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Joe10
Joe10 asked in Computers & InternetComputer Networking · 1 decade ago

Router Help?

Well, I dont know if anyone has seen my other question, but I just bought a Linksys router hooked it up like showed to in the directions.. So its Modem >> Router >> Computer 1 and 2

Well for some reason my 1 computer is getting an ip and internet, but when my other one connects to the modem, it has to acquire address for a long time, then it gets an Automatic Private Address which is 169.254.129.33 and it says Limited or no connectivity.. It cannot access the internet..

Modem = SBV5220 Cable Modem

Router = NH1005 Linksys Router

I hope someone can help!

~Joey

Update:

I have tried different ports for the second computer also..

Update 2:

Well, I have switched cables around, and the obtain is automatic..

and yes the light is on on the second computer and when i try to repair the connection it says cannot renew ip address.. i hope u can help

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  • ?
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    For the second PC, make sure the TCP/IP is working.

    The 169 address is windows saying networking isnt working.

    Right click on network neighborhood/places then properties

    Right click on the lan network and properties. You can choose repair from there. You can also go into properties and click once on TCP/IP then choose properties. make sure its has obtain IP automatically.

    If the above doesnt work, check out the network card. make sure the light is on in the back of computer where the rj45 plug is. If its out, you need a new one.

  • GaDawg
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    Make sure your network card is set to Automatically assign and IP address. Make sure that the cables are in all of the way. Is there a link light on the NIC card and the port on the router. Try switching cables.

  • Skye
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    Call Linksys using the support phone number in the box/software/books that came with the router, they will walk you through the hookup step by step.

  • Mr. Know It All
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    try a different port on the back of the router for the 2nd pc.

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