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Name: pkb
Date: June 19, 2005 at 15:31:44 Pacific
Subject: Unable to connect to DHCP Server
OS: WINDOWS XP
CPU/Ram: PENTIUM 4/ 512MB RAM
Comment:

I am trying to connect my wireless netwrork, I am unable to do so, I get the following error message when i try to renew my ipconfig

" Unable to connect to DHCP Server"
I have tried ipconfig /release, ipconfig /release all, ipconfig/renew.
Nothing helped, I was using this wireless connection previously and it worked fine, I am having this problem from 2 days. I am able to connect through the cord though.
Please advice.


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Response Number 1
Name: OrionCA
Date: June 20, 2005 at 10:38:21 Pacific
Subject: Unable to connect to DHCP Server
Reply: (edit)

Disable the XP firewall and try again. If it works, set it back up but as part of a LAN.

From the command prompt, ping 127.0.0.1 and see if you get OKs back. That means your network adapter is probably Ok.

Next, run the Wireless Network Setup and see if it recognizes the network adapter and can detect your LAN. Unless you've changed your WEP/WPA passwords recently this should work.

Run a virus scan and see if you picked up a bug.


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Response Number 2
Name: SmittyZ3M
Date: June 22, 2005 at 06:40:46 Pacific
Subject: Unable to connect to DHCP Server
Reply: (edit)

The first thing I would try is rebooting the router/access point. I have seen Linksys models that will successfully bridge DHCP attempts through the switching fabric OK for hardwires, but not for wireless clients. Windows reports that you are connected to the WLAN, but no traffic can be passed. Just an experience.....


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Response Number 3
Name: svelaga
Date: July 13, 2005 at 20:04:44 Pacific
Subject: Unable to connect to DHCP Server
Reply: (edit)

This problem may also happen If you had set the WEP key on the modem/router and not the wireless or if they are different.


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