"Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:

> You may want to re-configure the NIC settings such as speed and duplex. This search result may help,
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> Ipconfig Can ping IP but not hostname after installed/upgraded software Can receive IP packets but not send them Can't obtain/renew IP addresses from the DHCP server ...
>       www.chicagotech.net/ipconfig.htm 
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> 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
>   "Ray" <R**@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:C7D4257A-49BE-4971-A295-0C1B9034628F@microsoft.com...
>   Working on trying to restore network connection on friends computer. She has
>   satellite internet. Has Modem and Router. Modem and router seem to work
>   because am able to connect with laptop and wireless NIC. Main computer has
>   new and old NIC (both wired). Both NIC's on problem computer work when we
>   brought her computer to my house. (I have high speed cable with modem and
>   router). Still unable to get connection with her system. Tried IP release, IP
>   Renew, disabled firewall, tried "repair connection". Get "unable to renew IP
>   address" error. Checked and all protocalls and settings are the same as I
>   have on my system. Checked cables by removing router and connecting directly
>   into modem with known good cable. Still no results. Have unplugged power to
>   modem, router and computer for 5 minutes and powered up each in following
>   order (modem, router, computer).
>
>   Any ideas as to what to try next???
>