Wireless Network not connected...No IP address

[Quinny]

Hello,

I'm looking for some guidance.
I use windows xp. I use a secure wireless connection that has been consistently good for a long time. Recently I am having trouble connecting to the router. When I try to connect the details say the IP address is all zeros and the same for the subnet mask.
My computer is detailed as "Wireless connection 2"... there is another computer on the wireless network (the one I'm using now) it works just fine IP address , Subnet mask and default gateway.
When I click to repair the connection on wireless connection2 a pop-up saying could not repair due to IP address appears.
Is there anything I can do?

Thank you for your time.

Quinny

[dahlarbear]

1.  Operating System.  Which version and service pack level are you using?  (e.g. Windows XP Pro SP3)?

2.  Device Manager.  For the wireless network adapter, what does it say for "Device status"?

To access:  Start -> Run -> type "devmgmt.msc" without quotes, then press <Enter> -> double-click "Network Adapters" category -> right-click "wireless" adapter then select "Properties" -> General tab -> locate "Device status" subsection.

3.  Ipconfig.  From a Command Prompt window use "ipconfig /all" command (without quotes) to view the TCP/IP configuration parameters assigned, if any.  Now use "ipconfig /all > IpNoConnect.txt" to redirect  output to text file and "post" its contents in your next reply.

4.  Ping.  From a Command Prompt window use "ping 127.0.0.1 > PingOut.txt" to redirect output to text file.  Please "post" its contents to your next reply.

5.   DHCP/Static IP assignment.
      a.  Does your computer use "static" or DHCP for IP assignment?
      b.  Do any of the other computers on your network use "static" IP assignment?

To access:  Start -> Run -> type "ncpa.cpl" without quotes, then press <Enter> -> right-click desired connection icon -> Status (note Connection Status) -> Properties button -> select "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" -> Properties button -> General tab -> Is "Obtain an IP address automatically" selected? (means use DHCP).

     c.  What was the "Connection Status" for your computer?

[Geek-9pm]

I use windows xp. I use a secure wireless connection that has been consistently good for a long time. Recently I am having trouble connecting to the router.

If you did not make significant changes, we would suppose your hardware is failing. Do you have any other  wireless adapter you can try?