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I have two laptops one that I just got fixed... the other one was given to me to try to fix...

I unfortantly don't have a internet box for more then one computer so I unplug the internet the proper way. Well the laptop keeps saying ( Limited or no connectivity- You might not be able to acccess the internet or some network resourcs.This problem occurredbecause the network did not assign a network address to the computer (repair Local area connection- windows could not finish repairing the problem because the following action cannot be completed Renewing your IP address for assistance, contact the person who manages your network)

I looked it up and did this TCP/IP stack repair options for use with Windows XP with SP2/SP3.

Start, Run, CMD to open a command prompt:

In the command prompt window that opens, type type the following commands:

Note: Type only the text in bold for the following commands.

Reset TCP/IP stack to installation defaults, type: netsh int ip reset reset.log

Reset WINSOCK entries to installation defaults, type: netsh winsock reset catalog

Reboot the machine.

but it didn't work.. >.>' any hints

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Short summary and next checks. The error “network did not assign a network address” means the PC never got a DHCP lease from the box. already tried TCP/IP/Winsock resets, so focus now on three areas that remain: what the external device actually is (modem vs router), the box’s DHCP/configuration, and the laptop’s hardware/configuration. The suggestions from (gather adapter details), and (drivers), (router vs modem) and (MAC filtering) point to the right directions; the notes below clarify practical, non-redundant steps.

Determine whether the “internet box” is a modem or a router. If the working laptop shows a private address (for example 192.168.x.x, 10.x.x.x or 172.16.x.x) the box is acting as a router and should hand out multiple addresses. If the working machine shows a public IP the device is likely a plain modem that usually supplies only one IP. Important: a plain Ethernet switch alone will not create extra IPs from the ISP — a NAT router is required to share the connection.

Router-side and physical checks. Log into the box admin and confirm DHCP is enabled; inspect the lease table and client list for the problem laptop and for any MAC-filtering or client limits. Swap cables and ports and test the problematic laptop on the same port the working laptop uses; verify the adapter link LED. If the router reports a lease but the laptop still says “limited,” the fault is local.

Laptop-side checks beyond resets. Verify the NIC has no Device Manager errors and install the vendor driver package (as / suggested). Ensure the adapter is configured to accept DHCP, that the Windows DHCP Client service is running, and temporarily disable any third-party firewall/AV that can block DHCP. If hardware is suspected, test with another cable, a different port, or a USB-Ethernet adapter, or boot a live OS to confirm whether Windows configuration is the cause. Before doing a router factory reset, back up its configuration; if the device is a modem tied to the ISP, confirm with the ISP whether multiple devices are supported.

Useful diagnostics to have: box type/model, the IP shown on the working laptop, DHCP status/lease table, link-light behavior, and whether a different NIC or cable changes the result.

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Member Avatar for khakilang

Have you try to reinstall the network driver? Either that or the network adapter starting to fail.

Member Avatar for Rik_

Have you tried ipconfig /all in the cmd box? If so, what do you get?

Member Avatar for parreirae1

First of all it seems as DHCP internet box. If you have unplug the cable it is normal what it says. The internet box is a router or a modem? if it is a modem you can only connect one PC at a time. If it is a router you can buy a small swith and connect the there the internet box and the 2 Laptop. Can I have an answer?

Member Avatar for anirudh33

hi

If you are using a router have you checked the MAC address filtering option.Get to your router page.To get help please tell if you are using router and if you know how to access its configuration settings.

Anirudh

Member Avatar for benmar

update the driver of your NIC card......

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