I know there r similar topics, but they didn't help me...
I've started having a problem with my ip address since yesterday. I just did a reboot and my internet stopped working...
I have Win XP Pro without service packs and a cable modem, which is connected straight to my pc through Ethernet Card. I tried with USB, and it doesn't work either...
The problem is that I get a 169.254.xx.xx ip, which I believe is a private IP.
In my connection I have set to obtain ip automatically.
When I try to release my ip, it works, but when I try to renew it, it says: "An error occurred while renewing interface Local Area Connection : unable to contact your DHCP server. Request has timed out."
In Administrative Tools DHCP Client is turned on and on automatic.
When I go to event viewer there is a warning, which says: "Your computer has automatically configured the IP address for the Network Card with network address XXXXXXXXXXXX. The IP address being used is 169.254.xx.xx"
The problem is not with ethernet card, cable or a modem, because when I connect my friend's laptop it works perfectly...
I can't call my ISP, because it's saturday, so I will either have to fix it myself or wait till Monday...
I have tried using the same ip as on my friend's laptop when he connects to my modem, but it doesn't work...
I have found this web site:
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/robin.d...tips/swap.html
It says I have to reset my modem before connecting new pc, but even that doesn't work...
Any help would be appreciated... thank you...