Hi - I know this isn't strictly a broadband query, but people here seem to
be able to help on networking issues as well, so here goes
Basically one of the desktops in my network has stopped connecting.
I have main desktop hardwired into a Linksys modem/router, then a laptop and
a second desktop connected via wireless adapters. All use WinXP SP2 and all
have the free Zonealarm. This setup has worked fine for some time. Now,
although main desktop and laptop are still working fine - both connect to
the network and internet - the second desktop has dropped out. When I switch
on, the icon in the system tray shows that the signal strength is good, but
there's a message "This connection has limited or no connectivity".
If I look at the properties of the connection in Control Panel/Network
Connections, it tells me Signal strength good, limited or no connectivity,
IP address 169.254.37.35, subnet mask 255.255.00, automatic private address.
The same info from the main desktop says IP address 192.168.1.101,
255.255.255.0, assigned by DHCP
The same info from the laptop says IP address 192.168.1.100, 255.255.255.0,
assigned by DHCP
If on the problem PC I use the option to "Repair" it ends with a message
"could not finish repairing - can't complete renewing IP address".
Using ipconfig /all it says, amongst other things, DHCP enabled.
Any ideas welcome please
