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Stuart · 27-09-2007, 00:53

If you are getting a 169 IP address, it usually means Windows isn't connecting properly, so has assigned it's own IP.

Usually, routers use the 192 range of IP addresses.

See if you can connect to your router via a WIRED connection first, then try the Wireless.

27-09-2007, 00:53	#10
Stuart - Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Somewhere Services: Virgin for TV and Internet, BT for phone Posts: 26,546	Re: My Router is denied by cable modem!(Help me!) If you are getting a 169 IP address, it usually means Windows isn't connecting properly, so has assigned it's own IP. Usually, routers use the 192 range of IP addresses. See if you can connect to your router via a WIRED connection first, then try the Wireless.