Hello, this is my first post on this particular forum, I am trying to find some help to get the internet running on my Windows Vista PC.
I have a 2WIRE950 router and a Belkin USB adapter that I just installed. I've installed one of these Belkin adapters before and had the same problem I just can't recall how I fixed it last time. Under "Network and Sharing Center" it simply says "Unidentified Network (Private Network) (I have to change it back to private from public every time I change ANYTHING), Access: Limited Connectivity, Connection: Wireless Network Connection (2WIRE950)." I checked my IP configuration and under autoconfiguration IPv4 address starts 169.254 which I have read is a problem, but I do not know how to fix it. My IPv6 address is a mixture of letters and numbers and from what I've read so far doesn't really matter but if you need it I'll post it.
I've tried re-booting everything including my PC, router, re-installing my adapter, etc. I used to have an ethernet cable I could just plug in and screw the wireless problems but it was damaged and I don't have another cable long enough to run into my room and I cant move the router/modem out of my father's room so it seems my only choice is to get a wireless connection.
Any ideas or assistance would be greatly appreciated. If you need anymore information please let me know. I'm using a friend's PC to check for replies for now. Thank you in advance.
I have a 2WIRE950 router and a Belkin USB adapter that I just installed. I've installed one of these Belkin adapters before and had the same problem I just can't recall how I fixed it last time. Under "Network and Sharing Center" it simply says "Unidentified Network (Private Network) (I have to change it back to private from public every time I change ANYTHING), Access: Limited Connectivity, Connection: Wireless Network Connection (2WIRE950)." I checked my IP configuration and under autoconfiguration IPv4 address starts 169.254 which I have read is a problem, but I do not know how to fix it. My IPv6 address is a mixture of letters and numbers and from what I've read so far doesn't really matter but if you need it I'll post it.
I've tried re-booting everything including my PC, router, re-installing my adapter, etc. I used to have an ethernet cable I could just plug in and screw the wireless problems but it was damaged and I don't have another cable long enough to run into my room and I cant move the router/modem out of my father's room so it seems my only choice is to get a wireless connection.
Any ideas or assistance would be greatly appreciated. If you need anymore information please let me know. I'm using a friend's PC to check for replies for now. Thank you in advance.