re: Unable to Connect to DHCP Server
Monday, November 2, 2009 at 4:28 pm
Windows XP Annoyances Discussion Forum
Posted by Adam Bradley
(7823 messages posted)
What happens if you setup a static IP in the right range?
On Monday, November 2, 2009 at 2:37 pm, nwcav wrote:
>I have done my research and found numerous posts relating to my issue, however,
after
>following all suggestions i cannot resolve my exact problem.
>
>This morning i came to work and realized two of my three desktop computers were
not
>connected to the internet. I have a Dlink router (Dir-655) brand new and installed
>by a computer nerd company. I have some knowledge of how this works and how to
troubleshoot.
>For instance i have released and renewed the IP's on both desktops (not connected
>to internet) with no luck. I still get the 169.xxx. With the help of the nerds
company
>we have reset the Dlink router to factory settings and still no luck. I can see
>when i log into the dlink settings online that both computers have been assigned
>their own IP addresses, however, they are not connecting to the internet.
>
>The two computers are HP Compaq dx2450 Microtower (identical) and recent purchases.
>We are using Windows XP and automatic updates is checked.
>
>Today i was also able to install the most recent dlink Dir-655 firmware update with
>no change in the problem.
>
>Your help is greatly appreciated. im at a loss of what to do and its somewhat frustrating
>that i know what the problem is (not connecting to dhcp server) but i dont know
how
>to fix it.
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