"Limited or No Connectivity" problem

flyingz · 02-28-2009, 09:41 PM

I started having an issue with my wireless connection a few days ago...it connects and recognizes the signal but it shows a "Limited or No Connectivity" message and won't access the Internet. So, I tried straight wiring CAT5 to the router, but it behaves the exact same way for the LAN connection as the wireless. I've dealt with my own networking issues before and can usually get it worked out but this is just puzzling me.

Help please?

**johnwill** · 03-01-2009, 07:55 AM

I'm assuming XP due to lack of a specification of what you're running.

TCP/IP stack repair options for use with Windows XP with SP2/SP3.

Start, Run, CMD to open a command prompt:

In the command prompt window that opens, type type the following commands:

Note: Type only the text in bold for the following commands.

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

Reset WINSOCK entries to installation defaults, type: netsh winsock reset catalog

Reboot the machine.

flyingz · 03-01-2009, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnwill

I'm assuming XP due to lack of a specification of what you're running.

TCP/IP stack repair options for use with Windows XP with SP2/SP3.

Start, Run, CMD to open a command prompt:

In the command prompt window that opens, type type the following commands:

Note: Type only the text in bold for the following commands.

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

Reset WINSOCK entries to installation defaults, type: netsh winsock reset catalog

Reboot the machine.

Ok, so I did that, the WINSOCK thing worked and reset itself, but the TCP/IP reset just moved the curser down one line for 2 or 3 seconds then started another prompt line like nothing happened. I rebooted and the problem is still there.
Oh, and it's XP SP2...sorry...

**johnwill** · 03-03-2009, 07:34 AM

That's the correct behavior for the resets. The indications are that you are not finding a DHCP server. That's usually because of either equipment failure or bad cables/connections given that the stack appears fine.

02-28-2009, 09:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
flyingz Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2 OS: Windows XP/Mac OS X	"Limited or No Connectivity" problem I started having an issue with my wireless connection a few days ago...it connects and recognizes the signal but it shows a "Limited or No Connectivity" message and won't access the Internet. So, I tried straight wiring CAT5 to the router, but it behaves the exact same way for the LAN connection as the wireless. I've dealt with my own networking issues before and can usually get it worked out but this is just puzzling me. Help please?

03-01-2009, 07:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,921 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: "Limited or No Connectivity" problem I'm assuming XP due to lack of a specification of what you're running. TCP/IP stack repair options for use with Windows XP with SP2/SP3. Start, Run, CMD to open a command prompt: In the command prompt window that opens, type type the following commands: Note: Type only the text in bold for the following commands. Reset TCP/IP stack to installation defaults, type: netsh int ip reset reset.log Reset WINSOCK entries to installation defaults, type: netsh winsock reset catalog Reboot the machine. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

03-03-2009, 07:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,921 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: "Limited or No Connectivity" problem That's the correct behavior for the resets. The indications are that you are not finding a DHCP server. That's usually because of either equipment failure or bad cables/connections given that the stack appears fine. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience