Aikiboy2K
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Thu Jun 30, 2005 6:54 pm Post subject:
Bizarre and aggravating DSL problem |
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I had DSL working through a SpeedStream 5200 modem connected to the US
port on my PC running Windows XP. 2 other PCs, both running X
networked to the main PC through a Netgear EN104 hub shared that DS
connection with no problems.
DSL always had some problems pulling an IP address from the DHCP serve
whenever I shut off the PC so usually left my PC on for days/weeks at
time. Computer shut down on Monday, turned it back on - no IP addres
(used internal one). After trying to reboot and doing ipconfig /releas
/renew several times, power cycling modem, PC crashed and hard drive wa
wiped.
Reinstalled Windows XP (no SP) out of the box, ran the appropriat
networking wizards and got DHCP timeout errors when trying to connec
to internet. Had solid DSL light, solid USB light. Tried ethernet, sam
problem. Tried plugging modem in to ethernet port and usb port on
other computers in the house. Same problem.
Tech guy from ISP comes out, checks the lines, config etc. plugs th
Speedstream into his laptop ethernet port (Win 2K), works perfectly.
try my laptop running Windows XP SP2, same DHCP error.
So in summary, this is where I stand:
1) DSL modem/cables/ISP configuration seems to be fine since Tech gu
could plug his Win 2K laptop into his ethernet port and immediatel
pull up an IP address.
2) Pristine install of Win XP cannot pull up an IP address eithe
through USB or Ethernet. (Used USB previously and just installed ne
Linksys network card to try ethernet)
3) 3 Existing installs of Win XP SP2 which on Monday worked by sharin
connection with main PC, cannot pull an IP when plugged directly int
Speedstream modem through either ethernet or USB. (Doing ipconfi
/renew /reset, repair and power cycling modem)
Is there something that XP requires or some quirk with XP that thi
does not work for 4 different XP PCs, but works for a Win2K laptop???
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Fri Jul 29, 2005 12:00 am Post subject:
Re: Bizarre and aggravating DSL problem |
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Aiki,
First, when you are using a router, you must try and localize you
problem as to being router or dsl modem related... The best way to d
this is via the "ipconfig/all" command...
In any case, I would 1st powercycle everything and if it was working a
an earlier time and nothings been installed, no settings "tweaked", etc
it will work 80% of the time.. to powercycle
Shutdown the PC.
Unplug the power to the router.
Unplug the power to the dsl modem.
Wait 15 seconds...
Plug in the power to the MODEM.
WAIT FOR SYNC LIGHT
Plug in the power to the ROUTER.
Verify Internet access (WAN or Internet Light) at the router.
Restart the PC....
If you are still unable to surf, check for a valid ip settings by goin
to DOS (START>RUN>cmd [ok]) and entering "IPCONFIG/ALL". Note your i
address, default gateway, dns and dhcp address settings. If you do no
understand these setting, post them...
Alternately, if the PC settings look okay (while connected to th
router) AND other systems on the router are having the same surfin
problems - you are likely looking at a DSL modem problem.
Good Luck,
P2E
Aikiboy2K Wrote:
| Quote: | I had DSL working through a SpeedStream 5200 modem connected to the US
port on my PC running Windows XP. 2 other PCs, both running X
networked to the main PC through a Netgear EN104 hub shared that DS
connection with no problems.
DSL always had some problems pulling an IP address from the DHCP serve
whenever I shut off the PC so usually left my PC on for days/weeks at
time. Computer shut down on Monday, turned it back on - no IP addres
(used internal one). After trying to reboot and doing ipconfig /releas
/renew several times, power cycling modem, PC crashed and hard drive wa
wiped.
Reinstalled Windows XP (no SP) out of the box, ran the appropriat
networking wizards and got DHCP timeout errors when trying to connec
to internet. Had solid DSL light, solid USB light. Tried ethernet, sam
problem. Tried plugging modem in to ethernet port and usb port on
other computers in the house. Same problem.
Tech guy from ISP comes out, checks the lines, config etc. plugs th
Speedstream into his laptop ethernet port (Win 2K), works perfectly.
try my laptop running Windows XP SP2, same DHCP error.
So in summary, this is where I stand:
1) DSL modem/cables/ISP configuration seems to be fine since Tech gu
could plug his Win 2K laptop into his ethernet port and immediatel
pull up an IP address.
2) Pristine install of Win XP cannot pull up an IP address eithe
through USB or Ethernet. (Used USB previously and just installed ne
Linksys network card to try ethernet)
3) 3 Existing installs of Win XP SP2 which on Monday worked by sharin
connection with main PC, cannot pull an IP when plugged directly int
Speedstream modem through either ethernet or USB. (Doing ipconfi
/renew /reset, repair and power cycling modem)
Is there something that XP requires or some quirk with XP that thi
does not work for 4 different XP PCs, but works for a Win2K laptop???
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