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Network Help - Connected but stuck on 'Acquiring Network Address' posted in the Web & Networking forums; Hi, I have a Netgear DG834GT Router. It is connected to my main PC via ethernet no problems (what im using now). I tried using the wireless adapter that came ...

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Hi,
I have a Netgear DG834GT Router. It is connected to my main PC via ethernet no problems (what im using now).
I tried using the wireless adapter that came with the router (WG111T) with my PC (Dell 2.4ghz) upstairs.
It connected and had full signal but was stuck on 'Acquiring Network Address'. I tried everything suggested by the netgear forums tech head but nothing happened.

I have tried connecting an ethernet cable to the PC instead and it has the same problem.

Any ideas?
thanks, alex
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Default Re: Connected but stuck on 'Acquiring Network Addr
obviously the PC so (assuming your OS is XP) try:

Start

& type "sfc /scannow"

without the apostrophes but with the space.

sfc = System File Checker and will restore any files back to their original state


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Default Re: Connected but stuck on 'Acquiring Network Addr
Hello and welcome to PCHelpForum.

We have a great Tech Team who will help you with your issue,please do not worry.


I will mark your thread as "Open" in readyness for the team to help here.

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Default Re: Connected but stuck on 'Acquiring Network Addr
Hey All,

@ idioteque, my personal welcome to PCHF. Not only a great tech team but a charming, helpful and experienced user community as well. As you have already experienced.

If the sfc scan does not resolve your problem, could you please go to Start, Run, and type in cmd, then hit Enter, and at the command prompt type in IPCONFIG /all, posting back the entirety of the response? If you like for security sake you can delete the exact IP address.

Looking forward to hearing from you,

TTFN

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Default Re: Connected but stuck on 'Acquiring Network Addr
i tried to do the sfc /scannow but it said it needed the service pack CD.

here is the Windows IP Config results....

Host Name: blahblah
Primary DNS Suffix: (blank)
Node type : Broadcast
IP Routing Enabled: No
WINS Proxy Enabled: No

Ethernet Adapter Local Area Connection

Connection Specific DNS Suffix: (blank)
Description: Intel PRO/100 VE Network Connection
Physical Address: 00-13-20-E7-AE-07
DHCP Enabled: Yes
Auto Config Enabled: Yes
IP Address: 0.0.0.0
Subnet Mask: 0.0.0.0
Default Gateway: (blank)
DHCP Server: 0.0.0.0
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Default Re: Connected but stuck on 'Acquiring Network Addr
Thanks for that Idioteque,

I am going to call in the Networking Guru because you aren't even set up with an IP address. Something is amiss.

Keep an eye out for his post.

TTFN

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Hey dood,

There are no wireless adaptors showing there?

You have a USB wireless adaptor WG111T? When you connect this device, does Windows make it's connection sound when you plug it in, and do you see a green light show up on the device itself?


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