Ethernet Network Unidentified

[Luke_2707]

As said in the title. my ethernet is not finding a network. It suddenly happened about 20 minutes ago, even when I've been on the PC all day. Have looked through all the forum threads but no help there. Just looking for a fix really. Thanks!

 

[SgtScream]

Plug your wired connection into a different port on the router.

 

[Luke_2707]

Plug your wired connection into a different port on the router.

Sorry for late reply, but it has no effect

 

[NerdIT]

So, just to be clear - do you have connectivity without WiFi?

If so, you just need to change the network name.

http://windowsreport.com/rename-network-windows-10/

EDIT: sorry didnt see your ipconfig at first,

Your routers DHCP server is not assigning the interface with an IP address. Have you tried manually putting in an ip address?

 

[Luke_2707]

So, just to be clear - do you have connectivity without WiFi?

If so, you just need to change the network name.

http://windowsreport.com/rename-network-windows-10/

EDIT: sorry didnt see your ipconfig at first,

Your routers DHCP server is not assigning the interface with an IP address. Have you tried manually putting in an ip address?

I have 0 connectivity without WiFi

How do I know what IP to manually input?

 

[NerdIT]

So, just to be clear - do you have connectivity without WiFi?

If so, you just need to change the network name.

http://windowsreport.com/rename-network-windows-10/

EDIT: sorry didnt see your ipconfig at first,

Your routers DHCP server is not assigning the interface with an IP address. Have you tried manually putting in an ip address?

I have 0 connectivity without WiFi

How do I know what IP to manually input?

Your wifi network address is 192.168.0.33 with a 255.255.255.0 mask. Assuming your router is like most consumer routers -the wired LAN is the same network. So, all you have to do is pick a IP address in that network;

The mask tells us that your network is 192.168.0 - the first 3 "octets" as they are called define the network ID -this is determined from the mask. The address of the wifi is 192.168.0.33. The .33 identifies the host (your PC)..

So the IP range for hosts on your network is 192.168.0.1-254 with the exception of 192.168.0.33 which is already being used for your wifi card, and the router itself which is is 192.168.0.1, so, for example 192.168.0.10 with 255.255.255.0 would work. This is assuming no other devices on your network have manually set IP addresses. If you by chance pick one that is assigned to another device that is working - the DHCP on the router should just assign it another one.

 

[Luke_2707]

So, just to be clear - do you have connectivity without WiFi?

If so, you just need to change the network name.

http://windowsreport.com/rename-network-windows-10/

EDIT: sorry didnt see your ipconfig at first,

Your routers DHCP server is not assigning the interface with an IP address. Have you tried manually putting in an ip address?

I have 0 connectivity without WiFi

How do I know what IP to manually input?

Your wifi network address is 192.168.0.33 with a 255.255.255.0 mask. Assuming your router is like most consumer routers -the wired LAN is the same network. So, all you have to do is pick a IP address in that network;

The mask tells us that your network is 192.168.0 - the first 3 "octets" as they are called define the network ID -this is determined from the mask. The address of the wifi is 192.168.0.33. The .33 identifies the host (your PC)..

So the IP range for hosts on your network is 192.168.0.1-254 with the exception of 192.168.0.33 which is already being used for your wifi card, and the router itself which is is 192.168.0.1, so, for example 192.168.0.10 with 255.255.255.0 would work. This is assuming no other devices on your network have manually set IP addresses. If you by chance pick one that is assigned to another device that is working - the DHCP on the router should just assign it another one.

Ok i know i have to manually input this on the TCP/IPv4 but i dont know what to input on each area

 

[NerdIT]

Before you do that, try these commands on the cmd prompt;

> arp -d *
> ipconfig /release
> ipconfig /renew
> ipconfig /flushdns

and see if the link comes back up

 

[NerdIT]

So, just to be clear - do you have connectivity without WiFi?

If so, you just need to change the network name.

http://windowsreport.com/rename-network-windows-10/

EDIT: sorry didnt see your ipconfig at first,

Your routers DHCP server is not assigning the interface with an IP address. Have you tried manually putting in an ip address?

I have 0 connectivity without WiFi

How do I know what IP to manually input?

Your wifi network address is 192.168.0.33 with a 255.255.255.0 mask. Assuming your router is like most consumer routers -the wired LAN is the same network. So, all you have to do is pick a IP address in that network;

The mask tells us that your network is 192.168.0 - the first 3 "octets" as they are called define the network ID -this is determined from the mask. The address of the wifi is 192.168.0.33. The .33 identifies the host (your PC)..

So the IP range for hosts on your network is 192.168.0.1-254 with the exception of 192.168.0.33 which is already being used for your wifi card, and the router itself which is is 192.168.0.1, so, for example 192.168.0.10 with 255.255.255.0 would work. This is assuming no other devices on your network have manually set IP addresses. If you by chance pick one that is assigned to another device that is working - the DHCP on the router should just assign it another one.

Ok i know i have to manually input this on the TCP/IPv4 but i dont know what to input on each area

192.168.0.1-254 (except .33 or.1) as IP
255.255.255.0 as subnet mask

 

[NerdIT]

For DNS: either put your router IP;

192.168.0.1 in your case.

Or, try using googles, which a lot of people do:

8.8.8.8 and/or
8.8.4.4

 

[Luke_2707]

Before you do that, try these commands on the cmd prompt;

> arp -d *
> ipconfig /release
> ipconfig /renew
> ipconfig /flushdns

and see if the link comes back up

Nothing has happened apart from this message showing up on the command prompt screen

C:\Windows\system32>ipconfig /renew

Windows IP Configuration

No operation can be performed on Local Area Connection* 2 while it has its media disconnected.

 

[NerdIT]

Before you do that, try these commands on the cmd prompt;

> arp -d *
> ipconfig /release
> ipconfig /renew
> ipconfig /flushdns

and see if the link comes back up

Nothing has happened apart from this message showing up on the command prompt screen

C:\Windows\system32>ipconfig /renew

Windows IP Configuration

No operation can be performed on Local Area Connection* 2 while it has its media disconnected.

Alright, well try the manual IP assignment

 

[Luke_2707]

Before you do that, try these commands on the cmd prompt;

> arp -d *
> ipconfig /release
> ipconfig /renew
> ipconfig /flushdns

and see if the link comes back up

Nothing has happened apart from this message showing up on the command prompt screen

C:\Windows\system32>ipconfig /renew

Windows IP Configuration

No operation can be performed on Local Area Connection* 2 while it has its media disconnected.

Alright, well try the manual IP assignment

I have tried it like this http://imgur.com/a/iOl2P and it has not changed anything. Have restarted my PC aswell and nothing

 

[SgtScream]

Before you do that, try these commands on the cmd prompt;

> arp -d *
> ipconfig /release
> ipconfig /renew
> ipconfig /flushdns

and see if the link comes back up

Nothing has happened apart from this message showing up on the command prompt screen

C:\Windows\system32>ipconfig /renew

Windows IP Configuration

No operation can be performed on Local Area Connection* 2 while it has its media disconnected.

Alright, well try the manual IP assignment

Configuring manual ip address assignment, (if configured correctly) will help you determine if there's an issue with the network or Ethernet port on your computer. However this is a short term solution and shouldn't be left this way (only if you are assigning this computer an ip address with the dhcp scope). Unless this is the only pc at your residence, this will leave your computer open to ip address conflicts with other devices on the network, resulting in temporary loss of network connectivity. If by correctly statically assigning your computer with the appropriate ip address information resolves your issue, your router is still likely at fault, due to it's inability to assign your computer an ip address dynamically. If statically assigning your computer an ip address doesn't resolve your issue, there's likely a software or hardware issue eminent with your pc.

 

[NerdIT]

Before you do that, try these commands on the cmd prompt;

> arp -d *
> ipconfig /release
> ipconfig /renew
> ipconfig /flushdns

and see if the link comes back up

Nothing has happened apart from this message showing up on the command prompt screen

C:\Windows\system32>ipconfig /renew

Windows IP Configuration

No operation can be performed on Local Area Connection* 2 while it has its media disconnected.

Alright, well try the manual IP assignment

I have tried it like this http://imgur.com/a/iOl2P and it has not changed anything. Have restarted my PC aswell and nothing

You need to click on the "Use the following IP address" and enter the following:

IP address: 192.168.0.10
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default gateway: 192.168.0.1


For DNS;

Prefered DNS server: 192.168.0.1 or 8.8.8.8
Alternative DNS server: 8.8.4.4

 

[Luke_2707]

Before you do that, try these commands on the cmd prompt;

> arp -d *
> ipconfig /release
> ipconfig /renew
> ipconfig /flushdns

and see if the link comes back up

Nothing has happened apart from this message showing up on the command prompt screen

C:\Windows\system32>ipconfig /renew

Windows IP Configuration

No operation can be performed on Local Area Connection* 2 while it has its media disconnected.

Alright, well try the manual IP assignment

I have tried it like this http://imgur.com/a/iOl2P and it has not changed anything. Have restarted my PC aswell and nothing

You need to click on the "Use the following IP address" and enter the following:

IP address: 192.168.0.10
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default gateway: 192.168.0.1


For DNS;

Prefered DNS server: 192.168.0.1 or 8.8.8.8
Alternative DNS server: 8.8.4.4

I have done this and it still says unidentified network, do i need to reboot?

 

[NerdIT]

I would use googles DNS (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4)..because your router seems to be having issues with it's DHCP server (the function that hands out IP addresses to your devices) at least with your PC, so there's no reason not to think other services -such as DNS- may be wonky. So, I would try googles DNS for now to rule that out.

There is no rel problem with leaving it manually/statically set. If DHCP is working on other devices, which it seems like, and you happen to pick an IP address already assigned to another device. DHCP will reassign said device a new IP address pending a reboot/re-connection (probably without the need to do so)

 

[Luke_2707]

I would use googles DNS (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4)..because your router seems to be having issues with it's DHCP server (the function that hands out IP addresses to your devices) at least with your PC, so there's no reason not to think other services -such as DNS- may be wonky. So, I would try googles DNS for now to rule that out.

There is no rel problem with leaving it manually/statically set. If DHCP is working on other devices, which it seems like, and you happen to pick an IP address already assigned to another device. DHCP will reassign said device a new IP address pending a reboot/re-connection (probably without the need to do so)

Sadly still not change

 

[NerdIT]

I would use googles DNS (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4)..because your router seems to be having issues with it's DHCP server (the function that hands out IP addresses to your devices) at least with your PC, so there's no reason not to think other services -such as DNS- may be wonky. So, I would try googles DNS for now to rule that out.

There is no rel problem with leaving it manually/statically set. If DHCP is working on other devices, which it seems like, and you happen to pick an IP address already assigned to another device. DHCP will reassign said device a new IP address pending a reboot/re-connection (probably without the need to do so)

Sadly still not change

Post a pic of your TCP/IP settings now that youve changed them

 

[Luke_2707]

I would use googles DNS (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4)..because your router seems to be having issues with it's DHCP server (the function that hands out IP addresses to your devices) at least with your PC, so there's no reason not to think other services -such as DNS- may be wonky. So, I would try googles DNS for now to rule that out.

There is no rel problem with leaving it manually/statically set. If DHCP is working on other devices, which it seems like, and you happen to pick an IP address already assigned to another device. DHCP will reassign said device a new IP address pending a reboot/re-connection (probably without the need to do so)

Sadly still not change

Post a pic of your TCP/IP settings now that youve changed them

Im guessing this is what you mean? http://imgur.com/a/NMYft

 

[SgtScream]

I would use googles DNS (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4)..because your router seems to be having issues with it's DHCP server (the function that hands out IP addresses to your devices) at least with your PC, so there's no reason not to think other services -such as DNS- may be wonky. So, I would try googles DNS for now to rule that out.

There is no rel problem with leaving it manually/statically set. If DHCP is working on other devices, which it seems like, and you happen to pick an IP address already assigned to another device. DHCP will reassign said device a new IP address pending a reboot/re-connection (probably without the need to do so)

@ Warp 9 - Lets say machine A is statically assigned but it is off. When machine B is turned on and pulls the same dynamic ip address as statically assigned machine A, machine B will turn on and there will be an ip conflicted, unless there's a reservation or an exclusion configured in DHCP. Also if this is a laptop, and the user tries to plug into a different network, connectivity will be limited.
@ Luke_2707 -
You could try this:
http://helpdeskgeek.com/windows-7/fix-unidentified-network-and-no-network-access-in-windows-7/
You could also set your TCP/IP stack back to Automatically assigned and take your computer/laptop to another residence to see if it can obtain an internet connection. When you do an ip config /all, your wired connection shouldn't have a 169 address (you'll know it's working properly). If it doesn't there's something wrong with the software/drivers or hardware of your network interface card.
At that point i'd suggest reinstalling your network drivers/software.
Then if that doesn't work a winsock reset:
http://iihelp.iinet.net.au/Resetting_Network_Adapter_(Winsock_Reset)
If all of these solutions fail, you need to purchase an Ethernet adapter for your wired connection.

 

[NerdIT]

I would use googles DNS (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4)..because your router seems to be having issues with it's DHCP server (the function that hands out IP addresses to your devices) at least with your PC, so there's no reason not to think other services -such as DNS- may be wonky. So, I would try googles DNS for now to rule that out.

There is no rel problem with leaving it manually/statically set. If DHCP is working on other devices, which it seems like, and you happen to pick an IP address already assigned to another device. DHCP will reassign said device a new IP address pending a reboot/re-connection (probably without the need to do so)

@ Warp 9 - Lets say machine A is statically assigned but it is off. When machine B is turned on and pulls the same dynamic ip address as statically assigned machine A, machine B will turn on and there will be an ip conflicted, unless there's a reservation or an exclusion configured in DHCP. Also if this is a laptop, and the user tries to plug into a different network, connectivity will be limited.
@ Luke_2707 -
You could try this:
http://helpdeskgeek.com/windows-7/fix-unidentified-network-and-no-network-access-in-windows-7/
You could also set your TCP/IP stack back to Automatically assigned and take your computer/laptop to another residence to see if it can obtain an internet connection. When you do an ip config /all, your wired connection shouldn't have a 169 address (you'll know it's working properly). If it doesn't there's something wrong with the software/drivers or hardware of your network interface card.
At that point i'd suggest reinstalling your network drivers/software.
Then if that doesn't work a winsock reset:
http://iihelp.iinet.net.au/Resetting_Network_Adapter_(Winsock_Reset)
If all of these solutions fail, you need to purchase an Ethernet adapter for your wired connection.

Very true, you are 100% about him being locked when trying to roam to another network,.

I would try reinstalling the driver for the NIC