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OK try this:

First go into Device manager in System Properties and remove the lan card from the list that should clear down all the settings associated with the card. (Do not refind the lan card or boot at this stage.)

Then power down the modem disconnect all cables including the Main cable to NTL and RJ45 to the PC

Power up the modem after a few mins and it will reset to default settings.

Now power down modem again and reconnect all cables including the link to the PC let the modem stabalise then reboot the PC.

When the PC reboots it will find the Lan card and reload the driver then it should see the "live" connection and should set the DHCP to the correct address rather than the 169 one.

If necessary then run the network/connection wizard to tell IE which connection to use as default.

A bit convoluted but I find going through above routine clears everthing back to default settinmgs which should then work fine.