View Full Version : laptop can't connect online with ethernet cable
Paranoidandroid
Jul 8th, 2009, 03:16 AM
I'm in HK trying to connect my laptop online with an ethernet cable but it gives me a "Limited connection", which doesn't let me do anything. the laptop is hooked up directly from the cable modem. how can i fix this problem? thanks in advance
ngp
Jul 8th, 2009, 03:40 AM
I'm in HK trying to connect my laptop online with an ethernet cable but it gives me a "Limited connection", which doesn't let me do anything. the laptop is hooked up directly from the cable modem. how can i fix this problem? thanks in advance
Power cycle your cable modem.
Release renew your ip address. (Make sure you don't have any static settings.)
Paranoidandroid
Jul 8th, 2009, 04:10 AM
Just tried that, it still says unverified network (the laptop uses Vista btw).
Paranoidandroid
Jul 8th, 2009, 04:15 PM
How do I go about renewing my IP address on Vista?
sachinator
Jul 8th, 2009, 04:28 PM
Do you have Windows Firewall or some other Firewall running? Is the network connection going through the firewall?
Gee
Jul 8th, 2009, 04:29 PM
Is your network card set to bridge?
Paranoidandroid
Jul 9th, 2009, 04:14 AM
Do you have Windows Firewall or some other Firewall running? Is the network connection going through the firewall?
Is your network card set to bridge?
I'd tell you guys, but I'm Vista-incompetent. How do I check?
UPDATE: problem resolved! first guy was right, I just unplugged the power from the modem for 10 sec and it's working perfectly now. thanks everyone :)
ngp
Jul 9th, 2009, 04:44 AM
I'd tell you guys, but I'm Vista-incompetent. How do I check?
UPDATE: problem resolved! first guy was right, I just unplugged the power from the modem for 10 sec and it's working perfectly now. thanks everyone :)
That's good to hear that your problem was resolved. But I thought you had done that earlier. :razz: