I have a XP PC that is attempting to join a small work domain controlled by a SBS2008 server. This machine was connecting to the network/internet before today but this morning the user informed me that it was no longer. All other machines on the network are connecting fine.
It is normally configured to automatically obtain an ip address, but on chosing that setting the connecting status is ‘acquiring network address’ for ages then eventually decided it has ‘limited or no connectivity’. If I choose some manual settings it does actually show as ‘connected’ but still won’t connect to the internet or network drives.
I’ve tried reinstalling the network drivers, but get identical symptoms.
Sorry if I’ve missed anything out that is useful for troubleshooting . I don’t much experience fixing network problems but any general strategies for solving these types would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Ashwah
It is normally configured to automatically obtain an ip address, but on chosing that setting the connecting status is ‘acquiring network address’ for ages then eventually decided it has ‘limited or no connectivity’. If I choose some manual settings it does actually show as ‘connected’ but still won’t connect to the internet or network drives.
I’ve tried reinstalling the network drivers, but get identical symptoms.
Sorry if I’ve missed anything out that is useful for troubleshooting . I don’t much experience fixing network problems but any general strategies for solving these types would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Ashwah