This low/no ip connectivity (169.00 something address) on the basement computer is driving me nuts. All the other ones are fine...
RR released it and reset..still 169.00. Private assignment???
I downloaded a winsock ipfix for xp..copied it on a cd and ran it on the computer..still no connection.
If I wasn't so stubborn I'd throw the darn thing out the window!!
If I restore it to factory settings...would that help? Since I bought it used I don't have the restore cd, but can order one at a decent price if it would work. I have no problem with that 'cause there really is nothing on the hard drive that I would miss.
How do you people stay sane doing this type of work?
OK...I think you're doing something wrong
You need just one cable incoming from the street for your router.
A router is made by a company like Linksys - you buy it at your local store and you plug the Roadrunner cabel into the back of it.
Then you run either cables from it or better yet - get a combo wireless/hard cable router
The IP address will then be something like 192.168.xxx.xxx
Do you have all of the above so far?????