[amazel626]

Hi, I'm having a problem setting up my router.
Whenever I connect my router to my modem, I get the error: "Local Area Connection 2 doesn't have a valid IP Configuration."

How can I fix this?

This error goes away when I connect just my modem to my computer.

I know the router isn't broken, and I'm sure I have all the cables plugged in correctly.

Router Model: Netgear WNR2000

OS: Windows 7

Thanks for any help! :smile:

I've been trying to fix this for a week now! :upset:

 

[2xg]

Hi amazel626,

Have you tried plugging your computer directly to the Router as well? What happens?

Most Power cycling resolves this type of issue. Have you done this yet?

1. Save all your current work, close all open applications, then shut down your computer. Wait for a minute.
2. First, turn your Router off and wait for a couple of minutes.
3. Turn off your modem.
4. Disconnect all the ethernet cables that are connected to the router and modem and the PC.
5. Reconnect them and ensure that there are no loose connections in between them.
6. Now, switch on your PC and let it boot.
7. Switch on the modem first and after it gets initialized, switch on the router.

If power cycling is unsuccessful then you'll probably have to reset your router to the factory default? Pls give me an update first then we can continue troubleshooting.

Hope this helps.