I am using a cable modem. I can use it for about half a hour before it gives me a limited or no connectivity pop up. in that case i have to restart my computer. Is there anyway i can fix this problem because its aggravating when i surf the internet and have to restart the computer just to continue. HELP! when the computer runs i get an IP address of 86 but when it doesn't work and has limited or no connectivity i get an IP of 169.
2007-09-24 02:58:51 · 8 answers · asked by koolchiceys 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
can i have step by step directions. . .lol i have no idea what a static ip is or even how to do that. .sry im not computer smart
2007-09-24 04:08:07 · update #1
You may have a bad cable or your ethernet port is going bad.
The 169.x.x.x IP is a Microsoft default IP address there is a logical name for that IP but I can't remember it at this time. Just best to know if you see the 169.x.x.x IP it isn't going to get to the internet.
Check that the cable is plugged in all the way. If it is connected solidly to both ports on both ends and you are still having problem then check into a new cable. If the cable isn't doing the trick buy a new Ethernet card and install it.
Shouldn't cost more than 30 dollars total. Newegg.com is a good place to buy the parts you need.
2007-09-24 03:03:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is your Dell directly connected to the cable? My Dell3000, which is direct connect - extremely fast and so far no problem. My Dell2400, upstairs, get a low connection. Sometimes temporarily shuts me out.
Re: IP address -- try
Start
Run
ipconfig renew (that's ipconfig space renew)
see if that helps
To check your IP, go to www.whatismyip.com
2007-09-24 03:04:55 · answer #2 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RE: Dell length 2400 ethernet motive force? ought to somebody tell me the place to locate this or supply a link? I quite have searched the Dell website and have not got here across something. Please help me as i'm attempting to get carry of Bellsouth DSL and it does not come across an Ethernet port even however my pc quite has one. in case you're offering a link, please...
2016-11-06 06:09:28 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Open up your network connection and go to support, click repair. Maybe XP will do the hard work.
If not,
Reboot your modem, router, disable the network connection.
Turn on the modem, router. then enable the network connection.
Also that last guy, if the cable was broke it would either work or it wouldn't. IT WOULD NOT JUST HALF WORK.
*sigh
Good luck.
2007-09-24 03:04:14 · answer #4 · answered by i_d_o_n_t_e_x_i_s_t 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a static ip instead of dhcp and set that to x.x.x.86, substituting your first 3 numbers with your defaults. If that doesn't work, try messing with the router settings to keep the link up longer.
2007-09-24 03:04:37 · answer #5 · answered by Dan M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check your LAN settings? Check your ip settings, there should be only one setting and find out what is your current origin where your computer accesses the Internet, through your network?
2007-09-24 04:52:44 · answer #6 · answered by puffcandy007 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm.. that could be a few of a few things.
Try hooking the internet up to another computer and seeing how long that lasts, if it lasts like it should, it is a problem with your pc. From there I can help you with whats next.
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2007-09-24 03:03:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like a Q for the tech support of your internet provider.
Do you have another computer you could use to test the line?
2007-09-24 03:01:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anyone Know? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋