Windows 7 LAN: No internet connection

[Mexx]

I have the same problem on Win7 RC beta. After I reinstall the new Windows 7 when I got it recently, hoping it would go away. But it still showing the same problem.

I have reinstalled the device driver - Nvidia nForce Networking Controller

I have updated the firmware on the Dlink router - DIR-655. Firmware - 1.32NA

I couldn't figure why it keeps using 169.254.193.104 instead of 192.168.0.x

Connection-specific DNS Suffix:
Description: NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller
Physical Address: ‎00-1D-92-7C-3C-0B
DHCP Enabled: Yes
Autoconfiguration IPv4 Address: 169.254.193.104
IPv4 Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0
IPv4 Default Gateway:
IPv4 DNS Server:
IPv4 WINS Server:
NetBIOS over Tcpip Enabled: Yes
Link-local IPv6 Address: fe80::f06f:ba9e:3673:c168%11
IPv6 Default Gateway:
IPv6 DNS Servers: fec0:0:0:ffff::1%1, fec0:0:0:ffff::2%1, fec0:0:0:ffff::3%1

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like your computer is obtaining an "Autoconfiguration IPv4 Address" in the 169.254.x.x range, known as an APIPA (Automatic Private IP Addressing) address. This typically occurs when your computer is unable to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server, which can result from various issues like network configuration problems or DHCP server unavailability. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot this issue: 1. Check DHCP Settings: - Verify that the DHCP service is running on your router (Dlink DIR-655) and that it has available IP addresses to lease. - Ensure that the DHCP server range includes 192.168.0.x addresses. 2. Verify Network Cables: - Make sure that the network cables are securely connected between your computer and the router. 3. Release and Renew IP Address: - Open a command prompt with administrative privileges (Start > Run > cmd, right-click and choose "Run as administrator"). - Type the following commands:

 ipconfig /release ipconfig /renew

- This will release the current IP configuration and attempt to renew it from the DHCP server. 4. Set Static IP Address: - If renewing the IP address doesn't work, you can set a static IP address on your computer temporarily to see if that resolves the issue. - Use an IP address from the 192.168.0.x range, ensuring it's not already assigned to another device on the network. 5. Disable IPv6: - Sometimes IPv6 settings can cause conflicts. You can try disabling IPv6 temporarily to see if it helps. - Go to Network and Sharing Center > Change Adapter Settings > Right-click on the network adapter > Properties > Uncheck Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6). 6. Reset TCP/IP Stack: - You can reset the TCP/IP stack using the following command in the command prompt:

 netsh int ip reset

7. Update Network Adapter Drivers: - Ensure that your network adapter drivers are up to date. You mentioned reinstalling the driver, but it's good to double-check for the latest version. Try these steps and see if any of them resolve the issue with your computer obtaining the correct IP address from the DHCP server. If the problem persists, feel free to provide more details for further assistance.