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xintas · 25-02-2010, 21:29

OK, you are getting what is know as an APIPA address - 169.254.x.x. This basically means that your PC is unable to obtain an IP address through any other means, so automatically begins using one in a range it knows is "safe" to use. Unfortunately, this doesn't help you with getting on the internet...

If your setup is as simpe as it sounds - PC --Ethernet cable--> Cable modem and you are having these problems, I would really suggest getting back onto VM. If you call them in the morning, you stand a better chance of getting through to a UK callcentre.

I don't think there is an awful lot more I can do to help you as it stands Strawdog, sorry buddy.

25-02-2010, 21:29	#15
xintas Inactive Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dodixie IX, Moon 20 Posts: 15	Re: no broadband,just network 3 OK, you are getting what is know as an APIPA address - 169.254.x.x. This basically means that your PC is unable to obtain an IP address through any other means, so automatically begins using one in a range it knows is "safe" to use. Unfortunately, this doesn't help you with getting on the internet... If your setup is as simpe as it sounds - PC --Ethernet cable--> Cable modem and you are having these problems, I would really suggest getting back onto VM. If you call them in the morning, you stand a better chance of getting through to a UK callcentre. I don't think there is an awful lot more I can do to help you as it stands Strawdog, sorry buddy.