| On Windows XP, you might see an error | | | | cable to see if you can connect with a new |
| message regarding your internet connection. If | | | | Ethernet cable. |
| you see the limited or no connectivity error | | | | 5. If you are using DHCP on your network and |
| message, then you might want to know how to | | | | have a broadband router, confirm your IP |
| fix limited or no connectivity". Knowing how to fix | | | | Address. If the IP address starts with 169.254, |
| limited or no connectivity problem on your PC | | | | then that means you are connected to a private |
| yourself is great because you won't have to | | | | network and that's the reason why you cannot |
| bother anyone to get your PC fixed. Follow these | | | | connect to the internet. Resolve this issue by |
| ten steps to learn how to fix limited or no | | | | following the next steps. |
| connectivity. | | | | 6. Restart both the broadband router and the |
| | | | computer and test your connection afterwards. |
| 1. Test if your network access is running properly. | | | | 7. Run the Windows Network Repair Utility on |
| If it is not functioning, go to the second step. | | | | your computer if your internet connection is still |
| 2. If you are connected to the internet with the | | | | non-functional. |
| use of a broadband router, try turning it off for a | | | | 8. Change your router settings. Use Static IP |
| while, and then turn it on again. If this doesn't | | | | address instead of Dynamic. This will let you type |
| solve the problem, continue to the next steps. | | | | a working IP address. |
| 3. If you are connected to the internet via Wi-Fi | | | | 9. If all these still don't work, directly connect your |
| and have implemented a wireless security, then | | | | PC to the broadband modem. If this works, |
| your security key may not be set correctly. Make | | | | contact the router's manufacturer for further |
| sure that your configuration on wireless security is | | | | maintenance. |
| working and update it whenever possible. | | | | 10. If connecting to the internet using a direct |
| 4. With a wired connection, Ethernet cables are | | | | connection to the broadband modem still doesn't |
| often used. If you are using Ethernet cables, then | | | | work, contact your ISP (Internet Service |
| the cables might be the problem. Replace the | | | | Provider) and ask for help. |