I have an HP slimline 7220 desktop and was connected to the internet (Cox cable) when all of a sudden we couldn't connect anymore. I waited a couple of hours as I know Cox goes down every now & then & tried again & nothing. So I called Cox & we went through the usual turn off the modem & turn it back on again & likewise for the Lynkssystem router and still nothing. So the tech had me connect one computer (we have 2) to the modem & we connected fine (so the router may be bad??) anyhow I then connected the HP directly to the modem & nothing. I have tried connecting the different cables (RJ-45) to the HP & nothing, but using either cable to the e-machine connects right away...so it's not the modem or cables.. (also, I might mention that when looking behind the HP, where the modem cable is connected, you can see lights flashing----as in it's sending a signal to the computer---but the computer says "LAN--limited or no connectivity)...any suggestions???
2007-01-29 12:17:38 · 10 answers · asked by petsrus2002 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
try righ clicking on the icon where it says limited or no connectivity & click on repair. You probably already tried that.
Personally I would try running the connection wizard again if that didn't work. Just keep tinkering around until something works.
If it still doesn't work then wait a while and call tech support again.
2007-01-29 12:23:30 · answer #1 · answered by the Boss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are being MAC filtered or your NIC (Network Interface Card) is bad. If you have a router, connect it directly to your computer that access the Internet with no problems. Run the setup and look for the part of the setup that allows you to CLONE THE MAC ADDRESS.
Clone the Mac address.
Plug it back into the Cable Modem and then connect it back to the other computer.
If that doesn't work, you need to at least try to install new NIC drivers on the HP and if that still doesn't work, get another NIC.
2007-01-29 20:24:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if one machine connects and the other won't, then it appears your nic card had died on you. replace the card and you should be set. before doing that, goto the system properties and click on the hardware tab, select device manager . scroll down to the network adapter that you have installed, highlite it and click delete(do this only if you are using win XP or have the ethernet card driver cd!!) if you do this then click refresh on bottom of the window, it will be detected and drivers will be installed. after all this, reboot the system resetup the internet connection and try to get online. if no good the card is dead. if you like and are in the USA, you can send me an email with your phone number and i'll help you out...
2007-01-29 20:32:46 · answer #3 · answered by gas_indycar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
id say look at the router internet light is the light on or flashing? did it come with a setup disk if so u need to run it. when u connect the router reset or unplug the modem to set it to the routers settings. its prob the router but id need more information
2007-01-29 20:32:30 · answer #4 · answered by Matt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tried rebooting everything a few times when that happened and couldn't get it to work until a tech told me something that works every time with mine...
First, unplug everything for five minutes and wait.
Start bringing things up ONE AT A TIME "from the wall to the computer."
This means...plug in the modem and let it run for a minute...plug in the router and let it run for a minute...plug in the computer and let it warm up.
When everything stops "cycling", open your browser and see if you have access.
Good luck!
2007-01-29 20:25:22 · answer #5 · answered by tabulator32 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i had sort of the same problem but when i han dsl the tech guy at hp center said that sometimes the thing wereyou coonect the wire can be sort of loose i suggest turning it off open it and check if its sort of loose also you should push it in a little more
2007-01-29 20:23:27 · answer #6 · answered by Marvin661 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What are your proxy settings in IE or Firefox? Sometimes my computer will put in a 127 proxy that doesn't work. When I restart my computer and connect it back up...everything is just fine.
2007-01-29 20:22:07 · answer #7 · answered by blt_4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to release and renew your ethernet card. Here are the steps...
Go to Start>Run and type in "cmd" no quotes and hit enter. This will open the command screen. Now type "ipconfig /release" again no quotes and hit enter. Now type in "ipconfig /renew" and hit enter.
This will release and renew your "local area connection" hopefully it will fix your problem.
2007-01-29 21:24:57 · answer #8 · answered by Fremen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same way you got connected to the internet to use Yahoo Answers and to type this question.
2007-01-29 20:25:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
just wait
2007-01-29 20:20:46 · answer #10 · answered by Christine P 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋