Limited or no Connectivity?

[wamother]

Hello all,

I am getting this error message on my laptop
" This connection has limited or no connectivity. You might not be able to access the Internet or some network resources. "

[mwesh]

I saw this on microsoft's website

Steps to work around the problem
When a Point-to-Point over Ethernet (PPPoE) connection is created in Windows XP, Windows XP creates both a local connection and a broadband connection. Because Windows XP creates the two connections by design, and because the Automatic Private Internet Protocol Addressing (APIPA) address is expected, Windows XP should not indicate that the local connection has limited connectivity. Sometimes, you may receive the "Limited or no connectivity" message even when the computer is currently connected to the Internet. In this case, you can safely ignore this message. If you want to disable the message, follow these steps: 1. Click Start, click Run, type ncpa.cpl, and then click OK.
2. Double-click Local Area Connection, and then click Properties.
3. On the General tab, click to clear the Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity check box, click OK, and then click Close.


http://support.microsoft.com/kb/892896

[steve]

Go to control panel.. Start -Settings - Control Panel- Network connections.

you should get a window with your network adapters in it. if you have more than one, (LAN 1 0r LAN2) pick the one you have the cable plugged in to.

Right click it.
Choose properties
highlight TCP/IP and click the properties button. If obtain ip address automatically is checked and obtain dns automatically is checked, then its likely an issue with your DHCP server, and it has nothing to do with your computer. Its either the router or the firewall.

Try reinstalling Network adapter card drivers, restart you computer/laptop

Also try renewing your ip address...start .. run.. cmd.. ipconfig /renew

Hope that helps

Steve

GNL Tech Solutions

http://www.gnltech.com/

[tonnyc]

If you are using a modem or router I would power cycle the cable modem, router, and PC. I have seen cable modems act a like that and require reboots in order to bridge an IP to the connected equipment.