Luke
@comcast.net
| [Connectivity] Connectivity issues
I have a desktop PC plugged into the cable modem and it works no problem and recieves a 67.x.x.x ip address from DHCP. When I unplug the CAT5 cable from the desktop and plug it into my laptop all I get is the Windows default 169.X.X.X IP. Under the status field it says that the connection has limited or no connectivity. It's set to obtain an IP from DHCP and also set to obtain DNS servers automatically. I know the NIC is fine, as I have plugged the laptop into other internet connections, and also used it on an wired ad-hoc network and it works fine. As far as I can tell all settings are the same on the desktop and laptop are the same. Any ideas? |
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beerbum
Premium
join:2000-05-06
Reading, PA
clubs: | turn off the computer, turn off the modem.. then plug the modem power back in, wait for it to synch, then turn on the computer..
you need to reset the modem every time you change computers |
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TD Nickell
Premium,MVM
join:2006-09-26
Federal Way, WA
clubs:
| said by beerbum  :turn off the computer, turn off the modem.. then plug the modem power back in, wait for it to synch, then turn on the computer.. you need to reset the modem every time you change computers Your best bet is to buy a router,then you won't have this problem,but until you do,what beerbum posted is correct.
Also read this FAQ on the subject. 
»Comcast High Speed Internet FAQ »Why does one device pull an IP, but my other device doesn't? |
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