Won't renew IP

[bewarethemidget]

Ok..this strikes me as odd..I have a win98 machine..it connects to the internet through a router but not directly. I tried to renew the ip, but when I do I get a "server unavailable" error. it used to be directly connected..but just one day..nothing.

 

[tipstir]

Uninstall the drivers
Reboot the PC
Install the Drivers
Also get the latest drivers for that NIC

 

[DelJo63]

update the MODEM firmware; reboot

if you have a router, do likewise.

Win/98 does not respond well to release/renew -- just perform the /release
and reboot

 

[Rick]

connects to the internet through a router but not directly

Meaning there's a switch or additional equipment between your computer and the router? Or is the network cable plugged in directly to the router?

If Windows tells you the server is unavailable - it is often telling the truth - check your cables and make sure your router is working properly.

You may have a damaged Winsock, which this utility can repair for you: http://www.snapfiles.com/get/winsockxpfix.html

And yes, I know it says XP but it should work. If you find you can't use it, try http://cexx.org/lspfix.htm