Internet connection problem

altronataku · 07-04-2007, 12:10 AM

Yesturday I built my new computer and installed Vista HP. I just connected the ethernet cable to the port and didn't even need to go through any internet setup and right away I had WAN connection and it worked for most of today too. But just a few hours ago after I restarted my computer the connection became limited and I had no WAN connection. I clicked on "Find a network" and the only option it gave me was Broadband PPPoE type, which requires an SN and PW. I called up my ISP and the guy said that we are DHCP type and does not have any SN/PW needed. He also said that he has heard of this issue before, where Vista is only giving PPPoE as an available network but not DHCP. I've tried restarting many times and have tried doing other things but so far, no luck. Help me out please.

also I know for a fact it is not an external problem from my modem or router because my other 3 computers are connected just fine.

coolday · 07-04-2007, 07:11 AM

Check IP address settings .....

altronataku · 07-04-2007, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolday

Check IP address settings .....

what about it? can you be more detailed?

it's supposed to be DHCP so it should be able to automatically assign its own IP.

coolday · 07-07-2007, 01:18 AM

assign its own its own .....

**johnwill** · 07-07-2007, 12:47 PM

Try the fix titled Prevent network flooding and connection drops on this page, about 2/3 of the way down.

07-04-2007, 12:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
altronataku Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 8 OS: Window Vista Home Premium and Window XP Home Edition	Internet connection problem Yesturday I built my new computer and installed Vista HP. I just connected the ethernet cable to the port and didn't even need to go through any internet setup and right away I had WAN connection and it worked for most of today too. But just a few hours ago after I restarted my computer the connection became limited and I had no WAN connection. I clicked on "Find a network" and the only option it gave me was Broadband PPPoE type, which requires an SN and PW. I called up my ISP and the guy said that we are DHCP type and does not have any SN/PW needed. He also said that he has heard of this issue before, where Vista is only giving PPPoE as an available network but not DHCP. I've tried restarting many times and have tried doing other things but so far, no luck. Help me out please. also I know for a fact it is not an external problem from my modem or router because my other 3 computers are connected just fine. Last edited by altronataku; 07-04-2007 at 12:21 AM.

07-04-2007, 07:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
coolday Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 337 OS: WINDOWS XP PRO	Re: Internet connection problem Check IP address settings ..... __________________ *cday ... "Learn 2 Share N Share 2 Learn"* Please add a thanks if I may ever help you

07-07-2007, 01:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
coolday Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 337 OS: WINDOWS XP PRO	Re: Internet connection problem assign its own its own ..... __________________ *cday ... "Learn 2 Share N Share 2 Learn"* Please add a thanks if I may ever help you

07-07-2007, 12:47 PM	#5 (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	Re: Internet connection problem Try the fix titled Prevent network flooding and connection drops on this page, about 2/3 of the way down. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience