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"Limited connectivity" issue that won't go away

Discussion in 'PC hardware help' started by tekeo, Jun 26, 2008.

  1. tekeo

    tekeo Member

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    Hello all, I've been working on this computer the last few days. The problem is that the network connection isn't working, it gives the message: limited or no connectivity and the connection isn't working. I've done quite some testing, I'll list it and the results below:

    Changing network cable - didn't work
    Testing network cables on another computer - works
    Testing router with other computer - works (dhcp as well)
    Setting IP address manually - removes the error message but still no connectivity to the router nor the internet
    Repair connection - instant error that it can't get an IP address
    Ubuntu linux live cd - the connection to the router and to the internet works
    Turned off firewall software - still not working
    Updating driver - wouldn't let me since the version was no better or something
    Reinstall card - finds the card and connects a driver straight away

    Conclusions from testing done (tell me if I'm wrong please):
    The network card, the cables, the router and the internet connection are all fine.
    The issue is software based, either driver, configuration or windowswise.

    System specs:
    Windows XP SP2
    Dell Dimension 5000
    Network card chipset: Broadcom 440x
    Router: Some netgear wireless thing, rather irrelevant by the looks of it.

    Questions:
    Obviously some help on how to solve this.
    I'm also wondering what windows services are involved in this so I can check that everything that should be running is running.

    Thanks in advance.
     
  2. borhan9

    borhan9 Active member

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    The only thing that i can think of and may not seem as a important question or you may have tried it already but is the hardware that you go compatible with your linux operating system your running??
     
  3. tekeo

    tekeo Member

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    Not sure if I was clear enough in my post, I'm trying to get the card to work (again) in Windows so I did a test in Linux and it worked in Linux ;).
     
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    ok sorry my mistake maybe you will need to re-install the operating system.
     
  5. ddp

    ddp Moderator Staff Member

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    moved to correct forum.
    have you tried a system restore? disable the onboard netcard & try a pci netcard to see if still have problem or not.
     
  6. danmax

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    I have a Dell B110 I use for files and online stuff, it's not a scream machine. I wanted to up grade it as much as I could. The400mhz memory ony runs at 266, so the gig I bought was a waste. The video card I shipped back because the Dell just wont see it. That could be your problem. The guy from India that I spoke with said to buy the vid. card from Dell ( even though it's the correct card I did have). I can only say this Dude we got a Dell, and it's my last one!
     

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