"Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:

> To test the connection, setup static IP to access other computers or internet. This search result may help,
>
> Troubleshooting ipconfigSymptom: The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) has reserved 169.254.0.0-169.254.255.255 for Automatic Private IP Addressing. ...
>       http://www.chicagotech.net/troubleshootingipconfig.htm
>
>
> Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
>   "DougE" <Do***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:B2BF2F23-1631-43CF-ADE3-406B3935A21D@microsoft.com...
>   I bought the new HP Pavilion with Media Center Edition to replace a Sony VAIO
>   desktop PC with XP Home Edition. The VAIO is Ethernet-connected to a LinkSys
>   BEFSR41 DSL Router in another room. There is a second SONY PC with Windows XP
>   Home also Ethernet-connected to the same router. The router is
>   Ethernet-connected to an Alcatel DSL modem provided by AT&T. These two PCs
>   and a Gateway PC running Windows ME have been connected and running this way
>   for about two years.
>
>   I began the replacement by connecting the HP and installed each connection
>   as I disconnected the VAIO.
>
>   When I powered up the HP, it did not recognize the network. So, I went to
>   control panel, network connections, and local area connection and setup the
>   HP exactly like the VAIO it was to replace. That is, to 'Obtain an IP address
>   and DNS server address automatically.
>
>   Whenever I connected PC's on this network in the past, that is all that was
>   necessary. The new PCs obtain their addresses from the LinkSys router that
>   served as a 192.168.1.1 DHCP server.
>
>   The new HP, however, would not accept the address and would instead insert a
>   default address of 169.254.155.227. It also got a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0
>   instead of 255.255.255.0.
>
>   When I called HP Support, the technician had me connect the PC directly to
>   the DSL modem, bypassing the LinkSys router. This required me to readdress
>   the PC with the static IP address provided by AT&T along with the addresses
>   of their DSN servers. This allowed the HP PC to successfully connect to the
>   Internet.
>
>   That would be fine if I had no other PCs to share the DSL connection. But, I
>   do and they work fine through the router on a secure private local network.
>   So this direct connect is not a solution. But, HP says the PC works fine and
>   they would offer no further support, but that I should call my ISP. 
>
>   I called AT&T and they said the HP PC works fine through the DSL modem and
>   they don't support LinkSys routers so it's not their problem, I should call
>   LinkSys.
>
>   I called LinkSys and they said the router is doing what it's supposed to as
>   evidenced by the successful connection of the Sony and Gateway PCs; I should
>   call Microsoft, as Windows is not picking up the IP address from the DHCP
>   server.
>
>   The Microsoft Support web page says if Windows XP Media Center Edition 2002
>   was installed on the computer when I purchased it, I must contact the
>   computer manufacturer, HP.
>
>   So I came full circle back to HP. But, before I do, can anyone offer
>   assistance?
>
>
>

  "Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:

  > To test the connection, setup static IP to access other computers or internet. This search result may help,
  >
  > Troubleshooting ipconfigSymptom: The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) has reserved 169.254.0.0-169.254.255.255 for Automatic Private IP Addressing. ...
  >       http://www.chicagotech.net/troubleshootingipconfig.htm
  >
  >
  > Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
  > Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
  > How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
  >   "DougE" <Do***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:B2BF2F23-1631-43CF-ADE3-406B3935A21D@microsoft.com...
  >   I bought the new HP Pavilion with Media Center Edition to replace a Sony VAIO
  >   desktop PC with XP Home Edition. The VAIO is Ethernet-connected to a LinkSys
  >   BEFSR41 DSL Router in another room. There is a second SONY PC with Windows XP
  >   Home also Ethernet-connected to the same router. The router is
  >   Ethernet-connected to an Alcatel DSL modem provided by AT&T. These two PCs
  >   and a Gateway PC running Windows ME have been connected and running this way
  >   for about two years.
  >
  >   I began the replacement by connecting the HP and installed each connection
  >   as I disconnected the VAIO.
  >
  >   When I powered up the HP, it did not recognize the network. So, I went to
  >   control panel, network connections, and local area connection and setup the
  >   HP exactly like the VAIO it was to replace. That is, to 'Obtain an IP address
  >   and DNS server address automatically.
  >
  >   Whenever I connected PC's on this network in the past, that is all that was
  >   necessary. The new PCs obtain their addresses from the LinkSys router that
  >   served as a 192.168.1.1 DHCP server.
  >
  >   The new HP, however, would not accept the address and would instead insert a
  >   default address of 169.254.155.227. It also got a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0
  >   instead of 255.255.255.0.
  >
  >   When I called HP Support, the technician had me connect the PC directly to
  >   the DSL modem, bypassing the LinkSys router. This required me to readdress
  >   the PC with the static IP address provided by AT&T along with the addresses
  >   of their DSN servers. This allowed the HP PC to successfully connect to the
  >   Internet.
  >
  >   That would be fine if I had no other PCs to share the DSL connection. But, I
  >   do and they work fine through the router on a secure private local network.
  >   So this direct connect is not a solution. But, HP says the PC works fine and
  >   they would offer no further support, but that I should call my ISP. 
  >
  >   I called AT&T and they said the HP PC works fine through the DSL modem and
  >   they don't support LinkSys routers so it's not their problem, I should call
  >   LinkSys.
  >
  >   I called LinkSys and they said the router is doing what it's supposed to as
  >   evidenced by the successful connection of the Sony and Gateway PCs; I should
  >   call Microsoft, as Windows is not picking up the IP address from the DHCP
  >   server.
  >
  >   The Microsoft Support web page says if Windows XP Media Center Edition 2002
  >   was installed on the computer when I purchased it, I must contact the
  >   computer manufacturer, HP.
  >
  >   So I came full circle back to HP. But, before I do, can anyone offer
  >   assistance?
  >
  >
  >

"Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:

> Did you setup DNS? Please post the result of ipconfig /all.
>
> Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
>   "DougE" <Do***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:01553EF3-A8DF-4E42-B628-9566B44D658E@microsoft.com...
>   Thanks Robert. I setup a static IP 192.168.1.155 with subnet mask
>   255.255.255.0 and this seems to get me further but IE7 will not fully
>   populate the screen. The status indicates 'waiting for ...' a URL. The zone
>   also says 'unkown'.  I am using Norton Internet Security 2007 but the results
>   are the same weather I disable it or not. I'm checking the troubleshooting
>   links now.
>
>
>   "Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:
>
>   > To test the connection, setup static IP to access other computers or internet. This search result may help,
>   >
>   > Troubleshooting ipconfigSymptom: The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) has reserved 169.254.0.0-169.254.255.255 for Automatic Private IP Addressing. ...
>   >       http://www.chicagotech.net/troubleshootingipconfig.htm
>   >
>   >
>   > Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
>   > Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
>   > How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
>   >   "DougE" <Do***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:B2BF2F23-1631-43CF-ADE3-406B3935A21D@microsoft.com...
>   >   I bought the new HP Pavilion with Media Center Edition to replace a Sony VAIO
>   >   desktop PC with XP Home Edition. The VAIO is Ethernet-connected to a LinkSys
>   >   BEFSR41 DSL Router in another room. There is a second SONY PC with Windows XP
>   >   Home also Ethernet-connected to the same router. The router is
>   >   Ethernet-connected to an Alcatel DSL modem provided by AT&T. These two PCs
>   >   and a Gateway PC running Windows ME have been connected and running this way
>   >   for about two years.
>   >
>   >   I began the replacement by connecting the HP and installed each connection
>   >   as I disconnected the VAIO.
>   >
>   >   When I powered up the HP, it did not recognize the network. So, I went to
>   >   control panel, network connections, and local area connection and setup the
>   >   HP exactly like the VAIO it was to replace. That is, to 'Obtain an IP address
>   >   and DNS server address automatically.
>   >
>   >   Whenever I connected PC's on this network in the past, that is all that was
>   >   necessary. The new PCs obtain their addresses from the LinkSys router that
>   >   served as a 192.168.1.1 DHCP server.
>   >
>   >   The new HP, however, would not accept the address and would instead insert a
>   >   default address of 169.254.155.227. It also got a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0
>   >   instead of 255.255.255.0.
>   >
>   >   When I called HP Support, the technician had me connect the PC directly to
>   >   the DSL modem, bypassing the LinkSys router. This required me to readdress
>   >   the PC with the static IP address provided by AT&T along with the addresses
>   >   of their DSN servers. This allowed the HP PC to successfully connect to the
>   >   Internet.
>   >
>   >   That would be fine if I had no other PCs to share the DSL connection. But, I
>   >   do and they work fine through the router on a secure private local network.
>   >   So this direct connect is not a solution. But, HP says the PC works fine and
>   >   they would offer no further support, but that I should call my ISP. 
>   >
>   >   I called AT&T and they said the HP PC works fine through the DSL modem and
>   >   they don't support LinkSys routers so it's not their problem, I should call
>   >   LinkSys.
>   >
>   >   I called LinkSys and they said the router is doing what it's supposed to as
>   >   evidenced by the successful connection of the Sony and Gateway PCs; I should
>   >   call Microsoft, as Windows is not picking up the IP address from the DHCP
>   >   server.
>   >
>   >   The Microsoft Support web page says if Windows XP Media Center Edition 2002
>   >   was installed on the computer when I purchased it, I must contact the
>   >   computer manufacturer, HP.
>   >
>   >   So I came full circle back to HP. But, before I do, can anyone offer
>   >   assistance?
>   >
>   >
>   >

  "Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:

  > Did you setup DNS? Please post the result of ipconfig /all.
  >
  > Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
  > Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
  > How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
  >   "DougE" <Do***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:01553EF3-A8DF-4E42-B628-9566B44D658E@microsoft.com...
  >   Thanks Robert. I setup a static IP 192.168.1.155 with subnet mask
  >   255.255.255.0 and this seems to get me further but IE7 will not fully
  >   populate the screen. The status indicates 'waiting for ...' a URL. The zone
  >   also says 'unkown'.  I am using Norton Internet Security 2007 but the results
  >   are the same weather I disable it or not. I'm checking the troubleshooting
  >   links now.
  >
  >
  >   "Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:
  >
  >   > To test the connection, setup static IP to access other computers or internet. This search result may help,
  >   >
  >   > Troubleshooting ipconfigSymptom: The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) has reserved 169.254.0.0-169.254.255.255 for Automatic Private IP Addressing. ...
  >   >       http://www.chicagotech.net/troubleshootingipconfig.htm
  >   >
  >   >
  >   > Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
  >   > Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
  >   > How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
  >   >   "DougE" <Do***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:B2BF2F23-1631-43CF-ADE3-406B3935A21D@microsoft.com...
  >   >   I bought the new HP Pavilion with Media Center Edition to replace a Sony VAIO
  >   >   desktop PC with XP Home Edition. The VAIO is Ethernet-connected to a LinkSys
  >   >   BEFSR41 DSL Router in another room. There is a second SONY PC with Windows XP
  >   >   Home also Ethernet-connected to the same router. The router is
  >   >   Ethernet-connected to an Alcatel DSL modem provided by AT&T. These two PCs
  >   >   and a Gateway PC running Windows ME have been connected and running this way
  >   >   for about two years.
  >   >
  >   >   I began the replacement by connecting the HP and installed each connection
  >   >   as I disconnected the VAIO.
  >   >
  >   >   When I powered up the HP, it did not recognize the network. So, I went to
  >   >   control panel, network connections, and local area connection and setup the
  >   >   HP exactly like the VAIO it was to replace. That is, to 'Obtain an IP address
  >   >   and DNS server address automatically.
  >   >
  >   >   Whenever I connected PC's on this network in the past, that is all that was
  >   >   necessary. The new PCs obtain their addresses from the LinkSys router that
  >   >   served as a 192.168.1.1 DHCP server.
  >   >
  >   >   The new HP, however, would not accept the address and would instead insert a
  >   >   default address of 169.254.155.227. It also got a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0
  >   >   instead of 255.255.255.0.
  >   >
  >   >   When I called HP Support, the technician had me connect the PC directly to
  >   >   the DSL modem, bypassing the LinkSys router. This required me to readdress
  >   >   the PC with the static IP address provided by AT&T along with the addresses
  >   >   of their DSN servers. This allowed the HP PC to successfully connect to the
  >   >   Internet.
  >   >
  >   >   That would be fine if I had no other PCs to share the DSL connection. But, I
  >   >   do and they work fine through the router on a secure private local network.
  >   >   So this direct connect is not a solution. But, HP says the PC works fine and
  >   >   they would offer no further support, but that I should call my ISP. 
  >   >
  >   >   I called AT&T and they said the HP PC works fine through the DSL modem and
  >   >   they don't support LinkSys routers so it's not their problem, I should call
  >   >   LinkSys.
  >   >
  >   >   I called LinkSys and they said the router is doing what it's supposed to as
  >   >   evidenced by the successful connection of the Sony and Gateway PCs; I should
  >   >   call Microsoft, as Windows is not picking up the IP address from the DHCP
  >   >   server.
  >   >
  >   >   The Microsoft Support web page says if Windows XP Media Center Edition 2002
  >   >   was installed on the computer when I purchased it, I must contact the
  >   >   computer manufacturer, HP.
  >   >
  >   >   So I came full circle back to HP. But, before I do, can anyone offer
  >   >   assistance?
  >   >
  >   >
  >   >

"Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:

> Assuming 206.12.28.12 and 151.164.1.8 are the ISP DNS, can you ping yahoo.com?
>
>
> Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
>   "DougE" <Do***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:67FC320C-E3C4-4209-A82B-8ED487BE7627@microsoft.com...
>   Node type .........Hybrid
>   IP routing enabled.....NO
>   WINS Proxy enabled....No
>
>   Connection - specific DNS Suffix . :
>   Description ...........Intel<R> PRO/100 VE
>   Physical Address............00-18-F3-D1-EC-8C
>   DHCP Enabled.....No
>   IP Address............192.168.1.155
>   Subnet Mask.........255.255.255.0
>   DEfault Gateway...........192.168.1.1
>   DNS servers.........206.12.28.12
>                    .........151.164.1.8
>   
>
>   "Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:
>
>   > Did you setup DNS? Please post the result of ipconfig /all.
>   >
>   > Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
>   > Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
>   > How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
>   >   "DougE" <Do***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:01553EF3-A8DF-4E42-B628-9566B44D658E@microsoft.com...
>   >   Thanks Robert. I setup a static IP 192.168.1.155 with subnet mask
>   >   255.255.255.0 and this seems to get me further but IE7 will not fully
>   >   populate the screen. The status indicates 'waiting for ...' a URL. The zone
>   >   also says 'unkown'.  I am using Norton Internet Security 2007 but the results
>   >   are the same weather I disable it or not. I'm checking the troubleshooting
>   >   links now.
>   >
>   >
>   >   "Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:
>   >
>   >   > To test the connection, setup static IP to access other computers or internet. This search result may help,
>   >   >
>   >   > Troubleshooting ipconfigSymptom: The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) has reserved 169.254.0.0-169.254.255.255 for Automatic Private IP Addressing. ...
>   >   >       http://www.chicagotech.net/troubleshootingipconfig.htm
>   >   >
>   >   >
>   >   > Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
>   >   > Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
>   >   > How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
>   >   >   "DougE" <Do***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:B2BF2F23-1631-43CF-ADE3-406B3935A21D@microsoft.com...
>   >   >   I bought the new HP Pavilion with Media Center Edition to replace a Sony VAIO
>   >   >   desktop PC with XP Home Edition. The VAIO is Ethernet-connected to a LinkSys
>   >   >   BEFSR41 DSL Router in another room. There is a second SONY PC with Windows XP
>   >   >   Home also Ethernet-connected to the same router. The router is
>   >   >   Ethernet-connected to an Alcatel DSL modem provided by AT&T. These two PCs
>   >   >   and a Gateway PC running Windows ME have been connected and running this way
>   >   >   for about two years.
>   >   >
>   >   >   I began the replacement by connecting the HP and installed each connection
>   >   >   as I disconnected the VAIO.
>   >   >
>   >   >   When I powered up the HP, it did not recognize the network. So, I went to
>   >   >   control panel, network connections, and local area connection and setup the
>   >   >   HP exactly like the VAIO it was to replace. That is, to 'Obtain an IP address
>   >   >   and DNS server address automatically.
>   >   >
>   >   >   Whenever I connected PC's on this network in the past, that is all that was
>   >   >   necessary. The new PCs obtain their addresses from the LinkSys router that
>   >   >   served as a 192.168.1.1 DHCP server.
>   >   >
>   >   >   The new HP, however, would not accept the address and would instead insert a
>   >   >   default address of 169.254.155.227. It also got a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0
>   >   >   instead of 255.255.255.0.
>   >   >
>   >   >   When I called HP Support, the technician had me connect the PC directly to
>   >   >   the DSL modem, bypassing the LinkSys router. This required me to readdress
>   >   >   the PC with the static IP address provided by AT&T along with the addresses
>   >   >   of their DSN servers. This allowed the HP PC to successfully connect to the
>   >   >   Internet.
>   >   >
>   >   >   That would be fine if I had no other PCs to share the DSL connection. But, I
>   >   >   do and they work fine through the router on a secure private local network.
>   >   >   So this direct connect is not a solution. But, HP says the PC works fine and
>   >   >   they would offer no further support, but that I should call my ISP. 
>   >   >
>   >   >   I called AT&T and they said the HP PC works fine through the DSL modem and
>   >   >   they don't support LinkSys routers so it's not their problem, I should call
>   >   >   LinkSys.
>   >   >
>   >   >   I called LinkSys and they said the router is doing what it's supposed to as
>   >   >   evidenced by the successful connection of the Sony and Gateway PCs; I should
>   >   >   call Microsoft, as Windows is not picking up the IP address from the DHCP
>   >   >   server.
>   >   >
>   >   >   The Microsoft Support web page says if Windows XP Media Center Edition 2002
>   >   >   was installed on the computer when I purchased it, I must contact the
>   >   >   computer manufacturer, HP.
>   >   >
>   >   >   So I came full circle back to HP. But, before I do, can anyone offer
>   >   >   assistance?
>   >   >
>   >   >
>   >   >

"DougE" wrote:

> I ping'd Yahoo.com and received 3 of 4 with average time of 89 ms. One timed
> out. The second time all 4 were successful with average time of 89 ms. Yes,
> those addresses are the ISP's DNS.
>
> "Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:
>
> > Assuming 206.12.28.12 and 151.164.1.8 are the ISP DNS, can you ping yahoo.com?
> >
> >
> > Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> > Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> > How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
> >   "DougE" <Do***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:67FC320C-E3C4-4209-A82B-8ED487BE7627@microsoft.com...
> >   Node type .........Hybrid
> >   IP routing enabled.....NO
> >   WINS Proxy enabled....No
> >
> >   Connection - specific DNS Suffix . :
> >   Description ...........Intel<R> PRO/100 VE
> >   Physical Address............00-18-F3-D1-EC-8C
> >   DHCP Enabled.....No
> >   IP Address............192.168.1.155
> >   Subnet Mask.........255.255.255.0
> >   DEfault Gateway...........192.168.1.1
> >   DNS servers.........206.12.28.12
> >                    .........151.164.1.8
> >   
> >
> >   "Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:
> >
> >   > Did you setup DNS? Please post the result of ipconfig /all.
> >   >
> >   > Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> >   > Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> >   > How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
> >   >   "DougE" <Do***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:01553EF3-A8DF-4E42-B628-9566B44D658E@microsoft.com...
> >   >   Thanks Robert. I setup a static IP 192.168.1.155 with subnet mask
> >   >   255.255.255.0 and this seems to get me further but IE7 will not fully
> >   >   populate the screen. The status indicates 'waiting for ...' a URL. The zone
> >   >   also says 'unkown'.  I am using Norton Internet Security 2007 but the results
> >   >   are the same weather I disable it or not. I'm checking the troubleshooting
> >   >   links now.
> >   >
> >   >
> >   >   "Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:
> >   >
> >   >   > To test the connection, setup static IP to access other computers or internet. This search result may help,
> >   >   >
> >   >   > Troubleshooting ipconfigSymptom: The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) has reserved 169.254.0.0-169.254.255.255 for Automatic Private IP Addressing. ...
> >   >   >       http://www.chicagotech.net/troubleshootingipconfig.htm
> >   >   >
> >   >   >
> >   >   > Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> >   >   > Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> >   >   > How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
> >   >   >   "DougE" <Do***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:B2BF2F23-1631-43CF-ADE3-406B3935A21D@microsoft.com...
> >   >   >   I bought the new HP Pavilion with Media Center Edition to replace a Sony VAIO
> >   >   >   desktop PC with XP Home Edition. The VAIO is Ethernet-connected to a LinkSys
> >   >   >   BEFSR41 DSL Router in another room. There is a second SONY PC with Windows XP
> >   >   >   Home also Ethernet-connected to the same router. The router is
> >   >   >   Ethernet-connected to an Alcatel DSL modem provided by AT&T. These two PCs
> >   >   >   and a Gateway PC running Windows ME have been connected and running this way
> >   >   >   for about two years.
> >   >   >
> >   >   >   I began the replacement by connecting the HP and installed each connection
> >   >   >   as I disconnected the VAIO.
> >   >   >
> >   >   >   When I powered up the HP, it did not recognize the network. So, I went to
> >   >   >   control panel, network connections, and local area connection and setup the
> >   >   >   HP exactly like the VAIO it was to replace. That is, to 'Obtain an IP address
> >   >   >   and DNS server address automatically.
> >   >   >
> >   >   >   Whenever I connected PC's on this network in the past, that is all that was
> >   >   >   necessary. The new PCs obtain their addresses from the LinkSys router that
> >   >   >   served as a 192.168.1.1 DHCP server.
> >   >   >
> >   >   >   The new HP, however, would not accept the address and would instead insert a
> >   >   >   default address of 169.254.155.227. It also got a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0
> >   >   >   instead of 255.255.255.0.
> >   >   >
> >   >   >   When I called HP Support, the technician had me connect the PC directly to
> >   >   >   the DSL modem, bypassing the LinkSys router. This required me to readdress
> >   >   >   the PC with the static IP address provided by AT&T along with the addresses
> >   >   >   of their DSN servers. This allowed the HP PC to successfully connect to the
> >   >   >   Internet.
> >   >   >
> >   >   >   That would be fine if I had no other PCs to share the DSL connection. But, I
> >   >   >   do and they work fine through the router on a secure private local network.
> >   >   >   So this direct connect is not a solution. But, HP says the PC works fine and
> >   >   >   they would offer no further support, but that I should call my ISP. 
> >   >   >
> >   >   >   I called AT&T and they said the HP PC works fine through the DSL modem and
> >   >   >   they don't support LinkSys routers so it's not their problem, I should call
> >   >   >   LinkSys.
> >   >   >
> >   >   >   I called LinkSys and they said the router is doing what it's supposed to as
> >   >   >   evidenced by the successful connection of the Sony and Gateway PCs; I should
> >   >   >   call Microsoft, as Windows is not picking up the IP address from the DHCP
> >   >   >   server.
> >   >   >
> >   >   >   The Microsoft Support web page says if Windows XP Media Center Edition 2002
> >   >   >   was installed on the computer when I purchased it, I must contact the
> >   >   >   computer manufacturer, HP.
> >   >   >
> >   >   >   So I came full circle back to HP. But, before I do, can anyone offer
> >   >   >   assistance?
> >   >   >
> >   >   >
> >   >   >

"DougE" wrote:

> Robert L, I read and tried all that applied from: 
> http://www.chicagotech.net/troubleshootingipconfig.htm
>
> Then I went to ezlan.net/debug and went through steps 1 and 2. I stopped at
> step 3 (Winsock XP Fix and LSP Fix) as I was uncomfortable with doing so
> without your recommendation.
>
> Again, all three other machines still work excellently on this network
> except the brand new HP Pavilion with XP Media Center Edition. I even took
> one back to the retailer and got a brand new one in the box so it's not
> likely that both machines (or NICs) are bad. Any ideas?
>
> "DougE" wrote:
>
> > I ping'd Yahoo.com and received 3 of 4 with average time of 89 ms. One timed
> > out. The second time all 4 were successful with average time of 89 ms. Yes,
> > those addresses are the ISP's DNS.
> >
> > "Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:
> >
> > > Assuming 206.12.28.12 and 151.164.1.8 are the ISP DNS, can you ping yahoo.com?
> > >
> > >
> > > Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> > > Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> > > How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
> > >   "DougE" <Do***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:67FC320C-E3C4-4209-A82B-8ED487BE7627@microsoft.com...
> > >   Node type .........Hybrid
> > >   IP routing enabled.....NO
> > >   WINS Proxy enabled....No
> > >
> > >   Connection - specific DNS Suffix . :
> > >   Description ...........Intel<R> PRO/100 VE
> > >   Physical Address............00-18-F3-D1-EC-8C
> > >   DHCP Enabled.....No
> > >   IP Address............192.168.1.155
> > >   Subnet Mask.........255.255.255.0
> > >   DEfault Gateway...........192.168.1.1
> > >   DNS servers.........206.12.28.12
> > >                    .........151.164.1.8
> > >   
> > >
> > >   "Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:
> > >
> > >   > Did you setup DNS? Please post the result of ipconfig /all.
> > >   >
> > >   > Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> > >   > Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> > >   > How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
> > >   >   "DougE" <Do***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:01553EF3-A8DF-4E42-B628-9566B44D658E@microsoft.com...
> > >   >   Thanks Robert. I setup a static IP 192.168.1.155 with subnet mask
> > >   >   255.255.255.0 and this seems to get me further but IE7 will not fully
> > >   >   populate the screen. The status indicates 'waiting for ...' a URL. The zone
> > >   >   also says 'unkown'.  I am using Norton Internet Security 2007 but the results
> > >   >   are the same weather I disable it or not. I'm checking the troubleshooting
> > >   >   links now.
> > >   >
> > >   >
> > >   >   "Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:
> > >   >
> > >   >   > To test the connection, setup static IP to access other computers or internet. This search result may help,
> > >   >   >
> > >   >   > Troubleshooting ipconfigSymptom: The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) has reserved 169.254.0.0-169.254.255.255 for Automatic Private IP Addressing. ...
> > >   >   >       http://www.chicagotech.net/troubleshootingipconfig.htm
> > >   >   >
> > >   >   >
> > >   >   > Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> > >   >   > Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> > >   >   > How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
> > >   >   >   "DougE" <Do***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:B2BF2F23-1631-43CF-ADE3-406B3935A21D@microsoft.com...
> > >   >   >   I bought the new HP Pavilion with Media Center Edition to replace a Sony VAIO
> > >   >   >   desktop PC with XP Home Edition. The VAIO is Ethernet-connected to a LinkSys
> > >   >   >   BEFSR41 DSL Router in another room. There is a second SONY PC with Windows XP
> > >   >   >   Home also Ethernet-connected to the same router. The router is
> > >   >   >   Ethernet-connected to an Alcatel DSL modem provided by AT&T. These two PCs
> > >   >   >   and a Gateway PC running Windows ME have been connected and running this way
> > >   >   >   for about two years.
> > >   >   >
> > >   >   >   I began the replacement by connecting the HP and installed each connection
> > >   >   >   as I disconnected the VAIO.
> > >   >   >
> > >   >   >   When I powered up the HP, it did not recognize the network. So, I went to
> > >   >   >   control panel, network connections, and local area connection and setup the
> > >   >   >   HP exactly like the VAIO it was to replace. That is, to 'Obtain an IP address
> > >   >   >   and DNS server address automatically.
> > >   >   >
> > >   >   >   Whenever I connected PC's on this network in the past, that is all that was
> > >   >   >   necessary. The new PCs obtain their addresses from the LinkSys router that
> > >   >   >   served as a 192.168.1.1 DHCP server.
> > >   >   >
> > >   >   >   The new HP, however, would not accept the address and would instead insert a
> > >   >   >   default address of 169.254.155.227. It also got a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0
> > >   >   >   instead of 255.255.255.0.
> > >   >   >
> > >   >   >   When I called HP Support, the technician had me connect the PC directly to
> > >   >   >   the DSL modem, bypassing the LinkSys router. This required me to readdress
> > >   >   >   the PC with the static IP address provided by AT&T along with the addresses
> > >   >   >   of their DSN servers. This allowed the HP PC to successfully connect to the
> > >   >   >   Internet.
> > >   >   >
> > >   >   >   That would be fine if I had no other PCs to share the DSL connection. But, I
> > >   >   >   do and they work fine through the router on a secure private local network.
> > >   >   >   So this direct connect is not a solution. But, HP says the PC works fine and
> > >   >   >   they would offer no further support, but that I should call my ISP. 
> > >   >   >
> > >   >   >   I called AT&T and they said the HP PC works fine through the DSL modem and
> > >   >   >   they don't support LinkSys routers so it's not their problem, I should call
> > >   >   >   LinkSys.
> > >   >   >
> > >   >   >   I called LinkSys and they said the router is doing what it's supposed to as
> > >   >   >   evidenced by the successful connection of the Sony and Gateway PCs; I should
> > >   >   >   call Microsoft, as Windows is not picking up the IP address from the DHCP
> > >   >   >   server.
> > >   >   >
> > >   >   >   The Microsoft Support web page says if Windows XP Media Center Edition 2002
> > >   >   >   was installed on the computer when I purchased it, I must contact the
> > >   >   >   computer manufacturer, HP.
> > >   >   >
> > >   >   >   So I came full circle back to HP. But, before I do, can anyone offer
> > >   >   >   assistance?
> > >   >   >
> > >   >   >
> > >   >   >

  "DougE" wrote:

  > Robert L, I read and tried all that applied from: 
  > http://www.chicagotech.net/troubleshootingipconfig.htm
  >
  > Then I went to ezlan.net/debug and went through steps 1 and 2. I stopped at
  > step 3 (Winsock XP Fix and LSP Fix) as I was uncomfortable with doing so
  > without your recommendation.
  >
  > Again, all three other machines still work excellently on this network
  > except the brand new HP Pavilion with XP Media Center Edition. I even took
  > one back to the retailer and got a brand new one in the box so it's not
  > likely that both machines (or NICs) are bad. Any ideas?
  >
  > "DougE" wrote:
  >
  > > I ping'd Yahoo.com and received 3 of 4 with average time of 89 ms. One timed
  > > out. The second time all 4 were successful with average time of 89 ms. Yes,
  > > those addresses are the ISP's DNS.
  > >
  > > "Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:
  > >
  > > > Assuming 206.12.28.12 and 151.164.1.8 are the ISP DNS, can you ping yahoo.com?
  > > >
  > > >
  > > > Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
  > > > Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
  > > > How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
  > > >   "DougE" <Do***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:67FC320C-E3C4-4209-A82B-8ED487BE7627@microsoft.com...
  > > >   Node type .........Hybrid
  > > >   IP routing enabled.....NO
  > > >   WINS Proxy enabled....No
  > > >
  > > >   Connection - specific DNS Suffix . :
  > > >   Description ...........Intel<R> PRO/100 VE
  > > >   Physical Address............00-18-F3-D1-EC-8C
  > > >   DHCP Enabled.....No
  > > >   IP Address............192.168.1.155
  > > >   Subnet Mask.........255.255.255.0
  > > >   DEfault Gateway...........192.168.1.1
  > > >   DNS servers.........206.12.28.12
  > > >                    .........151.164.1.8
  > > >   
  > > >
  > > >   "Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:
  > > >
  > > >   > Did you setup DNS? Please post the result of ipconfig /all.
  > > >   >
  > > >   > Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
  > > >   > Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
  > > >   > How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
  > > >   >   "DougE" <Do***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:01553EF3-A8DF-4E42-B628-9566B44D658E@microsoft.com...
  > > >   >   Thanks Robert. I setup a static IP 192.168.1.155 with subnet mask
  > > >   >   255.255.255.0 and this seems to get me further but IE7 will not fully
  > > >   >   populate the screen. The status indicates 'waiting for ....' a URL. The zone
  > > >   >   also says 'unkown'.  I am using Norton Internet Security 2007 but the results
  > > >   >   are the same weather I disable it or not. I'm checking the troubleshooting
  > > >   >   links now.
  > > >   >
  > > >   >
  > > >   >   "Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:
  > > >   >
  > > >   >   > To test the connection, setup static IP to access other computers or internet. This search result may help,
  > > >   >   >
  > > >   >   > Troubleshooting ipconfigSymptom: The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) has reserved 169.254.0.0-169.254.255.255 for Automatic Private IP Addressing. ...
  > > >   >   >       http://www.chicagotech.net/troubleshootingipconfig.htm
  > > >   >   >
  > > >   >   >
  > > >   >   > Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
  > > >   >   > Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
  > > >   >   > How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
  > > >   >   >   "DougE" <Do***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:B2BF2F23-1631-43CF-ADE3-406B3935A21D@microsoft.com...
  > > >   >   >   I bought the new HP Pavilion with Media Center Edition to replace a Sony VAIO
  > > >   >   >   desktop PC with XP Home Edition. The VAIO is Ethernet-connected to a LinkSys
  > > >   >   >   BEFSR41 DSL Router in another room. There is a second SONY PC with Windows XP
  > > >   >   >   Home also Ethernet-connected to the same router. The router is
  > > >   >   >   Ethernet-connected to an Alcatel DSL modem provided by AT&T. These two PCs
  > > >   >   >   and a Gateway PC running Windows ME have been connected and running this way
  > > >   >   >   for about two years.
  > > >   >   >
  > > >   >   >   I began the replacement by connecting the HP and installed each connection
  > > >   >   >   as I disconnected the VAIO.
  > > >   >   >
  > > >   >   >   When I powered up the HP, it did not recognize the network. So, I went to
  > > >   >   >   control panel, network connections, and local area connection and setup the
  > > >   >   >   HP exactly like the VAIO it was to replace. That is, to 'Obtain an IP address
  > > >   >   >   and DNS server address automatically.
  > > >   >   >
  > > >   >   >   Whenever I connected PC's on this network in the past, that is all that was
  > > >   >   >   necessary. The new PCs obtain their addresses from the LinkSys router that
  > > >   >   >   served as a 192.168.1.1 DHCP server.
  > > >   >   >
  > > >   >   >   The new HP, however, would not accept the address and would instead insert a
  > > >   >   >   default address of 169.254.155.227. It also got a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0
  > > >   >   >   instead of 255.255.255.0.
  > > >   >   >
  > > >   >   >   When I called HP Support, the technician had me connect the PC directly to
  > > >   >   >   the DSL modem, bypassing the LinkSys router. This required me to readdress
  > > >   >   >   the PC with the static IP address provided by AT&T along with the addresses
  > > >   >   >   of their DSN servers. This allowed the HP PC to successfully connect to the
  > > >   >   >   Internet.
  > > >   >   >
  > > >   >   >   That would be fine if I had no other PCs to share the DSL connection. But, I
  > > >   >   >   do and they work fine through the router on a secure private local network.
  > > >   >   >   So this direct connect is not a solution. But, HP says the PC works fine and
  > > >   >   >   they would offer no further support, but that I should call my ISP. 
  > > >   >   >
  > > >   >   >   I called AT&T and they said the HP PC works fine through the DSL modem and
  > > >   >   >   they don't support LinkSys routers so it's not their problem, I should call
  > > >   >   >   LinkSys.
  > > >   >   >
  > > >   >   >   I called LinkSys and they said the router is doing what it's supposed to as
  > > >   >   >   evidenced by the successful connection of the Sony and Gateway PCs; I should
  > > >   >   >   call Microsoft, as Windows is not picking up the IP address from the DHCP
  > > >   >   >   server.
  > > >   >   >
  > > >   >   >   The Microsoft Support web page says if Windows XP Media Center Edition 2002
  > > >   >   >   was installed on the computer when I purchased it, I must contact the
  > > >   >   >   computer manufacturer, HP.
  > > >   >   >
  > > >   >   >   So I came full circle back to HP. But, before I do, can anyone offer
  > > >   >   >   assistance?
  > > >   >   >
  > > >   >   >
  > > >   >   >