Network sucking hard

Xploited Titan · Jan 6, 2003, 12:54 PM

Hi, I've some problems with Win XP Pro, I lost again my network, suddenly for no reason Win XP gave me an erronuous IP adress and now I can't join my network....

And even when I've the right IP adress, I can't join the other computer of my network.

Here is how I put my network together:

ADSL modem > SMC Barricade router > to wires, one to my PC and one to the other computer....

I need some assistance.....

Dyre Straits · Jan 6, 2003, 03:45 PM

I just installed XP Home Saturday night.

I've found the LAN connection (and thus my Internet Cable connection) has been my most troublesome development.

Make sure the DNS Client is Started in the Services options. That seems to be my resolution so far. I've found it not running after a reboot a few times.

Dyre Straits

Xploited Titan · Jan 7, 2003, 09:06 AM

Thanks I'll look for it tomorrow, cos I've to study for my exams, I'll keep you informed

WyreTheWolf · Jan 8, 2003, 04:26 PM

There are a few things that you can try...

START --> Run --> Command

CD\

ipconfig /all (this will give you a rundown of all the information)

ipconfig /flushdnc (this will cleanout everything within the dns cache)

Also, what do you have your settings set to. Are your DNS, and IP set to a preconfigured setting (static). Or... do you have it set to Dynamic?

UberLord · Jan 8, 2003, 04:55 PM

ipconfig /release
clears all DHCP configuration

ipcfonfig /renew
requested new DHCP configuration

Incase you're using DHCP. And if you aren't, why not?

Dyre Straits · Jan 9, 2003, 02:06 AM

I have to say, Thanks, for the help.

So, the ipconfig command is what replaces winipcfg, correct?

(I've a lot to learn going from 9x to XP.)

Dyre Straits

dipstick · Jan 9, 2003, 03:56 AM

You could also try this which is really easy and has done wonders for me. Right click 'My Network Places' on the desktop, select properties, select your adapter/connection, and click on 'Repair This Connection' on the left under 'Network Tasks'.
Hope it helps

Xploited Titan · Jan 9, 2003, 09:32 AM

Well, I don't know how but Windows resolved the problem from itself............

And most of the tricks you gave I already tried, but thanks anyway........

And yes I use DHCP with my broadband router....

Jan 6, 2003, 12:54 PM	#1
Xploited Titan Driverheaven's evil Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Brussels, capital of Belgium Posts: 207 Rep Power: 0	Network sucking hard Hi, I've some problems with Win XP Pro, I lost again my network, suddenly for no reason Win XP gave me an erronuous IP adress and now I can't join my network.... And even when I've the right IP adress, I can't join the other computer of my network. Here is how I put my network together: ADSL modem > SMC Barricade router > to wires, one to my PC and one to the other computer.... I need some assistance.....

Jan 8, 2003, 04:55 PM	#5
UberLord A Legend in Underwear Join Date: May 2002 Location: Unknown Posts: 5,255 Rep Power: 0	ipconfig /release clears all DHCP configuration ipcfonfig /renew requested new DHCP configuration Incase you're using DHCP. And if you aren't, why not? __________________ Gentoo Linux - Developer (baselayout) Read my blog "I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours." Stephen Roberts

Jan 7, 2003, 09:06 AM	Thread Starter #3
Xploited Titan Driverheaven's evil Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Brussels, capital of Belgium Posts: 207 Rep Power: 0	Thanks I'll look for it tomorrow, cos I've to study for my exams, I'll keep you informed

Jan 8, 2003, 04:26 PM	#4
WyreTheWolf Wolfish Bastard Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cave; Ozark Mountains Posts: 2,110 Rep Power: 0	There are a few things that you can try... START --> Run --> Command CD\ ipconfig /all (this will give you a rundown of all the information) ipconfig /flushdnc (this will cleanout everything within the dns cache) Also, what do you have your settings set to. Are your DNS, and IP set to a preconfigured setting (static). Or... do you have it set to Dynamic?

Jan 9, 2003, 03:56 AM	#7
dipstick HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 3,609 Rep Power: 71 System Specs	You could also try this which is really easy and has done wonders for me. Right click 'My Network Places' on the desktop, select properties, select your adapter/connection, and click on 'Repair This Connection' on the left under 'Network Tasks'. Hope it helps

Jan 9, 2003, 09:32 AM	Thread Starter #8
Xploited Titan Driverheaven's evil Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Brussels, capital of Belgium Posts: 207 Rep Power: 0	Well, I don't know how but Windows resolved the problem from itself............ And most of the tricks you gave I already tried, but thanks anyway........ And yes I use DHCP with my broadband router....