XP not finding ip address after disconnect

topfuel · 06-30-2009, 08:59 AM

I have a laptop that somehow got disconnected from my wireless network. I have 1 laptop, 1 desktop, playstation 3, 2 tivo wireless adapters on my network. All of my other connections are working fine. I realized that the antenna was turned off so I turned it on and got connected to my network... but it says re-newing / serching for ip address and nothing I have done seems to work... I reset winsock and a couple other things but nothing seems to work

Has anyone had this happen... My cable modem (comcast)and wireless router (wrt54g) work fine I don't know what happened... help!!!

**kev1952** · 06-30-2009, 09:37 AM

If you are using WEP security you most likely need to re-enter your WEP key.

topfuel · 06-30-2009, 10:07 AM

im using WEP2 and I did re-enter the key

Receng56 · 06-30-2009, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topfuel

im using WEP2 and I did re-enter the key

If you temporarily remove the wireless security from your router will it connect? Have you tried removing this wireless profile from your laptop and putting it in again?

topfuel · 06-30-2009, 10:58 AM

I did remove all security and nothing happened. I can try to remove the profile and re-install and see what happens

thanks

Receng56 · 06-30-2009, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topfuel

I did remove all security and nothing happened. I can try to remove the profile and re-install and see what happens

thanks

Are you using windows to connect to your wireless network or another bit of software?

topfuel · 06-30-2009, 11:45 AM

I was using a network management software from Linksys but removed it and re installed it many times trying to fix my issue. Right now it is not installed

topfuel · 06-30-2009, 11:46 AM

The other issue im having is my desktop fan keeps turning on and off like the computer is working hard but no one is using it... any ideas?

Receng56 · 06-30-2009, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topfuel

I was using a network management software from Linksys but removed it and re installed it many times trying to fix my issue. Right now it is not installed

So when you click on view available wireless ntworks they show up in the windows application? Re your next post it sounds like your laptop maybe over heating. Try carefully sucking any dust etc from whereever the fan intake is! Turn your vacuum down to its lowest setting if you don't have a air spray!

topfuel · 06-30-2009, 12:39 PM

Yes it says im connected to the network it just keeps saying aquiring new ip address and it never does... I left my computer on for 4 hours and it still did not find it. when I open a box to see my ip address it is blank... just all zeros

Dogg · 06-30-2009, 12:48 PM

Clear and reconfigure your router and then reconfigure your network setup on your PC.

**lorjack** · 06-30-2009, 06:21 PM

IP address of all 0's indicates a problem with services, a duplicate IP, drivers or defective hardware.

Verify that the following services are running.
To access services: Start > run > services.msc

Services:
Workstation
Computer Browser
Network Location Awareness
TCP/IP Netbios helper
DNS Client
Server
Network Connections
Remote Procedure Call
DHCP Client

Wireless Services:
Wireless Zero Configuration
COM+ Event System
WLAN AutoConfig (for Vista)

Turn off all network devices then turn on the router and the problem computer. See if it can get an IP address.

Reinstall the latest drivers for the network card.

You can try this as well.

Windows XP
Open up a command prompt (Start > Run > CMD)
Type the bolded commands in the command prompt window:

Reset TCP/IP Stack: netsh int ip reset reset.log
Reset WINSOCK entries: netsh winsock reset catalog

When finished reboot

06-30-2009, 08:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
topfuel Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6 OS: XP	XP not finding ip address after disconnect I have a laptop that somehow got disconnected from my wireless network. I have 1 laptop, 1 desktop, playstation 3, 2 tivo wireless adapters on my network. All of my other connections are working fine. I realized that the antenna was turned off so I turned it on and got connected to my network... but it says re-newing / serching for ip address and nothing I have done seems to work... I reset winsock and a couple other things but nothing seems to work Has anyone had this happen... My cable modem (comcast)and wireless router (wrt54g) work fine I don't know what happened... help!!!

06-30-2009, 09:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
kev1952 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Townsville, Australia Posts: 1,007 OS: Win Vista Home Premium	Re: XP not finding ip address after disconnect If you are using WEP security you most likely need to re-enter your WEP key. __________________ Cheers.... Kev *"The Definition of an Upgrade: Take old bugs out, put new ones in."* Please don't send me PM's for support. Post in the forums for everyone to benefit.

06-30-2009, 10:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
topfuel Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6 OS: XP	Re: XP not finding ip address after disconnect im using WEP2 and I did re-enter the key

06-30-2009, 10:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
topfuel Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6 OS: XP	Re: XP not finding ip address after disconnect I did remove all security and nothing happened. I can try to remove the profile and re-install and see what happens thanks

06-30-2009, 11:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
topfuel Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6 OS: XP	Re: XP not finding ip address after disconnect I was using a network management software from Linksys but removed it and re installed it many times trying to fix my issue. Right now it is not installed

06-30-2009, 11:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
topfuel Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6 OS: XP	Re: XP not finding ip address after disconnect The other issue im having is my desktop fan keeps turning on and off like the computer is working hard but no one is using it... any ideas?

06-30-2009, 12:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
topfuel Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6 OS: XP	Re: XP not finding ip address after disconnect Yes it says im connected to the network it just keeps saying aquiring new ip address and it never does... I left my computer on for 4 hours and it still did not find it. when I open a box to see my ip address it is blank... just all zeros

06-30-2009, 12:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
Dogg Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 1,698 OS: XP sp3	Re: XP not finding ip address after disconnect Clear and reconfigure your router and then reconfigure your network setup on your PC.

06-30-2009, 06:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
lorjack TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,205 OS: Windows 2K, XP Pro sp3, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Ubuntu	Re: XP not finding ip address after disconnect IP address of all 0's indicates a problem with services, a duplicate IP, drivers or defective hardware. Verify that the following services are running. To access services: Start > run > services.msc Services: Workstation Computer Browser Network Location Awareness TCP/IP Netbios helper DNS Client Server Network Connections Remote Procedure Call DHCP Client Wireless Services: Wireless Zero Configuration COM+ Event System WLAN AutoConfig (for Vista) Turn off all network devices then turn on the router and the problem computer. See if it can get an IP address. Reinstall the latest drivers for the network card. You can try this as well. Windows XP Open up a command prompt (Start > Run > CMD) Type the bolded commands in the command prompt window: Reset TCP/IP Stack: netsh int ip reset reset.log Reset WINSOCK entries: netsh winsock reset catalog When finished reboot __________________ Those who can't write, write manuals. Don't trouble trouble until trouble troubles you...