Re: xp not detecting correct dhcp address
- From: "Xiong Chiamiov" <xiong.chiamiov@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: 3 Jul 2006 17:45:58 -0700
2. WRT54GL (haven't flashed with 3rd-party firmware)
You really should. I like DD-WRT v23 SP1.
Well, I was told not to unless I was comfortable with linux, which I am
not.
4. 255.255.255.255
Impossible. That's not a valid IP address. It's probably the netmaskor a mistake. Run:
Start -> run -> cmd <enter>
ipconfig
and check the IP address line. If it's 192.168.xxx.xxx, then DHCP is
working. If it's 169.254.xxx.xxx, DHCP has failed. If it's 0.0.0.0,
wait a while and it will eventually change. If it's a routeable IP
address, you have the DSL/cable/whatever modem plugged into the WRT54G
LAN port instead of the the proper WAN (internet) port.
I know, I know. That's what's bugging me. When I do an ipconfig /all,
that's what shows up. Now, to clarify, that is what shows up as the
DHCP address. The IP address of the computer is 0.0.0.0. But that
doesn't change (how long should I wait?).
6. wpa-psk; the encryption's correct. It's working correct on the
other two, and it worked once on the problem computer, but it randomly
stopped (without me changing anything, including (un)installing
anything.
Random? Just try reloading the WPA key again on the computer. Typos
are epidemic. If that doesn't play, try temporarily turning off
encryption in the WRT54GL router. If that works, check for driver and
firmware updates for both the router and your computer.
Last time I reset the router, and it worked again. I enabled
encryption and everything, and it continued. But then it didn't work
any more after a few days. And the firmware and drivers are updated.
7. Yep, I'm connecting to mine; around me around linksys and deh2, but
I'm connecting to nubcakes (which is pretty unique, I'd say).
Can you see the nubcakes SSID with whatever client manager you're
using on this computah?
Yep. My wireless card is a Planet (off of Newegg), and I'm using their
utility. It shows the connection being good for about 4 secs, then
goes to no connection for about 1/2 sec, then repeats, which keeps it
in the "aquiring network address" stage.
Now, I tried the winsock fix shortly before coming here. No go. I
don't know if it will work wired in its present state because it's not
close and not mobile. As I said before, it used to be the only
computer in the house and connected straight to the modem, which
worked.
It is an old-ish Gateway running XP Home SP2 (originally ME). Wireless
card is a Planet WL-8310.
[http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833322201] It has
been reformatted once ('bout a year, year and a half ago) and is
working fine other than that. I am pretty darn sure that it hasn't had
any spyware on it for a long time, or viruses either.
My other comps are connected with IPs of 192.168.1.101, 192.168.1.102,
etc. I have IP addresses open for much longer than that, and no limit
on DHCP clients.
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.128
Gateway and DHCP server: 192.168.1.1
DNS Servers: 207.69.188.185, 207.69.188.186, 207.69.188.187
I will check again without encryption, as well as with static IP, and
report back to you. If it is the card, I can still get a replacement
from Newegg, so that's all good.
Thanks.
.
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