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Acquiring network address?

Back again with another prob!

When i try to get online i get Acquiring network address and that is how it stays, can't get online at all. I have tried to use windows to repair but that fails any ideas? I use xp and a netgear modem.:confused:

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  • PROLIANT
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    Back again with another prob!

    When i try to get online i get Acquiring network address and that is how it stays, can't get online at all. I have tried to use windows to repair but that fails any ideas? I use xp and a netgear modem.:confused:
    Is it a wireless connection? If so you have either got the DHCP Server disabled in the Netgear Router or the WiFi passkey incorrect.
    Since when has the world of computer software design been about what people want? This is a simple question of evolution. The day is quickly coming when every knee will bow down to a silicon fist, and you will all beg your binary gods for mercy.
  • Checked the DHCP says started in services will check the passkey just in case :)
  • gaming_guy
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    this issue seems to crop up a lot lately and 99% of the time its an issue with the passkey/password
  • Thanks!!! Was my error i didnt use capitals! so simple lol
    Thanks again guys :)
  • PROLIANT
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    Well done!
    Since when has the world of computer software design been about what people want? This is a simple question of evolution. The day is quickly coming when every knee will bow down to a silicon fist, and you will all beg your binary gods for mercy.
  • busenbust
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    Simple is ;)
  • alanrowell
    alanrowell Posts: 5,398
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    I get it occasionally and in 99% of cases it's nothing to do with the passkey but the router has thrown a wobbly and needs rebooting.

    Generally it just affects one computer on the network with all the others working perfectly
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