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I have a belkin router for 3 dell computers, 1 wireless lap top and 2 desk top.  One of the desk tops won't connect to the internet.  When I hit repair it stops and gives the message, Cannot renew IP address.  I checked the IP addresses of all computers (run, command, ip config) and the following appears:   laptop ip address 192.168.2.3 Main desktop ip address 192.168.2.2 Secondary desktop ip address 169.254.6.247   I assume the last ip address is the culprit, but not sure how to fix or how it go that way.  Any suggestions?

gb10312 · Answer

Unplug the router and the modem and then plug them back in.

volcano11 · Answer

On the desktop that is getting the 169.254.xxx.xxx IP address, try downloading and running winsockfix for Windows XP from the Here.   Steve

jmwills · Answer

You failed to mention if the desktop was wired or wireless, so I'll presume wired.  Try a new cable or better yet swap cables form the two desktops and see what happens.   The issue is the desktop is not seeing a valid DHCP server.  The IP Address is valid but it is a private range reserved for Microsoft.

Dabones1984 · Answer

Also forgot  to mention, I switch out the cables and the desktop in the basement worked fine with both cables.

Dabones1984 · Answer

Here's more details.  The main computer is in the basement and is wired. The laptop has a built in wireless card and works fine.  The other desktop  is on the 2nd floor and it is using a belkin g wireless desktop card.  The speed is 54Mbps, the signal strength is good to very good, but the status says limited or no connectivity.  I contacted belkin and they had me go thru all my channels but still no success.

volcano11 · Answer

It's really difficult to help you if you don't try to help yourself.  Did you even bother trying winsockfix?   Steve

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