[SOLVED] Dsl/Vista help; interesting problem...

NateDaGreat01 · 05-12-2009, 11:16 AM

Ok, I hope someone can help me out. This has been bothering me for a while. Lemme just say that windows vista = trash. XP made me feel like a technical genius and vista just makes me feel... well... like I need to take a shower. Seriously. /end rant.

Ok so everytime I turn on my computer witch is running windows vista home basic my 2 wire 1701hg modem disconnects and the broadband link light blinks orange. I know the modem and the line isn't the problem though because I can sync up when the computer is off and can get on my xbox 360 (live) without a problem (as long as the computer remains off) which is also connected to the modem. I'm connected wired and get local access only.

Here's a picture of my 2wire advanced settings pages...

Here's what happens when I try to diagnose and repair the connection: “there may be a problem with your DNS configuration.” I have called at&t multiple times (which is my isp) and they have no clue what they're doing. Twice I have been hung up on. Im about ready to just give up on at&t and switch to comcast because I can't deal with this anymore.

Here's some pics of my ip settings in cmd.

This is ipconfig/all

This is ipconfig/displaydns

This is ipconfig/showclassid

Please don't suggest "are all your filters on correctly" or "have you tried resetting your modem and turning it back on." Yes, I have tried all the weak stuff. If you need more info, PLEASE ask.

Thanks in advance!!!

**belfasteddie** · 05-12-2009, 02:14 PM

I appreciate your request ala have you tried..... But when all else fails do a Factory reset.

**johnwill** · 05-12-2009, 06:11 PM

You have a public IP address, which indicates you either have that router configured very strangely (probably bridged), or it's very confused.

I agree with the previous post, reset to factory defaults and reconfigure.

NateDaGreat01 · 05-14-2009, 02:11 PM

Thanks for the replies but i have figured out the problem. Like i said, i tried all the weak stuff like doing a hard reset on the modem, no help. The network card is broke and needs to be replaced. Luckily I was under a 1 year warranty. Thanks anyways, /close thread.

**johnwill** · 05-14-2009, 06:19 PM

How that causes that oddball IP address I'll never know!

05-12-2009, 11:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
NateDaGreat01 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2 OS: vista sp1	[SOLVED] Dsl/Vista help; interesting problem... Ok, I hope someone can help me out. This has been bothering me for a while. Lemme just say that windows vista = trash. XP made me feel like a technical genius and vista just makes me feel... well... like I need to take a shower. Seriously. /end rant. Ok so everytime I turn on my computer witch is running windows vista home basic my 2 wire 1701hg modem disconnects and the broadband link light blinks orange. I know the modem and the line isn't the problem though because I can sync up when the computer is off and can get on my xbox 360 (live) without a problem (as long as the computer remains off) which is also connected to the modem. I'm connected wired and get local access only. Here's a picture of my 2wire advanced settings pages... Here's what happens when I try to diagnose and repair the connection: “there may be a problem with your DNS configuration.” I have called at&t multiple times (which is my isp) and they have no clue what they're doing. Twice I have been hung up on. Im about ready to just give up on at&t and switch to comcast because I can't deal with this anymore. Here's some pics of my ip settings in cmd. This is ipconfig/all This is ipconfig/displaydns This is ipconfig/showclassid Please don't suggest "are all your filters on correctly" or "have you tried resetting your modem and turning it back on." Yes, I have tried all the weak stuff. If you need more info, PLEASE ask. Thanks in advance!!! Last edited by NateDaGreat01; 05-12-2009 at 11:38 AM.

05-12-2009, 02:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
belfasteddie Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Belfast N.I. Posts: 1,551 OS: Puppy Linux 4.12	Re: Dsl/Vista help; interesting problem... I appreciate your request ala have you tried..... But when all else fails do a Factory reset.

05-12-2009, 06:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,685 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Dsl/Vista help; interesting problem... You have a public IP address, which indicates you either have that router configured very strangely (probably bridged), or it's very confused. I agree with the previous post, reset to factory defaults and reconfigure. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

05-14-2009, 02:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
NateDaGreat01 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2 OS: vista sp1	Re: Dsl/Vista help; interesting problem... Thanks for the replies but i have figured out the problem. Like i said, i tried all the weak stuff like doing a hard reset on the modem, no help. The network card is broke and needs to be replaced. Luckily I was under a 1 year warranty. Thanks anyways, /close thread.

05-14-2009, 06:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,685 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Dsl/Vista help; interesting problem... How that causes that oddball IP address I'll never know! __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience