

a) plugging directly to your dsl/cable modem to see if you have internet access
b) unplug the power cable from your dsl/cable modem and leave it unpowered for about 2 minutes then plug it back in, then try to gain internet access

pengam

i have tried that before and it doesn´t work... but i just tried it again now and it doesn´t work.....

it trys to conect saying "Acquiring network address" for ages and then says connected but when u check the details its´ got a 169.. ip address and no gateway etc...

the internet connection is working for this laptop which im using right now. It connects to the same router...

for option A, i don´t know how to or have any leads to connect it direc to airport express.... and it was working today but now its not...

i really appreciate the help tho.. do u or anyone else have any more suggestions?

pengam

i tried ipconfig/renew in cmd mode and it said

"An error occured while renewing interface wireless network connection 7 : unable to contact your DCHP server. Request has timed out.

any help?

BlueSunflower

Hi Pangem, Have you solve this problem yet? have you figure out how to renew the ip address? Please tell me, I am so frustrated right now. thank you

StuMegu

If you are having problems with your DHCP server settings, you can always fix your IP address manually and avoid the DHCP server. Normally these routers will distribute a 192.168.0.x address (x is between 1 and 254). If you know the address of the router, commonly 192.168.0.1 you put this in as the gateway address, and just select another for each of your pc's with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0

to set this right click my network places and select properties. Then go to the connection you are using (Local area network or wireless). Right click & properties again. Select TCP/IP & click properties button. Then select "use the following IP address" and enter the details in there.

Using the above example your settings would be as follows:

Ip address 192.168.0.2 (address of local computer - must be unique)
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 (always same for all connected computers)
Gateway 192.168.0.1 (address of Router)

Also try setting the Dns server to the same address as the router (unless your ISP details what to set these as). You only need one DNS address but can put more in if known.

ScottGem

If you try using IPCONFIG /RENEW and it doesn't work, then the problem is in your connection. Try uninstalling and reinstalling your network card.