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haydnwalker · 12-04-2009, 16:28

Disable the wireless first.

Then make sure you are using DHCP (Automatically Receive an IP Address) Then do the following:

Go to Start > Run and type in

Code:

cmd [enter]

then type in the command window

Code:

ipconfig /all

and look for the IP ADDRESS line. It should start 192.168 - if it starts 169.xx.xx.xx then theres possibly a problem with your ethernet cable, and try a different one.

Feel free to copy/paste the command window results for further diags.

12-04-2009, 16:28	#2
haydnwalker Inactive Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Doncaster, S. Yorks. Age: 42 Services: TV:Sky+, BB:DRL VDSL2 40/10 with Ask4, Phone:Mobile Only Posts: 2,320	Re: Unidentified network when plugging into ethernet port Disable the wireless first. Then make sure you are using DHCP (Automatically Receive an IP Address) Then do the following: Go to Start > Run and type in Code: cmd [enter] then type in the command window Code: ipconfig /all and look for the IP ADDRESS line. It should start 192.168 - if it starts 169.xx.xx.xx then theres possibly a problem with your ethernet cable, and try a different one. Feel free to copy/paste the command window results for further diags.