Automatic Private IP

burlybugger · 01-20-2006, 04:33 AM

Hello folks

I'm having trouble adding a computer to my home network. The PC in question isn't getting a DHCP assigned IP from the router, but instead is going for an Automatic Private IP Address.

I know the cable and router are OK, because I have been able to connect a laptop to that connection. The NIC itself is also fine and tested.

I don't know much else about networks, so I'm at a bit of a loss now.. can anyone help explain what I am missing?

Thanks!

MoralTerror · 01-20-2006, 06:49 AM

In Control Panel, double-click Network.

Click the TCP/IP protocol bound to your network adapter, and then click Properties.

On the IP Address tab, make sure the Obtain An IP Address Automatically option is not selected.

burlybugger · 01-20-2006, 08:10 AM

Yes, I have tried this, and set the IP, subnet and gateway manually, but this does not help. :-)

MoralTerror · 01-20-2006, 08:38 AM

Try using ipconfig /release [adapter] at the command prompt then manually configure the ip, gateway etc. This will release any leases (ip addresses) that the nic has been assigned. Remember if you don't specify an adapter then all your leases will be released by DHCP server.

burlybugger · 01-20-2006, 10:37 AM

This had no effect, I still can't get the pc to see the router, even when I set the ip address, subnet and gateway manually.

**johnwill** · 01-20-2006, 02:19 PM

TCP/IP stack repair options for use with Windows XP with SP2.

For these commands, Start, Run, CMD to open a command prompt.

Reset WINSOCK entries to installation defaults: netsh winsock reset catalog

Reset TCP/IP stack to installation defaults. netsh int ip reset reset.log

burlybugger · 01-21-2006, 03:27 AM

This was a clean install of XP, but since I can't get network connectivity, I haven't been able to upgrade to SP2...

seavus · 01-21-2006, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burlybugger

This was a clean install of XP, but since I can't get network connectivity, I haven't been able to upgrade to SP2...

get on another computer download sp2 IT version burn it on a cd and u have sp2. I sugest installing sp2 right after a clean reinstallation of windows. You can download it here : http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/Browse.aspx?displaylang=en&categoryid=7

and when installed disable the SP2 windows firewall.

i hope i helped a bit

burlybugger · 02-16-2006, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnwill

TCP/IP stack repair options for use with Windows XP with SP2.

For these commands, Start, Run, CMD to open a command prompt.

Reset WINSOCK entries to installation defaults: netsh winsock reset catalog

Reset TCP/IP stack to installation defaults. netsh int ip reset reset.log

I've now tried these with XP SP2 installed, to ne effect :-( am totally baffled!

**johnwill** · 02-16-2006, 06:08 PM

After running the two reset commands I posted, do this:

Start, Run, CMD to open a DOS window and type:

IPCONFIG /ALL >C:\RESULT.TXT

Open C:\RESULT.TXT with Notepad and copy/paste the entire results here.

coolday · 09-24-2009, 08:31 AM

ADMINS ... Is this thread open ..... I would like to share my similar problems with APIPA. Can't really figure out the problem but I'm little bit suspicious about my d-link switch.

coolday · 09-24-2009, 08:41 AM

ok what is the best way to test my switch. I want to check if the ports are ok or not. I seen that when acquiring ip address takes a longer time I get Automatic Private IP address but when it goes quick it gets ip address from dhcp server as 192.168.1.x.

Funny problem

01-20-2006, 04:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
burlybugger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5 OS: WinXP	Automatic Private IP Hello folks I'm having trouble adding a computer to my home network. The PC in question isn't getting a DHCP assigned IP from the router, but instead is going for an Automatic Private IP Address. I know the cable and router are OK, because I have been able to connect a laptop to that connection. The NIC itself is also fine and tested. I don't know much else about networks, so I'm at a bit of a loss now.. can anyone help explain what I am missing? Thanks!

01-20-2006, 10:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
burlybugger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5 OS: WinXP	This had no effect, I still can't get the pc to see the router, even when I set the ip address, subnet and gateway manually. Last edited by burlybugger; 01-20-2006 at 10:39 AM.

01-20-2006, 02:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,654 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	TCP/IP stack repair options for use with Windows XP with SP2. For these commands, Start, Run, CMD to open a command prompt. Reset WINSOCK entries to installation defaults: netsh winsock reset catalog Reset TCP/IP stack to installation defaults. netsh int ip reset reset.log __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

02-16-2006, 06:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,654 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	After running the two reset commands I posted, do this: Start, Run, CMD to open a DOS window and type: IPCONFIG /ALL >C:\RESULT.TXT Open C:\RESULT.TXT with Notepad and copy/paste the entire results here. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

09-24-2009, 08:31 AM	#11 (permalink)
coolday Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 337 OS: WINDOWS XP PRO	Re: Automatic Private IP ADMINS ... Is this thread open ..... I would like to share my similar problems with APIPA. Can't really figure out the problem but I'm little bit suspicious about my d-link switch. __________________ *cday ... "Learn 2 Share N Share 2 Learn"* Please add a thanks if I may ever help you

01-20-2006, 06:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
MoralTerror Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,968 OS: xp	In Control Panel, double-click Network. Click the TCP/IP protocol bound to your network adapter, and then click Properties. On the IP Address tab, make sure the Obtain An IP Address Automatically option is not selected.

01-20-2006, 08:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
burlybugger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5 OS: WinXP	Yes, I have tried this, and set the IP, subnet and gateway manually, but this does not help. :-)

01-20-2006, 08:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
MoralTerror Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,968 OS: xp	Try using ipconfig /release [adapter] at the command prompt then manually configure the ip, gateway etc. This will release any leases (ip addresses) that the nic has been assigned. Remember if you don't specify an adapter then all your leases will be released by DHCP server.

01-21-2006, 03:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
burlybugger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5 OS: WinXP	This was a clean install of XP, but since I can't get network connectivity, I haven't been able to upgrade to SP2...

09-24-2009, 08:41 AM	#12 (permalink)
coolday Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 337 OS: WINDOWS XP PRO	Re: Automatic Private IP ok what is the best way to test my switch. I want to check if the ports are ok or not. I seen that when acquiring ip address takes a longer time I get Automatic Private IP address but when it goes quick it gets ip address from dhcp server as 192.168.1.x. Funny problem __________________ *cday ... "Learn 2 Share N Share 2 Learn"* Please add a thanks if I may ever help you