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    Internet Connection Problem

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by RmK, Aug 15, 2005.

  1. RmK

    RmK Notebook Enthusiast

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    Okay, I just received my Dell 600m today, and when I unplug the ethernet cable from my desktop(which I'm on at the moment) and plug it into the laptop, the laptop always has no connectivity because it can't retrieve a IP Address. What are some solutions to my problem?

    Thank You.
     
    RmK, Aug 15, 2005
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  2. drumfu

    drumfu super modfu

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    do u have some sort of security on your router enabled?

    how long are you waiting to get the address?

    open the command prompt and type ipconfig/renew
     
    drumfu, Aug 15, 2005
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  3. RmK

    RmK Notebook Enthusiast

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    I don't think I have security enabled on my router, but I'll try that ipconfig /renew
     
    RmK, Aug 15, 2005
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