Can't connect on desktop.

[glixon765]

Just needed a little help here with my problem here. Today, I went to use my Internet on my desktop and it says I have limited or connectivity, and I'm unable to do anything related with the Internet. Now, I know my internet is workin because I can connect to the wireless on my iPod, ps3, and laptops. But I just can't get my desktop to connect, I've tried unplugging the router a couple times, but nothing has happened so far. Could somone help me out here?

 

[jmacavali]

It could be a bad Network Card. Go to START>RUN>type CMD>in the black box type IPCONFIG /RELEASE and hit ENTER>then type IPCONFIG /RENEW and hit ENTER. See if you get an IP Address back. < Directions are for XP and not Vista =}

 

[glixon765]

Alright, tried that but it says it's obtained an IP adress that is already in use on the network.

 

[jmacavali]

What IP address did it get?

While you're at that black box type ping www.google.com and see if you get replies or time outs.

 

[frank2085]

do you have all of those things hooked up right now on wireless? You may have to allow more connections for devices on your router.

 

[keegan]

shut off your router, cable modem / dsl , and desktop

follow these steps in order ...firs turn them off and then on in order.
1.power off your cable modem / dsl ( give it 1 minute until CABLE light is solid )
2.power off your router
3.power off your computer.

 

[J03]

Paste the output of running:

ipconfig

in a command prompt window.